Role overview

As an Entertainment Host, you are responsible for delivering engaging onboard and shore-based activities, creating memorable guest experiences, and supporting the Cruise Director in the daily entertainment and excursion programme.

You act as a host, presenter, and ambassador of the onboard experience, ensuring guests feel welcomed, informed, and entertained throughout their journey.

Requirements / Candidate profile

• EU passport
• Experience in entertainment, animation, hospitality, or cruise ship environment
• Strong spoken and written English is always required
• Depending on the cruise line, however, the German language is highly preferred and often required as the main working language onboard, and it significantly increases job opportunities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Stress-resistant and able to perform in a dynamic environment
• Team-oriented with a multicultural mindset
• Outgoing, friendly, and confident personality
• Guest-focused and professional attitude at all times
• Musical or performing skills are an advantage/ For a duo host, musical skills are a must.
• DJ skills for evening entertainment are considered a strong asset and, depending on the cruise line, may be required as an essential skill

Key responsibilities 

 Guest experience & hosting

• Provide friendly and professional service to all guests
• Welcome guests during embarkation and support smooth arrival procedures
• Act as a contact point for guest questions and onboard assistance
• Support embarkation, disembarkation, transfers, and logistics (including taxis and airport coordination)
• Deliver presentations such as welcome briefings, port talks, and scenic introductions

Onboard entertainment & activities

• Host daytime activities such as quizzes, games, sports activities, and themed events
• Organize and lead activities including golf putting, cornhole, tournaments, and trivia nights
• Conduct evening entertainment such as game shows, discos, themed evenings, and interactive events
• Support or deliver fitness and wellbeing activities when required
• Occasionally perform personal artistic or musical contributions, if applicable – depending on the cruise line

Shore excursions & destination support

• Support the organization and execution of shore excursions and offboard activities
• Join selected excursions to ensure guest satisfaction and smooth operations
• Assist in promoting excursion programmes to enhance guest engagement
• Support guest logistics during transfers and travel arrangements
• Contribute to destination storytelling and onboard presentations

Technical & operational support

• Prepare and operate entertainment equipment such as sound systems, microphones, and background music
• Support setup for events including gala dinners, crew activities, and onboard presentations
• Assist guest entertainers, lecturers, and artists with technical and logistical needs
• Maintain and check entertainment equipment

Communication & reporting

• Coordinate daily activity flow and support the Cruise Director with programme delivery
• Share guest feedback, attendance, and activity summaries
• Contribute to daily and weekly reports
• Ensure smooth communication within the entertainment team and with other departments

Additional/supporting duties

• Support other departments when required, depending on operational needs
• Assist or substitute wellness and activity sessions if needed
• Participate in all safety drills and follow onboard safety procedures as instructed by the Captain
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by supervisors