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How to Become a Cruise Director | Gary Hunter’s Amazing Life at Sea

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👁️ 8K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 15:38
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was putting myself through college with my act and I thought well maybe I'll just try to do this for a living and that's how it all came about

I drove down to Miami and tried to see some of the entertainment PES and vice presidents of entertainment nobody would see me

Mr Zona smiled and he hired me wow he said I'm going to I'm going to send you out on the cruise and see how you do

I ended up getting the job so I went on a twoe audition cruise and after the two weeks uh he came to me and he said um I'm going to offer you a 4-we contract

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you're going out to perform, your act needs to be polished and professional to get invited back
Work on perfecting your performances in front of live audiences
Consider working 6 months a year to balance career and family life

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to become a cruise director
QWhat it takes to succeed in a cruise ship career
QHow to get started in the cruise ship business

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

How to become a cruise director, cruise director career tips, and cruise ship jobs explained in this cruise director interview with Gary Hunter from Carnival Cruise Line. In this cruise director interview, you’ll learn how to become a cruise director and what it takes to succeed in a cruise ship career. This cruise director career guide breaks down how to become a cruise director, including the skills, experience, and personality needed to work on a cruise ship. Gary Hunter shares his real experience working as a cruise director on Carnival Cruise Line, offering insights into cruise ship jobs and life at sea. If you’re interested in cruise ship careers, working on a cruise ship, or becoming a cruise director, this interview gives you a clear understanding of the cruise director role, responsibilities, and daily life onboard. 0:00 Intro 0:38 how gary started in the cruise business? 13:45 Outro