Job Description
As a market leader in the cruise industry, Cunard operates some of the world's most iconic luxury cruise ships. Join our onboard entertainment team and discover that a career at sea is more than just a job—it's an extraordinary lifestyle.
As an Dance Duo, you'll travel the world while creating unforgettable guest experiences. From Alaska and the Caribbean to Japan and Europe, you'll visit over 70 countries, immerse yourself in new cultures, and make lifelong friendships while building an exciting career in cruise ship entertainment.If you're outgoing, charismatic, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences, this could be the perfect opportunity.
We're currently seeking established dance duos who can confidently teach, host, partner, and perform together as part of the ship's entertainment programme, creating engaging and memorable experiences for our guests throughout every voyage. Applications are only being accepted from candidates applying as part of an established duo.
About the Role
As part of Cunard's onboard entertainment team, you will host a variety of social events, dance activities, and guest engagement programmes designed to create memorable holiday experiences for our guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Host and facilitate a wide range of onboard events including ballroom dancing, Latin dance nights, cocktail parties, themed events, and formal evenings
- Act as the ship's resident dance hosts, teaching, leading, and performing ballroom and Latin dance styles across multiple venues
- Deliver dance lessons and workshops for guests of varying abilities
- Serve as engaging and professional Entertainment Hosts, interacting with guests throughout the ship
- Promote daily activities, entertainment programmes, and special events to maximise guest participation
- Resolve guest enquiries and feedback professionally, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction
- Support the wider Entertainment Team, Cruise Staff, and other onboard departments to deliver outstanding guest experiences
- Assist with embarkation, debarkation, crowd management, and safety procedures as required
- Participate in emergency drills and fulfil assigned safety and muster station responsibilities
- Cruise staff duties
What We're Looking For
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in cruise ship entertainment, hospitality, guest services, theatre, resorts, holiday parks, or live events.
- Strong experience teaching, coaching, choreographing, or performing ballroom and Latin dance styles, including:
Waltz
Foxtrot
Tango
Cha-Cha
Rumba
Samba
Jive
- Confidence speaking in front of large audiences and hosting events
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- A professional, approachable, and engaging personality
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and guest-focused in a fast-paced environment
- A strong commitment to teamwork and delivering world-class customer service
- Availability to travel and live onboard for the duration of a contract
Why Join Cunard?
- Travel the world while working aboard a luxury cruise ship
- Develop your career within a globally recognised cruise line
- Meet people from diverse cultures and backgrounds
- Gain valuable international hospitality and entertainment experience
- Create unforgettable experiences for guests while making memories of your own.
During the recruitment and on boarding process we may not be able to offer an exact start date, but as soon as we can, we will let you know and make sure you have plenty of notice and support to get ready for your adventure with us.
We are working hard to build a flexible and inclusive culture. As part of our culture difference is valued and our people can be themselves. We welcome applications from everyone because inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership and pregnancy & maternity.
At Cunard, we collaborate with a variety of reputable agencies who will never ask you to pay a hiring fee or any other associated monies in order to submit an application to us. All applications are reviewed against the same criteria and using an agency will not increase your chances of being successful.
Before starting an assignment with Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard), it may be necessary for you to obtain essential compliance documents or undertake training, initially at your cost. A number of these costs are refundable after your first assignment has begun; for further information, please speak to your recruitment contact.