Cruise & Activity Staff

Online Audition Application

Manchester Activity Team Auditions

Peter St, Manchester M2 5QR, UK 03 Apr 2025 Invited Call

Princess Cruises is coming to Manchester April 3rd 2025, to do Invited Auditions for a variety of Activity Team positions including Cruise Directors, Activity Staff, and Spellbound Host.

We will be holding auditions by invitation only. We will have a morning and afternoon audition session.

To be considered for the invited call please apply below. There are only a limited number of spots available. You will be considered for either time block, unless you make a note of it on your application. If selected, you will be told what to prepare.

All submissions must be in no later than Wednesday, April 2nd 2025. Appointments will begin going out on a rolling basis, beginning March 24, 2025.

Here at Princess, we pride ourselves on delivering a fun, innovative and engaging entertainment product powered by a group of talented Activity Staff led by our dynamic Cruise Directors. If you have entertainment experience hosting gameshows, sporting events, dance classes and more, then this is the opportunity you've been looking for. We are looking for charming and charismatic people who don’t shy away from being in the spotlight while also ensuring that everyone around them is having the most memorable vacation ever! Sailing to over 380 cruise destinations across more than 100 countries on all 7 continents, it's arguably the greatest job in the world!

Job Description

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe. 

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can. 

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.


Key Responsibilities

  • The Activity Staff is responsible for creating lasting memories by consistently delivering a guest-centric product experience that aligns with brand standards and health and sanitization protocols. They create positive connections, emcee key activity and entertainment programming, and support a guest and teammate-centric culture that increases Net Promoter, profitability, Service Excellence, and drives a safe and healthy environment in accordance with HESS protocols.
  • As a natural performer, they create, host, train, promote, emcee, and assist all activities and events, creating an engaging and entertaining experience for guests. They embrace MedallionClass products, services, and applications to identify guests and deliver exceptional, personalized service. They are accountable for consistent product delivery and apply the Service Excellence philosophy.
  • They collaborate with onboard teammates to provide reliable information and updates to deliver an outstanding guest experience. They provide a positive first impression to guests through a warm, welcoming greeting, maintain the company's standard, and comply with fleet safety regulations in accordance with HESS protocols.
  • They own their experience area and support the development, implementation, and execution of initiatives in alignment with the Entertainment leadership team. They anticipate and take ownership of guest needs and requests, demonstrate responsibility, authority, and accountability in all performance areas, and actively learn and answer questions on product, policy, demographic, itinerary, and port information.
  • They arrive at events at least 15 minutes early to ensure efficient setup and engage with guests, and prioritize performance standards set out by the Cruise Staff Tier Program. They responsibly use consumable items and maintain assigned equipment clean and in good condition.


Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

  • Candidates for the role of Activity Staff must demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of guest experience and hospitality operations. They must also exhibit a commitment to providing exemplary guest service and a willingness to support others in the delivery of the same. 
  • Those who are successful in their candidacy must demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and enthusiasm for the implementation of an engaging and high-quality activity program, with a commitment to providing experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities. Furthermore, they must exhibit a clear understanding of the importance of offering a diverse range of activities that cater to the varying interests and abilities of participants. 
  • The candidate must possess a stage style that is confident yet charming, charismatic and energetic. The delivery must be controlled, natural and easy to watch, yet engaging, humorous and endearing. 
  • A comprehensive curriculum vitae is essential. It is important to provide a concise and easily readable overview of one's professional experience. However, if we may offer a suggestion, it is often preferable to present a minimalist approach.
  • Additionally, a brief video presentation showcasing the candidate's personality, communication abilities, and public speaking skills is required. While it is not necessary to have a professional video, it is essential that it accurately represents the candidate's genuine appearance.


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