Connecting you with exciting opportunities around the world...
We don't just talk the talk here at Best Entertainment. We have actually lived the life that we are now offering lucky entertainers such as yourself.
You can see most of the world by sea if you choose to join our team of highly skilled entertainers.
Common itineraries include:
- The Caribbean
- The Mediterranean
- The Baltic
- The British Isles
- Southeast Asia
- Australia and New Zealand
- New England (US East Coast)
- Alaska
- US West Coast, Mexico and Central America
- South America
- AND even... Antarctica!
Or if you get extremely lucky, you could even end up on the experience of a lifetime - a World Cruise!
But surely you don't get paid well for all this...?
You would be forgiven for thinking so! However... not only do you receive a highly competetive salary, you also receive all of these added benefits:
- Free Accomodation
- Free Food and Drinks
- Free Use of a Gym
- Free Flights - to your ship contract and back home
- Minimal Working Hours - plenty of free time to explore the incredible ports of call
- Heavily Discounted Prices - on cultural experiences and activities ashore
- Optional Extra Paid Opportunities Onboard
- Fixed Monthly Salary - no more hustling to find enough gigs just to make ends meet
- Minimal Expenditure - so you can start saving money to put towards all those things you've always dreamed of!
So... Who are we looking for?
Showband/Houseband Musicians
All showband/houseband musicians should be highly skilled sightreaders with a solid grasp on pop and jazz improvisation.
You will be expected to play in a huge variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, rock, musical theatre, opera, country, reggae, motown, and many more!
Drummers
You should have experience playing both with and without click tracks. You should also be familiar with an enormous amount of styles and grooves and be able to execute them faithfully.
Bassists
You should have an impeccable sense of groove and the ability to 'lock in' with the drummer. Ability to play upright bass is a bonus!
Pianists
You should be comfortable playing in ensembles, as a soloist, and accompanying vocalists.
Guitarists
You should be comfortable playing in ensembles and as a soloist. A knowledge of iconic guitar solos and riffs is also highly recommended.
Trumpeters (doubling)
You should have an impressive lead trumpet range and be extremely versatile. You will often be expected to lead a horn section and occasionally double on flugelhorn.
Trombonists
You should have an extensive range that covers both high and low registers and be able to blend seamlessly as part of a horn section.
Saxophonists (Doubling)
You should be an accomplished improviser on alto and tenor saxophone and be comfortable playing both flute and clarinet.
Soloists, Duos, and Bands
All soloists, duos, and bands should have a large and diverse repertoire with an engaging stage presence that leaves your audiences captivated and asking for more!
Solo Guitar Vocalists
You should be an engaging performer able to stage intimate solo sets, more upbeat singalongs, and occasional instrumental background music sets.
Solo Pianists
You are usually expected to function as background music in public areas but occasionally you may be required to undertake other functions such as weddings or religious services.
Singing Pianists
You will usually have a dedicated venue onboard, meaning you will need to be a highly engaging entertainer that can read an audience and take requests on the fly!
Violin Duos
You will usually perform as a duo in public spaces but on occasion you may be asked to undertake other functions such as joint performances with other groups or background music for private functions.
Party Bands
You will be the musical stars of the ship! Your audiences will get to know your band members on a first name basis as they enjoy your high energy party music during the voyage.
Percussionists
You should be proficient at bongos, congas, and other small percussion instruments. You will perform alongside other musical groups to boost the audience experience to another level!
Show me!
We hear you... It's all well and good telling you about all these fantastic places that you could get to visit but you want to see the evidence for yourself. Well okay then, here are some of the amazing pictures actually taken while being a musician on a cruise ship contract! We're telling you, it was extremely hard boiling it down to just a few!
Start Your Journey Today!
If you’re dreaming of embarking on an exciting new journey as a musician at sea, or if you simply seek more information, reach out to us! We’re eager to connect with you and support your aspirations. Your adventure awaits, and we can't wait to be part of it!
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