HOW TO GET A JOB ON A CRUISE SHIP! (Musicians and Band)

What a charming beautiful man. You are very real! :)

Am a musician from India.. am a vocalist, guitarist and a songwriter..I also have originals...what all qualifications do I need to be a cruise ship musician??

awesome video Damian! thanks

@damienkeyes I would love the opportunity to get in touch with the people that could get me auditions! I am an experienced drummer who currently operates in very similar competitive conditions with the bands I play in. I am a drum set player/percussionist, hope to hear from you soon!

Been doing this for years, not going to lie, it's pretty awesome. If you're young and single, I highly recommend being a cruise ship musician.

Damian I could use your help learning what I need to get one of these wonderful jobs

Very helpful information! I'm an R&B guitarist that can play a variety of styles. But my sight reading skills aren't strong and I was interested in work with a Party Band that plays most current or Top 40 music. What would you suggest? All music that's played on the ships require sheet music?

What merch can a cruise ship musician sell to make more money?

What do you think is the best cruise line to work for as a solo musician guitar player/singer? Best cabins, food, pay, getting free time..ect?

I played by ear most of my Guitar playing life how much music do you need to be able to read you said knowing a lot of songs and being able to transpose quickly some info would be great thanks awesome video

I’d love to be a singer in a cruise ship. Advice?

Sr, I want to join a cover band, where can I search for a gig??

Exactly the information I was looking for when I typed cruise musician in google. I'm 17, play piano, guitar, bass, vocals, & I guess you could count flute, but I'd say bass is my main instrument despite playing piano for 10 years. I've played in a couple bands but mostly with friends in not many very formal settings. Would playing as a cruise musician be unrealistic? My music teacher told me about it & said I could be pretty good at it given my ability to pick up songs quickly as well as my sight reading & it sounds like something I'd really like to do but I kinda feel like I lack experience.

Hey Damian, I play Drums,Guitar and bass on an advanced level and would love to know Who i can contact to get some work on a cruise ship or some kind of touring Band. thanks for the video.

If you wanna be a working musician (touring, studio, theatre, TV etc.), regardless of your instrument, the show band gig is a great stepping stone.
Constant sight reading, all kinds of music, guest entertainers, production shows, and you get very comfortable playing to a click.
Also, you'll have to expand your repertoire a lot to get the gig. Bassists need to play electric and upright, sax players have to play other woodwinds too etc.

Would a Scottish Band go down well on a cruise ship ?

Do you know where someone could find that “general set list,” or some similar resource?? Thank you!😁

Hook me up with an Agent I have a band we mostly play in hotels we want to try Cruz ships

Hey man, I know it’s been 3 years but you said drop a line! Lol I’m a bass player, have been doing the cover band thing for 10 years. My sight reading is garbage, you got that set list?

Thank you for this! Hopefully, i will experience this as a solo guitar/ singer soon.

Hook me up man😁

It’s a dream of mine

what would i do if i wanted to be an actor on a cruise and who should i contact..

Hello, loved the video!! very direct and informative. I'm a singer but I don't have a band and have been wanting to get into this business for a while, could you tell me where to find those people that put these bands together please?

That cool. I am looking for a job and a crew ship as a Calypso band four member let me know and I'll send you a picture or a video pls and thanks (Donovan Gordon)

Oh my God, you're playing for drunks like everywhere else. Play the songs the best you can. Who cares?

Can you direct me to band leader, I'm a jazz singer looking for cruise work

Love the video. Really cool. . I have a question. Can you play blues, rock as a Solo Musician on a Cruise Ship? I’m a solo musician who plays with tracks and mostly the Tourists circuit (all the hits, classics etc) but I do one gig a week where I get to play blues & rock etc and it’s my favourite gig of the week (as they are my favourite genres) and I was wondering if that’s possible to do on a cruise ship? I haven’t been on a cruise ship so I don’t know if there would be a demand for that type of gig?

I really like your video and thanks for helping fellow musicians. I play in a a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band "Almost Skynard" . I am having a hard time finding a Booking Agent. We are located in the state of Alabama and have a Carnival Cruise Terminal in Mobile. Is it possible to book directly with the cruise line ? and also let me know if there are any booking agencies you recommend. Thanks

You lost me at "The band are not allowed to drink".... literally why am I here😂

Would you recommend doing this early in your music freelance career? I'm a saxophonist and I'm debating applying for a cruise.

I'm young so I've not really "settled" in life and I'm not really planning to anytime soon.

I've studied music performance and play lots of function gigs for weddings and agencies and have done for years, so I'm very comfortable with the playing side of things.

I believe theres a wait list

Thank you so much for this information! 🙏🎻

I play clarinet at last 16 years, wonder if I can make it?

Hi Damian. Can I get an agency contact? I am an upright and electric bassist looking to join a cruise ship. Orchestra position preferred.

Carnt have a margareeter whilst im playing bass? That's a load of bollocks.

Excellent content, I am a bass player on my 20s and looking to start the session musician life, any tips on where to apply?

Good morning sir!!! I'm interesting in working with my band on a Cruise, can l get information about it??? thank you very much, and have a great day!!!

🎷🎸I’m an available experienced Saxophonist/Guitarist looking for full time reliable musician positions On Cruise Boats….I would love to join a Cruise Ship Band! Does anyone have any recommendations or leads for contacts? 😊❤

I really want to work as a singer... Please help me

hei,, damian.. kan you hook me with musicians or band ?. i,m a drummer from norway ,,have a good long experience in pop music ( hotels and pubs ) .thank you.

Thanks a lot .

Hey thanks for the advice, im looking to play as a solo pianist on a cruise any ideas how to apply?

Any openings for drummers or advice how to make this work?

Thank you 🙏 for this enlightenment.
I'm a pro guitarist based in Africa with a vast list répertoire.
I'm want to apply as a band and solo performer

the last advice was the best heads up . but do they have ever hire street musicians that can’t play with other but they have a great show? or for music openings before the band like the janitor that is cleaning and plays every instrument when no one is looking or other similar stuff?

Hey! Great video. I’m a former bassist for a touring rock band and am looking to get a gig on a cruise ship. Any connections are appreciated. Thanks!

My goodness how it's all changed since I did this back in the 1970s. Not allowed to drink alcohol? We had a 35% discount at all the bars. Crew musos had a passenger cabin EACH - worth a heck of a lot when you're on there for four months at a time, and you got paid for periods on leave. In 2019 I had a call from a female singer who needed a pianist for a short run; when I asked her about accommodation she said "Oh we share; P and O say 'take it or leave it' ". I said I would leave it thanks. I would not do it now for all the tea in China. We were allowed to mix freely with the passengers; no having to be below decks after you'd finished. The passengers enjoyed being able to chat with those who'd entertained them.

My goodness how it's all changed since I did this back in the 1970s. Not allowed to drink alcohol? We had a 35% discount at all the bars. Crew musos had a passenger cabin EACH - worth a heck of a lot when you're on there for four months at a time, and you got paid for periods on leave. In 2019 I had a call from a female singer who needed a pianist for a short run; when I asked her about accommodation she said "Oh we share; P and O say 'take it or leave it' ". I said I would leave it thanks. I would not do it now for all the tea in China. We were allowed to mix freely with the passengers; no having to be below decks after you'd finished. The passengers enjoyed being able to chat with those who'd entertained them.