
Cruise Activities Manager - Entertainment Department
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises
- Category:
- Entertainment & Activities Jobs
- Position:
- Assistant Cruise Director
- Published:
- November 22, 2025
Your Purpose
As our Cruise Activities Manager, you will be the heart of our onboard entertainment. Your job is to create fun and memorable experiences for our guests by planning and running exciting activity programs. You will lead a team to make sure our guests’ time with us is full of joy and unforgettable moments. From morning yoga to themed evening parties, your ideas will bring life to every part of our cruise activities.
Your Impact
As Cruise Activity Manager, your influence will be felt throughout the entire ship as you build memorable experiences for guests of all types, ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and included. You will enhance the guest experience by curating exciting and engaging activity schedules that cater to diverse interests. Leading a dynamic team, you will inspire them to provide exceptional service and deliver fresh, creative ideas. Collaborating with various departments, you'll ensure that activities seamlessly integrate into the overall cruise journey, boosting guest satisfaction and strengthening our reputation as a premier cruise line. Your leadership will play a key role in creating lasting memories for every guest, leaving them eager to return.
Your Journey So Far
We’re looking for someone with solid experience and a creative touch. You should have:
A history of successfully running entertainment or activity programs in hospitality.
Great people skills and the ability to organize and manage both guest needs and team performance.
A love for creating memorable guest experiences and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
Your background shows your commitment to high standards and your skill in creating special connections with guests.
Your Essentials
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
Fluent English plus fluency in at least two other European languages.
Previous experience as a Cruise Activities Manager, ideally with another cruise line or luxury hotel
An understanding of different cultures to cater to our international guests.
Confidence in using tools and technology to manage schedules and communication.
Flexibility to adapt to the busy, ever-changing life onboard a cruise.
A team-focused attitude and the ability to inspire those around you to do their best.
Your mix of language skills, experience, and leadership will make you stand out for this role.
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
MSC Cruises
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
