
P&o Cruises - Entertainment Manager
- Recruiter:
- Carnival UK
- Category:
- Entertainment & Activities Jobs
- Position:
- Cruise Director
- Updated:
- May 12, 2026
P&O Cruises is Britain’s biggest cruise line. We are part of Carnival Corporation PLC and we have been for 20 years. With amazing career opportunities across the fleet, we’ll help you settle into an exciting life at sea as part of our P&O Cruises family.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for entertainment and a desire to travel the world? P&O Cruises is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Entertainment Manager to elevate our onboard entertainment program and deliver unforgettable experiences to our guests.
What You'll Do
- Prepare to dazzle and delight as you manage and execute an unforgettable onboard entertainment programme! From hosting energetic Sail Away parties to orchestrating thrilling corporate-sponsored soirees, every event will be a spectacle to remember.
- You'll be the mastermind behind the scenes, overseeing the planning and resource management of our fabulous entertainment line-up, ensuring every detail is perfectly communicated to our excited guests.
- Step into the spotlight as the leader of a talented team, conducting appraisals, discovering hidden potentials, and inspiring your team to new heights of excellence.
- Collaborate with the Youth Manager to create magical, family-friendly adventures, while ensuring the utmost compliance with safeguarding policies.
- Join forces with the Production Manager and Musical Director to produce show-stopping rehearsals and performances that will leave audiences spellbound.
- Forge dazzling partnerships with cabaret acts, production cast, and guest entertainers, ensuring every entertainment need is met with flair and finesse
Who We're Looking For
We seek leaders who can inspire their team to shine like the stars they are and keep the energy levels soaring. If you thrive in the electric atmosphere of live theatre or resort entertainment, and have experience managing teams of 50+ with pizzazz, you're our kind of person!
We're looking for confident hosts who can take center stage at special events, and professionals who can navigate the ever-changing tides of the entertainment industry with grace and flair. Do you dream of traveling the world while putting on the greatest show? This is your chance!
Join us and embark on an unforgettable adventure, bringing joy and excitement to our guests experiences. Apply now to become an Entertainment Manager with P&O Cruises, where the world is your stage!
Why Join Us?
- Travel the world with all expenses paid, including accommodation and food costs.
- Enjoy a tax-free income for many qualifying countries.
- Benefit from private health insurance and a bonus scheme.
- Access to all F&B outlets across the ship, plus crew bar and gym.
- Fully funded travel to joining destination and discounted cruises for friends and family.
- Equality
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 P&O Cruises, 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.
Carnival UK
Carnival UK is a market leader in the cruise industry, widely recognised by our famous brands P&O Cruises and Cunard. We operate ships all over the world and provide unforgettable holiday experiences to our guests.
P&O Cruises
One of the most recognizable and respected names in travel, market-leading P&O Cruises has been operating for more than 170 years. With seven ships in the fleet, from our family friendly flagship Britannia, to Arvia, our newest cruise ship which is the largest ever built for the British market, P&O Cruises creates extraordinary travel experiences.
P&O Cruises offers the most stylish and contemporary destinations including the Caribbean, South America, Scandinavia, Mediterranean, Atlantic Islands and Round the World cruises.
Cunard
Cunard is an international luxury travel brand offering unparalleled experiences on board the most iconic Ocean Liners in the world; Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne. Cunard celebrates the freedom to travel and with an incomparable heritage of over 185 years and outstanding White Star Service, Cunard continues to set new standards in ocean travel. Queen Mary 2 provides the only regularly scheduled transatlantic service between New York and Southampton, England.
At Carnival UK as part of Carnival Corporation, our highest responsibility and top priorities are to operate safely, to protect the environment, and to be in compliance everywhere we operate in the world. On this foundation, we aspire to deliver unmatched joyful vacations for our Guests, always exceeding their expectations. We are committed to a positive and just corporate culture, based on inclusion and the power of diversity. We operate with integrity, trust and respect for each other - seeking collaboration, candour, openness and transparency at all times. And we intend to be an exemplary corporate citizen leaving the people and the places we touch even better.
