Pianist for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

V.Ships Leisure is looking for Pianist on behalf of Orient Express Sailing Yachts.
As a Pianist, you will deliver refined, immersive live music experiences that reflect the highest standards of ultra-luxury hospitality. 
You are a versatile, multi-disciplinary performer, able to adapt seamlessly across settings, moods, and guest expectations. From intimate lounge sets to featured performances, you shape each environment with precision, sensitivity, and artistry. 
Working closely with the Program Manager, you will help curate bespoke musical journeys for each voyage and private charter.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regularly across lounges, decks, theatre spaces, and studio environment
• Deliver multi-disciplinary performances across a minimum of two musical disciplines
• Maintain a high-quality, genre-spanning repertoire with a foundation in jazz
• Read and respond to the atmosphere, adjusting performance accordingly
• Collaborate on themed programming and bespoke charter experiences
• Develop and deliver a signature Cabaret Theatre show in collaboration with the Program Manager
• Provide private tuition and lead workshops for guests
• Participate in collaborative sessions with guests and visiting artists
• Interact confidently and professionally with guests at all times
• Fulfil assigned safety duties and participate in all drills 
• Support the Program Manager in delivering successful programming and operations
• Rehearse and continuously refine performance quality
• Work closely with technical teams for seamless delivery
• Adapt to last-minute changes with flexibility and composure
• Uphold the highest standards of presentation and professionalism

Education/Experience/Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a professional musician in luxury, cruise, hotel, or high-end live environments.
• Strong vocal ability to a professional standard.
• Proficiency in at least two musical disciplines.
• Experience across multiple genres, with jazz knowledge essential.
• Experience delivering both ambient and featured performances.
• Experience in teaching, coaching, or leading workshops preferred.
• Ability to perform solo and adapt arrangements independently.
• Exceptional musicianship and vocal quality.
• Multi-disciplinary versatility.
• Strong jazz understanding and improvisational ability.
• Broad, adaptable repertoire.
• Ability to read and respond to audience and environment.
• Confident guest interaction and communication skills.
• Creative, detail-driven approach to performance.
• Strong collaboration and professionalism.

About Orient Express

For the past 140 years, Orient Express has been sublimating the Art of Travel with luxury trains, unique experiences and collections of rare objects. And soon the heritage of this legendary train will be transported to a collection of hotels and sailing yachts around the world. Introducing a new art de vivre, a different kind of journey that promises unforgettable moments along the way and the same destination since the beginning: to make dreams come true.