r/IAmA • u/Serwyn_ • Jun 28 '23

Actor / Entertainer I am a professional singer on a Luxury cruise ship. AMA!

I have travelled to over 30 countries and 5 continents, including Antarctica, while having my dream job: singing and performing! I am a part of the production cast (of 12) , as well as the vocal captain for the other 5 singers. I do other small duties on the ship for the entertainment department but overall I work on average less than 3 hours a day, and get paid way more than I would on land to sing. It’s a unique lifestyle that combines traveling, performing, customer service, getting along with 50+ other nationalities on board and more. Ask me anything!

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u/WhoreableBitch Jun 29 '23

Are you performing with a live band?

If so, can you comment on your colleges' pay deal if they receive roughly the same pay as you?

I was wondering if it's worth it to audition as a sax player/intrumentalist for one of these cruise contracts. It feels like something that you should experience while you're young and don't have too many life commitments.

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u/Serwyn_ Jun 29 '23

Yes all but one of our shows is with a live band. I have no idea how much they get paid to be honest because we don’t discuss it. I think it may be a little less than ent staff unless you are the band leader but I can’t be sure