Overview:

• The shore excursion manager or tour manager is primarily responsible for the presentation, promotion, supervision and arrangement of the shore excursions offered in the various port-of-call by the company. Usually acts independently of other departments on the ship because it coordinates with people off of the ship.
• Presents shore excursion talks and/or slide presentation.
• Updating of all shore excursion forms.
• Effective communications with port officials.
• Written and financial reports weekly presented to the cruise director and hotel manager.
• Participates in activities, escorts tours and other various duties as directed by the cruise director.
• Highly visible and accessible to passengers (socialize!)
• Assist in lifeboat drills as instructed.
• Reports directly to the Cruise Director or hotel manager.

Requirements:

• Experience in tourism, previous travel-related experience such as a land tour director essential and/or minimum 1 year on board starting from an entry-level cruise staff or assistant shore excursion manager position.
• Public speaking.
• Strong personality and social skills required.
• Knowledge of foreign languages is preferred but not essential.

Salary Range & Contract Length:

• $2,000-3,000 per month plus the possibility of a percentage of shore excursion sales revenue.
• 4-6 months on board/4 weeks vacation.

Benefits & Perks:

• Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route and homeward bound are usually provided.
• Room & Board provided.
• Free P & I Medical coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law.
• Single stateroom or cabin facilities provided.
• Dining with passengers and/or officer's mess.
• Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.