Onboard Historian & Destination Speaker

American Cruise Lines; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines seeks onboard Historians and Destination Speakers to enrich guests' voyages with educational presentations, port overviews, and engaging discussions.

You will deliver daily talks 45-60 minutes, support with PowerPoint, and host shore excursions, while maintaining a personable, customer-focused presence at sea.

Ideal candidates have polished public speaking, deep knowledge of American history and ports, and a passion for sharing America’s story across itineraries.

Qualifications

• Extremely polished public speaking skills.
• Excellent and polished presentation skills.
• Extraordinarily knowledgeable of the history, geography, ecology, ports of call, and other points of interest within the cruise itinerary.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills required.
• Must possess a strong sense of production and presentation.
• Must be enthusiastic, outgoing, confident, friendly, sociable, service-minded, and always have a can-do attitude.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily formal presentations (45-60 mins each).
• All presentations should be supported by PowerPoint visuals.
• Provide narration/commentary while the ship is underway from port to port during daylight hours, broadcast over the ship’s PA system to public lounges, outer decks and into guest staterooms.
• Present daily 15-20 min Port Previews and Q&A for all ports of call included on the cruise.
• Participate in daily hosting of Shore Excursions providing coach commentary when needed.
• Dine with guests each evening.
• Be available to guests throughout the day and evening for one-on-one chats and socialization.

Skills

Public speaking

Presentation skills

History knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Presentation production

Enthusiastic & sociable

Time management

Job description

American Cruise Lines seeks onboard Historians and Destination Speakers to enrich guests' voyages with educational presentations, port overviews, and engaging discussions.

You will deliver daily talks 45-60 minutes, support with PowerPoint, and host shore excursions, while maintaining a personable, customer-focused presence at sea.

Ideal candidates have polished public speaking, deep knowledge of American history and ports, and a passion for sharing America’s story across itineraries.