Onboard Piano-Vocalist & Evening Show Entertainer

American Cruise Lines; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Competitive onboard pay

Travel opportunity

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking solo piano-vocalists to perform aboard our fleet on river and coastal itineraries. Resident Entertainers provide cocktail music, mainstage shows, and engage guests as a visible part of the onboard experience.

You'll complete a paid training program at home with our Entertainment Producer, then live aboard for the assignment duration, performing seven days a week and collaborating with the Cruise Director to adapt to itineraries while maintaining professional

Qualifications

• Strong vocal ability and confident stage presence.
• Extensive repertoire spanning listening and dancing music.
• Ability to perform varied themed shows from multiple eras.
• Capable of sustaining programming and engaging guests onboard.
• Previous shipboard piano-bar or production vocalist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform approximately one hour of instrumental cocktail piano music on most evenings.
• Present scheduled 60-minute mainstage shows, typically two to four per cruise.
• Prepare and perform themed programs from established repertoire.
• Connect with guests on and off stage, fostering a friendly atmosphere.
• Coordinate with Cruise Director and onboard team during itineraries.
• Maintain professional standards in performance, appearance, and punctuality.

Skills

Vocal ability

Piano technique

Broad repertoire

Themed shows

Shipboard experience

Tools

Audio equipment

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking solo piano-vocalists to perform aboard our fleet on river and coastal itineraries. Resident Entertainers provide cocktail music, mainstage shows, and engage guests as a visible part of the onboard experience.

You'll complete a paid training program at home with our Entertainment Producer, then live aboard for the assignment duration, performing seven days a week and collaborating with the Cruise Director to adapt to itineraries while maintaining professional