Onboard Piano-Vocalist & Mainstage Show Artist

American Cruise Lines; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

American Cruise Lines is seeking talented solo piano-vocalists to perform aboard our fleet of ships cruising America’s rivers and coastal waterways. Resident Entertainers provide cocktail music and engaging evening shows, while serving as a welcoming, highly visible part of the onboard guest experience.

Training is paid and on-home before first onboard assignment. Entertainers live aboard for the full assignment, with performances seven days per week, adapting to itineraries and daily programs

Qualifications

• Strong vocal ability with confident stage presence.
• Excellent piano technique and keyboard proficiency.
• Extensive repertoire spanning eras suitable for listening and dancing.
• Experience performing on ships or in entertainment venues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform ~1 hour of instrumental cocktail piano music most evenings, six nights per cruise.
• Present scheduled 60-minute mainstage shows, typically 2–4 per cruise.
• Prepare and perform themed programs from our established repertoire.
• Engage guests on and off stage to enhance on-board experience.
• Coordinate with Cruise Director and onboard team and adapt to itineraries.
• Maintain professional standards in performance, appearance, punctuality, and guest interaction.

Skills

Vocal performance

Piano technique

Broad repertoire

Shipboard experience

Guest interaction

Job description

American Cruise Lines is seeking talented solo piano-vocalists to perform aboard our fleet of ships cruising America’s rivers and coastal waterways. Resident Entertainers provide cocktail music and engaging evening shows, while serving as a welcoming, highly visible part of the onboard guest experience.

Training is paid and on-home before first onboard assignment. Entertainers live aboard for the full assignment, with performances seven days per week, adapting to itineraries and daily programs