2) You have a music act... is it good enough to play on a cruise ship?
Cancellations come unexpectedly, and working musicians would have a hard time responding to an opening if they had gigs booked (which most working bands would always have)

As a retiree you have several things going for you:

1) you're free to travel on the spur of the moment

2) you are less likely to have other commitments that would interfere with short notice of an opening

3) you have lots of time to prepare and practice

4) you have BIAB to create your backing trax

google the various cruise lines for information on available gigs.


Also, if you have other skills, cruise lines will often barter a cruise in exchange for some of your time as an instructor. For example, I know a woman who cruises several times each year in exchange for teaching bridge classes. I've heard they do this for other types of instruction too.

This type of gig is usually booked thru an agent who specifically handles talent for cruises. You'd have to research the details.

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