CRUISE DIRECTOR: High Pay (but Demanding Hours)

From tour guide to Cruise Director on Viking River Cruises.

In this episode of Honest Careers we're joined by Ryan Cofrancesco who explains his experience as a Cruise Director for Viking River Cruises. He'll be sharing his insight into his daily life aboard the ship, work life balance and even compensation.

00:00 From PR to Vatican Tour Guide to Cruise Director
01:40 Moving abroad with $1500 & a suitcase
03:00 Tourist in Rome to Vatican tour guide
05:38 What's the first gig like?
06:00 Free tours of St. Peter's Basilica
07:00 A presentation that pays for the day
08:00 What's it like as a Viking River cruise director
11:15 What do you need to know?
12:13 What skills do you need? Languages?
13:45 What were the advantages?
14:28 Perfect job for a public speaker
15:19 5 months a year vs. 9 to 5
16:50 Cruise director after 2020?
17:45 Managing joy and gratitude
18:15 Working out your priorities

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