Royal Caribbean recruiting 1400 entertainers across cruise ships

It’s been a tough few years for the cruising industry, but things are about to change for up to 1400 Aussies. See how you can apply.

Exclusive: The world’s largest cruise liner has embarked on a massive hiring blitz, calling for 1400 of Australia’s best entertainers to join its fleet of cruise ships.

After a tumultuous two years for the entertainment industry, Royal Caribbean is looking to recruit performers, as two Quantum Class ships will soon be in port in Australia for the first time in two years.

Ovation of the Seas will sail from Sydney from October 29 while Quantum of the Seas will sail from Brisbane for the first time ever from November 1.

Each year, the Royal Caribbean adds to its 3000-plus cast of singers, dancers, and production staff, offering aspiring and experienced entertainers the chance to do what they love – along with a host of perks.

And they’ll be travelling the world, spending their winters in Europe exploring the Mediterranean and their summers back at home in the South Pacific and Australia.

The Royal Caribbean will recruit 1400 entertainers over the next 12 months. Picture: Supplied

Performers have the opportunity to develop their talent with regular work – multiple nights a week – in front of an audience of thousands, while travelling everywhere from the Mediterranean and the South Pacific, to far flung destinations such as Texas or Tokyo, or to Athens and Alaska.

They also have the opportunity to learn from some of the leading directors in the entertainment business – derived from leading theatres in London and Broadway.

Royal Caribbean trains its performers in a three-storey facility in North Miami Beach. The 132,500-square-foot facility has 14 dance studios, 15 vocal rooms, three aerial studios, a 300-seat theatre, a recording studio, a 20,000-square-foot costume shop, a gym and residences for all the singers, dancers, aerialists, divers and choreographers.

Royal Caribbean International launches Quantum of the Seas, the newest ship in the fleet, in November 2014. Picture: Supplied

Major Hollywood studios aside, this facility is one of the largest in the world, with up to 2000 people working in the Royal Caribbean International Production Studio on any given day.

Melbourne performer Laruen Jaksetic joined Royal Caribbean in 2019 and will be heading back to Australia, working on board Ovation of the Seas this November for the first time in three years.

The Royal Caribbean entertainers have the chance to travel the world while doing what they love. Picture: Supplied.

“In my three years with Royal Caribbean, I’ve had the opportunity to travel the world and learn from some of the best chorographers, dance coaches and perform alongside some of the best dancers in the business,” she said.

“I’ve loved travelling around Europe this summer and visiting spots like Rome and Santorini, but there is something magical about performing for our home crowd and I know this year will be even more special.”

The Royal Caribbean is the world’s biggest cruise liner. Picture: Supplied.

All entertainers must be over the age of 18. Experience in the field they are applying for is preferred, but not required.

While some Royal Caribbean shows are open to anyone passionate about performing and loves travel, for skilled specific shows, such as aqua theatre, experience is necessary, with Royal Caribbean hiring ex Olympic Divers to fill these roles.

Musicians, entertainers and behind-the-scenes talent can apply for brand-new and life-changing opportunities here.

Royal Caribbean Productions holds auditions year-round in 66 cities throughout the world. Entertainers, musicians and actors are called upon to join Royal Caribbean’s open casting auditions, posted on their website here.