I'm a cruise director for Holland America. Our crew lives in its own little world that passengers don't see.
This as-told-to essay is from an interview with Kimberly Wells about working as a 57-year-old cruise director. It has been edited for length and clarity.
Now, as of 2022, I'm the cruise director for Holland America, working aboard several ships, including most recently onAs the cruise director, I'm the first and last face that any guest sees on any sailing. They serve as the main connection point between ship crew and guests, keeping all passengers up to speed on all available entertainment and goings-on as well as the nuts and bolts of days at port.
Every night, I give what's called the"today, tonight, tomorrow" talk that recaps the day and let the guests know what to expect for the night and the next day. Every day no matter how tired I am, I work out, meditate and practice yoga because those things give me strength internally. If I want to recharge further I'll get facials and massages in the ship's spa where the treatments aren't free but are heavily discounted for staff.My last three contracts have taken me to Alaska, the Caribbean, and New England.
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