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Hire Cruise Directors — faster, vetted, worldwide
Shipowners, ship managers, container lines, cruise lines, port authorities, terminals, shipyards, offshore operators, and marine engineering firms use CosmoQuick to source qualified cruise directors. Post your requirement and get matched in days, not months.
Median Salary
$115k
$82.8k – $161k
Demand Score
88/100
High
Monthly Openings
320
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+11%
rolling 12 months
Why employers hire on CosmoQuick
CosmoQuick matches maritime talent on STCW endorsements, sea-time, type experience, vetting, and trade — eliminating the weeks lost in unstructured search. Hiring teams see vetted, ready-to-interview profiles within days.
Market outlook
Demand for cruise directors in the global maritime market is robust. Maritime employers report a 11% year-on-year increase in Cruise Director mandates, driven by the cruise capacity buildout, new-ship deliveries, and the return of luxury and expedition itineraries.
Compensation context
Cruise Director compensation typically falls between $82.8k and $161k, with experienced cruise directors in the global maritime market commanding $161k+ at leading shipowners, managers, ports, cruise operators, and offshore players. Total compensation often includes leave pay, travel, joining bonuses, performance pay, and ship-type or DP allowances.
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592 openings · United Arab Emirates
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464 openings · United Arab Emirates
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400 openings · United Arab Emirates
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496 openings · Qatar
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416 openings · Qatar
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448 openings · Saudi Arabia
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464 openings · Saudi Arabia
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352 openings · Oman
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320 openings · Bahrain
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624 openings · Singapore
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448 openings · Hong Kong SAR
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544 openings · China
Maritime industries hiring this role
Shipping Companies hiring Cruise Directors
Shipowners and operators across container, bulk, tanker, LNG, and specialised trades hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
Container Liners hiring Cruise Directors
Global container lines, alliances, and feeder operators hiring across vessel and shore operations
Bulk Shipping Operators hiring Cruise Directors
Dry bulk owners and operators across Capesize, Panamax, and Handysize fleets
Tanker Operators hiring Cruise Directors
Crude, product, chemical, and gas tanker operators hiring officers, ratings, and shore staff
LNG Shipping Operators hiring Cruise Directors
LNG and LPG shipping operators hiring across specialised gas-carrier operations
Cruise Lines hiring Cruise Directors
Ocean and river cruise operators hiring marine crew, hotel teams, and entertainment staff worldwide
Port Authorities hiring Cruise Directors
Port authorities and operators running container, bulk, multi-purpose, and cruise terminals
Terminal Operators hiring Cruise Directors
Global and regional terminal operators hiring across container, bulk, and energy terminals
Shipyards hiring Cruise Directors
Newbuild and repair yards hiring across engineering, production, and project management
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a Cruise Director in the global maritime market is around $115k, typically ranging from $82.8k to $161k based on rank, sea-time, type experience, and the maritime employer.