Cruise Staff/DJ

Job Description

Responsibilities

• DJ for scheduled events, including deck parties, themed nights, family & adult programming, and late‑night venues.
• Curate and mix music tailored to the audience, venue, and event, while responding to room dynamics - always maintaining brand appropriateness.
• Maintain show integrity, standards of conduct, and quality levels while consistently performing the role as directed.
• Perform in environments that include pyrotechnics, chemical smoke, haze, fog, dry ice, and other special effects.
• Review onboard music selections to ensure alignment with Disney brand and content guidelines.
• Partner with the onboard technical team to ensure DJ performance equipment is functioning properly.
• Set up, strike, and facilitate shows, programs, and events at Disney show quality standards for family and adult audiences.
• Fulfil all Disney Castaway Cay and Disney Lookout Cay job responsibilities associated with the position and line of business.
• Support appropriate Guest flow throughout the ship by advising Guests of onboard activities and encouraging participation.
• Provide light emceeing and guest interaction during onboard events to create an inviting and energetic atmosphere as needed.
• Perform meet and greet duties during Guest embarkation and debarkation, as well as providing assistance to Guests with special needs outside the Walt Disney Theatre.
• Remain available, friendly, and Guest‑service oriented at all times.
• Serve as a mentor for new Crew Members.
• Fill in for programs as directed.
• Adhere to all rules and regulations governing company operations.
• Uphold Safety Management System (SMS) responsibilities within assigned areas and operations.
• Perform emergency duties as assigned and directed, as per the Ships Assembly Plan.
• Conduct required sanitizing procedures in accordance with USPH requirements when applicable to specific programs and events.
• Assist with Port Adventures operations, including dispatch duties and occasional Guest escorting, as the Disney representative when needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Participation in an audition and interview process is required
• Strong DJ, microphone, and teamwork skills with attention to detail, flexibility, and a commitment to Guest satisfaction.
• Ability to entertain and command the attention of large audiences across all age groups.
• Strong music knowledge with demonstrated mixing and beat‑mixing skills across popular music styles
• Confident microphone presence with strong public speaking abilities
• High energy level with adaptability and stamina to perform a seven‑day schedule
• Minimum of two years' professional DJ experience.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a role involving hosting, stage performance, and public speaking
• Ability to connect with audiences of all ages and demographics while demonstrating a passion for engaging Guests through entertaining & engaging programs and events

Required Education

Additional Information

This is aSHIPBOARD role.

Applicants must:

• Be genuinely interested in a career at sea and willing to live and work onboard a Disney Cruise Line vessel
• Be committed to the position you are applying for at least 2-3 contracts before a transfer or promotion
• Be willing to follow and perform safety role, emergency duties and/or associated responsibilities as specified in the ship Assembly Plan
• Be willing and able to uphold the general safety management responsibilities specified in the Safety Management System in areas and operations under their control
• Be willing to follow and embrace United States Public Health requirements and guidelines as well as Environmentality requirements and Company practices
• Be willing to share a cabin with other crew members and appreciative of working and living in a multi-cultural environment
• Be comfortable living in a confined space with strict rules and regulations
• Adhere to a structured lifestyle, personally and professionally

Your Responsibilities:

• Have a valid passport and C1/D Seaman's visa (DCL will provide you with documents to obtain this)
• Complete a pre-employment medical
• Obtain a criminal background check
• Bring approved work shoes

**Disney Cruise Line is a drug-free workplace. All new hires are required to undergo drug/alcohol testing within the first week onboard and throughout their contracts. Failure to pass the drug/alcohol testing will result in immediate termination.

• Segment: Disney Parks, Experiences and Products
• Business: Disney Cruise Line
• Category: Sports and Recreation
• Job Type: Full Time