Gemma is one of our Moderators here at Doris Visits. She now travels as a guest, the same as you and all of us here, but worked on a cruise ship as a ‘Steiner’

When you hear Laurence Murray, you know that he is not just any ordinary cruise ship busker, just as the Viking Neptune is not just any ship.

There still appears to be a shortage of good Speakers and a desperate shortage of Destination Speakers on cruise ships. 

Jean and Stuart talk to the winner of the coveted Stage Magician of the Year Award (given by the inner Magic Circle), and the number 1 cruise ship comedy comedian

There are certain performers who make magic happen, Adam Allinson is one such entertainer.

I have spent nearly 50 years in the entertainment and now visit the ships to talk about it and am bombarded by questions.

Fred Olsen ships feature dancing in a big way and ensure that solo cruisers are never alone by having Dance Hosts. Each of their ships, and maybe other cruise lines, has a small team of friendly, capable dance hosts, (male and female), available during dance classes and evening dance sessions. These are people who are […]

We start, as always by saying ships take people with experience. If you have worked as a dealer, or croupier before and want to work at sea, then apply.

There are different grades of crew room, but most are pretty basic, and below heads of department and officers you will probably have to share.

Many of you have been asking about the crew areas and how a ship works, so we have found a couple of guest presenters to work with us to take you down below decks.

There still appears to be a shortage of good Speakers and a desperate shortage of Destination Speakers on cruise ships. 

Ken Lennox has spent his career working for national newspapers and magazines in the UK and overseas.

Stuart was the Queen Alien in James Cameron’s award-winning movie Aliens.

A celebrity guest who is often found on a ship somewhere at sea is Marty Kristian, with his wife Carol. He talks about his first cruise,

In our collection of Cruise Ship Speakers, we are pleased to add David Withington. David has his own web presence in several forms

You may know Jean as the main presenter here at Doris Visits, but at sea, in costume, she performs

Jean interviews crime writers Robert Daws and Stuart St Paul, who between them have worked on most major British television shows and

Paul Fellows is a co-presenter of the public open evenings at the Institute of Astronomy, University of Cambridge.

Tim is in huge demand as a speaker, but can be found at sea with the odd tale to tell. Famed for his address of the troops before going into Iraq,

The currency on ships is cabin space. So, husband and wife speakers are a bonus, and the same with dance and bridge instructors.

We first met Derek Redmond 25 years ago when he collapsed at the Barcelona Olympics, stood, crippled with an injury

If you have ever been to an event where Game of Thrones actor James Cosmo has spoken, you will remember it.

When you hear Laurence Murray, you know that he is not just any ordinary cruise ship busker, just as the Viking Neptune is not just any ship.

Abba Voyager sounds like the name of a cruise ship. So, we went to Pudding Mill Lane to investigate.

The Jersey Boys was a big prediction of mine – after seeing the show I said, “cruise ship” and within no time, there were groups of lads

We were privileged to assist Manuel Martinez at the Hammersmith Apollo

Yes, Manuel rang us from Cuba.

David’s cruise recital, Air on a G String. He has a few tales to tell. Have you any idea how many grand pianos there are on a cruise ship?

The Limelight on the Britannia has been so successful that the Iona

You may know Jean as the main presenter here at Doris Visits, but at sea, in costume, she performs

This is a great catch… Jools.

One of our favourite comedians, Funny Tucker is found, if you are lucky on the bigger ships.

We might not be inspired by the headline comedy juggler, and if you are the same prepare to be shocked,

Kai is hauntingly good!

Helen is herself, but she is Adele so easily.

We like to feature the performers you see on the ships,

Big West End Shows and West End stars are the ‘meat’ and ‘loaf’ of cruise ships

Toulon is France’s main naval base

Gemma is one of our Moderators here at Doris Visits. She now travels as a guest, the same as you and all of us here, but worked on a cruise ship as a ‘Steiner’

Gemma is one of our Moderators here at Doris Visits. She now travels as a guest, the same as you and all of us here, but worked on a cruise ship as a ‘Steiner’

Gemma is one of our Moderators here at Doris Visits. She now travels as a guest, the same as you and all of us here, but worked on a cruise ship as a ‘Steiner’

When you hear Laurence Murray, you know that he is not just any ordinary cruise ship busker, just as the Viking Neptune is not just any ship.

There still appears to be a shortage of good Speakers and a desperate shortage of Destination Speakers on cruise ships. 

Jean and Stuart talk to the winner of the coveted Stage Magician of the Year Award (given by the inner Magic Circle), and the number 1 cruise ship comedy comedian

There are certain performers who make magic happen, Adam Allinson is one such entertainer.

I have spent nearly 50 years in the entertainment and now visit the ships to talk about it and am bombarded by questions.

Towel and sheet folding is not an art, it is non-stop

Have you ever wondered how the food is planned and where it is made on a cruise ship. Jean went behind those huge silver revolving doors for Doris Visits,