Many Cruise ships are famous for their comedy shows. The performers entertain and make people laugh multiple times a night. You might have wondered how much these comedians earn? In this article, we are going to talk about the potential money a comedian can make on a cruise ship. Since restrictions to cruises due to COVID are currently enforced, now is the perfect time for comedians to build up their cruise set to be ready when cruises sail again.
The salary of a cruise ship comedian is usually around $1,600 to $2,400 per month. Additionally, if the comedian performed well, special recognition is given to the best one (often monetary). The top-performing comedians will be paid more than the others, at around $18,000 or more per month.
Cruise ships aren’t just about relaxing anymore. They provide high-quality entertainment too. Cruise ships often employ many performers, including dancers, musicians, and comedians.
Since comedy is loved by many, it’s one of the most attractive forms of entertainment on the ship.
Cruise ships comedians usually perform in the evenings with an average set length of 30 minutes, three times per day.
Comedians are usually paid in cash or with the check. Comedians often get rebooked with cruise lines when they perform well and receive positive feedback from audiences and cruise ship employees.
A cruise ship comedian should be comfortable performing in non-stage venues, like parties and events on the ship. Non-stage shows can lead to more opportunities for the comedian on the ship and lead to an increase in pay.
Comedians on the cruise ship, usually earn $500 – $1500 per show, depending upon their performances.
Accommodations to the Cruise Comedians
The cruise comedians will get free travel opportunities and reimbursements for their travel charges. Cruise ships also offer complimentary food and free lodging for the comedians.
Cruise comedians historically have single rooms for their stay on the cruise ship. But since the explosion of people wanting to cruise, accommodations have slightly changed.
Now, it’s typical for cruise comedians to have to stay in the entertainer’s room, which is a small cell for ship crews, causing discomfort to the entertainers. Lodging is one of the drawbacks of comedians. In some bigger cruise ships, the accommodations may vary accordingly.
Timing of Performance for Cruise Comedians
The performance schedule varies with every cruise line. The newer cruise ships have full-time comedy shows during the night, where the comedians have to perform two shows per night.
Some ships have evening comedy shows. In older ships, the comedians would have to perform one or two shows per week.
Performance by the Comedian in the Cruise
The comedians in the cruise usually present or deliver their comedy to a non-comic surrounding, since the passengers may vary according to the language, and country.
So the cruise comedian should be comfortable delivering their best comedy and should be prepared to perform material suited for that particular room, no matter the different dynamics. This is the reason why the cruise ship hires well-versed expert comedians.
Conclusion
Earning a salary by performing comedy on a cruise ship is not easy and comes with its pros and cons. And money is not the only form of reward for performing on a cruise ship. If you have a passion for performing on a cruise, follow it because you will love it and will get paid handsomely. The earnings of cruise ship comedians vary from ship to ship. If the comedian is a beginner, then they will be paid low at the initial stages and paid more accordingly with experience. The headlining comedian will be given a unique name and paid more than the other comedians. Happy sailing!
