8-15+ years in entertainment, experiential programming, events, or related fields.
Proven experience in developing guest-facing experiences or activations.
Background in working with creative talent like performers and speakers.
Expertise in concept development from idea through implementation.
Strong network within entertainment and hospitality sectors.
Responsibilities
Develop immersive experiences for entertainment and enrichment.
Translate vision into guest-focused activations that enhance engagement.
Create themed events and seasonal programming that captivate guests.
Identify and elevate existing offerings through innovative programming.
Monitor trends to ensure programming stays culturally relevant.
Collaborate with teams to align experiences with broader voyage narratives.
Benefits
Opportunities for creative expression and leadership in experiential design.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Focus on continuous improvement and innovation in programming.
Engagement with leading talent and industry partnerships.
Chance to shape memorable experiences in luxury travel and hospitality.
Full Job Description
What You'll Do
Design Programming & Activation Experiences
Develop concepts, frameworks, and strategies for entertainment, enrichment, activations, and events.
Translate voyage vision into guest-facing experiences that strengthen engagement and differentiation.
Define how programming contributes to the rhythm, pacing, and emotional flow of the voyage.
Create experiences that feel connected to the broader guest journey and product vision.
Shape Entertainment & Enrichment Strategy
Develop concepts for live entertainment, musicians, speakers, cultural programming, and guest engagement experiences.
Define programming approaches that reflect destination context, guest expectations, and brand positioning.
Identify opportunities to elevate existing offerings and introduce new experiences.
Ensure programming supports the desired atmosphere and character of the voyage.
Lead Activation & Event Development
Develop concepts for themed experiences, seasonal programming, destination celebrations, special events, and guest activations.
Create signature moments that enhance anticipation, connection, and guest participation.
Design experiences that encourage social engagement and memorable shared experiences.
Support development of beach events, shoreside activations, and partnership experiences.
Drive Innovation & Cultural Relevance
Monitor entertainment, lifestyle, hospitality, and cultural trends.
Identify emerging guest interests and experience opportunities.
Recommend new formats, concepts, and partnerships that strengthen product differentiation.
Ensure programming remains fresh, relevant, and aligned to evolving guest expectations.
Influence Experience Development
Partner with Voyage Experience to align programming to voyage narratives and product strategy.
Collaborate with Experience Design to ensure experiences are guest-centered and operationally viable.
Work with Operations and execution teams to support implementation and continuous improvement.
Serve as an advocate for creativity, innovation, and guest engagement.
Success Looks Like
Programming feels intentionally curated rather than operationally scheduled.
Entertainment, enrichment, and events reinforce the identity of the voyage.
Guests experience meaningful moments of connection, discovery, and delight.
Signature experiences become recognizable drivers of differentiation.
Programming evolves continuously through innovation and guest insight.
The voyage develops a distinctive atmosphere and social energy that guests remember and seek out.
What We're Looking For
Experience
8-15+ years of experience in entertainment, experiential programming, cultural programming, events, hospitality innovation, lifestyle brands, immersive experiences, or related disciplines.
Experience developing guest-facing experiences, events, activations, or entertainment concepts.
Experience working with creative talent, performers, speakers, partners, or experience providers.
Experience influencing cross-functional stakeholders and developing concepts from idea through implementation.
Skills & Capabilities
Strong creative instincts and experience design capability.
Deep understanding of guest engagement and social dynamics.
Strong awareness of entertainment, hospitality, and cultural trends.
Ability to curate experiences that feel fresh, relevant, and differentiated.
Strong storytelling and concept development skills.
Excellent collaboration and influence capability.
Ability to balance creativity with operational realities.
Strong network within entertainment, enrichment, cultural programming, or experiential industries is highly desirable.
