Cocktail Pianist   Performance Schedule

The cocktail pianist performs seven days a week, mainly at night. A typical cruise line contract will stipulate the maximum number of hours you are required to work weekly, usually between 35 to 42 hours. The schedule is organized on a daily basis by the cruise director and left to his discretion. The schedule may include playing at lunch time, tea time, for dinner, in the piano bar at night and for some scheduled activities such as embarkation. There are no salary provisions for overtime.