Of course the last 56 have been as the Destination Expert on board. Where I was hired as a guest entertainer to give lectures on every port.
I also had two hours of desk duty each day. Where guests (and some crew) were able to come and ask me questions.
One thing I will start by saying is I loved the job. I wasn't sure how I would feel about it but I really did enjoy it.
Was it hard - oh yeah. But was it fun - oh yeah.
The things I thought would be easier were harder and the areas I thought would be difficult were easier that I thought.
In the end I am glad I did it. I know I made a difference for the better in many guest's eyes. And ultimately that is what it is all about.
I learned so much from the guests too. Areas I really did not consider. Like mobility issues, what a child on board may be interested in, how someone might be an aid for someone in a wheelchair, and how I can make each of them have a memorable time in port.
I have received numerous positive comments. In fact I can barely walk out in the public area a few feet without someone saying something nice.
I feel like I have made thousands of new friends. Well I know I have made thousands of new friends.
I certainly saw a different side of cruising (both good and not so good).
I am really proud of the job I did and as of right now I am not sure what the future holds and if I will be offered another contract or even if I want to do it again. Time will tell and I am open to what lies ahead.
For those of you on board, both crew and guest, thanks for making our time on board as Destination Experts a memorable one.
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