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A cruise director is a high-ranking or senior officer of a cruise ship with responsibility for all onboard hospitality, entertainment and social events, who acts as the public face of the company. The cruise director reports to the hotel director, has a deputy or assistant cruise director, and is supported by a team of entertainment staff.[1][unreliable source?]
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Responsibilities of a cruise director may include:
- Scheduling of entertainment, activities and social events
- Officer in charge of entertainment staff
- Public announcements
- Conducting and supervising safety briefings or drills for both passengers and crew.
As a highly visible member of staff on a cruise ship, many television actors have portrayed the role of a cruise director. Notable examples are Lauren Tewes as Julie McCoy in The Love Boat and Gale Storm as Susanna Pomeroy in The Gale Storm Show.
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