Silversea Cruises

Social Ambassadors are sociable and distinguished gentlemen who serve as a cruise ship host for single travelers on select voyages.   For more information contact your travel agent or Silversea Cruises

Crystal Cruises - Gentleman Hosts on Every Cruise

As dancing, dining, and social partners, Ambassador Hosts serve as liaisons between single female guests and the onboard social community. Hosts minister solely to the social needs of these guests and make their experiences at onboard social functions and on shore excursions more inclusive and enjoyable. There are usually 4 to 6 hosts per cruise (more are scheduled for Big Band cruises).

Host Profile:
Crystal Cruises is the only cruise line that hires its hosts in-house
Distinguished gentlemen at least 48 or older
Sociable, polite, well-dressed, and well-groomed
Possess similar background and interests as passengers
Usually retired, as hosts are not paid

Host Duties Include:

To dance primarily with single ladies and inviting single female guests to dance and, with the consent of their husbands, female guests who want to dance but whose husbands do not. It is required that Hosts be competent in the following dances:

Foxtrot          Samba
Swing            Tango  
Waltz            Mambo
Rhumba         Meringue
Cha-Cha

Participating in group dance classes (offered every day at sea) Sharing meals with guests Mingling at group events, including cocktail parties, the Singles Party, Crystal Society functions, and other private parties Escorting shore excursions/if available and if they want to.Hosts are provided with:

Complimentary room and board on the ship

Free air transportation to and from the ship when assigned two or more consecutive cruises

A shipboard bar, wine, and laundry allowance