I’m a motivated and outgoing entertainment professional with extensive experience on luxury cruise ships. Over the years I’ve built a reputation for delivering engaging guest experiences, running tight event schedules, and leading high-performing teams across multiple ships and companies. I thrive in dynamic, guest-facing environments and take pride in elevating the product through thoughtful planning, mentoring, and constant improvement. In my career I’ve progressed from Cruise Staff to Cruise Director, taking on headline responsibilities for entertainment and enrichment across world cruises. I’m fluent in French and Spanish, and I enjoy mentoring colleagues to develop their skills, while always delivering polished, top-class performances for guests.

Andrew Galler

I’m a motivated and outgoing entertainment professional with extensive experience on luxury cruise ships. Over the years I’ve built a reputation for delivering engaging guest experiences, running tight event schedules, and leading high-performing teams across multiple ships and companies. I thrive in dynamic, guest-facing environments and take pride in elevating the product through thoughtful planning, mentoring, and constant improvement. In my career I’ve progressed from Cruise Staff to Cruise Director, taking on headline responsibilities for entertainment and enrichment across world cruises. I’m fluent in French and Spanish, and I enjoy mentoring colleagues to develop their skills, while always delivering polished, top-class performances for guests.

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I’m a motivated and outgoing entertainment professional with extensive experience on luxury cruise ships. Over the years I’ve built a reputation for delivering engaging guest experiences, running tight event schedules, and leading high-performing teams across multiple ships and companies. I thrive in dynamic, guest-facing environments and take pride in elevating the product through thoughtful planning, mentoring, and constant improvement.

In my career I’ve progressed from Cruise Staff to Cruise Director, taking on headline responsibilities for entertainment and enrichment across world cruises. I’m fluent in French and Spanish, and I enjoy mentoring colleagues to develop their skills, while always delivering polished, top-class performances for guests.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Cruise Director at Regent Seven Seas Cruises
September 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for the overall running of entertainment and enrichment services; design and implement engaging programs; maintain high guest visibility; host and compère daily and nightly events; train staff; provide feedback and coaching; mentor the Assistant Cruise Director; liaise with Hotel General Manager and Head Office to refine and enrich the product.
Assistant Cruise Director at Regent Seven Seas Cruises
February 1, 2020 - August 31, 2023
Assist in the overall running of entertainment and enrichment services; create daily program and department rota; support acts and speakers; communicate guest feedback; host and compère events when required; attend meetings and briefings; perform for Main Show or Cabaret when required; contribute to safety drills and regulatory compliance.
Entertainment Team Leader / Vocalist at TUI Blue Lagoon Princess
April 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
Create and implement entertaining programs; manage a daily activity rota for the Entertainment Team; perform cabarets and singing; host and compère events; liaise with hotel teams; provide weekly reports and communicate feedback to Head Office; foster team morale and discipline as needed.
Entertainment Manager / Vocalist at Brittany Ferries
February 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
Develop and deliver an engaging onboard entertainment program; manage daily activity rota; perform cabarets and singing sets; serve as resident DJ for certain sets; coordinate with onboard teams; seek continual product improvement with Head Office.
Assistant Cruise Director at Saga Cruises
July 1, 2016 - September 30, 2018
Assist the Cruise Director in running entertainment and enrichment services; implement programs; coordinate daily rota; support acts and speakers; mentor team members; coordinate passenger tour dispatch with Shore Excursions; host and compère events; participate in safety drills and regulatory compliance.
Cruise Director at Saga Cruises
December 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Temporary Cruise Director on MV Saga Sapphire for three weeks; led entertainment operations and delivered high guest satisfaction scores during the assignment.
Cruise Staff at Saga Cruises
March 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Engaged guests through socializing and activities; hosted events; supported shore excursions; contributed to maintaining high standards of guest experience and team presentation.

Education

Applied Linguistics at Université de La Rochelle (France)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010
Baccalaureat General Litteraire at Lycée Guez de Balzac - Angoulême (France)
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2009

Qualifications

ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
ABRSM Grade 4 Piano
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026
ABRSM Grade 4 Clarinet
January 11, 2030 - March 25, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment