Cruise Schedule Modifications

Utilizing staff talents and contingency plans to keep guests entertained during unexpected delays on Canyon Shadows Voyages.

The Independence of the Seas cruise ship off the coast of the Cayman Islands.by Josiah Weiss

Here is the Scenario

You are the cruise director for Canyon Shadows Voyages. Your captain calls you at 6 a.m. and says the cruise ship cannot arrive in port as scheduled because of inclement weather. Originally, you were supposed to port at 8 a.m., and now you will not arrive until 1 p.m. As the cruise director, you need to create four hours of programming while you are sailing to keep the guests entertained.

Questions

Answer the following questions to indicate your effort to provide exceptional guest service:

  • How can you utilize the existing resources and talents of your staff to create engaging and diverse programming on short notice?
  • What contingency plans can you develop for future cruises to ensure the team is prepared for similar unexpected changes in the itinerary?
  • How can you communicate the change in schedule and the new activities to guests in a way that keeps them happy and minimizes disappointment?

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