Take your skills and use them aboard a cruise ship
Do you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz behind the decks? Or perhaps it's something you've always thought you would like to do, but never got round to doing. Well, if you need any persuasion, cruise ships are always on the lookout for new talent. They have DJs playing in their bars, on their decks and of course there are always the ever-popular karaoke contests which need hosting. A good way to start is to buy the essential DJ kit; including a turntable, headphones, speakers and some records. It is also possible to by a CD mixer as many DJs mix their music onto CDs and play those. If you are looking to make it in the world of ocean holidays, you will have to be good at what you do and it helps to be familiar with how these journeys work.
Island Star lookout bar
The best way to do this is to book yourself on a cruise, even if it is just a mini-break around Europe. You will be able to make sure that you definitely want leave all that is familiar for you and replace it with the unknown. If you have the time, and money, you might want to consider going somewhere slightly more exotic such as the Caribbean or Asia. There are regular sea voyages to many tropical islands and beautiful countries. If you are considering applying for a DJ position on a cruise ship, you will need to make sure you are experienced and have played to a number of different audiences before. It will help if you have your own equipment because this will allow you to gain freelance work easier in order that you gain experience. The best way to order and DJ equipment is online, through a reputable company. There are many to be found by doing a simple search and once you know that you are happy with what they offer, you can begin to shop.
Little visitor in our cabin
Order enough equipment so that you can make a real go of it, but don't forget the all-important headphones otherwise your neighbours and family will suffer. Once you feel you are ready, contact a cruise operator and see if they are recruiting. If they are, try to organise an audition and, you never know, you could be setting sail round the world on a five-star liner. If you are not successful the first time, never give up. They are very competitive places and if you are persistent, it might well pay off and you could find yourself playing to packed bars and clubs all over the world. If you prefer to listen to music rather than playing it, you might just prefer to be a passenger on a cruise ship and make the most of the sounds, sights, smells and tastes on offer. Whatever you do, you should make sure that your first port of call is the internet as this is where you will find the best prices for ocean-going packages as well as DJ equipment and speakers.