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Your Purpose
Turn approved deployment plans into executable, commercially ready cruise itineraries. Drawing on your seagoing experience as a Chief Officer and your knowledge of our ships and ports, you will build detailed cruise schedules and ensure their accurate setup in planning, commercial and booking systems, supporting a smooth transition from itinerary development to sale opening and operational delivery.Your Impact
Execute detailed cruise itineraries based on approved deployment plans and the port availability and requirements provided by your manager, who leads port relations and availability coordination.
Match MSC ships to suitable ports, taking into account vessel characteristics, nautical restrictions, port infrastructure and operational requirements.
Build feasible cruise schedules, arrival and departure times, turnaround requirements and time available for shore experiences.
Create and maintain itineraries in relevant commercial and booking systems, ensuring accurate and consistent ship assignments, port sequences, dates and timings.
Translate confirmed port information and operational constraints into itinerary updates, coordinating changes with the relevant teams.
Work closely with Planning, Ports, Maritime, Revenue, Commercial, Marketing, Shore Excursions and IT to ensure itineraries are correctly configured and ready for sale.
Track outstanding information, approvals and system dependencies; escalate feasibility issues or readiness gaps and follow corrective actions through to resolution.
Prepare accurate itinerary documentation and support operational handover, ensuring teams have the information needed to deliver the planned cruise.
Review itinerary performance and operational feedback to improve future schedules and reduce setup errors.
Your Journey so far
Previous seagoing experience as a Chief Officer is mandatory.
Strong practical knowledge of cruise itinerary planning, port operations and vessel operating requirements.
Knowledge of MSC ships and itineraries, including the operational suitability of individual vessels for specific ports.
Experience translating nautical and operational constraints into feasible voyage schedules.
Experience working with detailed planning data and coordinating implementation across multiple functions.
A qualification in Maritime Studies, Nautical Science or a related discipline.
Your Essentials
Ability to assess ship–port compatibility, sailing-time feasibility and port-call requirements.
Strong attention to detail when creating, checking and updating itinerary data.
Proficiency in itinerary planning and commercial or booking systems; familiarity with DTS is an advantage.
Strong coordination, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage deadlines and follow actions through to completion.
Fluent English, written and spoken.
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!
