Cruise Entertainment Casting Agency 🔑 Turnkey Auditions
Rising Stars plans, markets, and runs complete casting campaigns, then hand-selects contract-ready performers for ocean and river cruises. Choose a live audition in any city or a rapid online casting—our team manages every step and sends you an employer-ready shortlist in as little as 24 hours.
Turnkey Auditions
Why Cruise Brands Work with Rising Stars
27 Years of Cruise-Sector Focus
Since 1998 we’ve perfected global entertainers casting for cruise lines across four continents.
57 000+ Professional Vetted Artists
Musicians, dancers, acrobats, and other entertainers—pre-screened, reference-checked, and rehearsal-ready.
Worldwide Support
Our compliance team advises candidates on how to obtain C1/D, Schengen, and UAE work permits and the required marine certificates.
97% Placement Success
Our structured audition process and thorough onboarding secure the right candidates upfront, preventing last-minute vacancies in your cast.
Single-Contract
A single contract covers sourcing, auditions, and onboarding—your legal team signs once, and we manage every subsequent step.
24-Hour Shortlists
Receive branded portfolio pages for each candidate—complete with HD video, indicative fees, confirmed availability—delivered to you within one business day.
Trusted by Global Entertainment Leaders
The RisingStars team consistently goes above and beyond to support our needs. They’re responsive, organized, and genuinely care about building a long-term partnership.
Working with Rising Stars has been an essential part of our casting process at NCLH Shows & Experiences. Their professionalism and precision are unmatched.
It’s always a pleasure working with the Rising Stars team. Their professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication to high standards make every collaboration smooth and reliable. We deeply value the mutual trust and long-term relationship we have built over the years, as well as the quality of the talents they provide for our productions.
Rising Stars is the best international talents agency.
Rising Stars Agency is a trusted partner with a professional team I’ve had the pleasure to work with for many years.
Have been working with Rising Stars since 2006. They have the best talents from across the globe and provide one-stop artistic solutions.
Working with RisingStars has always been smooth and professional. Their dedication to quality is second to none.
Performer Categories We Cast
Show bands · Lounge duos · Cocktail pianists · Party DJs · Production singers & dancers · Aerialists & acrobats · Guest headliners · Illusionists · Magicians · Comedians · Classical ensembles · Tribute shows · Specialty variety acts—and any additional niche talent your itinerary requires.
Two Turnkey Casting Solutions
FORMAT | HOW WE ORGANISE IT | WHAT YOU RECEIVE |
|---|---|---|
| Live Casting — Any City Worldwide |
| Curated shortlist with performance footage, HD photos, indicative fees, embark-date calendars, and verified references. |
| Online Casting — 24-Hour Shortlist |
| Executive-ready digital portfolios identical in format to live casting, delivered within one business day. |
Two Turnkey Casting Solutions
HOW WE ORGANISE IT
- Book and equip the venue.
- Launch geo-targeted ads and direct invitations.
- Schedule, register, and NDA every candidate.
- Run audition day with Rising Stars casting directors.
- Provide real-time scoring and video capture.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Curated shortlist with performance footage, HD photos, indicative fees, embark-date calendars, and verified references.
HOW WE ORGANISE IT
- Push multi-channel promotion and invite pre-qualified artists from our 57 000+ strong roster.
- Host secure HD video auditions and live Q&A.
- Rate, rank, and compliance-check candidates overnight.
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
Executive-ready digital portfolios identical in format to live casting, delivered within one business day.
Request Your Cruise Casting Proposal
Send your brief and desired contract start date, and a senior casting manager will confirm availability and next steps within one business day.
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