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.
27 000+ 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.


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 |
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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 27 000+ 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.