A Cruise Director is the most visible person to the passengers onboard. Originally, the position was entertainment based, but now takes on a more administrative role organizing onboard entertainment and supervising the other members of the cruise staff. Cruise Directors are still entertainers however and typically perform several times during the trip. Cruise Directors are usually people in the entertainment industry themselves, with extensive experience performing. However, cruise experience is necessary as well and most directors have worked their way up as a previous member of cruise staff and most have spent time as an Assistant Cruise Director. The qualities of a Cruise Director differ within the different cruise lines however, most have similar requirements for the job.