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Expression of Interest: Cruise Newcastle Local Guides

Being a Local Guide can be a great choice for people who are passionate about travel, enjoy meeting new people, and want to share their knowledge and enthusiasm for their region.

We are looking for people who would like to register an expression of interest to work, on a casual basis, as a Local Guide to escort cruise ship passengers arriving at Newcastle on shore excursion tours within Newcastle and the Greater Hunter region including the Hunter Valley, Port Stephens, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast and Maitland/Morpeth. The peak cruise season for Newcastle is September-March.

These are paid roles and Local Guides are remunerated based on hours worked. Whilst experience in tour guiding is preferred, if you have excellent communication skills, knowledge of the region and passion for sharing stories this could be a role for you.

It is the primary responsibility of the Local Guide to make sure the passenger’s trip is enjoyable and runs as smoothly as possible. A great Local Guide has:
  • Excellent conversational skills with a knack for storytelling
  • A cheerful and positive nature - a Local Guide needs to be enjoyable to be around
  • To be organised and punctual to maintain the tour schedule
  • A good memory - the ability to memorise facts and stories to share information
  • Knowledge of the experiences on the tours and the ability to research
  • Reliability - must be reliable and turn up on time for tour departures.

For further information please click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

To register your expression of interest please complete the form below. If you have any additional questions, please email cruise@dssn.com.au
1.What is your full name?(Required.)
2.What is your current address?(Required.)
3.What is the best contact number for you?(Required.)
4.At what email address would you like to be contacted?(Required.)
5.What is your current age?(Required.)
6.Availability: The peak cruise season in Australia is between September and March.

Cruise ships arrive 7 days a week and the schedule of cruise ship arrivals is available months in advance. Please advise which days of the week you are available:(Required.)
7.Hours of availability(Required.)
8.Preferred Destinations: Shore excursions for cruise passengers arriving in Newcastle primarily take tours to the below destinations. Please select your preferred destination(s):(Required.)
9.How would you rate your knowledge of your preferred destination in terms of history, geography and tourism attractions that cruise passengers may visit?(Required.)
Excellent
Good
Average
Below Average
History
Geography and natural attractions
Major tourist attractions
Food and wine
Native wildlife
10.Are you willing to undertake research or visit places to increase your knowledge of the destinations and experiences that are featured in the cruise shore excursions?(Required.)
11.Training: are you willing to undertake training and potentially join a tour to gain experience?(Required.)
12.Skills & Experience: do you have any experience in the following (not mandatory):
13.Relating to Question 12, please provide a brief overview of experience
14.Have you been on a cruise and taken a shore excursion?
15.Have you taken an organised tour before?
16.Do you speak languages other than English? (not mandatory)
17.Do you have a First Aid Certificate or other medical training? (not mandatory)
18.Thank you for registering your interest. We will be in touch. Please read and tick all the boxes below confirming you understand the terms & conditions.(Required.)
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