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Horizon Air Freight

Cruise Ops Account Manager

Inwood, NY · On-site

$65K - $80K/yr

Position SummaryThe Account Manager, Cruise Logistics serves as the primary point of contact for assigned cruise line customers and their vendor networks. The role is responsible for managing ...

Horizon Air Freight

Position Summary The Account Manager, Cruise Logistics serves as the primary point of contact for assigned cruise line customers and their vendor networks. The role is responsible for managing ...

Fora

Cruise Operations Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Lead multiple projects and operational initiatives simultaneously, driving work from planning ... cruise line coordination to help ensure accurate and timely group booking experiences.

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for manager cruise line event planning in the United States is $62,734.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Manager Cruise Line Event Planning vs Cruise Ship Event Coordinator?

AspectManager Cruise Line Event PlanningCruise Ship Event Coordinator
CredentialsExperience in event management, hospitality, or related fields; certifications like CMP or CSEP beneficialSimilar credentials; hospitality or event planning experience preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple events, manages teams, and coordinates with ship staff on cruise shipsExecutes specific events onboard, works closely with guests and ship staff
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by cruise lines for planning large-scale events and conferencesCommonly used for onboard event execution and guest activities

While both roles involve event planning on cruise ships, the Manager Cruise Line Event Planning oversees multiple events, manages teams, and handles strategic coordination, whereas the Cruise Ship Event Coordinator focuses on executing specific events and guest activities onboard. The manager role typically requires more experience and leadership responsibilities, while the coordinator role emphasizes operational execution.

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Infographic showing various Manager Cruise Line Event Planning job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,734 per year, or $30.2 per hour.

Strategic Account Manager, Cruise Partners

Roswell, GA • Remote

WorldVia
Travel Arrangement Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

The Strategic Account Manager, Cruise Partners owns WorldVia's top-tier cruise-line relationships. This role is the single point of contact for each cruise-line partner, replacing today's pattern of requests across multiple staff. The manager leads contract renewals, amendments, and co-op marketing negotiations, keeping cruise-side deals moving with clear, consistent ownership.

Requirements

  • Own the relationship strategy and day-to-day management for WorldVia's top-tier cruise-line partners.
  • Lead contract renewals and amendments with cruise suppliers, including coordinating internal sign-off and legal review.
  • Negotiate co-op marketing agreements and funding commitments with cruise-line partners.
  • Serve as the single point of contact for each strategic cruise-line account including; Conducting periodic business and marketing reviews with these partners to ensure WorldVia is aligned with their strategic focus in an effort to maximize revenue.
  • Formulate an annual Marketing and Events plan and ensure execution of same with Events and Marketing teams.
  • Track every open cruise-line negotiation, dispute, or ask (contract, marketing, booking-transfer, or otherwise) and drive it to resolution.
  • Coordinate with the Group Cruise Sales Manager to ensure group strategy and account-level relationship strategy stay aligned.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

  • Experience in the travel industry is a must have for this role.
  • 5+ years of experience in partner relations, account management, or supplier negotiation within the cruise or broader travel industry.
  • Established relationships with, or demonstrated ability to build relationships with, major cruise-line group and sales desks.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and co-op marketing agreements.
  • Strong organizational skills; able to manage several concurrent, high-value negotiations without letting any one thread go stale.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to represent partner needs credibly in front of senior leadership.

Benefits

What We Offer 

  • Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
  • Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance with Employee Contribution
  • Fully-Funded Life Insurance (1x salary) & LTD (Long-Term Disability Insurance)
  • Optional Employee-Paid Vision Insurance and STD (Short-Term Disability Insurance)
  • 401k with up to 4% Company Match
  • Paid Time Off + Company Holidays
  • Additional Time Off for Your Birthday and Work Anniversary
  • Discount Travel Program
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth 
  • Travel industry perks and discounts 
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment 

Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Statement
WorldVia is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. 

WorldVia participates in E-Verify. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.