FACE-2-FACE: Jess Jones

District Sales Manager New South Wales and ACT, Royal Caribbean Int’l, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises.

1. What is the favourite part of your job?

That’s easy - being able to share my passion for our three brands on a daily basis with our wonderful travel partners.

2. Why did you choose a career in the cruise industry?

After finishing up with school I knew I wanted to be in travel so I applied for a receptionist role at an online cruise travel agency who, much to my surprise, offered me a job as a Junior Travel Consultant. I fell in love with cruising the first time I set foot on a vessel during a ship inspection and continued my career in the cruise industry from that day forward.

3. Advice for up-and-comers?

Become an expert or geek on what you are passionate about and use as many of the resources on offer to assist you along the way.

4. What was your best fam trip?

A seven-night Asia voyage on Azamara Quest. We had overnight stays in Ho Chi Minh and Ha Long Bay, which meant we could explore further and see both cities by night – which was incredible! We were also treated to an “Azamazing Evening“at Binh Quoi Village in Ho Chi Minh, which was certainly the highlight.

5. The celebrity you would most like to cruise with?

At the moment Jane McDonald - I just love her cruising show on SBS and I think she would be hilarious to actually cruise with.