Itinerary Planning

**Company Description**

Company Name: USD 437

Company Description

Mystic Cruises is a leading expedition ocean cruise line that offers an intimate and eco-friendly way to explore some of the most breathtaking destinations in the world. We provide a five-star service that brings our guests up close and personal with the beauty of nature, from Antarctica to the Arctic region, Northern Europe to the Mediterranean. Our ships are designed to sail into landmark cities and small, exclusive ports that larger vessels cannot reach, providing our guests with unforgettable experiences.

At Mystic Cruises, we are committed to environmental sustainability and have implemented innovative technologies on our ships to minimize our impact on the environment. We also believe in the value of our employees and encourage them to share their thoughts and ideas, fostering a culture of creativity and innovation.

If you are passionate about travel, committed to sustainability, and eager to contribute your ideas to a team that values collaboration and innovation, then Mystic Cruises might be the perfect place for you. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be a part of our DNA and help us continue to provide exceptional experiences to our guests. Together Cruising the World Come join us

**Job Description**:
**We are hiring.**

We have an exiting position open for you as Itinerary Planner for Mystic Cruises fleet.

**Responsibilities**:

- Plan worldwide deployment for multiple cruise brands and charter clients in conjunction with senior management.
- Optimize all itineraries for speed, fuel consumption, port rotations, logistics, potential tax exemptions and port costs.
- Make changes, updates and re-deployments when needed (berth availability issues, Health & Safety requirements, other).
- Monitor competition and ensure adequate product positioning as well as anticipating to market trends.
- Research for new cruise ideas and regions with special focus on Expedition cruising.
- Analyze destination performance statistics and charter feedback to determine guest satisfaction and destination suitability for developing future cruises.
- Conduct port inspections to determine adequacy of port and berthing facilities, to evaluate safety and accessibility for the vessels and guests.
- Know how to read navigational charts and use ECDIS software to check distances, predict tides and potential weather patterns.
- Ensure the cruise concepts are understood and delivered through effective communication internally and externally.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, (Nautical college or International Shipping Management Bachelor will be a plus).
- Experience in using ECDIS software (will be a plus).
- Minimum 3-year work experience in the Maritime industry, preferable Cruise Industry.
- Experience in Expedition cruise market would be an advantage.
- Confident working with diverse teams and flexible to adapt to an always changing environment and to industry challenges.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written in English is required for this role.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and Marine Exchange Programm Knowledge.