Cruise Directors
Our Cruise Directors are a vitally important part of your holiday. Their role is to manage the entertainment teams on board our cruise ships as well as many other important aspects of your cruise. Often you will see them getting involved in daytime activities, and of course, at the evening shows.
Simon joined Fred. Olsen with a wealth of experience and passion to manage first class entertainment experiences, having previously working for several cruises lines during his 20 years at sea including Princess Cruises, Silversea and Saga.
From a young age, Simon has always loved to perform. In his hometown of Worcester, he was a Chorister in the Worcester Cathedral Choir, and also took part in the Three Choirs Festival. Simon also attended the London School of Dramatic Arts, where he further developed his performance skills and love for the arts.
With such a love of entertaining, and a real passion for travel too, Simon knew working on cruise ships would be his dream career. Spending time on the oceans, working and exploring the world, is Simon's passion, and he is thrilled to work for Fred. Olsen, be part of the 'family' and looks forward to meeting our guests personally on board.
When he is not on board Simon enjoys watching the latest westend musicals and choral concerts to enjoying short breaks with his family, keeping fit at the gym and taking in long walks.
Simon Egerton
Nationality: British
Joined: 2019
Simon joined Fred. Olsen with a wealth of experience and passion to manage first class entertainment experiences, having previously working for several cruises lines during his 20 years at sea including Princess Cruises, Silversea and Saga.
From a young age, Simon has always loved to perform. In his hometown of Worcester, he was a Chorister in the Worcester Cathedral Choir, and also took part in the Three Choirs Festival. Simon also attended the London School of Dramatic Arts, where he further developed his performance skills and love for the arts.
With such a love of entertaining, and a real passion for travel too, Simon knew working on cruise ships would be his dream career. Spending time on the oceans, working and exploring the world, is Simon's passion, and he is thrilled to work for Fred. Olsen, be part of the 'family' and looks forward to meeting our guests personally on board.
When he is not on board Simon enjoys watching the latest westend musicals and choral concerts to enjoying short breaks with his family, keeping fit at the gym and taking in long walks.
Oliver Turpin
Nationality: British
Joined: 2014
Oliver Turpin
Oliver comes from a small town in East Yorkshire, with a background in performing, singing in bands and in the theatre, so he has many years of experience in entertainment in all of its forms.
Oliver began his career at sea on Fred. Olsen’s Black Watch in 2014 as a Photographer and Videographer, but decided to follow his passion shortly after and transferred over to the Entertainment Team, working his way up through the ranks on almost all of the ships in the Fred. Olsen fleet.
At home, Oliver enjoys spending time with his family and friends, his tortoise, taking long walks with his dog and being creative in his home studio, darkroom and workshop. Still a keen photographer, he loves to travel the world, spend time on the oceans and capturing it all through his camera.
Now, as Entertainment Manager, Oliver is able to combine his passions for travel and entertainment, and use his experiences to help create and provide unforgettable moments for guests to enjoy on board our smaller, friendly ships – something he finds extremely rewarding and is very proud of.
TOM MCGARRITY
Nationality: British
Joined: 2016