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 25 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 25 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.
TOM MCGARRITY
Nationality: British
Joined: 2016
Tom McGarrity
Lucy Kelly
Nationality: British
Joined: 2025
Lucy Kelly
Lucy hails from the beautiful Cotswolds, close to Chipping Norton, but has more recently spent time in London. Joining Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in January 2025, having previously worked for Princess Cruises as Assistant Cruise Director and then Cruise Director. She can't wait to get stuck into life aboard our fleet of ships and create special memories for our guests.
Lucy has travelled all over the world, but, after much deliberation between Panama and Lisbon, the iconic Portuguese capital won as her favourite for its remarkable buildings, delicious food and the unforgettable sail into the city, best seen from the decks of your cruise ship, of course! She is keen to visit areas of Asia that she's not yet had the chance to explore and visit Malaga again, as it holds a special place in her heart, along with Cádiz and Lisbon, as she's a big fan of the sunny Mediterranean.
Everyone at Fred. Olsen has made Lucy feel welcome, and she can't wait to be on board with our guests, entertaining them, making them laugh, and recognising faces when they return for another cruise, alongside working with a great team of people, ensuring guests are having the cruise of a lifetime. Having worked as a performing arts teacher, Lucy wanted to be back on the stage, and as her background is theatre and stand-up comedy, she's over the moon to be doing what she loves on board a Fred. Olsen ship and seeing the many wonderful countries around the globe.
When not working, Lucy enjoys going to the theatre to see as many shows as she can, along with singing and playing the piano. She also loves to discover new areas of London and is always on the lookout for a new favourite restaurant.