Voyage 1 — 14-Night Holiday Cruise

ED reviews applicable US rules, event library, ship/guest fit, and all day types prior to schedule publication.

Content Specialist schedules exact applicable holiday blurbs in the shipboard scheduling system.

CD includes the holiday-season mention in the Welcome Aboard script prior to Welcome Aboard Show.

CD reviews CD Announcement Guide and follows for all holiday PA announcements.

Content Specialist downloads applicable digital assets to ship's player and verifies playback.

Technical Manager & Content Specialist obtain CD video from media library, rename to CD_Winter_Holidays.mp4, and verify in-cabin channel playback.

ED checks out provided Holiday Sweaters to staff and records on tracking sheet.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium; event duration not specified in SOP. Guests all ages; CD, Fun Squad, DJ, vocalists (Production/Playlist preferred; Rockband vocalists may substitute if scheduling prevents participation), and a technician to operate the Christmas Tree Control Unit. No special Youth Operations.), and materials for Spirit of the Season: Tree Lighting.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium; duration not specified in SOP. Guests all ages; CD, Fun Squad, DJ, vocalists (Production/Playlist preferred; Rockband may substitute), Santa, technician for Christmas Tree Control Unit; Photo photographer if staffing permits. Sharks ages 9–11 may attend if ED/YPD coordinate; CD acknowledges them in opening speech.), and materials for ‘Tis the Season (5+ Day Version).

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium; contest up to 20 minutes; total event duration not specified in SOP. CD, Fun Squad, DJ, vocalists (Production/Playlist preferred; Rockband if needed), ED, technician for tree control/snow, Santa hats optional; Photo candid photographer if staffing allows. No special Youth Operations.), and materials for Let It Snow (5+ Day Version).

Coordinate venue, staffing (Main Lounge; total duration not specified in SOP. ED, ETM, Cast Manager, CD, YPD, Playlist cast (singers, dancers, Adage Couple), Youth Team, one Grinch character performer plus Character Guide, Santa, Captain if available, Chef/YPD or representatives, approximately 40 aisle-walk Team Members (10 per aisle on each of two levels; more recommended), Fun Squad, Theater/Backstage/Light/Audio Technicians, Housekeeping, Photo Manager/photographer. Interpreter seating accommodations coordinated by ED and Cast Manager.), and materials for Holiday Show.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Varies by scheduled appearance; no common duration specified in SOP. One Youth Team character performer and one assigned Character Guide for every appearance, 1:1 on stairs; guide may be Youth Staff or Fun Squad. Each character out with guests requires its own guide. Holiday Show specifically requires one performer plus guide. YPD owns costume readiness; all performers complete Character Coaching Program. DJ plays theme at Sail Away and other surprise appearances where possible; audio may play at FAFA/S.E.E.), and materials for The Grinch Character Appearances.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium, or Deck 6 midship for Excel Class; keep musicians unscheduled in venue during service. Mardi Gras: across from Christmas Tree where soloist plays in French Quarter; Celebration/Jubilee: Deck 7 aft across from Steakhouse. Service duration not specified in SOP. CD hosts; first seek Jewish-faith staff member from Entertainment or shipboard team for each evening; if none, invite guest leader before service; if no volunteer, CD may lead and invite practicing guests to assist. One Fun Squad member each evening; ED coordinates with Groups Coordinator for Friday Shabbat quiet lounge; ETM/Tech set Menorah.), and materials for Hanukkah Service.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Photo venues and Entertainment venues per their event guides; four photo sessions x 2 hours each; Entertainment appearances up to 4 hours/week. ED casts Santa; selected applicant’s manager approves time commitment; Playlist Cast Manager is responsible for costume items; Photo Manager coordinates session forms and photos; photographer/Entertainment staff manage lines.), and materials for Santa Appearances.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium, visible location; Excel Class Deck 6 Mid promenade. Continual voyage-long drop-off; no staffing or duration specified in SOP. CD selects letters for The Wave; ship team keeps mailbox and letters supplied.), and materials for Wishes for Santa Mailbox.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium / Secondary Lounge / Nightclub; 30–45 min; Cruise Director (CD) hosts; DJ runs holiday playlist and games; Fun Squad assists; Youth staff provide craft and assist; Food Operations provide milk and cookies; photographer may attend if staffing allows; optional Seuss animator plus Character Guide, or Santa alternate. Technical support not specified.), and materials for Holly Jolly Family Party.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Main Lounge; duration not specified in SOP; CD hosts; one Fun Squad; Technical/AV operator not specified (standard show technical setup belongs to separate Love & Marriage RFF).), and materials for Love & Marriage: Underneath the Mistletoe.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Main/Secondary Lounge (screen required; page 1 one-sheet also lists Main/Aft/Sub Lounge); 30–45 min; 1–2 Fun Squad hosts; guests all ages; optional Grinch animator + Character Guide; CD or Content Specialist can help install fonts. Technical screen/laptop/PPT support needed; specific technical role not mandated.), and materials for Grinch Games.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Lido Deck; 30 min; CD optional; 1–2 Fun Squad hosts; guests all ages; optional Grinch animator + Character Guide. Technical/AV not specified. Host must know which box holds medal; one adult per team tracks captain’s sixes in round 2.), and materials for The Last Grinch Standing.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Not specified in SOP. Trivia host/staffing and venue are not specified; use standard shipboard trivia programming. Technical/AV operator not specified.), and materials for Holiday Trivia.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Standard Bingo venue, host and duration not re-specified in this RFF; use standard Bingo Programming Guidelines. Bingo Host and Entertainment Team; technical/digital delivery method not specified. Staff attire: holiday sweater or elf shirt.), and materials for Holiday Bingo.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Not specified; Cast Members host. Audio/technical operator not specified.), and materials for Holiday Dance Class.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Not specified. Creativity at Sea standard activity staffing/venue not restated; Coloring at Sea location and staffed host are not specified. Youth may offer additional seasonal youth crafts as coordinated with YD/YPD.), and materials for Creativity at Sea / Arts & Crafts (and Coloring at Sea, Holiday Coloring Sheets).

Coordinate venue, staffing (Shipwide hunt; answer-sheet pickup/return at Coffee Shop; CD announces winner; Fun Squad hides tents. Duration is several days if run as self-guided hunt; exact dates not specified. Host/technical support for optional hosted format not specified.), and materials for Holiday Snow Friends Hunt.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Venue, duration and exact musician count not specified. Rockband or other qualified act/musicians; beverage service partner optional to standard themed cocktail offering.), and materials for Jingle Bell Jam.

Coordinate venue, staffing (One hour; venue and staffing not specified. Standard Karaoke Hour operational setup implied, but not detailed in this SOP.), and materials for Carol-oke (Karaoke Hour).

Coordinate venue, staffing (Atrium/Center Stage; 30 min; CD narrator and String Trio; ED coordinates; Music Manager, Entertainment Technical Manager; technical playback support implied by timed music but specific operator not named. Optional photographer/Santa photo opportunity only if schedule allows.), and materials for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Carnival Seaside Theater; runtime 1 h 40 min for The Polar Express. Content Specialist verifies title receipt/good working order in IssueTrak with monthly licensed titles. Venue staffing and technical operator not specified.), and materials for Dive-In / Holiday Movie Programming.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Shipwide; exact venue, event duration and assigned roles not specified. ED communicates in advance with HD, Hotel Ops Team, Photo Manager and other relevant departments; Food Operations provide Christmas menu specific to voyage length.), and materials for Elegant Evening.

Coordinate venue, staffing (Camp Ocean, Circle “C”, Club O2 / Youth venues; activity durations and exact schedule not specified. Youth Director (YD) confirms offerings; Youth Programs Director (YPD) coordinates Christmas Eve cookies and character operations; Youth staff and Playlist Cast support youth programming/show participation; Food Operations prepare/deliver; ED coordinates other departments; Beverage Operations, Photo Operations and Casino Operations. Photographer assigned according to photo staffing/operational needs.), and materials for Youth Operations and Other Departments.

Schedule as first Atrium Moment on embarkation evening; schedule SeaMS blurb.. (“Spirit of the Season: Tree Lighting” blurb; use guide for PA announcements.)

Check shipment receipt and supplies; if no receipt or fewer than 2 weeks remain, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Santa hats, Holiday Sweaters, Elf shirt; see supply list.)

Check out provided Holiday Sweaters with ED and record on checkout sheet; arrange Elf Shirt for vocalists.. (No personal holiday sweatshirts/sweaters; return issued sweaters at season end; non-return may lead to accountability/disciplinary action.)

Confirm technician and tree-control operation; DJ rehearses with tree where possible.. (Bluetooth Wireless TX/RX is sent for Dream, Spirit, and Vista Class; contact audio manager for operation questions.)

Schedule as second Atrium Moment, not the final voyage day; select this caroling-and-Santa version for 5+ day sailings.. (No snow machines; no sweater contest in this version.)

Confirm supplies; if receipt is unrecorded or fewer than 2 weeks remain, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (QR flyers, carol books, Santa hats/attire as applicable.)

Check out Holiday Sweaters with ED and record; provide Elf Shirts/Hats to vocalists.. (No personal holiday sweatshirts/sweaters; return signed-out sweaters at season end.)

Technician checks tree-control unit; coordinate/testing of glass elevator lock with Housekeeping.. (Some glass elevators cannot be locked; Vista Santa walks in.)

ED arranges Santa chair/bench and coordinates Photo Manager for a photographer at the end.. (Photographer if staffing permits.)

Schedule as final Atrium Moment; select snow or no-snow version by ship.. (No-snow ships: Breeze, Firenze, Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista, Venezia; schedule Caroling blurb there.)

Check supply delivery; if no receipt or under 2 weeks remain, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (QR flyers, carol books, attire, optional hats.)

Check out Holiday Sweaters with ED, record on checkout sheet; issue provided Elf Shirt to vocalists.. (No personal holiday sweaters/sweatshirts; return all signed-out sweaters at season end; failure may lead to accountability/discipline.)

Technician tests snow machines in advance and confirms placement; file IssueTrak ticket if needed; contact Lighting Support for operation questions.. (Placement varies by ship; Bluetooth Wireless TX/RX ordered for Dream, Spirit, Vista Class.)

ED, ETM, Cast Manager, CD, and YPD meet; confirm schedule and readiness with all Entertainment Managers.. (Select show version for ship; connect ED with Playlist Cast Manager to ensure show ready before holiday programming.)

Arrange aisle walk-down team, approximately 40; more recommended, about 10 per aisle on each of two levels. Share lyrics and rehearse if possible; team members alternate facing directions.. (Coordinate with other departments.)

ED/Hotel Director/ETM locate fireplace-scene furniture; it may remain backstage for the season. Cast Santa, searching Entertainment first and other departments next; confirm costume onboard.. (Consult Overview Santa casting rules; resolve photo availability with Photo Manager.)

YPD confirms Grinch performer for season and works with Cast Manager to schedule Playlist teaching visits; coordinate Youth Team availability and show time.. (Dancers teach Sharks 9–11 and teens/Circle C/Club O2 separately; singers meet Stingrays 6–8. Schedule Penguins 2–5 ornament-making.)

Youth makes/decorates Frosty storybook onboard; YPD ensures music/lyrics available; arrange Candy Canes for children with Santa photos and Playlist pre-show.. (No storybook shell is sent. Youth may create DIY antlers for Penguins/Stingrays if applicable.)

Maintain two copies of show scripts/lyrics onboard. CD reviews ship-specific script and edits/prints Frosty script; personalize eight Playlist name placeholders.. (One copy in dressing room, one at Guest Services; Frosty storybook and printed script are separate.)

Confirm supply shipment; if no receipt or fewer than 2 weeks remain, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (See set/candles/props list below; quantities mostly not stated.)

Fun Squad sets youth-reserved seating: Sharks/Circle C/Club O2 ages 9–17, house left rows 3–5 (first row Cast); Stingrays 6–8, center rows 3–4; Penguins 2–5, house right rows 3–4. Set Special Accommodations, Guest Watch, and Welcome Aboard VIP reserved signs.. (ED/YPD advise if more rows needed; if show follows Bingo, reserve signs before Bingo. Guest Watch Fun Squad collects microphone and Cast Manager phone; ensure Lounge clean.)

ED/YPD coordinate interpreter seating outside designated areas where requested; ED advises Cast Manager to avoid performer hazards.. (Keep ADA reserved signs until show start; remove only at show start if no other seats remain. Accessible seats are last choice for nondisabled guests.)

Fun Squad wears provided Holiday Sweaters; Youth wears provided Elf T-shirts/hats, not personal holiday apparel.. (Penguins/Stingrays may wear camp-made antlers if applicable.)

Confirm Grinch performer(s), guide(s), costume condition, and training; YPD owns staffing/costume compliance.. (Youth Team is sole costume user unless YPD notifies ED that no Youth performer is available and cast assists until replacement.)

Check costume/props shipment receipt; if no receipt or fewer than 2 weeks remain before first holiday cruise, contact Manager, Youth Programs.. (One Grinch costume and one festive costume; Grinch tree/presents arrives with holiday decorations, excluding Australia. Exact item counts generally not specified.)

Plan at least two December crew surprise appearances; add more on longer itineraries as ED/CD/YPD decide.. (RFF gives no schedule/duration for surprise appearances.)

Confirm venue, appearance cue, guide route, entry/exit, music, and guest-facing explanation if character leaves.. (Additional appearances require approval; send inquiries to Youth Managers. Character costumes cannot be used for crew events/parties or outside the authorized character program without permission.)

Confirm supplies; if no receipt record or fewer than 2 weeks remain, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Menorah/bulbs, service pamphlets, dreidels, frozen gelt; announce expected high attendance to F&B where relevant.)

ED finds Jewish-faith staff lead for each evening; if none onboard, plan to ask guests before service; CD fallback uses respectful supplied script and invites practicing guests to lead blessings.. (Prioritize practicing Jewish leader; do not presume CD leads.)

ED arranges Shabbat quiet lounge for Dec. 4 and Dec. 11 with Groups Coordinator.. (Separate, unhosted gathering space.)

Set up Menorah in event-specific position; check bulbs; keep unlit until first service.. (6-ft or 9-ft Menorah onboard in Entertainment Storage or Electrical Officers Storage. Do not use muted power source.)

Content Specialist downloads correct digital content to player; verify schedule for all-day Dec. 4–12 display.. (`ENT_Dec Hanukkah HORZ.mp4`; Shoreside schedules content on applicable ships.)

Request instructions and prepare game materials.. (Print Shop: 3 color copies of Dreidel Game Instructions, cut and laminate for season.)

Notify Food Operations Manager gelt is frozen; collect chocolate gelt from FOM when delivered; advise Food & Beverage if high attendance expected (homeports historically high: Miami, Port Canaveral, Tampa, Long Beach).. (Approximately 75 chocolate coins per session, divided equally across Hanukkah; one dreidel per group of 4–10.)

Recruit applicants by shipwide email or job flyer in high-traffic crew areas; ED casts Santa and obtains manager approval for the required commitment.. (Job flyer in Supplemental Materials; inclusive selection consistent with applicable nondiscrimination requirements.)

Review “Guide to Being Santa on the High Seas” one-sheet in Supplemental Materials; obtain the missing one-sheet, verify costume/accessories, and arrange missing items through Wardrobe Requisition Form.. (SOP note: the Overview references a separate Santa best-practices one-sheet whose contents were not supplied; obtain it.)

Confirm complete Santa look: red velvet jacket with white fur trim; red velvet pants; belly filler; Santa hat; black wide belt/buckle; boot/shoe tops/covers with white faux-fur cuffs; white gloves; gold glasses; wig; beard; blush.. (Playlist Cast Manager responsible for costume items; blush supplied to ED with makeup brush.)

Book four 2-hour photo sessions: Portraits; Christmas Tree; daytime around-ship on Elegant Evening; around-ship after sailing on casual evening. Reserve up to 4 hours/week for eligible Entertainment appearances.. (Additional appearances per event RFF; specific dates/times are according to schedule, not specified here.)

Confirm schedule, Santa entrance, costume, photo line coverage, photo availability and non-overlap with Grinch.. (Gift bag and handbell; keep Santa and Grinch out of each other’s sight and never present simultaneously.)

Confirm custom mailbox and metal stand are received with ship decorations.. (Mailbox lock code 225.)

Place supplied “Dear Santa” letters in metal stand directly next to mailbox; place mailbox in visible Atrium location (Excel: Deck 6 Mid promenade).. (Color letter copies supplied; additional copies can be printed onboard.)

Request 1 color Wishes for Santa sign from onboard Print Shop; schedule correct SeaMS blurb for ship class.. (Non-Excel blurb specifies Atrium Lobby; Excel blurb omits location.)

Confirm supplied event materials and coordinate craft with Youth; if shipment is unrecorded or fewer than the applicable lead time remain, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Supplies generally arrive about 2 weeks before US event / 4 weeks before AUS event. Youth craft quantities not specified.)

Choose permitted venue and late-morning/afternoon slot; exclude Elegant Evening.. (Atrium / Secondary Lounge / Nightclub; 30–45 minutes.)

Check Culture Essentials, required health/safety modifications, ADA and Digital Content Compliance; review Smooth Sailing Safety and Compliance Protocols.. (Avoid modifications that increase risk; consult ED if activity/risk is uncertain.)

Arrange Youth Holiday Craft and confirm milk-and-cookie service with Food Operations.. (Craft for Junior Cruisers; passive or CD-hosted. Food quantities not specified.)

Confirm whether character/photo staffing is available and choose one character plan.. (Seuss character or Santa alternate only, never together. Photographer is conditional on staffing.)

Obtain the updated holiday background graphic shared separately before December 1.. (Digital graphic; exact filename/transfer deadline not specified.)

On eligible holiday voyage after Dec 1, schedule in Main Lounge as replacement for regular Love & Marriage.. (Longer voyages may schedule both at ED discretion.)

Follow Love & Marriage RFF for standard setup and couple selection.. (This SOP does not reproduce selection criteria or technical setup.)

Check delivery of Grinch Games supplies; escalate missing shipment or insufficient lead time to Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Standard supply receipt timing; Appendix #1 item source is Shoreside.)

Select sea or port day and permitted lounge with screen.. (30–45 min. Screen required.)

Review safety protocols and decide whether a Risk Assessment is needed; do not change games in a way that increases risk.. (Consult ED if unsure.)

Check receipt of supplied boxes, colored dice and cones; if missing/late, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Supplies arrive about 2 weeks US / 4 weeks AUS before event; dice/cones through Team X Request Form per Appendix #1.)

Select a Sea Day and Lido Deck time slot; plan for 30 minutes.. (No exact time-of-day specified.)

Review safety guidance; assess Lido floor condition and prepare safe equivalent relay.. (If floor is too hot or unsafe, use standing relay.)

Select suitable US or AUS versions from the seven requested blurb families and set against voyage's regular trivia lineup.. (RFF says may replace; voyage scheduling overview gives replacement/use-all variants by itinerary length.)

Retrieve relevant holiday trivia from RFF Trivia folder.. (No file names given for trivia package files.)

Select the holiday bingo session in the required date window; reuse Christmas Eve/Christmas Day session if one exists.. (Once per voyage.)

Select itinerary/market version: 5+ day mystery/EFFY replacement or 3–4 day WAB-themed session; select US or AUS prize variant.. (EFFY variation only where applicable.)

Obtain standard Bingo Programming Guidelines and confirm base-game execution, prize handling and any ship-specific procedures.. (Source directs to standard Welcome Aboard and Mystery/EFFY Bingo guidelines.)

Check supplied US gift bags/tissue and staff attire; if shipment missing/late, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Standard supply arrival: about 2 weeks US / 4 weeks AUS. Quantities not specified.)

Schedule class each cruise and decide whether it replaces regular class.. (It may replace an existing dance class.)

Review Dance Class RFF hosting guidance and locate instructional video(s).. (Instructional videos in department shared Dance Class folder; no filenames specified.)

Select host Cast Members and prepare both standing and seated options.. (Seated version required.)

Check receipt of Snow Globe Ornament and Grinch Stocking kits; distribute quantities across holiday cruises as needed.. (Shoreside-sent; exact counts not specified. If shipment absent or lead time short, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.)

Review sea-day count and supplies; if scheduling two holiday sessions, confirm 2+ Sea Days and adequate kits.. (Two sessions are permitted only if supplies allow. Sessions can replace regular Creativity at Sea.)

Prepare themed sheets for Coloring at Sea in addition to standard coloring sheets.. (RFF Supplemental Materials; Appendix says onboard B&W printing; quantities not specified.)

Update ship-specific information on answer sheets before sending to Print Shop.. (Source notes point to “Turkey Hunt materials” in RFF Supplemental Materials despite Holiday Snow Friends Hunt title.)

Check availability of print materials and raffle box; if shipment problem or insufficient lead time, contact Coordinator of Entertainment Programming and Operations.. (Printed on board; general supply receipt schedule.)

Choose self-guided hunt (once per cruise) or hosted event during standard trivia/activity line-up.. (No exact time/duration for hosted version specified.)

Confirm musicians have suitable holiday repertoire; otherwise do not schedule the non-Rockband set.. (Appropriate repertoire is condition for non-Rockband booking.)

Place event as replacement for regular music set when used in that slot.. (No requirement to add in addition to usual set.)

Provide approved holiday attire to musician(s); verify whether staff checkout/return applies to selected item.. (No specific attire item/count listed in event section.)

Choose the one-hour period and venue under standard Karaoke Hour procedures.. (Venue and staff not specified here.)

Confirm vessel has String Trio and is not on the explicit exclusion list; schedule only if eligible.. (Five-plus-day voyage requirement; exclusions PA, EL, LM, RD, SN, SH.)

ED schedules rehearsal with CD, Music Manager, Entertainment Technical Manager, String Trio.. (Rehearse script and timed strings/music cues in advance.)

Check printed QR flyers/carol books and onboard Story Book; escalate supply shipment issue under normal supply rules.. (General supply lead times apply; Story Book already onboard.)

Schedule one holiday movie night.. (Apply voyage matrix outside this event block for whether one or more screenings are required.)

Confirm receipt of The Polar Express and secondary holiday title when identified.. (Title shipped with December orders. Secondary title not named.)

Content Specialist verifies movie is received in good working order in IssueTrak with rest of month’s licensed titles.. (Required verification explicitly stated.)

Shift Elegant Night to Christmas evening.. (Applies regardless of voyage day.)

Schedule two Elegant Nights: one earlier and one on Christmas.. (Applies even when voyage is 5 days or less.)

ED communicates schedule with HD, Hotel Ops Team, Photo Manager and other relevant departments.. (Shipwide changes; no exact notice interval specified.)

Refer menu questions to Director, Culinary Operations.. (Not a separate menu specification.)

Block this date from Holly Jolly Family Party.. (Explicit restriction: Holly Jolly not on Elegant Evenings.)

ED checks with Youth Director which offerings are scheduled and whether any additional activities are planned.. (Activities in Youth Celebrations Activity Bank; additional requirements, if any, may come from Shoreside Youth Operations.)

Plan inside-only holiday decoration of Youth spaces.. (Do not decorate outside Youth spaces; no material quantities specified.)

Coordinate youth Holiday Show participation and Playlist Cast visits to teach songs/dance.. (Camp Ocean: Penguins create ornaments with staff; Stingrays ages 6–8 sing “My Christmas Tree” and “Somewhere in My Memory” with Playlist Singers; Sharks learn “Twas the Night Before Christmas” with Playlist Dancers. Circle “C”/Club O2 Playlist Dancers teach “Twas the Night Before Christmas.” Specific rehearsal/deadlines are not stated in this overview section.)

Coordinate Holiday Craft/Jingle Bell Craft and youth staff attendance with Entertainment.. (Activities RFF calls it Holiday Craft; Overview calls it Jingle Bell Craft. Craft details/quantity not specified.)

YPD coordinates with Food Operations to confirm cookie delivery time and flavors; advise quantity.. (Three options: Reindeer, Santa, Carrot; no nuts. Target one set per family, ages 2–11.)

Coordinate specially marked bags with Food Operations; order Brown Cookie Bag via Net-Chef #549943; if unavailable, use plain brown paper bags.. (No bag quantity specified; coordinate to expected families.)

Print and distribute Grinch Good Deed Tracker cards/certificate in B&W early in cruise; plan end-of-cruise camp party.. (If scheduling permits, Grinch visits and congratulates children for growing hearts 3x bigger. Tracker/card count not stated.)

Fun Squad places supplied Santa mailbox, stand, 'Dear Santa' letters, and 1 colored sign in visible Atrium location.

Host Spirit of the Season: Tree Lighting at Atrium (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: First Atrium Moment, on embarkation/first night only; Atrium. Applies all voyage lengths except Excel Class and Australia-homeport ships. Australia-homeport ships use the modified Australia guide; Excel Class incorporates elements in its Holiday Show. Adventure and Encounter have Caroling instead of Tree Lighting. Keep tree lights off immediately after debarkation and from embarkation until the evening ceremony; after the ceremony, keep lit for the rest of the voyage.

Turn tree lights off; leave off through embarkation until evening ceremony.. (Preserve evening surprise.)

Host ‘Tis the Season (5+ Day Version) at Atrium (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: 5+ day voyage Atrium Moment; second Atrium Moment each holiday voyage, not on the final voyage day. Caroling and Santa appearance; no snow machines or Ugly Sweater Competition in this version. Applies to US ships other than Excel Class and Australia homeports. Do not have the Grinch or Photo’s other Santa character present on the ship at the same time as Santa. Adapt to ship and guest demographics with Fleet Supervisor.

Host Let It Snow (5+ Day Version) at Atrium (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: 5+ day voyage Atrium Moment, scheduled as the final/last Atrium Moment; includes caroling, falling snow where permitted, and Ugly Sweater Competition. Applies to US ships other than Excel Class and Australia homeports. Breeze, Firenze, Horizon, Panorama, Sunshine, Vista, and Venezia do not use snow because of Atrium décor; use the “Caroling” alternative blurb. Competition may move to a separate Main Lounge event on exceptionally busy Dec. 25 only if no conflict. Keep Grinch separate from Santa and Photo’s other Santa character.

Host Holiday Show at Main Lounge (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Schedule each holiday voyage under Entertainment Programming Standards. Main Lounge. Applies all voyage lengths except Excel Class, which uses modified show versions; Panorama uses its separate “Spirit of Christmas” version. Remove The World Works Here from December programming. Do not replace Main Lounge Bingo; do not replace a Main Show except Christmas Eve with Fleet ED approval. Overview recommends two shows on the week before and week of the Christmas voyage for relevant US sailings; Australia 3–4-day can schedule two during those weeks, and 5+ day is scheduled twice. In cast change, ships other than Sunshine prioritize opening the Holiday Show on all holiday voyages; Sunshine uses a Guest Entertainer Holiday Show during cast change instead of the Playlist cast show, includes Santa, and requires rehearsal during Guest Entertainer rehearsals. For two offerings: first offering Camp closed; second Camp open and Youth Team assists.

Host The Grinch Character Appearances at Varies by scheduled appearance (Per SOP). Follow placement rule: Character use throughout holiday season on all ships/voyage lengths; appearances begin after ship decorations are installed, between Nov. 22 and the Dec. 25 voyage, even if a voyage has no Holiday Show. Schedule at least two crew surprise appearances in December; longer itineraries may add appearances at ED/CD/YPD discretion. Required appearances include Lido Sail Away, Main Lounge FAFA/S.E.E., Holiday Show, Atrium photo opportunity, Excel Family Holiday Celebration, and Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast; optional locations include Back Lounge Family Comedy, Last Grinch Standing, Grinch Games, Promenade, Lido, Camp Ocean and crew area (avoid costume dirt/damage). Never use at Seuss Parade or Storytime. For Holiday Show, follow E05’s two-appearance sequence and post-show Atrium photos after a brief break; Grinch must exit before Santa enters and may not be present or seen with Santa simultaneously.

Host Hanukkah Service at Atrium, or Deck 6 midship for Excel Class (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Applies all ships and voyage lengths. Host a Jewish service every evening Dec. 4–11, with Menorah lighting, blessings and songs; nightly service scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Night 1 Dec. 4 and night 8 Dec. 11 may shift earlier for Shabbat, and Menorah must be lit before sunset. SOP note: the Hanukkah front sheet says Dec. 4–12, while hosted services run Dec. 4–11; Menorah and display remain through Dec. 12. Dreidel game is 30 minutes before or after the service; first game is hosted, later occurrences may be free play. Digital display plays all day Dec. 4–12; correct content must be downloaded 3 days beforehand.

Host Santa Appearances at Photo venues and Entertainment venues per their event guides (Per SOP). Follow placement rule: Four required photo sessions per cruise, 2 hours each: Portraits; Christmas Tree; two around-ship sessions—daytime on Elegant Evening and after setting sail on a casual evening. Up to 4 hours/week for Entertainment appearances/photos: Spirit of the Season: ‘Tis the Season; Holiday Show with Guest Entertainer; Holiday Show with Playlist Cast; ‘Tis the Season Excel Class; Holly Jolly Family Party if Cat in the Hat is unavailable. Follow event-specific placements and timing. Never pick up children or allow them on Santa’s lap. Grinch and Santa must not be present together; relevant Atrium caroling variants also prohibit Photo’s other Santa character at the same time.

Host Wishes for Santa Mailbox at Atrium, visible location (Per SOP). Follow placement rule: Operates throughout voyage. Standard ship placement is a visible Atrium location; Excel Class uses Deck 6 Mid “promenade” area. Schedule the Atrium Wishes for Santa blurb on non-Excel ships. The specific mailbox item is part of holiday décor; use its dedicated Overview instructions and do not apply Excel placement to other ships.

Host Holly Jolly Family Party at Atrium / Secondary Lounge / Nightclub (30–45 min). Follow placement rule: Schedule 30–45 minutes in late morning or afternoon; never schedule on an Elegant Evening. Venue is Atrium, Secondary Lounge, or Nightclub. Family event for all ages. Character is optional and staffing-dependent. If a Seuss character is unavailable, Santa may substitute; Santa and a Seuss character must never be present together. Digital event blurb is “Holly Jolly Family Party.”

Host Love & Marriage: Underneath the Mistletoe at Main Lounge (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Program on holiday voyages after December 1; replaces regularly scheduled Love & Marriage. Longer voyages may schedule both versions at ED discretion. Main Lounge. US and AUS SeaMS blurb variants are Holiday Love & Marriage (US) / Festive Love and Marriage (AUS). Duration and show run-time are not specified in this RFF.

Host Grinch Games at Main/Secondary Lounge (screen required (30–45 min). Follow placement rule: Sea Day or Port Day; 30–45 minutes; Main or Secondary Lounge with screen (one-sheet also permits Main, Aft, or Sub Lounge activation). Five rounds; highest total points wins. Two audience teams. Grinch appearance may be used if staffing allows, especially as judge in wrapping round; if animator appears, assign Character Guide. Event itself is optional on some short itineraries and required on others; this library records no voyage applicability table.

Host The Last Grinch Standing at Lido Deck (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Sea Day only; 30 minutes; Lido Deck. Elimination-style three rounds. Host selects two teams of 8 guests plus one Junior Cruiser per team at game start. If supplied gift boxes are unavailable, prepare wrapped substitutes as described. Grinch may appear if staffing allows; any appearance requires Character Guide. Optional/required voyage application is determined elsewhere; do not infer here.

Host Holiday Trivia at Not specified in SOP. Trivia host/staffing and venue are not specified (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Holiday/Festive trivia is available on December Holiday voyages and may replace regularly scheduled trivia. The Overview requires at least one replacement on 3–4-day US voyages; on 5+ day voyages, use all supplied trivia options including Guess That Song and replace existing trivia. The Australia overview similarly requires replacement of at least one existing trivia on 3–4-day itineraries and says to use all options and replace regular trivia on 5+ day itineraries. Keep US/Festive (AUS) content variants as supplied; no event duration/venue is stated here.

Host Holiday Bingo at Standard Bingo venue, host and duration not re-specified in this RFF (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Schedule once per voyage on all December Holiday voyages; if there is a bingo session on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, use that session. For 5+ day itineraries (>2 sessions), replace the $1000 Mystery/EFFY Bingo session; US runs 3 games, AUS 5 games; final winner(s) choose from 3 US or 5 AUS gift bags with prizes up to $1,000; no additional money. On 3–4 day itineraries (two sessions), theme Welcome Aboard Bingo; run standard format through final game, then winner chooses among 3 US bags ($100/$200/$300) or 5 AUS bags ($100/$100/$200/$200/$300); chosen bag sets award and Bingo VIP status. This replaces standard WAB prize, not additional. EFFY-specific blurb applies only where EFFY Bingo is applicable. Crew wears provided holiday sweaters or elf shirts.

Host Holiday Dance Class at Not specified (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Schedule a holiday-themed dance class each cruise; it may replace a regularly scheduled dance class. Cast Members host and class includes a seated version. Featured song: “Oh Santa!” No duration or venue specified.

Host Creativity at Sea / Arts & Crafts (and Coloring at Sea, Holiday Coloring Sheets) at Not specified. Creativity at Sea standard activity staffing/venue not restated (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Holiday craft kits are for Creativity at Sea. Ships with 2 or more Sea Days may schedule two holiday craft sessions if supplies allow; sessions may replace regularly scheduled Creativity at Sea. Overview’s scheduling summaries separately state that ships with one Sea Day must schedule Arts and Crafts on specified voyage classes; some summaries also say may replace an activity. Do not infer the vessel applicability here. Coloring at Sea should use themed sheets in addition to standard coloring sheets; holiday sheets are onboard-printed B&W, quantity not stated.

Host Holiday Snow Friends Hunt at Shipwide hunt (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: May be scheduled once per cruise. Alternatively, schedule as a hosted event during the standard trivia/activity lineup. Unhosted hunt allows guests several days to search. Place answer sheets at Coffee Shop and table tents in visible ship locations. Never tape tents to holiday decorations, including Tree, Menorah, or Santa Mailbox. If hosted event selected, follow the event format the ship schedules; no hosted-game instructions are specified.

Host Jingle Bell Jam at Venue, duration and exact musician count not specified. Rockband or other qualified act/musicians (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Special Rockband set featuring holiday songs; may replace a regularly scheduled music set. Non-Rockband musicians may be booked if they have appropriate repertoire. Musician(s) wear approved holiday attire. Themed cocktails available for purchase. Overview classifies as optional where time permits and if musicians have holiday repertoire; it can replace an existing set. Venue and duration not specified.

Host Carol-oke (Karaoke Hour) at One hour (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Guests are encouraged to sing holiday songs during the hour. May be scheduled as optional on non-Excel itineraries if time permits; required as an additional activity in Excel-class scheduling summary. No venue, staffing, or karaoke-machine setup information provided.

Host ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Atrium/Center Stage (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: 30 minutes total at Atrium/Center Stage; schedule only on ships with a String Trio on 5+ day voyages. Explicitly excluded ships: PA, EL, LM, RD, SN, SH. Three-part program: 10-minute preshow, 15-minute storytime, 5-minute finale. In Excel-class programming, transition to ‘Tis the Season show; otherwise transition to Santa photo opportunity if schedule permits. CD and String Trio host. A rehearsal is required beforehand, arranged by ED with CD, Music Manager, Entertainment Technical Manager, String Trio and CD. Note: source says “CD” twice in rehearsal role list; retain needed roles once, without interpreting duplicated label.

Host Dive-In / Holiday Movie Programming at Carnival Seaside Theater (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Program one holiday movie night each cruise at Carnival Seaside Theater. Primary title is The Polar Express (G), runtime 1 hour 40 minutes. Secondary holiday-themed title is TBD; to be confirmed/communicated closer to December. The Overview says Dive-In Movies required on 5+ day US/Australia voyages; additional Dive-In movies are optional on specified short itineraries and Excel class. Event activity SOP’s short-voyage schedules describe additional holiday Dive-In Movies as optional. Do not assume this one-night overview overrides the scheduling matrix supplied elsewhere.

Host Elegant Evening at Shipwide (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Christmas evening must be Elegant Night regardless of which voyage day it falls on. If the normal Elegant Night falls near the end of the cruise (even on voyages of 5 days or less), schedule two Elegant Nights: one earlier in the voyage and one on Christmas. Raise scheduling concerns to Fleet ED. When two Elegant Nights create menu questions, contact Director, Culinary Operations. This date is a hard no-go for Holly Jolly Family Party.

Host Youth Operations and Other Departments at Camp Ocean, Circle “C”, Club O2 / Youth venues (not specified in SOP). Follow placement rule: Youth venues run themed activities through the holiday month; Youth spaces may be decorated inside only. Youth staff provide Holiday Craft (Activities RFF) / Jingle Bell Craft (Overview RFF) during Holly Jolly and assist as needed. Youth coordinates Holiday Show participation and may conduct end-of-cruise Grinch-mas party if scheduled. Cookies for Santa occurs Christmas Eve after 5:00 PM at Camp Ocean Reception/Sign-out Desk; Food delivery by 3:00 PM. Beverage themed drinks are available for purchase throughout season; Christmas evening is Elegant Night with menu specific to voyage length. Photo has dedicated themed backdrops through holiday season across casual/elegant nights per operational needs; staffing-dependent photographer at relevant events. Casino has no special seasonal operations scheduled unless additional requirements are sent. This is a cross-department activity library, not a voyage-availability table.

DJ plays pre-event set; Fun Squad welcomes guests, offers hats if applicable, helps guests access QR lyrics, and lends carol books.. (“Carol of the Bells”; “Christmas Canon”; “I Guess It’s Christmas Time”; “Somewhere in my Memory.”)

Place/prepare 5 color QR lyric flyers and up to 50 double-sided B&W Holiday Carol Books for holiday-season use.. (QR flyer and Carol Book files in Supplemental Materials; books are lent and recollected for reuse.)

CD gives short welcome; cue tree/music directly after speech with no silent pause.. (CD PA follows CD Announcement Guide.)

Play “Christmas Sarajevo” (Trans Siberian Orchestra, Original Track); CD reads opening seasonal passage during 36-second intro; vocalists move to tree during final 15 seconds.. (Tree controller/computer; lyric passage in RFF.)

Play “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” (Michael Bublé, Karaoke Version); vocalists walk through Atrium and sing along.. (Tree controller/computer.)

Play “All I Want for Christmas is You” (Mariah Carey, Vocal Track); encourage guest sing-along; vocalists sing with CD and guests without microphones.. (No pause between songs.)

CD thanks guests, promotes next Atrium Moment, points Junior Cruisers to Santa’s Mailbox/Wishes for Santa, and promotes Welcome Aboard Show.. (Use the supplied sample closing copy as a guide.)

DJ plays pre-event songs; Fun Squad welcomes guests, helps with QR lyrics, lends printed Carol Books.. (“(Everybody’s Waitin’ For) The Man With The Bag”; “Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane)”; “My Only Wish (This Year)”; “Wonderful Christmastime.”)

Place 5 color lyric QR flyers; prepare up to 50 two-sided B&W Carol Books for season use.. (Fun Squad lends books.)

CD gives welcome and invites guests to center to sing; acknowledge coordinated youth guests if present; Fun Squad joins caroling.. (Follow CD Announcement Guide.)

Play “Sleigh Ride” (Vocal Track) on tree controller.. (Start next song immediately.)

Play “Jingle Bells” (Denver & the Mile High Orchestra, Vocal Track) on tree controller.. (At close CD introduces vocalist and prompts children to call Santa.)

Play “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town” (Bruce Springsteen, Karaoke Version); vocalists sing along; Santa starts descent as song begins.. (Tree controller; keep track running through Santa entrance.)

CD welcomes/introduces children and starts photo line; Fun Squad guides Santa to chair before Christmas Tree and organizes queue; DJ continues music.. (Highest possible deck via glass elevator or main stairs by ship class; coordinate/test lock with Housekeeping in advance; some elevators cannot lock; Vista Santa walks in. Radio coordination may help.)

DJ plays pre-event set; Fun Squad welcomes guests, optionally distributes Santa hats, helps with QR lyrics, lends carol books.. (“It’s a Marshmallow World”; “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”; “Baby, It’s Cold Outside”; “We Need a Little Christmas.”)

Hold optional sign-ups immediately before contest, not during dinner/other events; announce continuously and set cap.. (Recommended max 30 individuals and 10 groups; ED/CD may set cap.)

CD welcomes guests and leads into caroling; Fun Squad joins and encourages participation.. (Follow CD Announcement Guide.)

Play “Winter Wonderland” (Dean Martin, Vocal Track).. (On snow ships, start snow at next carol.)

Play “Frosty the Snowman” (Jimmy Durante, Vocal Track); CD delivers snow/memory line.. (Tree controller; snow continues.)

Introduce vocalist; play “Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” (Dean Martin, Karaoke Version); vocalist sings along.. (Continue snow through the end of this song, then stop. No snow on exception ships.)

Run Ugly Sweater Competition; DJ supplies contest music; CD/Fun Squad line up contestants and parade individuals/groups; audience applause selects winners.. (High participation: Most Creative—Adult Individual; Cutest Holiday Attire—Kids; Silliest Sweater—Groups. Fewer than 10 competitors: recommended 1st/2nd/3rd. Trophy and house champagne bottle for winner(s) 21+ in Atrium only; maximum 20 minutes. Family-friendly, culturally respectful, no political references.)

Backstage technicians rig-check/dry-run and load/set fireplace, seating, tree, and holiday décor; all Theater Technicians assist; follow Backstage Hands Uniform Procedures.. (ETM briefs tech team and assigns duties; light and audio tech assist load-in.)

Light technician loads snow effect; cue lighting and LED screens.. (Side screens only if approved video content has been provided.)

Audio sound check; CD microphone and pre-show music ready. Playlist cast ready for sound check, not in costume.. (Use approved 45-minute pre-show music.)

Open ADA doors; Fun Squad alerts Technical Team/Cast by mic first, guides guests to accessible seating, and keeps guests safely distant from stage if preparation continues.. (Approved 45-minute music begins at ADA doors.)

General doors may open 5–10 minutes before advertised time to reduce lines; delay temporarily only when tech/cast need preparation time.. (ADA-door guests may remain inside during delay.)

Fun Squad arrives, stages candles backstage, checks Lounge readiness and reserved seating/signs.. (CD ready in Lounge 5 min before doors; bring on show per pre-show announcement guide.)

CD welcomes guests/relates favorite ornament; Grinch enters to “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” instrumental, steals CD ornament, exits to Character Guide and stays backstage.. (Choose entry route for Lounge layout; Character Guide escorts to stage side; guide need not go onstage.)

Four singers begin “Merry Christmas” before curtain; remaining cast enters from back of house via aisles. Reveal fireplace set; CD introduces singers for “The Christmas Song”; full cast performs “Holly Jolly Christmas,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Rockin’ around the Christmas Tree,” and reprise.. (Adage Couple does not participate in reprise; cast sits by fireplace afterward.)

Male singers and Adage Couple perform “Because It’s Christmas”; ages 9–17 perform “Twas the Night Before Christmas”; teens transition backstage; Stingrays sing “Somewhere in My Memory” and “My Christmas Tree”; Penguins join during chorus to decorate tree; all youth sing a cappella “The Dreidel Song.”. (Youth Staff escort all children and assist especially on stairs; singers assist youth songs; use CD’s supplied traditions introduction.)

Children sit by fireplace; CD reads Youth-made Frosty storybook while “White Christmas” plays; begin snow machines at story end; after brief pause introduce Captain if available.. (Use edited Frosty script; eight Playlist-name placeholders personalized. If Captain unavailable, CD ad-libs and introduces next segment.)

Captain thanks guests and notes shipboard family/over 50 nationalities; if unavailable, CD moves on. Department TMs enter from back with candles singing “Silent Night”; Fun Squad distributes candles/leads aisles on both levels; team sings “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and exits at end.. (Fun Squad collects candles and returns them to ED.)

Grinch re-enters with sack of stolen items; cast offers candle placed on fireplace; Grinch returns items with cast help; YPD and Chef/representatives retrieve theirs; CD ornament returned last and placed on tree.. (Grinch may pretend-sing during “We Wish You a Merry Christmas”; use exact quote: “Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “Doesn’t come from a store.” / “Maybe Christmas . . . perhaps . . . means a little bit more!” Do not alter. Grinch exits to Character Guide for break before photos; announce Atrium photos if applicable.)

Only after Grinch exits Lounge, CD introduces Santa; play “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”; Santa enters preferably from second theatre level and descends to stage. Entertainment manages photo queue.. (Santa cannot be present with Grinch; post-show photo music: “All I Want for Christmas”; “Christmas Baby Please Come Home”; “Joy to the World”; “Jesus, What a Wonderful Child.”)

Guide reviews safety calls, guest route, sightlines, obstacles, stairs, and help signals with performer; confirm costume fit/condition.. (“Hat Down,” “Hat Up,” “Stairs,” “Step”; hand motion as breaking a stick means help; stationary performer after missed signal means approach and guide to crew area.)

Character stays among Entertainment near CD/DJ; interrupts after opening dance and first guest line dance; DJ plays theme; guide escorts both ways.. (Does not attempt to meet every guest in this appearance.)

Grinch sneaks around stage; steals raffle box; CD notices, scolds, sends character away, and tells audience Grinch has been mischievous.. (FAFA: a few minutes after raffle box is placed onstage. S.E.E.: after Meet the Teams Onboard, before first Shore Excursion raffle. DJ theme where schedule permits; Audio Tech may play it at entrance.)

Follow E05’s stage cues: first steals CD ornament; remains backstage; re-enters after first “Silent Night” chorus to return stolen items; exits before Santa.. (Guide always present; after brief break, photo opportunity in Atrium; Photo representative can retrieve/escort Grinch and serve as guide if applicable.)

Arrange surprise moment and theme music if possible.. (Longer itineraries may add appearances at ED/CD/YPD discretion.)

Portray character authentically and inclusively; give equal attention; guide/non-costumed staff directs character to guests outside sightline and explains departure in story language.. (Character does not speak; staff bridge communication.)

Ensure Menorah remains displayed and unlit before first service, then verify candles/bulbs and the correct night’s lighting.. (Display stays through Dec. 12 even if other décor removed.)

Schedule Dreidel Game; host first scheduled game; later occurrences may be free play.. (Hosted game lasts 30 minutes; put dreidels, equal gelt and instructions on tables.)

Set service table, pamphlets, beverage/food, and music; Fun Squad welcomes guests/distributes pamphlets.. (Small buffet table with skirt; latkes, sour cream, applesauce, sufganiyot; Kosher Manischewitz wine for adults 21+ US/18+ Australia; grape juice for all ages.)

Host service. Welcome and opening blessing from pamphlet; first night only say Beracha Gimel, never repeat on later nights.. (If host/volunteer does not speak Hebrew, prayers may be read in English.)

Invite group volunteer to kindle first light with Fun Squad assistance; explain which way to turn bulb and confirm volunteer can reach it. Read “Hanerot halalu…” paragraph after bulb is on.. (First night: tall middle and far-right candle first. Later nights add one candle; proceed right-to-left when facing Menorah. Include Beracha Aleph and Bet from service script.)

Sing selected songs: “Hanukkah oh Hanukkah,” “I Have Little Dreidel,” “Sivivon, Sov, Sov, Sov.”. (Music in Hanukkah Service seasonal music collection.)

Seat 4–10 per group, one dreidel/group, equal gelt; all spin once for turn order, highest first (Nun, Gimel, Hey, Shin), ties re-spin; all ante one coin and proceed clockwise.. (Nun: nothing; Gimel: take pot, everyone including winner adds a coin; Hey: take half, odd extra stays; Shin: add one coin. Unable to contribute is out; continue to one player. Host knows rules; start with one or two rounds. Guests may keep winnings or return for next session.)

Invite guests to food and drinks, thank them, and remind them service is daily at 5:30 p.m. through Hanukkah.. (First/last night Shabbat timing remains before sunset where applicable.)

Maintain the prescribed look; use gift bag and handbell; keep children standing beside Santa for photos.. (Santa must never pick up children or have them sit on Santa’s lap.)

Refill letter stand as needed; CD selects best letters to feature on The Wave.. (If more letters are needed, print from Supplemental Materials.)

Load Holly Jolly Family Party playlist and organize craft and treat area.. (Holiday playlist in seasonal music collection; craft supplies from Youth; milk and cookies from Food.)

Complete applicable Pre-Activity Checklist for Atrium party; assess whether a Risk Assessment is required.. (Safety checklist source: Entertainment Safety and Compliance Protocols; consult ED/Fleet Entertainment Director if uncertain.)

Run Festive ‘Fits: CD leads families and Junior Cruisers in a parade around venue.. (Allow guests to show holiday outfits.)

Play Santa Says; participants act only when the host begins with “Santa Says.”. (Example actions: raise hands, dance, build a snowman, drink hot chocolate, make a reindeer sound. Play for fun or elimination.)

DJ plays holiday song for Freeze Dance; guests freeze when music stops and resume when it starts.. (Holiday playlist.)

Offer Holiday Craft for Junior Cruisers.. (Youth supplies; may be passive or hosted by CD.)

Run Reindeer Dance: stop music, call a group size, and vary it each round.. (Call group numbers 5–12 so families can form larger groups together.)

Add shoutout Holiday Trivia or Guess That Holiday Song.. (Not required; use applicable holiday material.)

Make grand entrance; CD/Host acknowledges and briefly interacts; character greets/waves around venue, then moves to exit/appropriate location for goodbye and photos.. (Character Guide required for every animator; see Appendix #3 safety. No simultaneous Seuss character and Santa.)