A cruise ship is a floating hotel, a complete city at sea. There are more than 300 types of jobs aboard ship.

Some of the positions that are often available are: bartenders, shore excursion directors, retail clerks, youth coordinators, child care staff, musicians and entertainers, casino staff, cruise staff, restaurant staff and hosts, etc.

 

You need to have excellent communication skills. You have to be enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing. You got to have a positive attitude: you are working with people. Appearance is important. You shouldn’t be afraid of hard work.

 

Cruise lines hire year-round and seasonally. Contracts may vary, but are normally 6 months, and can be renewed.

There are short-term, holiday and summer jobs, depending on position. Doctors and Nurses can find year round employment or assignments as brief as two to three months. Students and teachers can work as youth counselors during peak times in winter and spring.

 

You have to be fluent in English. If you speak any other languages: a big benefit.

 

You can apply for a cruise ship job regardless of what country you live in. As long as you have a passport from your home country, you can work on a cruise ship. However, depending on what country you live in, you may also have to pick up a visa.

 

Minimum age is 21.

 

Send us your CV! You many find your previous work experience or education can easily translate into a job that offers worldwide travel.

Sell yourself. Write a good letter and CV – in English! – that shows your work experience, talents, skills and education. Include previous work duties, responsibilities, awards, promotions and salary history. Include educational achievements, degrees and certifications, hobbies, awards and memberships in organizations.

Include a recent picture of yourself.

 

Employment can be obtained within days or months from the time we have received your application. It depends on which position you are seeking.

 

This depends on where the cruise line is based.

 

No taxes are deducted from your salary if you are not a US citizen. You are still responsible to pay income tax in your home country, just like everybody else.

 

You should be in decent health. You will be required to have a complete pre-employment medical exam prior to joining the vessel.

 

You will pass some courses on work safety, first aid, hygiene etc., prior to embarkation. On board, you will be required to attend a safety course, with instruction on emergencies, lifeboat handling, and fire. There will be routine emergency drills throughout your employment.

 

A ship is like a floating hotel, but space is limited. The living conditions are small and offer very little privacy. Staff share accommodations and bathrooms. Some cabins have a TV. You eat away from the passengers.

On days off, you can hang out by the pool, sunbathe, or use the spa. Some ships have a special crew bar and recreation lounges.

 

You will work with crew members from all over the world.

 

When the ship is in dock and you are off duty, you will have some time to spend on the shore to make phone calls and sight see.

 

North, Central & South America, South Africa, Egypt, Mediterranean Sea, North Europe, Pacific. Nowadays, cruise ships may visit almost every destination you can think of.

As our name implies, we offer a lot of jobs in the Caribbean.

 

Almost all cruise ships offer internet connections. On some, you have to use the (paid) internet café on board. When visiting a port, you can go to internet cafes on shore.

Phone service on board is by satellite, and can be expensive, up to $10 a minute.

You can use your mobile phone in ports.

Regular mail is cheapest. At each port there are addresses where you can pick up your mail.

 

Any questions? Please contact us.

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Note to never respond to requests for upfront payment, Caribbean Cruise Careers will not charge for recruiting services nor will you be charged an administration charge.

 

F.A.Q.: Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What types of jobs do you have?

2. Who are cruise lines hiring?

3. How long are the contracts?

4. Do I have to be able to speak English?

5. I want to work on a cruise ship, but I don’t live in the USA?

6. Is there a minimum age to work on a cruise ship?

7. How do I get hired?

8. How long will it take to obtain a position?

9. What currency will I be paid in?

10. What taxes do I have to pay?

11. Do I need a medical exam?

12. Will I get any training?

13. What is the accommodation on a ship like?

14. Who will I work with?

15. Will I be able to spend some time off the ship?

16. What places may I get to see?

17. How can I keep in touch with my friends and family?

SEND YOUR CV TODAY!

1. What types of jobs do you have?
2. Who are cruise lines hiring?
3. How long are the contracts?
4. Do I have to be able to speak English?
5. I want to work on a cruise ship, but I don’t live in the USA?
6. Is there a minimum age to work on a cruise ship?
7. How do I get hired?
8. How long will it take to obtain a position?
9. What currency will I be paid in?
10. What taxes do I have to pay?
11. Do I need a medical exam?
12. Will I get any training?
13. What is the accommodation on a ship like?
14. Who will I work with?
15. Will I be able to spend some time off the ship?
16. What places may I get to see?
17. How can I keep in touch with my friends and family?

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