Cruise Ship Work – would it suit you?
Built to operate like floating 5* hotels, Cruise Ships require, in every Department, thousands of dedicated, hard-working, qualified staff. In fact, the next few years will show a continued increase in the number of cruise ships operating, which will create an increase jobs available. Together with the normal high turnover rate on board cruise ships, this means new personnel from Canada are always being recruited.
Cruise jobs are always subject to contract, so it is important to consider all the pros and cons before accepting a position on board.
All employees are on shifts, with long hours. It is definitely not a vacation, and workers have no access to the leisure/dining facilities etc which available to the paying passengers. It is hard work on board a cruise ship.
However there are perks to the job. Of course you will get to travel the world for free, whilst earning a salary. Free medical care, accommodation and meals will also be provided for the duration of your contract.
| Deck and Engine Jobs | Personal Care Jobs | Catering Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Captains, Chief Officers, Deckhands, Maintenance Workers, Engineers, Officers… | Waiters and Waitresses, Bartenders, Chefs, Bakers, Butchers… | Beauticians, Cosmetologists, Massage Therapists, Doctors, Nurses, Fitness Instructors… |
| Service Jobs | Accommodation Jobs | Entertainment Jobs |
| Gift Shop Assistants, Pursers, Purser Assistants, Shop Managers, Photographers, Florists… | Bedroom Stewards, Hotel Managers, Cleaners, Receptionist, Cabin Stewards… | Cruise Directors, Hosts, Hostesses, Disc Jockeys, Musicians, Singers, Excursion Staff… |
| Office Jobs | Land based Jobs | Yacht Jobs |
| Administration, Data Input, Marketing, Desk Top Publishing, HR Managers… | Jobs in holiday sales and cruise line HQ offices. | Jobs for professionals with cruise ship experience. |