Cruise Ship Jobs

Like a floating city, Cruise Ship Jobs require a wide variety of employees. Some are highly skilled and others require no experience or training. Compared to other industries, cruise lines have a high employee turnover rate. As a result, they are constantly hiring, so there are large pool of Cruise Ship Jobs available, but for right candidates.

Tips for getting Cruise Ship Jobs: Don't be fooled by companies who promise you a job with a cruise line overnight. You may get lucky and land a job in a week or two but it usually takes a couple of months to get your perfect Cruise Ship Jobs. Remember: larger cruise lines receive a larger amount of resumes. So, send your resume out to both the small and large cruise line companies. You may be surprised at some of the benefits the smaller cruise lines offer.

Send a thank you card to all companies who respond to your request, whether it's with an appointment to interview, or a regret stating they can not use you. Don't burn bridges... people remember those who were kind and they may be able to hire you in the future, as and when Cruise Ship Jobs come!

An 8 x 10 full body photograph sent with your resume is becoming essential in many Cruise Ship Jobs. They're not looking for fashion models, but they are looking for a friendly, inviting, and groomed face. The primary qualifications for working on a cruise ship are good personal skills and high energy. If you can do the job on land, chances are also that you'll do it better on a cruise ship as well. Your good attitude and determination will take you far enough in Cruise Ship Jobs.

Some important terms which you should be well aware of while applying for Cruise Ship Jobs position are:

• Bar steward: You serve drinks in the lounges and on the decks.
• Bartender: If you have bartending experience this is one of the better jobs on a cruise line. Passengers flock to the bars on cruise ships so you’re busy from the start of your shift to the end. Pay is based on tips.
• Bedroom steward: Not as much fun as some other jobs but it does pay well. You work alone cleaning, making beds, evening turndowns and room service. You are responsible for everything in the staterooms. Your income is based on the tips from the passengers.
• Bellmen/casino staff: One of the best jobs on a cruise ship. Most companies require at least three years experience at a major casino in at least two games.
• Cruise director: In charge of all onboard entertainment. The best way to become a cruise director is to work your way up from an assistant cruise director position.
• Cruise staff: Are you motivated, enthusiastic and feel as if life is one big party? Yes! Then this is the job you should go after. You spend a lot of time with the passengers. Getting folks to play some of those foolish games on board the ship, mingling at parties, doing some public relations work and more.
• Dancer/disc jockey: Having a broad music base and a background in lighting and sound will help your chances in landing a disc jockey position in Cruise Ship Jobs. It is also helpful if you have hospitality or sales experience since you will be socializing with the passengers.
• Entertainer: If you're not a professional entertainer you have little chance of getting Cruise Ship Jobs on board. Some concessionaires and cruise lines travel the country seeking out and auditioning talent. You should have a video tape (VHS) of your act to send in with your resume.
• Fitness director/fitness instructor/personal trainer: High energy, CPR, first aid training and experience in a health club are the keys to landing one of these positions. Cruise lines offer classes in aerobics, step, yoga, dance and spinning. The more you know the better. Contracts are usually six months.
• Gift shop positions: If you have retail sales experience this is one of the easier jobs to get on a cruise ship. You work on commission from sales so pay varies.
• Hairdresser/host and hostess: You greet passengers as they board the ship, lead shore excursions, and arrange parties and more. This is a cruise staff position so you should love being around people. Public relations experience helps your chances in getting this job.
• Photographer: You need to have experience in photography, photo processing and sales. Once you get the job you have to hustle the passengers on board to have their photo taken. Pay is based on commission from sales.
• Masseur: You should have experience working in a spa.
• Nurses: You must be a registered nurse with hospital experience. You are on call twenty-four hours a day. Contracts are usually six months.
• Production manager: You should have experience in lighting, sound and the most up to date equipment if you apply for this position.