Is it possible to work on a cruise liner for just one trip?

Question

Is it possible to work on a cruise liner for just one trip?

Answer 1

Nope.  You are on a contract.  You will be on the ship for about six months.

Answer 2

Only if you get fired the first trip <grin>.

People who work on ships sign 5-8 month contracts. If you leave early, you are on your own dime to get home. Even entertainers normally are on for several weeks or months.

Al

Answer 3

I agree with the above answerer.  you will sign a contract good for six months and have the chance to renew it for you are highly recommended by your superior onboard.

Answer 4

No

most lines have 5 to 9 month contracts

Answer 5

Not usually.

The shortest contracts are usually youth counselors during the summer.  Usually their contracts are a few weeks to a few months.

But it is probably not worth it to the cruiseline with all the paperwork and pre-hire stuff that needs to be done to then only hire someone for a week.

Answer 6

Try it and see....

Answer 7

Almost impossible to work just one week without being terminated for something.  Most ships require a contract.  Some do have Entertainer's that are on board for maybe one sailing but other than that, it is doubtful.