Looking to find some one to talk to about working on a cruise ship.?

Question

I am appling to work on a ship, and would like to get other peoples thoughts. About there jobs

Answer 1

My neice worked for American Hawaii for about a year and although she made alot of new friends its SUPER hard work.   its seven days a week for like 6 weeks I think she was gone at a time.  When she had to spend Christmas on the boat away from her family was the end for her.   One time a girl on the boat who's mom was involved in a BAD car crash and may not make it, it almost tool an act of Congress for her to get to go home!!   Really research it before you sign up kiddo!!

Answer 2

Hi Marcia,

I enjoy it myself however I have a decent position onboard in the Accounting Dept.

If you're there to travel and see places, I would personally apply for the gift shop or casino as they must be closed in ports so you'll get that time off to go out and explore.

If you're good at public speaking, and want to make good money, look at being a super shopper or port lecturer.  

A laid back position with reasonable pay and a decent amount of time off would be an internet cafe manager. (in my opinion).

Ultimately you should apply within an area you're actually interested in, cause if you're stuck in a job you hate onboard, it ruins the experience for you and you'll probably end up quiting and going home.

With Carnival, generally our contracts our 6 - 8 months with 6-8 weeks vacation, and we're paid every 2 weeks.

Most of the cruise lines have a direct link on their websites to apply for shipboard jobs. It is difficult to get their attention as they have so many applicants so you should make you're application stand out over the rest.  If they do call you for an interview, be especially persistant from that point on so they keep you in mind upon the final decision.  Their biggest concern is if you'll stick it out.  They don't want to waste their time training etc on someone that will end up quiting in the first month cause their homesick.  So you should stress how you're looking at this as longterm and not just to try it out for a contract.  If you haven't been away from home before perhaps embellish a bit and say you have. That was what there concern was for me when I had applied since I had never been away from home before.  However, I called and left messages almost daily along with emails so they would see how serious I was about getting a position onboard.

Life onboard is a WHOLE other experience, some good and for many some bad.  The best part of it all is meeting people from all over the world and seeing so many new places you wouldn't imagine getting to see in your lifetime.  You don't have an expenses onboard either so it's easy to save, or spend...

Hope this information gives you a little more insight to what you're looking for.

Good Luck!!! :o)

Answer 3

worked on and off for 0 years with Princess cruises depending on your job contracts are normally 4-6 months you work every day. You dont get the chance to get off in every port every day. You wear a uniform most of the time and you may/may not be able to mix with passsengers outside of work hours depending on your position.Accomodation is normally bunks 2 people sharing. PAy is not a huge amount but you can save. Take all your favourite toiletries etc as they are expensive.Easy wash and wear casual clothes as crew laundry facilities are very busy.

I got paid monthly.

Ask lots of questions at the interview. It may take you a while to get your sea legs!

There is also a crew bar to socialise in and most companies have a crew club that organises social activites.