Working on a cruise ship is a really popular way to get paid and see the world. Thousands of chefs, waiters, porters, food service, photographers, casino dealers, bartenders, sports and fitness instructors, shop assistances, travel agents, receptionists and more are hired to work on cruise lines all around the world.
If you are keen to travel, see new places, meet new people, escape your home and also get paid working onboard a cruise liner could be for you. Popular cruise destinations where you could work include Europe, the Caribbean, Asia and the Middle East.
Of course, there are pros and cons to working on a cruise ship. The pros are that you get a 4-6 month contract and sail around the world. You also work with a multinational crew, typically from over 40 countries. And you are on a cruise whilst everyone is on holiday and happy.
Some things to consider before applying include salaries aren’t the highest, expect long working hours and also the competition for getting hired is tough. Trying to snag a position is challenging as people apply for cruise ship jobs all around the world— some companies generally don’t post on job sites, or even accept e-mail resumes, it’s all online via their recruitment sections.
If you like the idea of working on a cruise ship but not sure if its right for you, these are some alternative: