How to Get a Cruise Ship Job:

Get Your Dream Job Today!

Talk to anyone who has been employed on a cruise ship and they will most likely tell you one thing: it is the best “job” you could ever find. Whether you are looking for summer, part time, or year round employment, the cruise lines are hiring now!

Why Not Travel the World and Get Paid For It?

Is there an exotic location that you have always dreamed of going to? Well, if you are working on a cruise ship, you just may get to go there and get paid for doing it. After all, where else is there an employment situation that pays you to travel the world on a cruise that most people have to pay $600 to $10,000+ U.S. to take part in?

Perhaps you would like to go to Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii, Europe, or some other world destination. Working on a cruise ship will allow you to see such places, meet new people, experience different cultures and climates, and make a good income. What’s more, your food and accommodations on board are free as well.

How Much Money Can I Make?

Your income level in this industry is dependent upon the company who hires you and what your job description will be. However, you can often make up to $6,000 (U.S. funds) or more per month, with room and board included. Your income level is negotiated between you and the cruise line who hires you, but keep in mind that the better your resume looks, the higher your pay grade could be.

“I’ve Never Worked in the Cruise Industry”

This is generally not a problem, unless you want to work as captain or some other position directly related to the operation of a cruise ship. The vast majority of jobs available require no previous cruise line experience. See below for a partial listing of positions that are available.

Many Positions Are Available

Jobs are generally found in the following areas:

Cruise ship food preparation and server staff; entertainment/music; deck and cabin steward/stewardesses; bartenders, deck servers, hosts; activity coordinators; retail and gift shops; fitness and gym instructors; youth counselors; pursers; tour guides; information systems manager; landside and reservationist positions; medical staff; casino dealers; engineering, and many more positions.

Please note that most cruise ships hire 300 to 900+ crew members each, which means many employment possibilities for you.

How You Can Get A Rewarding Job on a Cruise Ship:

The main challenge is securing a cruise job is that you need to have the right hiring tools and cruise industry knowledge that will get your “foot in the door.” In order to be taken seriously by the hiring staff, it is essential that you know exactly: how to write your resume for the cruise industry; who to contact; what to say and what not to say; what letters need to be sent; and other details. Getting the job you want is much easier when you know the best practices (and can be very difficult when you don’t!).

Since 1996, CruiseLineJobs.com has helped guide thousands of cruise job seekers by providing valuable online resources to help you in the preparation, application, and hiring process so that you can be taken seriously by the hiring staff and not get your resume deleted! Also, we are the original cruise employment website to provide an exclusive online listing of up-to-the-minute jobs that you can apply for directly online. Traditionally we have charged a fee for access to these features; however, for a limited time, access to our Member’s Area, with cruise job listings and online application, is now free! To gain immediate access, please fill out the form you see in the sidebar on this page and you will receive both our Cruise Jobs Tips email Newsletter & free online job access…this offer may not last long, so make sure you join today!