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Cruise Line Jobs for You: On Shore and On Board

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Cruise ships are essentially floating towns. This means they need a number of people working all types of jobs to guarantee an enjoyable experience. There are so many different cruise line jobs that your professional profile is bound to fit in somewhere.

So let’s take a look at some of the jobs you can strive for with a cruise provider.

Cruise-line jobs on board, by department

When a cruise ship is at sea, they have to provide all services and amenities to passengers day and night. To achieve this, cruise lines need dedicated and reliable on board staff to ensure guests are enjoying themselves as much as possible.

Entertainment & activities

Cruise ships are an all inclusive experience. The guests can’t go elsewhere for their entertainment like a traditional holiday so cruises bring the entertainment for them. Working as an onboard entertainer means you’ll have an opportunity to perform regularly but also enjoy plenty of free-time.

The activities department coordinates all activities on-board. It’s their job to keep the guests engaged and having fun for the duration of the journey. 

Jobs you can find the entertainment & activities department on a cruise ship include:

  • DJ
  • A/V Director
  • Musician
  • Dancer
  • Casino staff
  • Photographer
  • Dive Instructor 

Well-being

The onboard well being department is responsible for the well being of the guests. They help them relax and find an oasis in the middle of the sea. The department includes the spa and gym and all of the staff that help it operate, amongst others.

Jobs commonly found in this department include:

  • Fitness Instructor
  • Spa Attendant
  • Masseuse
  • Beauty Stylist
  • Spa Manager
  • Gym Manager

Medical  

Since cruise ships are away from shore for weeks at a time, they need a dedicated medical staff to ensure the safety of their guests. If there’s a medical emergency, it needs to be dealt with immediately. The onboard medical department normally consists of a team of nurses and physicians

Hospitality

The hospitality department is the largest on a cruise ship, with sub departments that all work to guarantee incredible service.

Food & Beverage

The F&B department is responsible for providing excellent dining experiences at every meal. These roles are similar to what you might find on shore, but now you get to travel the world!

Jobs in the F&B department of a cruise ship normally include:

  • Server
  • Bartender
  • Sous Chef
  • Commis Chef
  • Chef de Partie
  • Head Chef
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Bar Manager  
  • Director of F&B
  • Bus Boy
  • Cocktail Waiter

Hotel

The hotel department is tasked with making sure guests can relax in their rooms when they aren’t out and about enjoying themselves on the deck. While the hotel department functions similarly to those on shore, there’s some jobs that don’t make sense on the open seas, like concierge.

Some jobs you will find in the hotel department of a cruise line include:

  • Receptionist
  • Bellboy
  • IT
  • Room Allocation
  • Gift Shop Staff
  • Hotel Manager

Housekeeping

The housekeeping department is there to keep everything clean and tidy. They change the linens in rooms, clean common areas, and do laundry.

Jobs in this department often include:

  • Cabin Steward/Stewardess
  • Laundry Attendant
  • Chief Cabin Steward
  • Head Housekeeper

Cruise line jobs on shore, by department

A pleasant journey while the guests are onboard is only half the battle. Cruise companies need competent office staff behind the scenes to help everything come together before it’s time to depart.

So, if you’re interested in working in the cruise industry, but want a more corporate position or can’t commit to the time at sea, you’re in luck.

Sales/Reservations

The sales and reservations teams are incredibly important to the success of a cruise line. They interact with passengers more than any other on-shore department. They are the initial point-of-contact to the company so it’s important to make a good first impression. Sales department are especially important to bringing in revenue to cruise providers

Positions in the sales and reservations department include:

  • Sales Associate
  • Sales Manager
  • Reservations Staff

Administration

Every large corporation has a number of administrative jobs that must be done and cruise companies are no different. These positions don’t necessarily require cruise industry experience but will require experience in the role.

Cruise line jobs in the administrative department often include:

  • Customer Service
  • HR
  • IT Staff
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Payroll
  • Manager of Administration 
  • Software Developer

Marketing

Cruise lines are big business so that means competition for passengers is fierce. Every successful cruise company has a team of marketing geniuses working to distinguish themselves in the marketplace. 

Some common cruise line marketing jobs include:

  • Media Relations
  • PR
  • Head of Marketing
  • Account Executive
  • Field Representative 
  • Market Research
  • Brand Manager

There’s so many jobs at a cruise line company that it’s hard to imagine you can’t find one to fit your profile. Check out the open cruise line jobs available on Hosco and find your dream job today!

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