Working on a Cruise Ship: Getting a Job, Expectations & Benefits

Working abroad is not only about hard work at a construction site. Unfortunately, many of us are unaware of other vacancies and job opportunities.

15:30 22 April 2022

Working abroad is not only about hard work at a construction site. Unfortunately, many of us are unaware of other vacancies and job opportunities. Most people go abroad to earn money, but some want to see the world. Today, working on a cruise ship is popular. It combines good earnings and the opportunity to visit different countries worldwide.

 

A cruise ship is a resort on the water with nice restaurants, bars, shops, beauty salons, swimming pools and gyms. Such a recreation complex requires an appropriate staff. The main advantage of this work is that you needn't pay for accommodation and meals. Popular vacancies on the ship are photographer, waiter, cook, musician, singer, and beautician. You can always choose what you like. Before agreeing to such a job, you need to know that most of the time you need to spend at sea. Salary starts from £1,000. A significant advantage of working on a ship is that wages are not taxed. As a rule, cruise ships always depart from port cities such as Miami, Amsterdam, Barcelona, and Marseille. That means that you can find a cruise job abroad and visit many new places for free.

 

How to get a job like this?

The most popular way is to apply to companies that are engaged in employment. You should carefully choose such a company, first pay attention to customer reviews, and find out the opinion of other people. The main advantage of such companies is that they can solve any issues. The company's employees will select the desired vacancy, help complete all the documents, and even help you get to the workplace.

 

It is also possible to find a job on the ship on your own – through the relevant websites. There are always many different vacancies available. 

 

The main requirement for all applicants on a cruise ship is knowledge of a foreign language, mainly English. Without this, it won't be easy to get on the ship. Companies that recruit staff for their cruises are always very demanding. In addition to the main interview, which takes place in several stages, they offer to pass tests for knowledge of the English language. If you know Italian, German or French, you will be able to earn a higher salary.

 

Life on a cruise ship

Many people who have worked on cruise ships do not regret their choice.

 

Benefits of this job:

• A chance to make new acquaintances with interesting people.
• High salary without taxes.
• No need to pay for accommodation and meals.
• Opportunity to gain new experience and improve professional qualities.
• Opportunity to see the whole world for free.

 

Having worked a year or a few on cruise ships, many individuals return home and open their businesses, pay for their children's education, and buy property. There are many vacancies in various fields that are of interest to specialists, so you'll definitely find your dream job.