Current Jobs & Contacts

Current Jobs & Contacts:

ACCL

Alaska Marine Highway System

American Cruise Lines

American Safari Cruises

American West Steamboat Co

Aqua Cat Cruises

Arnold Mackinac Island Ferry

Blackbeard's Cruises

British Columbia Ferries

Captain Cook

Carnival

Catalina Express

Classical Cruises

Clipper Cruise

Costa Cruises

Cruise West

Crystal Cruises

Cunard Line

Delta Queen Steamboat Company

Disney Cruise

Fred. Olsen

Glacier Bay

Hapag-Lloyd

Holland America

Hudson River

Imperial Majesty Cruise Line

Klein Tours

Marine Atlantic

Maris Freighter Cruises

MSC Italian Cruises

Norwegian Coastal Voyages

Norwegian Cruise Line

Ontario Waterway Cruises

Orient Lines

Orient Express

P & O

P & O North Sea Ferries

P & O Portsmouth

Paradise Cruises

Peregrine Adventures

Peter Deilmann Cruises

Peter Hughes Diving

Polferries

Poseidon Lines

Princess

Radisson Seven Seas

Renaissance Cruises

RiverBarge Excursions

Royal Caribbean

Sea Cloud Cruises

Seabourn

Schooner Stephen Taber

Schooner Mary Day

Scotia Prince Cruises

Shepler's

Silversea

Star Clippers

Star Cruises

Star Line

Stena Line

Victoria Clipper

Victoria Cruises

Viking River Cruises

Voyager Cruise Line

Windjammer Cruises

World Explorer Cruises






Cruise Ship Employment Opportunities


There are many opportunities within the growing cruise industry. As a cruise line employee, you will have the opportunity to see many beautiful ports of call and meet some wonderful new friends.

Cruise lines hire staff all year round. They are looking for highly motivated, energetic, outgoing, friendly and professional employees with a positive attitude. Ship Lines are looking for individuals that are committed to customer service excellence.

Just Cruis'n International and Cruise Services International are key Recruiting Agents for the major shipline companies. Hundreds of employees are placed every year. We are commited to providing Cruise companies with the industries best candidates! We assist the right candidate in obtaining a position that is most suitable for them.

Cruise Services International and Just Cruis'n International have listed job descriptions of the various shipboard positions for your review. Use these descriptions to match your education, work experience, skills and talents to a job that is right for you!

Be sure to visit our before forwarding your resume.

To help you out, we have answered the commonly asked questions about life at sea. We hope this will help you make a more informed decision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What kind of employees are the cruise lines looking for?
A. The cruise lines are looking for individuals who have excellent communication skills and enjoy working with the public. They are looking for staff who are enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing. It is important to make a positive and lasting impression with the passengers. Appearance is important. Employees must be clean and well groomed at all times. In short, they are looking for hardworking individuals who enjoy people and take pride in themselves and their work.

Q. How long are the contracts?
A. Contracts vary, but are normally 6 months. Contracts can be renewed. Career path advancement is possible. Most positions are entry level, as most cruise lines promote from within based on job performance.

Q. What will I earn?
A. Salaries are competitive with those in the marketplace. In general the range is between $1,000.00 and $1,700.00 US per month. Restaurant and House Staff wages are based on gratuities and can expect to earn $300.00 - $600.00 US per week.

Q. Who will I work with?
A. You will work with crew members who represent nationalities from all over the world. Appreciating and understanding other peoples' differences and values will make your job more rewarding and create some lasting friendships. You will report to your Hotel Manager and your Department Head. However, the Captain is the Master of the ship and is in authority at all times. All shipboard employees must abide to strict Master's Rules and Regulations.

Q. What will my responsibilities be?
A. Your responsibilities will depend on the position you are hired for. In addition to these duties, you are required to participate in training/safety drills and gangway duty. Team work is important and vital.

Q. What are some of the policies I will have to follow?
A. Officers are responsible for the smooth sailing and operation of the ship. There are rules and regulations that are set out for all employees as these policies are necessary to maintain the safety and well being of all on board. The public facilities are for the passengers to enjoy. Use of these facilities are limited or not permitted. You are expected to behave and dress professionally on and off duty. Excessive drinking or socializing is not tolerated either on or off duty. You are not permitted to mingle with the passengers when you are off duty.

Q. If I am hired, what documentation will I require?
A. If you are Canadian or US citizen, you require a valid passport. If you hold another international passport, you also need to obtain a C1-D Visa. You will be required to have a complete pre-employment physical prior to joining the vessel. The cost is at your own expense.

Q. Am I responsible for my airfare to join the ship?
A. Some companies will pay your transportation to meet the ship, others expect you to cover the cost of your transportation. In the event that you break your contract or are terminated, the cruise lines will deduct the expenses they incured for your transportation.

Q. How long will it take to obtain a position?
A. Employment can be obtained within days or months from the time your application has been accepted by the Cruise Line dependent on the current demand for the position you are seeking.

Q. What benefits will I receive?
A. Benefits include your room, board and all meals. Most companies also provide you with emergency medical insurance when you are signed on the ship as an employee.

Q. What expenses will I incur on board?
A. Your expenses are minimal, making it possible for you to save a considerable amount of money. Of course the amount you save will depend on your own spending habits. Generally, the expenses that you incur are gratuities to the waiter and cabin steward ( approx. US $10.00 each per week ); laundry, dry cleaning, alcoholic beverages and items of a personal nature. Employees may be required to purchase a uniform.

Q. What taxes will I be responsible for?
A. No taxes are deducted from your salary if you are not a US resident/citizen. Canadian residents are obligated in reporting their income to Revenue Canada.

Q. What hours will I work?
A. Working on board a cruise ship is not a holiday. You will work long hours. You can expect to work seven days a week, approximately 8 - 14 hours a day. Your schedule will vary from day to day.

Q. What will my living quarters be like?
A. The ship is a floating hotel and space is limited. Cabins are small and simple. You will share accommodations with 2 - 4 crew members. It is important that you get along with others and that you exercise patience and diplomacy. If you value your private time and enjoy being alone, ship board life is not for you.

Q. How will I spend my off duty time?
A. When you are off duty, you can relax in your cabin or socialize with other crew members in designated areas. Staff and crew are not permitted to socialize with the passengers. Staff and crew have limited, if any, access to public areas.

Q. Will I visit the ports?
A. Visiting exciting destinations is only one of the many benefits of working on board a luxury cruise liner. When the ship is in dock and you are off duty, you will have some shore leave.