Cruise Ship Work

slenderkitten

Hi i am looking for any help, advice or assitance in getting an admin/reception type job on a cruise ship.

I dont have a second language but i do want to do this as its my dream to travel and see more of the world as i'm in my 30's so i'm a late starter in life.

If anyone can help would be greatly appreciated.

slenderkitten

has anyone been on a cruise before, what is it like?

lucylucky

Yes, I have to the Med and the Caribbean.

I doubt I would do one again as I prefer to get more involved with locals on holiday, e.g meet them go to places they go etc. This is not really possible on a cruise where you are just deposited on foreign shores for a few hours at a time.

They are just big floating hotels.

Inside cabins with no view can be pretty dreary places to stay in so you tend to be out and about most of the time, doing stuff. Be it exercise classes, time in the casino, watching a show, sunbathing, swimming or whatever.

Working on a ship you will not be doing this though - as you will be er... working

pop_gun

if you're willing to be flexible with the line ofwork you're willing to do. how about being a dealer in a casino. it takes 6 weeks to train you which would lead to a job on a cruiseship. i do however agree with the previous poster, life on board can be stressful since you'll be sharing with others for a minimum of 3-6 months. often in cramp quarters.

slenderkitten

pop_gun wrote: »

if you're willing to be flexible with the line ofwork you're willing to do. how about being a dealer in a casino. it takes 6 weeks to train you which would lead to a job on a cruiseship. i do however agree with the previous poster, life on board can be stressful since you'll be sharing with others for a minimum of 3-6 months. often in cramp quarters.

lol my maths is crap so i dont think i could hack that job.

samuela66

slenderkitten wrote: »

lol my maths is crap so i dont think i could hack that job.

Hi Slenderkitten,

Do you have any retail experience, I used to work in the shops onboard, it was great fun,

The company was called Starboard if you google it they have a place in bristol I think.

Sam:D

CityWalk_2

7 day weeks for 6+ months. 14hr + days. not enough room in your cabin to turn around. Ahh the joys of cruise work. On the plus side the money is good. have a look at Disney cast member reviews.

welshy84

samuela66 wrote: »

Hi Slenderkitten,

Do you have any retail experience, I used to work in the shops onboard, it was great fun,

The company was called Starboard if you google it they have a place in bristol I think.

Sam:D

I just wanted to say thanks for sharing the info on the board, as I've been searching for ages for these kind of work. Everything I've come across so far want a signing up fee, so thanks for that

samuela66

welshy84 wrote: »

I just wanted to say thanks for sharing the info on the board, as I've been searching for ages for these kind of work. Everything I've come across so far want a signing up fee, so thanks for that

I know what you mean Welshy, Starboard are great american owned but have the office here as well, anything else just ask!!

welshy84

Thank you, I was wondering if you could help with something. On the application form it asks if I have a seaman's book, do I need one before I apply for the job? and also when I googled for the information I found something that says that I need to be trained at the basic standard in maritime safety measures. Can I do this at the beginning of the job, if I get it?

samuela66

welshy84 wrote: »

Thank you, I was wondering if you could help with something. On the application form it asks if I have a seaman's book, do I need one before I apply for the job? and also when I googled for the information I found something that says that I need to be trained at the basic standard in maritime safety measures. Can I do this at the beginning of the job, if I get it?

Yes welshy, speak with Starboard first and then if sucessful in you application they will tell you where to go for the seamans book etc..... dont worry they have dealt with it a million times and can advise you!

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