Job Vacancies On Cruise Ships

Not unlike a regular company, a cruise ship is divided into different departments. Within these departments are a variety of shipboard positions, each with its own set of duties and responsibilities.

The type of position that best suits you is one that you are interested in and qualified for. You can choose a couple, as long as they're related. You have to let hiring staff know that you KNOW what you want to do.

Check out the vast variety of job vacancies on cruise ships you have to choose from, organized by department.

Beauty Salon / Spa
Beauty Salon / Spa Manager
Assistant Beauty Salon / Spa Manager
Beauty Therapist
Hair Stylist / Hairdresser
Barber
Massage Therapist
Nail Technician
Fitness Instructor / Personal Trainer
Acupuncturist
Medi-Spa Physician
Yoga & Tai Chi Instructor

Casino
Manager
Assistant Manager
Dealer / Croupier
Slot Technician
Cashier

Cruise Staff
Cruise Director
Assistant Cruise Director
Social Hostess
Cruise Staff
Disc Jockey / DJ
Fitness Instructor / Trainer
Youth Activities Coordinator / Youth Counselor
Scuba Diving / Water Sports Instructor
Golf Instructor

Deck
Captain
Staff Captain
Safety Officer
First Officer
Second Officer
Third Officer
Junior Third Officer
Chief Radio Officer
Security Officer
Security Personnel
Bosun
Carpenter
Seaman
Deck Attendant

Engine
Chief Engineer
Staff Chief Engineer / Assistant Chief Engineer
First Engineer
Second Engineer
Third Engineer
Hotel Service Engineer / Hotel Maintenance Engineer
Engine Cadet / Junior Third Engineer
Chief Electrical Engineer / Chief Electrician
Electrical Engineer / Electrician
Electronic Engineer
Chief Refrigeration Engineer / HVAC Engineer / Chief Air Conditioning Technician
Refrigeration Engineer / Air Conditioning Technician
Motorman
Fitter
Oiler
Wiper / Engine Utility Man
Plumber
Upholsterer
Fireman

Entertainment
Guest / Headline Entertainer
Lounge Performer
Cruise Director
Production Show Singer / Lead Vocalist
Production Show Dancer
Musician
Stage / Production Manager
Assistant Stage / Production Manager
Sound & Light Technician / Stage Staff
Cruise Staff
Disc Jockey / DJ
Youth Activities Coordinator / Youth Staff

Food and Beverage
Buffet Steward / Stewardess
Bar Accountant
Bartender
Bar Steward / Stewardess (Cocktail Waiter / Waitress / Bar Server)
Bar Boy / Bar Utility
Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress
Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress
Dining Room Waiter / Waitress
Dining Room Head Waiter / Waitress
Maitre D'/Restaurant Manager

Galley (Kitchen) / Culinary
Executive Chef / Chef De Cuisine
Executive Sous Chef
Sous Chef
Chef De Partie
Demi Chef De Partie
Commis 1 (First Cook)
Commis 2 (Second Cook)
Commis 3 (Third Cook)
Cook Trainee
Crew Cook / Crew Cook Assistant / Crew Cook Trainee
Crew Cook Utility / Crew Messman
Provision Master / Storekeeper
Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper
Pastry Chef Supervisor
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor
Pastry Man
Pastry Trainee
Baker Supervisor
Assistant Baker Supervisor
Baker
Baker Trainee
Galley Steward / Galley Cleaner
Dish Washer / Pot Washer

Gift Shops / Retail Sales
Gift Shops (Retail Sales) Manager
Assistant Gift Shops (Retail Sales) Manager
Sales Assistant / Gift Shop Sales Associate
Fine Jewelry Sales Specialist
Fine Watch Sales Specialist
Fragrance & Cosmetic Consultant / Beauty Specialist

Housekeeping
Chief Housekeeper
Assistant Chief Housekeeper
Floor Supervisor
Head Room Steward / Stewardess
Cabin Steward / Stewardess / Cabin Attendant
Assistant Cabin Steward / Stewardess
Bell Captain
Room Service Attendant / Bell Boy
Cleaner / Utility Cleaner
Laundry Supervisor
Assistant Laundry Supervisor
Laundry Man / Linen Keeper
Pool Attendant

Hotel Operations / Purser (Front Desk)
Chief Purser / Hotel Manager
Deputy Purser / Assistant Hotel Manager
Purser
Assistant Purser
Junior Assistant Purser / Guest Service Associate
Crew Purser
Shore Excursion Manager
Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
Cruise Sales Consultant
Cost Accountant
Revenue Accountant

Human Resources
Human Resources Manager
Training & Development Manager
Crew / Staff Administrator
Crew / Staff Administrative (Welfare) Assistant

Internet Technology
Shipboard Systems Manager
Computer Systems Hardware Technician
Internet Manager

Medical
Chief Doctor / Physician
Doctor / Physician
Registered Nurse

Photo
Photo Manager
Assistant Photo Manager
Photographer

Instructors
Golf Instructor
Scuba Diving / Water Sports Instructor
Bridge Instructor
Dance Instructor
Texas 42 Instructor
Arts & Crafts Instructor
Caricature Artist

Lecturers / Speakers
Destination Speaker / Lecturer
Special Interest Speaker / Lecturer
Port / Shopping Lecturer

Auctioneer
Art Auctioneer
Wine Auctioneer

Clergy / Religious Services
Catholic Priest
Protestant Minister
Rabbis

Gentleman Dance Host
Male Dance Host

There are ALWAYS cruise job vacancies, because there are so many cruise liners! In this case, your possibilities are endless.

Now that you have looked through the variety of job vacancies on cruise ships, you have to narrow down your choices.

How you go about deciding which cruise career is perfect for you is understanding the following:

1. What qualifications (experience, education) do you have?

2. What are your skills (what are you good at / what can you learn)?

3. What are your interests (what will feel like less of a job and more like a hobby)?

You may want to write down your answers, so that you get a clearer outlook. It also makes you feel like you're accomplishing something towards your career on a cruise ship.

Now that you know the type of work you would like to do on a cruise boat, you have some other questions to consider.

What is the job description, salary, and qualifications of the position that interests you?

What are the best cruise lines to work for that treat their employees well and compensate them fairly?

How do you apply to get a cruise ship job in the quickest way possible?

If you are really keen on working on a cruise ship, you will want cruise industry insider information, advice, tips and tricks to keep you ahead of your competition and get you that cruise job.