The Captain
The Captain is the ship’s Master. All departments must answer to the Captain. Every crew member strives to please the Captain and carry out his orders. When you join the ship for the first time, introduce yourself to the Captain. Let him know what position you have onboard and that you are going to be […]
Hotel Department
Hotel Manager The Hotel Manager is a member of the ship’s senior management team. This team consists of the Captain, Chief Engineer, Staff Captain, Hotel Manager and Cruise Director. The Hotel Manager is responsible for the day to day operation of the Hotel department which includes the following: the Purser’s office, the Steward department, the […]
Cruise Staff Department
The cruise staff department of the ship is responsible for arranging entertainment and other recreational activities onboard and ashore for the passengers. Cruise Director The Cruise Director is in charge of all onboard entertainment, daily activities, programs, ceremonies and social parties. The most common way to become a Cruise Director is from the bottom up, […]
Steward Department
Onboard the ship, the Steward Department provides services related to housekeeping and those that work in this department are often from the flag country (where the ship is registered) or hired through agencies in third world countries such as the Philippines and India that tend to favor lower wages. To apply for work in the […]
Food and Beverage Department
Entry-level employees in the Food and Beverage department are usually citizens from the flag country or personnel hired through Recruitment Agencies in non-industrialized countries. However, if this is your area of expertise, luxury cruise lines such as Cunard Line or Seabourn Cruises will accept applications. When applying, be sure to elaborate on your food and beverage knowledge, list the relevant diplomas […]
Galley Positions
As with the Food and Beverage Department, many of the entry-level jobs in the Galley Department are held by citizens of the flag country or personnel hired through agencies in non-industrialized countries. The higher paying positions available to Canadians, Americans and British include Executive Chef, Assistant Executive Chef and Sous Chef. When applying, be sure […]
Bar Department
The Bar Department employs personnel from a variety of countries; however citizens from non-industrialized countries fill most entry-level positions. To work in this department, beverage-related training and experience is a must. When applying, be sure to emphasize excellent customer service skills and an outgoing personality. Positions within the bar department include: Bar Manager The Bar […]
Deck and Engine Department
The Deck and Engine departments are responsible for the maintenance, navigation and engineering of the ship. Individuals interested in working in the Deck or Engine department should look into attending a marine training school that will teaches the elements of seafaring. Deck DepartmentThe job positions within the Deck department require knowledge of ship radios, Morse […]