Cruise ship jobs
The Cruise Industry is one of the few growth sectors in tourism. Cruising has become a major part of the tourism industry, with millions of passengers each year. The industry's rapid growth has seen nine or more newly built ships added every year since 2001. There are three main types of cruise ship employer.
- Cruise ships: operate mostly on routes that return passengers to their originating port.
- Ocean liners and ferries: transport passengers from one point to another.
- River cruise ships: operate holidays on inland waterways.
The Cruise Ship industry offers a wide range of jobs and can be financially attractive. A job on a cruise ship also enables you to travel around the world. Cruise ships are basically floating hotels. So job vacancies are similar to a big 5 star hotel, holiday park or fancy resort. Renewable 4 to 6 month contracts for cleaners, chefs, catering and bar staff, hospitality and front of house type roles are the norm. More than ever, there are vacancies for ex-casino staff, health and fitness instructors, beauty therapists and specialist childcare workers.
Harding Brothers are now recruiting for Cruise Ship Retail staff
Harding Brothers are specialists in on-board retail and are currently recruiting for experienced staff to work in various sections of their operation. If you are looking to work for a good company and travel the world on some of the most prestigious cruise liners then take a look at what is on offer. With experience, commitment and a professional attitude you could be starting a new career on a cruise liner this summer.
If you are an experienced Jewelery sales specialist or Watch sales specialist then you have a great opportunity to trade in your 9 to 5 job in a local shopping centre for a career at sea , visiting some of the most exotic destinations in the world. The same goes for sales consultants with experience in Fragrance and Cosmetics or other areas of the industry with a high level of service and professionalism.Click here to see the company profile and vacancies.
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With a fleet of 49 ships including Cunard, P&O, Crystal, Celebrity and Royal CaribbeanWinner of cruise/ferry travel retailer of 2008, ...more
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With a fleet of 49 ships including Cunard, P&O, Crystal, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean Winner of cruise/ferry travel retailer of 2008, Harding ...more
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With a fleet of 49 ships including Cunard, P&O, Crystal, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean Winner of cruise/ferry travel retailer of 2008, Harding ...more
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With a fleet of 49 ships including Cunard, P&O, Crystal, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean Winner of cruise/ferry travel retailer of 2008, Harding ...more
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The jobs available on cruise ships are very similar to those on offer in the summer jobs industry and bring the same challenges. Being on a boat most of the time adds to these challenges somewhat. Cruise ship clients can be demanding and you will need to be 100% committed to providing total passenger satisfaction. Living and working away from home for a long period of time is tough enough when there is usually an airport nearby, being on a boat makes it harder to bail out.
Most of the larger cruise companies have cadetship training schemes in place. This can get you a recognised professional qualification while you are being paid (similar to the PGL, Acorn Adventure type ‘Earn While You Learn’ instructor schemes for staff).
What you really do need to be careful of are all the scams on the internet based on you paying a registration fee for a list of cruise ship jobs, or even a ‘guaranteed job on a cruise ship’. More often than not these are bogus and you should thoroughly research the company before you use them; certainly before you part with any cash! Common advice is never top part with money in order to apply for a job whatever you do.