Directory of Cruise Ship Job Information
As reported by Travel Market Report, Travel Dynamics International has cancelled all upcoming cruises on the 130-guest Yorktown vessel, according to a reservationist at the company. The Yorktown was set to sail on U.S. coastal waterways. The reservationist said that sales on the Yorktown have been down. The company’s website still lists Yorktown sailings departing … Read more
Starting in April 2014, Celebrity Cruises will be using Canyon Ranch as its spa concessionaire. Previously, Celebrity Cruises used Steiner Leisure as it’s concessionaire. The luxurious Canyon Ranch SpaClub on Celebrity Cruises will include spa, beauty salon, wellness and fitness amenities presenting signature Canyon Ranch offerings. The industry-leading brands intend to elevate the onboard experience … Read more
Please refer to updated article (September 2020), here. A handful of cruise lines offer cadet training programs. Unfortunately only a limited number of applicants are awarded cadetships on their vessels. Here are some of the cruise lines that sponsor cadets. Carnival UK Viking Recruitment Ltd Princess Cruises Royal Caribbean Chiltern Maritime
To work at sea as a Deck Officer, Engineer Officer or Electro-Technical Officer, at the very least, one needs an Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency. Some choose the professional route, obtaining the necessary certificates and training on their own. Alternatively, one can choose to enrol in a cadet training program at a maritime … Read more
The following list of maritime colleges in the UK offer a range of courses for those applicants aspiring to be Deck Officers, Engine Officers, and Electro-Technical Officers. Click on the college of interest to display address, website, and contact information. City of Glasgow College (Glasgow Nautical College) Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool and the Fylde College) … Read more
Deck Officers (aka: Navigation Officers) maintain watches on the bridge while the ship is at sea and in port. Some of their responsibilities include passage planning, safe navigation of the ship, crew safety training, ship stability, and maintenance of deck and safety equipment. The career path of a Deck Officer starts as a Deck Cadet. … Read more
The career path of an Engineering Officer varies in respect to their expertise within the Technical Department. Qualified engineers manage the maintenance of modern cruise ships, which are powered by a sophisticated range of engineering, electrical, and electronic equipment. They are responsible for the safety, performance, efficiency, and maintenance of the vessel’s mechanical and electrical … Read more
According to Travel Age West, Viking Cruises and Fincantieri have signed a contract for the construction of two additional ships for the cruise line’s new ocean cruising division, bringing the total number of 930-passenger sister ships on order to four. This expansion echoes that of Viking’s river cruise fleet, which will launch 14 new longships … Read more
PPI Group is partners with Holland America Line, Cunard line, Norwegian Cruise Line, P&O Cruises, Silversea Cruises, Seabourn, and Disney Cruise Line. They are the concession that operates the shopping program, including the recruitment of Port and Shopping Guides that work on board their partner cruise lines. Ideal candidates are competitive, bold, self-confident, energetic, authentic, … Read more
Onboard Media is the concession/partner used by Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises to recruit and employ their on board Shopping Guides. To apply, complete the five sections of their application process including the upload of a photo and a video presentation. Onboard Media 1691 Michigan Ave., Suite 600 Miami Beach, FL 33139 USA Tel: … Read more