Cruise line jobs: The cruise industry is the fastest growing travel sector worth over 12 billion US dollars globally per year. On average a new cruise ship is launched every month which will require staffing from all employment disciplines from captain to waiter.

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No cruise line experience: No experience required

This section lists jobs available on a Cruise liner requiring no previous work experience. Remember you will have no food or accommodation bills. There is a very real chance of gaining a promotion in the future. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line galley jobs: The galley (kitchen)

On a ship the kitchen is called the Galley. On a cruise ship it is one of the largest areas unseen by passengers. The Galley onboard many ships actually consists of several separate Galleys. Some of the smaller dining rooms such as the Pizzeria, Sports Bar, and Crew have their own Galley. The Main Galley is responsible for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and never stops working. Click here to learn about the salary and other details and about the number of positions available within this department.

Cruise line engine jobs: The engine department (Mechanical/Electrical Department)

Positions within this area can be viewed as the most crucial on the ship as no-one is going anywhere if the vessel cannot be powered. Modern engine rooms are now well ventilated, and well insulated against the mechanical noises from their huge engines. If you’re mechanically minded the engine department could hold your perfect job. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line beauty jobs: Beauty/hairdressing salon

Basically this is the pampering department for passengers who want to look their best while having the holiday of their lives. The feel good factor generally contributes to a good tip (gratuity) culture from the guests. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line hotel jobs: Hotel department

This department may suit people with previous hotel experience where excellent career development and fast track promotion opportunities exist. If you are computer literate, have experience handling cash, possess mathematical/analytical skills or have a good understanding of customer service you will be very suitable for this department The cruise line companies will want to hear from you. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line housekeeping jobs: Housekeeping department

This department’s responsibilities are to ensure each guest’s sleeping quarters (cabins) are maintained daily to a predetermined set standard. From bell staff reacting to the in-cabin needs of the passengers, to the laundry section ensuring that the towels are replaced every day, this department requires to pull together as a team to ensure minimum passenger disruption. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line Casino jobs: Casino department

For some passengers gambling is a form of excitement and for others relaxation. With extra disposable income during their holidays the casino can be a busy department during the cruse. You will find that people who would not normally visit such a venue onshore may visit once or even frequently during their stay onboard. Staff has to be fully conversant with gaming rules etc. These being a more specialized department than others the entry levels requested by cruise companies are very high. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line deck jobs: Deck department

Great variety of work exists within this department from walking the decks and mixing with the passengers as a deck assistant to the captain of the vessel responsible for all that sail on her. If you’re ambitious this could be your department to excel and reach the top. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line entertainment jobs: Entertainment department

If you enjoy performing to an audience and have an outgoing personality with a love to interact with others this could be the dream department for you. Can you make people listen, laugh or clap their hands to your music? If so the cruise liner companies want to hear from you. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise line medical jobs: Medical department

With the ever increasing size of vessels being manufactured and numbers of crew and passengers onboard the need for a fully trained medical department is crucial. Being a more specialized department than others the entry levels requested by cruise companies are very high. Click here to learn about the salary and other details

Cruise waiting jobs: Food & Beverage department

Passengers go on cruise holidays to visit different parts of the world but increasing the biggest attraction of the holiday is the enjoyment of the actual onboard facilities. As with holidays onshore people on cruise ship will go out and have a few drinks and a meal in the evenings. In addition breakfasts and lunches also become part of the daily social outings of the passengers who are paying to be spoilt. Click here to learn about the salary and other details