Once aboard a cruise ship, you'll have the opportunity to visit and work in numerous new locations.
Here's an overview of some key positions aboard cruise ships, providing insight into their qualifications and responsibilities. This information will offer you a better understanding of the various roles available.
- Hotel Department: This department includes a range of roles focused on guest services, entertainment, and personal care.
- Deck Department: This department is responsible for the overall maintenance and navigation of the ship.
- Engineering Department: This department plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning of the ship's machinery and systems.
Cruise lines may offer additional or specialized positions based on their unique offerings and amenities. By understanding these general categories, you can explore the diverse opportunities available aboard cruise ships and find a role that aligns with your skills and interests.
Cruise Ship
Cruise Ship
- Steel Fixer
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Supervisor / Foreman
- Safety Officer
- Quality Assurance / Quality control
- Instrument Technician
- Civil Operations Manager
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Plumber (Maintenance)
- A/C Technician
- Maintenance Supervisor
- Plumber (Maintenance)
- Fitter
- Gas Cutter / Grinder
- Carpenter
- Instrument technician
- Crane driver
- Jr. Clerk
- Sr. Clerk
- Storekeeper
- Points man
- Technician
- Track machine operator
- Forklift Operator
- Marketing / PR
- Account Executive
- Entertainers
- Production Manager
- Sound and Light Technician
- Able Seaman
- Bosun
- Captain
- IT Lead Developer
- Deployment & Itinerary Planning
- Operations Administrator
- Part-Time Data Entry
- Brand Manager
- Gift Shop Sales Assistant
- Hotel Manager
- IT Staff
- Program Coordinator
- Receptionist
- Accounting
- Accounts Payable Staff
- Operations Analyst
- Senior Business Analyst
- Senior Staff Accountant
- Production Managers
- Shore Excursion Staff
- Bedroom Stewards
- Hospitality or Hotel Managers
- Photographers
- Deckhands
- Pursers
- Oiler
- Plumber
- Baker
- Bar Back
- Bar Manager
- Bartender
- Buffet Server
- Butcher
- Busboys
- Chef de Partie
- Cocktail Server
- Dining Room Head Waiter
- Dining Room Manager
- Executive Chef
- Food and Beverages Manager
- General Cook
- Maitre d’ Hotel
- Pastry Chef
- Housekeeper
- Deck Crew