Cruise ship workers reveal how much money they make. Working on a cruise ship what its like to work on a cruise. See all production manager salaries to learn how this stacks up in the market. They are usually called the master of the ship as they are the ones who control the ship s movements, when and where to halt, etc. Living on a ship is like living in a different world. On the other hand, the average salary of masters and chief engineers is around usd 11,000. Most cruise lines will even help you select what sightseeing activities you want to do in port. Its a oneofakind experience you wont get anywhere else, so we say go for it. Apr, 2020 in particular, youll want to keep an eye on tasmania cruise ports, which have banned cruise ship calls through june 30.
This was an education that could only be gained on board a ship working with people for every. With over 30,000 seagoing employees and a growing fleet of ships, it takes a great deal of coordination and strategic planning to keep operations running smoothly. To organize the work on the ship the employees must obey living on board. In particular, youll want to keep an eye on tasmania cruise ports, which have banned cruise ship calls through june 30. The cruise plans aroundtheclock activities for all ages. Working on a cruise ship involves long hours, hard work, typically berthed four to a cabin, so little privacy, and six to twelve month contracts, with no days off. Learn more about life onboard a princess cruise ship. How much money can you make working on a cruise ship. So, how does one actually find cruise ship positions. Over the years since i have joined carnival i enjoyed working on pertaining to job letter and and ticked for next contract it is very safe and reliable compare to all other cruise lines in the world only concern was the salary is less but in all other ways it is good to work and also has retirement benefits which keeps you connected with the company. It paints an interesting, and somewhat depressing, picture of the working conditions on a cruise ship, especially for an outsider american employee. Work place always clean and tidy,its a homely atmosphere. What i learned working on a cruise ship for a year thrillist.
Our crew work as a team and, therefore, service charges are aggregated among all eligible crew members, she added. Ive heard about the long hours and low pay that most cruise workers endure. Mar 26, 2020 carnival cruise lines the most popular cruise lines in the world,i got a grate experience. Working onboard a cruise ship overview princess cruises. Food is free of charge, but employees have to pay for drinks they purchase in the crew bar. This is an incredibly difficult question to answer without more information.
Dec 23, 2016 living on a ship is like living in a different world. The author of the book tamara wolf describes her personal experience from the first. A free inside look at norwegian cruise line salary trends based on 575 salaries wages for 299 jobs at norwegian cruise line. Cruise ship workers reveal what life is like at sea.
How to get a job on a cruise ship with no experience. Some other companies my require in addition to obtain seamans book and crowd. Because of this, contract lengths vary based on a number of factors. Ship doctors are given a private room, usually with a window, but not a balcony. Overall, the offshore industry enjoy the biggest wage. The pay structure of each department can vary wildly, and there are also differences between nationalities on board due to recruitment agencies that may be involved, cont.
Excellent verbal and written command of the english language required. One of the most questions regarding working onboard a cruise ship is. Oct 23, 2018 how much salary do you expect for an ordinary cruise ship workers. Salaries posted anonymously by norwegian cruise line employees. The nontipping personnel on cruise ships are those who serve the crew, i.
All content is posted anonymously by employees working at royal caribbean cruises. Company pay for your training at good institutes at philippines. The book living and working onboard a cruise ship sep 22, 2019 for all future crew members interested how to get a job on a cruise ship, and what awaits you once on board, you can find detailed accounts in the book living and working onboard a cruise ship written by a former crew member. What will be my expenses while working onboard a cruise ship. Strong managerial skills and ability work in a multicultural environment plus knowledge of basic computer software required. The summer i turned 23, i auditioned for and ultimately landed a gig as a cruise ship singer on board the queen mary 2. Salaries earned onboard cruise ships are not subject to income tax. To those working on land this may sound like a low monthly starting salary. There is about 105 different nationalities and we work as a team.
Feb 12, 2010 this book should have been entitled the authors two years of debauchery as a cruise ship employee. Princess cruises takes great pride in our efforts to make the adjustment to sea life as easy as possible so you can focus on being the consummate host for our guests. Cruise ship jobs give you a chance to see the world while helping people have the experience of a lifetime. They have fixed salaries without tips and their earnings are from usd 350 to usd 500 per week.
Of hire letter from your cruise line you will be able to book an appointment at. Herring did paint a very vivid picture of what it is like to work on a cruise ship, he also included a lot of graphic detail about his own sexual escapades and there are many. Most of them wouldnt be caught dead on a cruise ship. A cruise ship captains salary can be six figures annually. May 07, 2017 working 10 15 hours a day, 7 days a week, months straight is not a dream job for everyone day off is a matter of discussion but at most cruise ship companies such thing as day off doesn. As a paid cruise ship employee you will have to pay all the income taxes you would normally pay working at a landbased job. It wasnt exactly my dream job at the time, but was a sort of rite of. Jun 23, 2017 the summer i turned 23, i auditioned for and ultimately landed a gig as a cruise ship singer on board the queen mary 2. Chief engineers usd 7500 8300 asm shipping limited. Many ships have a library for the crew onboard, where they rent out books. If youre just getting started in the cruise music industry, below are some guides for what you can expect. This is a great book which i read while on a cruise.
May 12, 2020 overall, the offshore industry enjoy the biggest wage. Its fairly simple to find an opportunity, jessica explains, just go to the companys website, scroll to the bottom and look for the careers link. Cruise ship jobs wages salaries working on cruise ships. Youll gain experience, maybe even see some new places, and make some money all while doing what you love. The exact income of a cruise ship doctor wasnt revealed, but one hour in a wellpaid ed would be in the ballpark of one days pay on a cruise ship. With the cruise industry expanding, and royal caribbean continuing to build new 5,000pluspassenger ships, the opportunities for people looking for a career. What do employees onboard cruise ships have to pay for and what is.
Reviews from carnival cruise lines employees about carnival cruise lines culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. How much salary do you expect for an ordinary cruise ship workers. Sep 24, 2019 what working on a cruise ship is really like. Working on a cruise ship is one of the strangest and most rewarding jobs in entertainment. The reality is most americans wouldnt put up with it, and since there are up front costs for training and flights four days basic stcw training the shipping companies tend to. Compare and book shore excursions for your next cruise. How to get a job on a cruise ship part 2 do you have what it takes heather hathorn is the owner and operator of page marine crews.
I have done 2 contracts of 4 months on the seabourn legend on which the movie speed 2 was filmed and the seabourn pride as a waiter. Its a wonderful experience but like everything in life there are two sides to everything. The truth about cruise ships a cruise ship officer survives. You have to be a master mariner on a jackup barge to earn that. The office manager assists with the online training to become certified as a travel advisor. Want to learn how to get a job on a cruise ship and get paid to travel even if you. Aug 28, 2017 working on a cruise ship is one of the strangest and most rewarding jobs in entertainment. But there are many reasons why this career lures so many. The captain of the ship is one of the tedious and most risky jobs on the cruise ship as almost all the people on the ship depend on the captains expertise for the success of the whole voyage. Salaries are averagetoabove average, but your lodging costs, meals and exotic travel can equal a years wages at a shoreside position. Specializing in cruise travel enables a niche market for agents to bring in prospects and customers. The highest pay a seaman could receive is usd 1,000. Rather than working traditional fiveday weeks, cruise ship employees often work seven days a week for the duration of their contracts, which can range from about two months to 11 months. This is the entry level nonwatch standing position in the department and the os acts as an apprentice of the able seaman, learning the trade and gaining experience while working in order to progress to ab position after acquiring sufficient amount of.
On most port days we work in the morning and evening around 68 hours, if we go on excursion it can be an extra 311 hours, depending on the length of the excursion. Unlike careers on land, however, working onboard a cruise ship has some unique conditions. Offshore wind, oil and gas, towing and dredging sector. Sure, the duties might be similar to working on a cruise ship. Latest cruise ship salary for officers and ratings. May 23, 2017 this is an incredibly difficult question to answer without more information.
On sea days we have numerous odd jobs around the ship from lectures to quizzes to walk the line essentially being a mobile guest service agent. Unlike visiting a resort, which locks you in to one location, a cruise ship stops at several ports. Sailors operate, maintain and clean equipment within the vessel and help to load and unload passengers and cargo. Luckily, cruise lines like disney, holland america, norwegian, royal caribbean, and princess are always. Heres what we learned, including 10 facts about working on a cruise ship you might not know. Dec 24, 2004 working on a cruise ship involves long hours, hard work, typically berthed four to a cabin, so little privacy, and six to twelve month contracts, with no days off. I could save one third of my salary easily and have a decent amount to spend during the month before the next pay day. Sipping martinis and hopping off in worldrenowned cities sounds like the ideal work day. The average salary for carnival cruise lines employees in south africa is r258,000 per year. Theres a romance to the life of a cruise ship crewmember that human engine that keeps cabins spotless, buffets buzzing and bars swimming. I could save one third of my salary easily and have a decent amount.
For all future crew members interested how to get a job on a cruise ship, and what awaits you once on. Not sure what to expect while working onboard a cruise ship. The ordinary seaman os is an unlicensed member of the deck department of the cruise ship. Cruise lines know that happy crew members will stay longer with the company, and give married couples the opportunity to apply for contracts working on the same ship and to share a cabin. Rather than working traditional fiveday weeks, cruiseship employees often work seven days a week for the duration of their contracts, which can range from about two months to 11 months. The average salary of workers on deep draft vessels. On these ships, the price for the passengers was allincluded, so we wouldnt get tips.
Official facebook page of the one and only cruise jobs guilde. After working onboard for a number of years, and recruiting within the marine industry for over 30 years, she says there are three things you need to ask yourself before you make the choice to pursue a life at sea. Carnival cruise lines the most popular cruise lines in the world,i got a grate experience. This is the royal caribbean cruises company profile. Average carnival cruise lines salary in south africa. Cruise confidential author on the life of a crewmember. What you need to know about working on a cruise ship. A career at sea affords you many unparalleled opportunities such as travelling to exotic locations, building meaningful friendships with diverse coworkers onboard, and gaining valuable professional skills in a worldclass environment. But cruise ship employees also have demanding and unconventional schedules that can lead them to work more hours than those with more traditional fiveday, 40houraweek schedules. Working on a cruise ship is a great way to save money and also a great way to spend money. The cruise company also provides its employees with the uniform.