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BlueSeas International Cruise Services, Inc.
530 East 84th St. Suite 5R
New York, New York 10028
Working on cruise ships is not for everyone. It takes a special kind of
person to pack up, leave home on short notice and work in a totally different
environment. However, no matter what your profession, your skills are
probably needed. And even if you have no skills at all, the cruise ship
environment offers a wide range of employment opportunities for you.
It is important to remember that cruise lines receive hundreds of letters a
day seeking on-board positions. For this reason, BlueSeas International
Cruise Services, Inc. was established to help guide you in achieving your
dream job through the assistance of a professional who has had years of
experience on the entertainment, tour, and cruise staffs of such lines as
Cunard, Holland America, and Norwegian cruise lines.
If you have had any experience in any entertainment industry such as
resorts, amusement parks, summer camps, or day care centers, it is important
that you include this information on your rΘsumΘ. One other point, if you
have a job or are still looking, don't stop! When and if you do receive
cruise line employment, thatÆs the time to jump in.
First things first. Think about these factors: your education, your skills,
your health, and your job experience. Then think about your personality, your
work habits, your likes, and dislikes. Do you enjoy working as a team? Do you
like meeting and talking with people? Do you prefer working indoors or out?
Narrow down the area you really want to be in, are qualified for, and would
truly enjoy. That is the place for you.
ThereÆs a lot you need to know about ship life:
ò Room and board are free.
ò Traveling expenses to the ship vary at each company.
ò You may have to share quarters with another person who might be from
another country.
ò Remember that most ships have many different nationalities and you must
adjust to their cultures and way of life as they must adjust to yours.
ò Some ships place certain on-board restrictions on where ship personnel can
go. Remember that people pay thousands of dollars to vacation on a cruise
line and do not want to deal with competition from the ship personnel. It's
their vacation and not yours. Act accordingly.
ò There will be plenty of time to sightsee at the ports of calls.
ò The contracts new employees sign vary from three months to one year.
ò Health insurance is in effect while employed by the ship but when on leave
from the ship.
ò The majority of the ships pay every two weeksù the first of the month and
the fifteenth of the month. It would be a good idea to bring along some extra
cash to hold you over for your first two weeks.
ò The pay is usually cash in U.S. dollars. The reason for this is that the
ship's registry is foreign with many different nationalities on board. There
is also no bank on board where you can cash or deposit money. Your best bet
is to have an account at one of the local banks in an American port.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to ask them during your
interview.
Qualifications
Attitude:
Working on a cruise ship can be a great way of life for the right person. The
combination of work, travel, and adventure is unbeatable. But it does take a
special kind of person to pack up and leave home on short notice to work in a
totally different environment. If you are that type of person, you will enjoy
every minute of your adventure, and you will return home someday with a
pocketful of money and a trunkful of memories.
Health Requirements:
The first requirement of ship employment is that you be in good physical
condition. Chances are you will be working on a ship with a doctor but not
all the lines have the sophisticated health facilities available in the U.S.
While all your health care needs will be taken care of free while employed by
the line, you may not be covered off the ship. Find out about health
insurance ahead of time so that you can be prepared for any situation.
Education:
Some jobs require people with college degrees. But there are many that rely
more on skill bases.
Experience:
The more varied the experience you have the better you will look to the line.
It does not mean that a lack of skill and experience automatically will
disqualify you. There are still many jobs available that require low skill
levels or can be learned quickly. I know of one person who started as a
bartender and after 12 years with the line, worked his way up to the shipÆs
hotel manager.
Foreign Languages:
It is not necessaryùbut always an assetùto know a foreign language. Most
ships are English speaking, but if you know a language, list it on your
rΘsumΘ. The most desired languages to know are German, Spanish, and French.
Flexibility:
No matter where you work, you are going to have to adapt to a whole new way
of life. Most cruise lines have sister ships in other ports around the world
where your services might be needed at a momentÆs notice. This means that
when you sign onto one ship, you might be transferred to another for the
duration of your contract.
Dependability:
When faced with the rigors of a new life so far from home, many people sooner
or later succumb to an attack of homesickness. They quit and return home
short of completing their contract. ThatÆs why most lines require employees
to sign a contract for a specific period of time.
Jobs for people from North America fall primarily within the Hotel
Department; hotel manager, pursers, etc., and the Social Staff; cruise
director, social hostess, disc jockey, cruise staff.
If you are interested in having BlueSeas International conduct an on-line
cruise ship employment seminar, please E-mail us.
BlueSeas4@com.aol