If you are 21 or over and would love to travel the world for free — and get paid to do it — then working on a cruise ship is for you! You can apply to work with any of the numerous cruise lines worldwide. Read through and implement the following steps and you could be well on your way to a life at sea within a few short weeks!
- How to get a job on a cruise ship:
1. Figure out if a life at sea is for you.
2. Assess which cruise line you would like to work for and which onboard position would be most suitable for you.
3. Create your customized cover letter and associated resume.
4. Apply.
5. Interview.
6. Get your first offer of contract, celebrate, and join your first ship!
1. Figure out if a life at sea is for you.
There are three main questions you need to ask yourself before making the choice to pursue a life at sea.