The cruise lines are very strict about the job application process.
Who are cruise lines hiring? Cruise lines hire thousands of new people every year! There is work available for people of all ages and backgrounds who enjoy working with others, with jobs including galley, bar and waiting staff, social hostesses, photographers, port lecturers, croupiers, nurses, waiters, gentleman hosts, hairdressers and many, many more�And it doesn't really matter where you are located or what nationality you are � cruise ships are spinning the globe and embarking from every major port in the world.
Miami based Carnival Cruise Lines operates 18 "Fun Ships" carrying over 2.5 million guests annually. The "Fun Ship" concept revolves around the idea of offering a relaxed, casual atmosphere featuring a variety of activities and entertainment to appeal to guests of all ages and backgrounds. Carnival is known for Caribbean cruising, and also offers Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Panama Canal etc. cruises.
Celebrity's five-star fleet has set the standard for premium cruising with its award-winning cuisine, sophisticated AquaSpa programs, and exceptional service, quality and value. Celebrity's 9 vessels cruise to Alaska, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Trans-Canal, South America, South Pacific and Europe.
As Europe's number one cruise line, Costa's international fleet of 9 ships offer cruises from five to sixteen nights throughout the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America, and Transatlantic. Costa passengers visit exotic ports-of-call, while enjoying the friendliness and warmth of "Cruising Italian Style".
Holland America Line's 12 vessels offer premium luxury-cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Europe, the South Pacific, Hawaii, the Orient, New England/Eastern Canada and around the world. Featuring world-class cuisine, entertainment and service, Holland America has been given the "Best Cruise Value" award from the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society for the last four years.
Norwegian Cruise Line's modern fleet of 12 vessels sails on itineraries to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Alaska, Europe, Mediterranean, Scandinavia, Mexico and the Bahamas. NCL is widely known for its theme and Sports Afloat cruises, Broadway caliber entertainment and fine cuisine. NCL's marketing program promises consumers "It's Different Out Here".
It all started with the Love Boat, a television series that catapulted cruising to the forefront of consumer consciousness. The line now has 13 ships, and offers nearly 150 itineraries calling at over 200 ports worldwide. Cruise destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexico, South Pacific, Hawaii/Tahiti, Europe/Holy Land, Asia/Orient, India, Africa, South America/Amazon and Canada/New England.
Royal Caribbean is one of the world's largest cruise lines, operating 18 ships with 15,000 employees. The award-winning fleet offers 54 itineraries and 134 destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas, Bermuda, Baja Mexico, Mexican Riviera, Panama Canal, Alaska, Hawaii, Mediterranean, Europe, British Isles, Norway, Scandinavia, Russia, the Far East and Southeast Asia.
Cruise lines hire people from all over the world and you could work on cruise ships regardless of your nationality or citizenship. So get a cruise ship job if you fancy travelling!