Cruise Ship vs. Yacht Jobs: Which Ship Life Is Right for You?

Name: Cruise Ship vs. Yacht Jobs: Which Ship Life Is Right for You?
Uploaded: 2025-08-31T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 24 min 30 s
Channel: Cruising As Crew

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👁️ 6K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 24:30

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What This Creator Said

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Creator's Key Takeaways

So, you want to work at sea, but you're not sure whether you want to work on a luxury yacht or join a giant cruise ship.

The salaries are usually more on yachts. A salary for an entry cruise ship job is usually between 1,200 to 2,200. Whereas an entry salary for a deckhand or a stewardous can be between 2 and a half to 3,000.

I do think generally the rotations on yachts are better than cruise ships.

On cruise ships they are very strict now about you clocking in and clocking out because you are not allowed to work over the allotted hours of MLC which is the maritime labor convention.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Apply for as many cruise ship jobs as you can online.

✓Go dock walking for yacht jobs if you're new to sea.

✓Have money saved up for medical visas, flights, and potential relocation.

✓Apply for both cruise ships and yachts to see what you get.

✓Don't limit yourself to one recruitment agency or cruise line.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

High upfront costs for yacht jobs, including relocation to yachting hubs. — Save money for medical visas, flights, and potential stay in places like Marbella or Florida.

Difficulty getting a yacht job without prior sea experience. — Try dock walking or apply online if you have prior sea experience; otherwise, consider starting with cruise ships.

Long hours and lack of regulation on yachts. — Be prepared for flexible but potentially demanding schedules, and ensure you have strong interpersonal skills.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould I work on a luxury yacht or a giant cruise ship?

QWhat are the differences in getting hired for yacht vs. cruise ship jobs?

QHow do salaries and tips compare between yachts and cruise ships?

QWhat are the social and crew culture differences?

QWhat are the contract lengths and living conditions like?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey sailors, So you want to work at sea… but should you join a luxury yacht or a giant cruise ship? 🌊 Both give you ocean views and incredible adventures, but the crew experience couldn’t be more different. In this video, I break down the biggest differences between working on cruise ships and yachts, including: ⚓ Job variety & how to get hired ⚓ Salary, tips & career progression ⚓ Social life & crew culture ⚓ Contracts, time off & training ⚓ Living conditions, uniforms & workload ⚓ Networking & future opportunities Whether you’re dreaming of a structured career on a cruise ship or chasing big money on a superyacht, this guide will help you figure out which floating lifestyle fits you best. 👉 Would you rather work on a cruise ship or a yacht? Drop your answer in the comments — I’d love to know! WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ CHAPTERS -------------------- 0:00 INTRO 0:55 GETTING THE JOB 3:06 SEASONS 3:56 SAVINGS 5:15 SALARY 6:48 CHARTER & PRIVATE 9:03 VARIETY & PROGRESSION 9:42 PEOPLE SKILLS 13:08 CONTRACT LENGTHS 14:16 DRINK & DRUGS 18:51 LIVING CONDITIONS 20:41 TRAVEL 21:46 CROSS OVER GET IN TOUCH: ------------------------- lucy@cruisingascrew.com MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching