How to get Hired on a Cruise Ship | Deep Dive

Name: How to get Hired on a Cruise Ship | Deep Dive
Uploaded: 2025-05-06T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 25 min 50 s
Channel: ChiltonVlogZ - Videos

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Royal Caribbean Group

What This Creator Said

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Working on a cruise ship comes with a host of amazing perks. Free food and accommodations, in demand job training, and solid pay depending on your country's cost of living.

But let's be real, it's not all sunshine and rainbows, though those are around. Cruise work is intense, no matter the department.

In my opinion, aiming for a job in one of the big four is your best bet for your first time.

The simplest route is one I've alluded to is working directly with a recruitment agency.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Decide what jobs match your skills and find a cruise line hiring for those positions.

✓Apply online and go through the interviews, then complete all necessary paperwork.

✓Use recruitment agencies if available in your country for a faster and easier route.

✓Take the medical exam seriously and tell your doctor every part of the list is mandatory.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Long hours and months away from home — Consider if you can drop everything for 6 months and work 8+ hours daily with no days off.

Low entry-level wages — Expect about $1,000 USD per month for most first-time crew, but factor in no living expenses.

Medical examination process — Take it seriously and ensure your doctor follows the seafares medical examination checklist exactly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do I get started working on a cruise ship?

QWhat are the perks and challenges of cruise ship work?

QWhich cruise lines are best for first-time crew?

QHow can I apply and go through the hiring process?

QWhat documents and medical exams are required?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Bermuda1½ Sad Bacon

Colombia2½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

The Ultimate step-by-step Guide to working for And Cruise Line in the World! check out this video 👉https://youtu.be/h4DMrMpzS0o to learn more about what I do everyday 🔺Subscribe to youtube.com/@ChiltonVlogZ for weekly Updates exploring the world and living on a cruise ship! Check out the playlist for all my cruise ship adventures: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxkSverS6c95esjHLWtrYKYvAjwJR-MN&si=XwB7v3Q91KWsCW_P Intro Music: Venus - Squiid Outro Music: Moth & Flame - FLYIN Music, Sound-Effects, and Ambient tracks, licences through Epidemic sounds and Public Domain memes not included. 00:00 - Introduction 00:32 - Should you work on a Cruise? 01:13 - How to get Hired 02:09 - Expectations 06:28 - Money 08:19 - Cruise industry Explanation 12:22 - Geography Explanation 13:49 - Cruise Agencies 15:37 - Sub Contractors 17:33 - How to Get Hired on a Cruise Ship 17:50 - Step One, Preparation 21:08 - Step Two, Application 21:55 - Step Three, Examination 23:37 - Additional Requirements 24:35 - Final Thoughts