CRUISE SHIP
Auctioneer Jobs
More cruise lines are opting to add auctions to their ongoing list of entertainment and services offered aboard cruise vessels. There are several concession companies who run auctions on board of most cruise ships.
Beauty Salon
Salons and spas on board most of the luxury cruise ships offer passengers full service treatments ranging from aroma and aqua-spas, body wraps and mud baths, to facials, massages and hair do’s.
Casino
The Casino Department aboard a cruise ship consists of the following positions: casino manager, casino dealer/croupier, cashier and slot technician. In compliance with international custom laws, the casino is only allowed to open while in international waters; usually three miles out to sea.
Cruise Staff
The cruise staff department is responsible for all of the activities and entertainment on board and ashore. The cruise director is in charge of the cruise staff. The size of this staff, like all of the other departments, is dependent on the size of the ship.
Entertainment Department
There is no business like show business! This popular phrase does not quite apply today, considering the real situation of the entertainment industry worldwide.
Food and Beverage Department
The food and beverage division is responsible for all of the dining rooms, restaurant - bars, bars, the galleys (kitchens), clean up and provisions. The Food and Beverage Director runs this department.
Galley (kitchen) Department
There are dozens of jobs in the galley (kitchen), many of which require extensive prior restaurant or cruise ship experience. The galley is usually divided into the hot galley and cold galley.
Gift Shop Department
The Gift Shop Department on a cruise ship offers the following cruise line jobs: gift shop manager, assistant gift shop manager, shop assistant/ gift shop sales associate.
Hotel Operations Department
All departments unrelated to navigation engine and entertainment, fall under the hotel division. This includes all concessionaires, housekeeping, food and beverage and pursers. Jobs in the hotel department of a cruise line are very similar to jobs you will find in a five-star hotel or resort.
Housekeeping Department Jobs
Responsibility for the cabins or staterooms on a cruise ship fall under the housekeeping department. This division is responsible for making passengers comfortable while they are in their rooms, and includes the care of the cabins, room and messenger service, and laundry pick up and delivery.
IT (Information Technology) Department
The IT department staff are responsible for operating and maintaining all aspects of the onboard computer systems, both hardware and software.
Medical Department
The medical department of a cruise ship offers the following job positions: Chief Doctor/Physician, Doctor/Physician and Registered Nurse. The department usually consists of one or two doctors and anywhere from one to four nurses depending on the onboard facilities.
Photo Department
The Photo Department on a cruise ship offers the following cruise line jobs: photo manager, assistant photo manager, photographer. Seen everywhere on board and ashore, the photographers are constantly entertaining both the passengers and crew while creating instant memories for everyone around them.