This depends on a combination of how quickly you obtain your seafarers documentation, and the number of vacancies that would be suitable for you. Our Onboard Teams will notify you once they have found a suitable assignment that matches your retail experience.

You’ll both be treated as individuals throughout the application process. If you’re both successful we try our best to schedule you to the same ship. However, this will not be possible for your first contract.

This is a standard requirement under maritime employment law. If you fail your medical, unfortunately we’ll be unable to continue with your application.

You’ll be sharing a cabin with one other Onboard Team members (of the same sex).

If your schedule permits and you have permission, of course you can go.

A contract can be from five to eight months depending on the itinerary and your situation. Normally contracts are for six months.

Yes, absolutely – if you successfully complete your contract, you can do as many contracts as you like, provide that you have a four-week break between each contract.

All cruise lines, just like any other company can offer promotion if you are doing well in your position.

You’ll be required to work every day. On a sea day you’ll work a maximum of 14 hours. On a port day when the shops are closed it’s likely you’ll work fewer hours.

It depends on the cruise line, and what system they have. Usually twice per month, directly into your company salary card.

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