Cruise Ship Job Descriptions

Here's where you'll find in-depth cruise ship job descriptions for any position onboard.
A cruise ship is divided into several departments and shipboard employees are typically split between these departments. By viewing each department below you will find full job descriptions of all available cruise positions for that particular department.

For each position onboard there is a description, job requirements, details of the duties you would perform, employment information and a guide-line to the typical wage you would earn for that position on a cruise ship.

This section provides essential information and will help you determine which position onboard a cruise ship is right for you.

Click on any department heading below to view the full positions and job descriptions for that department:

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