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How to Avoid Cruise Ship Jobs Scams

3 October, 2017 admin

There is no escaping the fact that with cruise ship jobs in high demand, the incidence of related scams increases. Many unfortunate victims have paid hard-earned money to criminals masquerading as overseas recruitment companies in the hope of landing a job on board. Cruise ship companies themselves are being impersonated by these unscrupulous elements in a bid to hook job hopefuls with a renowned name. As soon as they become aware of this, the cruise line companies add these fraudsters’…

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The Brave New World of River Cruising

16 September, 2017 admin

At the recent Seatrade Europe meet in Hamburg, the European cruise and river trade industry threw the spotlight on a booming potential market for cruising, thereby inviting new job opportunities for cruise ship chefs and other employees on board. Since the beginning of civilisation, habitation proliferated on banks of rivers, so towns and villages with history are almost always connected with river cruises, offering a look into quaint settings and interior areas most often off the tourist map. River cruising…

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How Cruise Ship crew get their Grievances Redressed

5 September, 2017 admin

No industry is without its dark underbelly and no workspace without its grievances. As the industry expands exponentially, there is a huge demand for people to fill cruise ship jobs. And with it comes the undeniable existence of friction between staff and managers, company and guest. Cruise ship jobs involve a great deal of compromise, particularly on the family front and on work hours. Many low-rated and untrustworthy companies have been known to take advantage of their staff. In other…

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Benefits of Working on a Cruise Ship

30 August, 2017 admin

Working on a cruise line offers many benefits. It is no wonder that dozens of people from developing countries make their way on board to take advantage of these. A recent report suggested that Indians make up as much as 30 per cent of global recruitment for the international cruise sector, with workforce from Goa taking up 40 per cent of the Indian representation. So many people opting for jobs on board cannot be wrong. It is true that shipboard…

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Cruise Ship Jobs Vs Shore Jobs

19 July, 2017 admin

When considering a career in hospitality, it can work well in your favour to look at the kind of work environment you hope to be in at your job. Hospitality offers shore jobs and cruise ship jobs, and while preference for one or the other lies with the individual, it helps to know the main facets of each before making a decision. Location: Cruise ship jobs are coveted around the world for their ever-changing picturesque locations. Based on the ship…

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Cruise Ship Jobs: Life after Retirement

27 June, 2017 admin

The start of any career is an exciting prospect, more so with cruise ship jobs as these have a lot of advantages. Not many consider, however, a long-term plan after retirement. Cruise ship jobs afford many opportunities and benefits, but many of the disadvantages such as long hours and having to stay away from family for many months can take its toll. Planning ahead for retirement offers goals to work towards and a strategy to take on life ashore….

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Cruise Ship Jobs: Then & Now

19 June, 2017 admin

The early cruise ships began plying in the 1850s serving the rich aristocracy and royalty. Cruises were always luxurious, serving fine food and offering stately accommodation. Crew conditions, however, were far from fair. The class divide before modern labour laws came in was huge. Staff were expected to make life as comfortable as possible for guests with no thought for their own. Ships like the Titanic had bath and bedroom stewards who served guests in their rooms and even assisted…

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Cruise Ship Jobs: Pros and Cons

2 June, 2017 admin

Every job has aspects of it that you absolutely love and others that don’t appeal to you all that much. It’s the same case with cruise ship jobs, but compared to land-based employment, working at sea is quite different. Let’s look at a few advantages and disadvantages of cruise ship jobs. PROS Savings This is the single biggest advantage of working a cruise ship job, particularly for staff originating from developing countries. Cruise crew are mostly paid in dollars, and…

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Money matters: Insurance for Cruise Ship Crew

13 May, 2017 admin

Cruise ship jobs offer excellent opportunity to earn high salaries in a short period of time. It’s a lucrative option for youngsters fresh out of college and positions are often lapped up quite quickly. While salaries are high, one must be aware that no matter what type of work one does on board, there is always the chance that an accident or sickness could occur out of the blue that digs into any savings. When applying to a company for…

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The Fun side of Cruise Ship Jobs

24 April, 2017 admin

When it comes to cruise ship jobs, your workplace is your world for the duration of the contract. Crew members work and live on the vessel, making careers and enjoying social lives, all in the same floating space. To keep employees happy and eager to work on board, cruise ship companies have a team dedicated to crew welfare and entertainment. Many vessels these days have an expansive crew only area that is out of bounds for passengers. Here, you’ll find…

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