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On-board staff

Does excellent customer service come naturally to you? Are you itching to discover new horizons? You can work as one of the many sea-going staff members on-board a passenger ship.

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Description

The On-Board Personnel are responsible for a wide range of tasks but providing exceptional customer service to passengers and crew is always part of the job.

You could work as a Server, Tour Guide, Baggage Handler, Bar Attendant, Receptionist, Entertainer, Boarding Agent and many other kinds of positions.

These positions are often seasonal jobs offered in the ship and cruise industries. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about working in the Maritime Industry.

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Detailed profile

Detailed profile

  • Job environment

    At sea or on shore

  • Main tasks
    and responsibilities

    Variable depending on the position

  • Prerequisites

    Enjoy working with the public

  • Training

    On-the-job training

  • Schedule

    Variable (often experiences a shutdown period during the winter)

  • Salary range

    Variable depending on the position, level of experience, similar to the tourist industry

  • Distinctive element

    There are some maritime safety requirements that you have to meet, but each company is responsible for training its employees in this regard.

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