r/CruiseCrew

Hi everyone!

I recently applied to RCCL and wanted to get some opinions from people in the cruise/hospitality industry.

I currently work as a Corporate Meeting Coordinator at JPMorgan Chase handling corporate meetings, scheduling, vendors, logistics, reporting, and operational coordination.

Before that, I spent several years (8+) in hospitality and events:
- Restaurant operations supervision
- Banquet sales & events
- VIP/private events and luxury guest experiences under an elite hospitality group
- Weddings, corporate functions, and high-volume operations
- Guest service, service recovery, POS/cash handling, billing, and team supervision

I also completed my apprenticeship at a hotel under Accor.

I’m mainly aiming for roles related to guest services, events, or hotel operations onboard.

Do you guys think this kind of background is competitive for RCCL? Would recruiters usually reach out for an interview with this experience? And how long did it take for you guys to hear back after applying? Would appreciate any advice or insights.

Thanks!

Hello everyone. I have a question regarding the disembarkation procedure in Keelung, Taiwan.

I finish my contract in that port, but I'm not planning to take the company's flight, I will travel on my own because I want to go somewhere else before heading home. The company's flight is on the morning of the next day of my disembarkation.

I'm planning to either fly to my desired destination the evening of my disembarkation or the evening the next day. If somebody can tell me if I ask the port agents to take me to the airport instead of the hotel, would they be willing to help? Or are they super strict?

Btw I don't want to come back to this company anymore so I don't care if I get blacklisted for not taking their flight. I experienced too much shit in my contract. And I tried to negotiate my repatriation with them but they didn't listen at all.

Hello all!

I am currently in the midst of onboarding for a position with carnival, I just started my medical clearance process with getting a physical with my own PCP. When I got the forms I have to fill out, this one form stood out to me that they will get basically my entire medical history.

Long story short I am a recovering alcoholic in a very secure state of sobriety, I have all the measures in place such as the vivitrol shot (a shot that basically makes you unable to feel any effects if you drink), as well as support, you might think a cruise ship would not be a good place to work but for me its the contrary so please don't give unsolicited takes on my sobriety.

Do you think having an impatient treatment center that I successfully completed treatment at on my medical record would cause any red flags and possibly disqualify me? And if it does cause an issue am I at least able to plead my case to the reviewers?

Everyone has a past, and substance use disorder is a lot more common than people think, but while difficult, it is possible to recover, so don't be quick to judge.

Hey hey everybody, I was looking into all the requirements I would need to do my STCW Course and upon looking up the Marine Medical Exam I saw they test for colour blindness.

I am red/green colour blind, but can obviously distinguish stop signs, Mario's from Luigi's hat, etc etc... do I have any hope in being able to secure a job in any kind of hospitality, guest, service based job or am I totally screwed? I have no intention of trying to work in the engine room or work up to ship captain or anything like that.

Also, depending on how expensive the MME is I might try to do it just to see if I can get through it, if I can should I try to keep moving forward down this path?

Also also, in my panicked haste and stupidity I sent a msg through Castaway's "contact us" regarding this matter... think there's a chance they might keep or flag my email to bin me if I try to apply with it?

Thanks in advance everyone for any info and feedback. I think I already know my answer but just trying a hail mary.

I recently passed the first interview stage and got invited to interview with the MSC Fleet Management Team. Just wondering what the final interview is like and what they usually focus on.

Also, if I pass this stage, does that usually mean I would be assigned to an MSC ship with Effy?

Also curious about:
• commission / sales expectations
• overall experience working for Effy

I am currently onboard but soon to be terminated it seems. I didn’t do anything wrong or against the rules, what I did was I stepped on the wrong foot.

Without sharing any details, I have tried applying for different companies (same job) through my local agency and allcruisejobs however no response in several days. It seems strange, I have more than enough experience in the job so am I doing something wrong?

I tried applying directly but most websites are difficult to navigate so I didn’t end up finding how to do it.

Hey all! I've been looking into cruise line careers recently, specifically activities relating or youth staff. I have experience with activities, 2 years but at a senior living facility. I'm really interested in working with children, so I'd like to join youth staff for a line, but the cruise lines I've looked at require a minimum of a year with childcare related work.

Any suggestions on cruise lines that are hiring for this position without previous experience?

Hi everyone, I've got an offer from Silversea in F&B service, along with the vessel name and time + port. This is my first contract ever, so I'm really worry about document preparation including medical examination, applying for visa and seaman's book.

I'm still waiting for contract from Silversea but I think they will need me to provide medical examination result before that? So they can make sure I am eligible to work on assigned vessel?.

I have also looked around for anyone from my country that working at the same brand Silversea, no luck finding that, even agencies that could support me with my document preparation.

So for current/former Silversea employee, what was your onboarding step/process? I'm also working at a land-based hotel now, planning to resign in a few days but I'm worry about whether or not it is too soon? I'm a father with a wife and a baby, so I need to make sure my financial got sorted out during the wait for embarkment.

Thank you for your time, I appreciate any advice regarding my first contract, I'm thinking about ear-plug and sleep mask is a must for now.

Front Office & Sales and Mrketing associate experience here in the Phil. With Passport, BT COP, Seamans book and Vaccines.

So I’m looking into cruise job
And got a offer for a bar Steward from princess
I’ve been a bartender before but not so knowledgeable

I want to ask what do bar Steward do
And camaraderie good and fun?
I can imagine it’s a hard work but
Do you think it’s worth taking the chance?
And tell me the crew life like in general
I’m 33 and was a little lost in life so looking for a new experience
Thanks

Hi all!! I recently got a offer to officially join the RCCL sports staff. Before I go ahead and accept, I was wondering if anyone could give me insight on their experience in sports staff? I am a Physical Education Teacher at the moment which is why i applied in the first place and want to make sure this is a good next move for myself. Thanks in advance! 😄

Hi all! My finace and I are new to the industry and we would like to look for a liner/agency that is couples friendly! I am a beauty therapist and he is an IT-specialist. We have more than 3years experience ashore in these roles. Any advice and tips would be greatly appreciated!🙂

Hey! I wanted to ask how long it usually takes to be assigned to a ship with Royal Caribbean. I’ve already completed the entire process, my visa has been approved, and I’ve submitted it to them. They told me I just need to wait for my embarkation assignment, so I was wondering how long it typically takes from that point until you actually get on board. Thankss

Hello there, I was curious if anyone here works IT on cruise ships? For a while I was thinking about working as a musician, but the long-term worries me about trying to pursue it. Im working on getting a comptia A+ certification so I can get my first help desk job on land, then hopefully I can transition to a cruise job. If anyone had any insight on what technology is most important, I would appreciate it. 🙂

hi everyone! heading to Utah for training with ACL next monday, and im super excited but super nervous! ive been researching it for days and I will say I understand that the work will be difficult at times, but im in it to win it so im not backing down!! that being said are there any other servers here who have any tips or advice for me? how is it? do you regret it? is there drama? let me know!

Hi everyone. I am a 21 year old female from Southeast Asia, I just signed my contract at a cruise line. This is going to be my very first contract working on a cruise ship. Honestly, I am feeling a massive mix of intense excitement and terrifying nervousness right now. I am really looking forward to the freedom of being away from home and finally getting to travel the world especially after growing up under strict parents. But now that the reality is setting in, I have a few questions.

Since my contract is over eight months long, I would love some advice on packing. What are the absolute must haves that people always forget to bring, especially when you have to live out of a tiny shared cabin for that long? Speaking of cabins, I am a big introvert. I am worried about getting lonely but also worried about getting socially burned out. How do introverts find quiet time to recharge on a ship, and what is the best way to make genuine friends among the crew without feeling overwhelmed?

I also have a bit of a personal anxiety regarding my health. When I was younger, I took a cruise and got quite sick from the change in water. My relatives were joking  that I have a weak immune system and that I won't last a single week out there. How safe is the water on cruise ships, and what should I keep in mind about vaccinations or staying healthy during those first few weeks?

I have been applying for photography and waiter roles but always get rejected, someone in Kenya told me that there is an agency there that recruits for cruise ships so I'm trying to go there for an Interview. There is also a cruise fair in London and in thinking of going,

Do yall think I should?

I live in Ghana