{"id":61576,"date":"2024-05-27T14:58:25","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T13:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/?p=61576"},"modified":"2024-05-27T15:10:14","modified_gmt":"2024-05-27T14:10:14","slug":"work-on-cruises","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/en\/trabalhar-em-cruzeiros\/","title":{"rendered":"Working on cruises: Know the requirements and professions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"61576\" class=\"elementor elementor-61576\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8601c57 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8601c57\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6640679\" data-id=\"6640679\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e447e5b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e447e5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working on cruises can be a challenging but equally rewarding profession. If you have the stamina and talent to withstand the long months at sea and the demanding routine on board, you will have access to a series of benefits.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, this is an opportunity to travel around the world, while practicing other languages, meeting new people and attending parties.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And this is the best time to invest in a career in Tourism. At a time when the <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eco.sapo.pt\/2024\/02\/14\/turismo-bate-recorde-em-2023-receitas-subiram-40-face-ao-periodo-pre-pandemia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Tourism revenues reached a new record<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, totaling 25 million euros in Portugal.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>But is it worth working on cruises? What&#039;s it like to be part of a crew? Find out everything you need to start the career of your dreams.<\/b><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>What are the benefits of working on cruises?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Despite the physical and emotional strain that this profession entails, there are many people who are willing to work on cruises. Which is no surprise considering the advantages it offers, namely:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Attractive salary (between \u20ac1,300 and \u20ac1,500, potentially exceeding \u20ac4,000);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minimum expenses (food and accommodation are covered by the company);<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance and health care on board;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to shows, parties and other amenities;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cultural exchange environment;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Opportunities for career development and promotions.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>If you imagine learning sports activities, such as kayaking or scuba diving, coming into contact with different cultures, developing professionally and giving your best every day to serve passengers on board, this is the right career for you.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>What is the work routine like on board a cruise?<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>In short, you can expect a lot of work, missing your family, parties and a hectic pace. Working on cruises involves being on board for between 6 months and 1 year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is not a complete day off, but you will have several hours during the day to rest. For example, a room attendant can work from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm and only resume between 7:00 pm and 10:00 pm.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In your spare time, you can have fun and take advantage of some of the amenities offered by cruises to motivate workers. For example, bathing in the jacuzzi, watching shows, using the gym, having a drink at the bar and strolling through the cities visited.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Discover the main requirements for working on cruises<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Each cruise company has its own <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/en\/online-job\/\"><b>recruitment process<\/b><\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You usually need to fill out an online form and send your CV, or alternatively, apply through a recruitment agency.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the application is approved, you must then complete a preparation course on life on board, which, as a rule, covers survival techniques and first aid. Upon passing this training, you proceed to the final interview and medical examinations.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But, first of all, you must meet the basic requirements, which are essential for you to be able to work on cruises. These are the requirements that most companies must meet:<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><ul style=\"text-align: left;\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be fluent in English or other languages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Knowing how to communicate in English is essential for dealing with tourists. Depending on the company or job position, a second language may also be required.)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be over 18 or 21 years old<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (You must be at least 18 years old to work on cruises, although the vast majority of companies set a minimum age of 21. There is also an age limit for applying: 45 years old.)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Be in excellent physical shape<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (In addition to having your vaccinations up to date, not suffering from severe allergies or other dependencies, you need to be in good physical and psychological shape to withstand the stress of the profession.)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Enjoy customer service<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (If you are not a sociable person or do not like serving others, then this profession is not for you.)<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Clean criminal record<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Presenting a criminal record without a prior record is another requirement of cruise companies.)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>7 types of professions with greater employability on cruises<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>The cruise sector requires a large number of professionals from various areas to serve the hundreds of passengers staying on board. Discover the types of jobs on cruises and invest in a career with a future!<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>1. Deck Crew<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>This type of profession is essential for everyone who wants to work on cruises, as <\/span><b>ensures navigation, maintenance of the ship, supervision of passengers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when boarding and disembarking, and the safety of everyone on board.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The deck crew team is made up of the <\/span><b>Captain, Second Command, Radiotechnical Officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which monitors weather and traffic) <\/span><b>and the Security Officer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>2. Hotel management<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>It is a role very similar to the one performed in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/en\/work-in-hospitality\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work in hospitality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, since on cruises it is also necessary <\/span><b>supervise the accommodation, comfort and installation of guests<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on board.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, it is necessary to manage the main operations and make connections between the various teams and elements. This professional can also be in charge of hiring and firing and help passengers with queries and complaints.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>3. Guest Service<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Guest services professionals are responsible for <\/span><b>respond to passenger queries and improve their experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of roles in this area include <\/span><b>receptionists, concierge staff, housekeepers and event managers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>4. Cleaning and maintenance<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>For those who want to work on cruises, this is a job accessible to all age groups and backgrounds. These professionals are in charge of <\/span><b>maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in common and guest areas.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite being considered an entry-level position, it can serve as a solid foundation for building a career and <\/span><b>advance to professions such as laundry master, cleaning specialist and housekeeper<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>5. Kitchen and living room<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>The provision of food and beverages is a fundamental area of cruise service. In this area we find the <\/span><b>cooks, waiters, waiters, kitchen assistants, storage staff, bartenders<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, between others.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For some of these professions, especially chefs, it will be necessary to take a degree or specialized course.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>6. Activities for guests<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Depending on the type of cruise, different entertainment activities are available to guests. Therefore, among the crew, <\/span><b>masseurs, personal trainers, salespeople, beauticians, hairdressers, tourist entertainers and children&#039;s assistants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, it is possible to be accurate <\/span><b>singers, artists, DJs or copyists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if the cruise offers live shows or houses a casino.<\/span><\/p><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>7. Healthcare professionals<\/b><\/h3><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>Typically cruises can sail at sea for between 6 months and 1 year, so they usually have a medical department on board.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have medical training, you can invest in a career in the field. Cruises look for <\/span><b>doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and administrative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><b><br \/>Find cruise vacancies on the Employment Exchange Platform<\/b><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>The Employment Exchange partners with the best companies in Tourism and Hospitality to bring you the best opportunities.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bolsadeempregabilidade.pt\/en\/opportunities\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=link&amp;utm_campaign=Artigo+Blog+Cruzeiros\"><b><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">latest vacancies in the sector on the Recruitment Platform<\/span><\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and apply for the best offers for internships and full or part-time contracts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search according to your professional area or desired position, and chat directly with recruiters via chat to monitor your application.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revfine.com\/pt\/empregos-na-industria-de-cruzeiros\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Start investing in your career in cruises!<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Would you like to work aboard a ship while traveling the world and enjoying exclusive perks without spending anything? 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