Cruise Ship Job (need advices and sum1 experienced)

[arkdave1984]

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ok ra man bsan unsa na course imo nahuman basta naa lang kay mga requirements nila..

SOLA + SSA & etc.. wala ko kabalo sa uban coz dili ko sa cruise ship nag trabaho..

sa tanker ship ko...



pangutan a imong uyab if maka agwanta ba sya sa kamingaw.. kay 1st 3months mag adjust pa jud ka ana..
labi na if daghan masuya nmo.. unya maka agwanta ba sya sa trabaho.. naa ko nakauban sa akoa trabaho gkan sya cruiseship.. waiter sya sa cruiseship.. mo mata 4am till 10pm. walay tulog.
unya miss.. andam pud ka sa mabuhat sa imong yabs ? daghan pasahero daw nga gwapa/sexy..usahay pud daw maibog ug mao na naay mahitabo..hehe
maypa sa tanker na nmo patrabahuon.. pa steward.. dako pa sweldo.. iyang tabaho if steward sa tanker ship kay mag andam ra sa plates & etc sa OFFICERS lang ah.. laundry sa Captain lang... mag Clean sa rooms sa OFFICERS.. ) pero mao pud lagi..gamay ra tao sa barko..hehe

[melvin_jara]

ok ra man bsan unsa na course imo nahuman basta naa lang kay mga requirements nila..

SOLA + SSA & etc.. wala ko kabalo sa uban coz dili ko sa cruise ship nag trabaho..

sa tanker ship ko...



pangutan a imong uyab if maka agwanta ba sya sa kamingaw.. kay 1st 3months mag adjust pa jud ka ana..
labi na if daghan masuya nmo.. unya maka agwanta ba sya sa trabaho.. naa ko nakauban sa akoa trabaho gkan sya cruiseship.. waiter sya sa cruiseship.. mo mata 4am till 10pm. walay tulog.
unya miss.. andam pud ka sa mabuhat sa imong yabs ? daghan pasahero daw nga gwapa/sexy..usahay pud daw maibog ug mao na naay mahitabo..hehe
maypa sa tanker na nmo patrabahuon.. pa steward.. dako pa sweldo.. iyang tabaho if steward sa tanker ship kay mag andam ra sa plates & etc sa OFFICERS lang ah.. laundry sa Captain lang... mag Clean sa rooms sa OFFICERS.. ) pero mao pud lagi..gamay ra tao sa barko..hehe

hahhaha.. nice2.. ana man jud na part... saon taman, kung dili ka agwanta mapasubo man jud... bitaw miss, your doing it good to your bf pa ha... hope it will last,. kung dili man gani, aw, murag ubay2 man sd ming mga storyans na laki.. aheheheh... joke joke joke..

[pspoon_low-end]

before i was really interested to work on a cruise ship especially naay hiring as photographer. though im not a pro but i do have some experience about tinkering cameras. i thought about boredom and kamingaw sa pamilya but i shrugged it off...

not until i saw national geographic's "CRUISE SHIP DIARIES"

guys you need to see this if you want to know more about the work in cruise ships. ok baya kaayo ang documentary. daghaaaaaaaannnnn kaayo pinoy nag work. almost half the entire crew tngali (for that episode, italian cruise ship to cya). free tanan from accomodation and food so imu sweldo safe ra jud pirmi not unless mamalit ka kung mag dock daw sa port. mas kuti kung naa ka sa F&B department kay grabe ka strikto ang standards. everything should be cleaned. lingaw kaayo to nga episode kay murg semi featured ang mga pinoy sa ila lifestyle ngadto. kung human ila shift, party kada adlaw. grabe ang karaoke. ang mga crew nga di pinoy ka musabay pud. such a good documentary jud.

didto makita nga bisan sa kadako sa sweldo ug free amenities, di jud malikayan ang muhilak sa pagmingaw sa kapamilya labi na ma alone sila sa ila kwarto. luoy pud bya.

watch it guys. murg naa man tngai pud sa youtube. you'll learn a lot jud.

[ztp_jml]

kuha una ka sea(wo)man book, requirements ana is BSC/SOLAS
Unya cimpre Passport

Ug qualified ka aw dili lisud mang apply
Goodluck!!!

thnx sa advice.
crossing my fingers jud!

[amen]

nindot cruse ship daghan horny. love it ... naa tanan didto

[only4jade19]

ganahan sad ko mo apply sa Cruise ship as Nurse. maynta ma Swertihan lang.

[only4jade19]

before i was really interested to work on a cruise ship especially naay hiring as photographer. though im not a pro but i do have some experience about tinkering cameras. i thought about boredom and kamingaw sa pamilya but i shrugged it off...

not until i saw national geographic's "CRUISE SHIP DIARIES"

guys you need to see this if you want to know more about the work in cruise ships. ok baya kaayo ang documentary. daghaaaaaaaannnnn kaayo pinoy nag work. almost half the entire crew tngali (for that episode, italian cruise ship to cya). free tanan from accomodation and food so imu sweldo safe ra jud pirmi not unless mamalit ka kung mag dock daw sa port. mas kuti kung naa ka sa F&B department kay grabe ka strikto ang standards. everything should be cleaned. lingaw kaayo to nga episode kay murg semi featured ang mga pinoy sa ila lifestyle ngadto. kung human ila shift, party kada adlaw. grabe ang karaoke. ang mga crew nga di pinoy ka musabay pud. such a good documentary jud.

didto makita nga bisan sa kadako sa sweldo ug free amenities, di jud malikayan ang muhilak sa pagmingaw sa kapamilya labi na ma alone sila sa ila kwarto. luoy pud bya.

watch it guys. murg naa man tngai pud sa youtube. you'll learn a lot jud.

unsay title sa documentary bro kay ako tan awn. ganahan kay ko mo apply sa Cruise ship gyud.

[prestige]

Byew makatrabaho sa cruise ship kay makatravel unya daku pa sweldo. Dagaton lang ko ba.

[jun - R]

share lang naku ako nabasa...

hope it helps....

For all those who want, wishing, desiring to work to work onboard international vessels e.g. Passenger and cruise ships, tanker, cargo and bulk ships the first major requirement is SIRB (Seafarer’s Identification Record Book) or simply called as Seaman’s book. Para makakuha kayo ng SIRB you need to undergo a SOLAS Training (Safety Of Life At Sea) or also known as BST with PSSR training (Basic Safety Training with Personal Safety and Social Responsibility). Anyone who is mentally stable and physically fit can take this training. It’s a 7 days training 6 days classroom lecture and 1 day practicum sa dagat or swimming pool. Training fee is around 4 to 6K pesos. Once you have the BST w/ PSSR certificate, you can now apply for SIRB (Seaman’s book). These are the requirements for SIRB application:

1. BST w/ PSSR certificate
2. NBI visa seaman
3. High school Diploma with Form 138 or College Diploma with TOR both documents kelangan ng CAV (Certification Authentication and Verification). For HS diploma sa DEPED kukuha ng CAV for College Diploma sa CHED.
4. Application form (libre ito at makukuha sa MARINA) – Marina is located in Taft Ave. near Kalaw
5. 2x2 picture with shoulder board
6. Fee: P850.00 to P1,500.00 (hindi ko na alam if how much na ang SIRB pero I’m sure not lower than 850 and not higher than 1,500)

Beware sa mga mag-ooffer ng non-appearance na certificate. I discouraged such activity. Very risk ito especially if ipapa authenticate na ang certificate.

Now you have an SIRB, you have completed 5% of your quest to work onboard an international vessel. Next step is checking job vacancies posted by a legitimate manning agency and assessing your qualifications (work experience, knowledge and skills etc.) against the job vacancies. I highly RECOMMEND and ADVISE all aspiring applicants to make yourself qualified first before applying. This will prevent you from incurring unwanted expenses like transportation expenses back and forth only to find out that you’re not qualified and were not selected. So make sure that you possess the right experience and trainings related to the position that you’re eyeing for.
If you’re applying for FO position, housekeeping, pool attendant or steward position, make sure you possess such working experience. Otherwise, your application will most likely be discarded. Unless you have an MBA (May Backer Ako) then that’s a different story. Very important to take note, almost all manning agency tend to give priority and select applicants (kahit undergard or highschool grad.) who has joined a vessel whether it was local or international route over applicants who have not boarded any vessel. Depending on the urgency of the job vacancy, some manning agency tend to consider applicants kahit na walang shipboard experience provided may SIRB,PASSPORT at related work experience and maritime training certificates (later we’ll talk about this training certificates). So how do you gain shipboard experience and make yourself shine over other applicants? Invest. If you are really serious in securing a work onboard a cruise ship, you need to invest to gain the necessary qualifications. If you’re undergrad or highschool graduate you need to invest in TESDA vocational maritime courses. It’s a 1 year course and at the end of the course students will be given a chance to work onboard a passenger ship as Front Office, Housekeeping crew, waiter, steward etc. This shipboard experience will be recorded in your SIRB and ALL manning agency considers it.

In my experience, we tend to hire applicants na may shipboard experience kahit highschool grad. or college undergrad against sa isang college graduate (pero wala naming shipboard experience) Reason behind this is that cruise ships enters US territories, so all crew must have a US Visa. US embassy tends to deny visa applications for seafarers na walang shipboard experience. Some agencies don’t want to take the risk, especially if the job vacancy is very urgent and the crew needs to be onboard asap. Thus, we normally choose applicants na may shipboard experience na atleast minimum 6 months regardless of your education. If the applicant’s visa application was denied after 6 months pa ulit sya pwedeng mag-apply. Sometimes there are some applicants na kahit walang shipboard experience, nakakalusot but very few. So you have the option, whether to take chances and trust your present qualifications or invest in short courses with shipboard training program increasing your chances of being hired. It’s up to you to decide. Tuition fee for this course is 12k to 15K per semester (2 semesters lang ito).

Now meron ka nang SIRB, Shipboard Experience you have completed 60% of your quest. Last thing that you will do is to take the minimum mandatory training certificates required by STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) this is the bible of Maritime Training Certificates. Dito nakasaad ano-ano ang mga required training ng isang crew for a specific vessel. Bawat barko na sasakyan ng isang crew may specific maritime training which dapat icomply. For all crew na sasakay sa cruise ship, more or less nasa mga 4 to 8 training certificates ang dapat i-take. Again, you have 2 options: 1. Invest and take these trainings as early as possible 2. Wait to be selected and saka i-take ang training. Both have advantage and disadvantage, option 1 will expedite your application and will definitely have an edge over other applicants na wala pang training. Also for urgent job vacancies ikaw ang no.1 priority for line-up dahil complete kana sa requirements. Disadvantage lang is you have to spend na agad. Option 2 will save your money for the meantime, pwede mo pang magamit ang pera mo sa ibang bagay. Disadvantage is for urgent manpower requirements definitely you will not be selected. Be very cautious for some agencies which will require you to undergo numerous trainings. Some training is not really needed. Gusto lang nila magka commission at pagka kitaan ang applicant. So if you have completed this required trainings as early as possible then you achieved 85% of your quest. The remaining 15% is on how you carry yourself during the interview.

[jun - R]

...here is the 1st TIP: the foremost thing to do is to identify first, what job suits your qualification... here are list of the common jobs for a cruise ship...

HOTEL STAFF:
• Hotel Director
• Assistant Hotel Director
• Chief Purser
• First Purser
• Second Purser
• Crew Purser
• Receptionist
• Hotel Services Coordinator
• Hotel Assistant
• Shore Excursion Manager
• Asst. Shore Excursion Manager
• Hotel Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Night Auditor
• Yeoman
• Locker Attendant

FOOD AND BEVERAGE:
• Food and Beverage Manager
• Assistant Food and Beverage Manager
• Maitre
• Head Waiter
• Captains Waiter
• Restaurant Waiter
• Busboy
• Buffetman
• Restaurant Utility
• Officer Messman
• Staff Messman
• Sommelier
• Wine Steward/ess
• Bar Manager
• Assistant Bar Manager
• Head Bar Tender
• Bar Tender
• Assistant Bar Tender
• Bar Waiter
• Barboy
• Bar Accountant
• Executive Chef
• Sous Chef
• First Cook
• Second Cook
• Third Cook
• Crew Chef
• Crew Cook
• Crew Assistant
• Crew Utility
• Chief Butcher
• Assistant Butcher
• Butcher
• Butcher Utility
• Pastry Chef
• Assistant Pastry Chef
• First Pastry
• Second Pastry
• Third Pastry
• Pastry Utility
• Chief Baker
• Assistant Baker
• First Baker
• Second Baker
• Third Baker
• Baker Utility
• First Galley Utility
• Galley Utility
• Chief Dishwasher
• Dishwasher

ACCOUNTING:
• Senior Auditor
• Junior Auditor
• Accountant
• Controller
• Computerized Accounting
• Staff Accountant

HOUSEKEEPING:
• Chief Housekeeper
• Assistant Housekeeper
• Chief Stewardess
• Cabin Stewardess
• Cabin Utility
• Floor Supervisor
• Bellboy
• Utility Cleaner
• Laundry Master
• Assistant Laundry Master
• Laundry Keeper
• laundry Utility
• Linen Keeper
• Pool Attendant

DECK STAFF:
• Captain
• Staff Captain
• First Officer
• Second Officer
• Third Officer
• Junior Third Officer
• Deck Engine Mechanic
• Navigation Officer
• Safety Officer
• Security Officer
• Security Personnel
• Chief Radio Officer
• Radio Officer
• Quarter Master
• Carpenter
• Bosun
• Ordinary Seaman
• Able Seamen Entry Level
• Able Seamen Limited
• Able Seamen Special
• Splicer Joiner
• Seamen Surveyor
• Utilityman
• Deck Hand
• Deck Cadet

ENGINE:
• Chief Engineer
• First Engineer
• Second Engineer
• Third Engineer
• Junior Third Engineer
• Engine Cadet
• Masters
• Motorman
• Wiper
• Engine Repairman
• Upholsterer
• Engine Storekeeper
• Oiler
• Chief Electrician
• Electrician
• Boilerman
• Chief Air Conditioning Technician
• Chief Electronic Technician
• Electronic Technician
• Fireman Watertender
• Machinist
• Fitter
• Unlicensed Junior Engineer
• Engine Utility
• Engine Mechanic
• Barge Engineer
• Radio Officer

COMPUTER:
• Computer Administrator Bridge
• Computer Administrator Hotel
• Internet Administrator

MEDICAL TEAM:
• Chief Doctor
• Crew Doctor
• Chief Nurse
• Nurse
• Dentist

CRUISE STAFF:
• Cruise Director
• Assistant Cruise Director
• Cruise Staff
• Gentleman Dance Host
• Fitness Instructor
• Aerobics Instructor
• Water Sports Scuba Diving Instructor
• Port Lecturer
• Television Technician
• Videographer
• International Host Hostess
• Administrative Assistant

ENTERTAINMENT:
• Guest Entertainer
• Lounge Performer
• Show Singer
• Show Dancer
• Production Vocalist
• Dance Performers
• Production Manager
• Assistant Production Manager
• Stage Manager
• Back Stage Manager
• Disc Jockey
• Sound Light Technician
• Video Technician
• Showband Musician Piano
• Cocktail Pianist
• Piano Bar Entertainer
• Showband Musician Trumpet
• Showband Musician Trombone
• Showband Musician Saxophone
• Showband Musician Drums
• Showband Musician Bass
• Showband Musician Guitar
• Guitar Soloist
• Keyboard Soloist
• Cabaret Actors
• Comedians

CASINO:• Casino Manager
• Assistant Casino Manager
• Casino Dealer
• Slot Technician
• Cashier

PHOTO TEAM:• Photo Manager
• Assistant Photo Manager
• Photographer
• GIFT SHOP STAFF
• Gift Shop Manager
• Assistant Manager
• Jeweler
• Shop Assistant

BEAUTY SALON:
• Salon Manager
• Assistant Salon Manager
• Beautician
• Hair Stylist
• Message Therapist
• Cosmetologist
• Nail Technicians
• Aerobic & Fitness Instructor

...again identifying jobs that suits your qualifications is very vital... don’t make one simple and yet biggest mistake by applying for a job that did not exist!... as factual, a cruise line employer does not have the time to look at resumes and then match them to the right position... you’ve got to do that for them!


...2nd TIP: follow the instruction of cruise lines regarding on how to apply to them... basically, the cruise lines are very strict about the job application process... if your application package is incomplete, incorrect or is sent to the wrong person, it will be surely discarded immediately... you have to take the consideration that, there are different procedures and different contacts for different jobs... you must comply with these procedures exactly or you will just wasting your time, effort and money...

The cruise line job application filter goes something like this:
• No cover letter? …trashed!
• No photo? …trashed!
• No job objective? …trashed!
• Spelling mistakes? …trashed!
• No phone number? …trashed

...also, I was told that snail mail gets fast results... the reason is very simple, when it comes to applying for jobs on cruise ships, almost everybody takes the easy option of firing-off a load of emails to prospective cruise line employers in the hope that one actually makes it through and gets looked at... and because so many people find emailing a heck of a lot easier than physically mailing something - it means that cruise lines are continuously bombarded by thousands upon thousands of completely untargeted, unqualified applications from hopeful job seekers... so, as well as e-mailing your resume, also prepare a nice, clear and concise physical resume package that is targeted to the position that you’re interested in. Then send it via post to the person who recruits for the cruise line company that you’d like to work for...

...the most common mistakes people with little experience, skills or qualifications make when applying for jobs on cruise ships are applying for the wrong types of jobs onboard (or rather applying for jobs that require extensive or specialized skills and experience, such as technical officers or culinary specialists) and not knowing how to 'sell' themselves correctly to the cruise lines. Or rather; not presenting yourself in the best possible light on your resume...


...3rd TIP: here are the 8 biggest cruise line companies in the world... (best tip!)

Carnival Cruise Lines - The "Fun Ships"- that is exactly what the Carnival ships are. More affordable cruises, lots of neon lights, not that much elegance and formal atmosphere. Carnival caters towards younger passengers, couples and family’s with the main objective to simply have fun Carnival is the richest cruise line in the world. The company also owns: Holland America Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, Cunard Line and Windstar Cruise.

Employment Contact Details
Carnival Cruise Lines
3655 NW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33178-2428 USA
Phone: +1 (305) 599-2600 (option 9)
Website: Cruise Deals, Discount Cruises, and Cruise Vacations
Employment Website: Fun Jobs | Carnival Cruise Jobs | Carnival Cruise Lines
Entertainment Employment Website: http://www.carnivalentertainment.com

Celebrity Cruises - owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., it has established itself as a leader in offering quality cruises at a reasonable cost. Voted "one of the top-ten cruise lines of the world" by Travel and Leisure and given a 5-star rating by Fielding Cruises, Celebrity continues to be one of the most enjoyable cruise experiences in its category.

Employment Contact Details
Celebrity Cruises
1050 Caribbean Way, Miami,
FL, 33132-2096 USA
Phone: +1 (305) 539-6000
Job Email: celebrityjobs@celebrity.com
Website: Caribbean Cruise Vacations & Cruise Deals| Celebrity Cruises | Cruise to Europe, Alaska & Australia Today!
Employment Website: http://jobs.rccl.com/

Costa Cruises - Born out of an olive-oil empire, Costa Cruises began sailing as a freighter ship in the early 1900s. It is now owned by the Carnival Corporation. Their fleet of passenger ships, sails to ports worldwide, with an emphasis on destinations in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Italian elegance is the word on these ships, as the entire company strives to maintain an image of personal, old-world charm. The European atmosphere comes complete with strolling musicians, fine wines, and great Italian food. There are even opportunities for passengers to take cooking classes and attend historical lectures. Costa Cruises hosts a mainly European passenger list.

Employment Contact Details
Costa Cruises
200 South Park Road
Suite 200
Hollywood, FL 33021 USA
Job Hotline: +1 (954) 266-5645
Fax: +1 (954) 266-5880
Email: jobs@us.costa.it
Website: Vacation Cruise Packages, Cruise Travel Deals, All Inclusive Cruise Holiday
Employment Website: http://www.costacruise.com/B2C/USA/Corp ... nities.htm

Holland America Line - Carrying passengers since 1873, Holland America Line continues to expand its fleet of luxury liners. The company, part of the Carnival Corporation, places a strong emphasis on trouble-free cruising, as evidenced by their "tipping not required" and "cashless" ship policies. The large ocean liners shepherd a diverse clientele to exotic destinations around the globe.

Employment Contact Details
Holland America Line
300 Elliott Avenue W
Seattle
WA 98119 USA
Phone: +1 (206) 281-3535
Fax: +1 (206) 281-0351
Website: Cruises, Cruise Ship Deals, Travel Cruises - Holland America Line
Employment Website: Cruises to Alaska, Europe, the Caribbean, Mexico and the world on Holland America, one of the best cruise lines
Entertainment Employment Website: Holland America Entertainment

Norwegian Cruise Line of the NBA and NFL, is the only line authorized to televise live games and broadcast ESPN onboard. For those who prefer active engagement in sports, there is the Nike-sponsored "Beauty and Fitness" cruise, where passengers participate in competitive events and learn about fitness, nutrition, and sports medicine. Feature cruises often have an array of stars from both the sporting and entertainment worlds.

Employment Contact Details
Norwegian Cruise Lines
Ship Personnel Dept.
7665 Corporate Center Drive
Miami, FL 33126 USA
Phone: +1 (305) 436-4000
Fax: +1 (305) 436-4138
Job Email: shipboardresumes@ncl.com
Website: Norwegian Cruise Line - Cruises, Cruise Deals & Specials, Cruise Ship Vacations, Weekend Getaways
Employment Website: http://164.109.173.40/employment/ncl/positions.htm

Princess Cruises - dates back to 1965, when it started cruising just one ship to Mexico. Princess has expanded over the years to become one of the largest lines in the industry and controls the third largest market share of cruise dollars. This growth was helped, in large part, by the company's exposure on the television series "The Love Boat." This '70s show brought the cruising industry to the nation's attention, reviving a dwindling market. Princess travels to destinations around the world and the line is noted for its ample staterooms, fine dining, and entertainment.

Employment Contact Details
Princess Cruises
24305 Town Center Drive
Santa Clarita
91355 CA USA
Phone: +1 (310) 553-1770
Fax: +1 (310) 284-2857
Job E-mail:
careeratsea@princesscruises.com
Website: Princess Cruises : Official Cruise Line Website
Employment Website: http://employment.princess.com/employme ... board.html

P&O Cruises - Founded in the 19th century, P&O Cruises was originally a steamship company based in London, England. Today, it operates several luxury vessels and sails to ports worldwide. P&O owns Princess Cruises and Princess Tours.

Employment Contact Details
P&O Cruises
Richmond House
Terminus Terrace
Southampton
SO14 3PN UK
Website: P&O Cruises - Discover a different world... | Cruise Holidays
Job E-mail: hotel.recruitment@pocruises.com

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCCL) - is the second largest company in the industry. Founded in 1969, it rode the crest of cruising popularity in the 1980s to become the largest single cruise line by passenger capacity. RCCL are also the owners of Celebrity Cruises, with which they form a joint company called "Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises." Royal Caribbean offers almost 50 different itineraries, including stops at more than 100 different destinations on 4 continents.

Employment Contact Details
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL, 33132 USA
Phone: +1 (305) 539-6000
Fax: +1 (305) 539-3939
Job E-mail: cruiseshipjobs@rccl.com
Website: Royal Caribbean International: Royal Caribbean Cruise Deals & Cruise Vacations - Royal Caribbean International
Employment Website: https://jobs.rccl.com



...4th TIP: Follow-up your application... in your follow up letters and emails, you must include vital information such ass your full name, a reference to the date you sent your original application, the position you applied for, and inquire about the "status of your application"... as they said, "the people who are successful in getting jobs on cruise ships are almost always the people who followed up on their job applications consistently and persistently..."


I just want to refute a statement that “Working onboard a Cruise Ship is just for College Graduates” and that high school graduates don’t have any chance at all. This statement is totally FALSE.