We know that many of you readers know someone or are looking for interesting and dynamic jobs. This week in Portfolio, we are going to open your eyes on the diverse careers in the cruise industry at sea! Many people believe that the only jobs one can get in the tourism industry are at the destination itself example in hotels, working at La Place Carenage or in a restaurant. But would you believe that there are as many jobs on a cruise ship as there are at the destination port.

Vessels need painting, so there are painters…patrons of the restaurants need serving so there are bar attendants, waiters and waitresses onboard a cruise ship. Staterooms don’t fix themselves so there must be a housekeeping crew to maintain and upkeep the rooms. Think this is it? Think again! Look at this diverse list of job opportunities onboard a cruise ship.

Activity and Entertainment Department Deck and Engineering
- Cruise Director - Captain
- Photographer - Chief Engineer
- Lecturer - Security

Service and Hospitality Personal Care
- Chef - Beauty Therapist
- Dining Room Manager - Fitness Instructor
- Bartender - Nurse Physician

Office Staff
- Staff Accountant
- Customer Service

And the list goes on! Many world reknown jewellery chains also have stores onboard and they too need sales clerks. So, don’t be dejected because you may not get a job in your field here, but think of broadening your horizons and working on a cruise ship! Visit the cruise lines websites and look out for ads in the newspapers and many recruiting firms post ads to recruit for the upcoming cruise season.

Look forward next week for the exciting careers offered at SLASPA!