Life at Sea - Q&A

[CEO]

Hello there!

As a veteran with 7 years at sea, I am opening this forum for everybody interested to learn more about life and work for a major cruise lines in the world.
I am spending a lot of time online, so if you have any question - shoot, and I will respond.

 

[Hellena2009]

Hello, What do u think about a ass crew purser job do u think is ok or is too much work??????? thaks for ure reply

[CEO]

Hello, What do u think about a ass crew purser job do u think is ok or is too much work??????? thaks for ure reply

Not bad at all.
You do not have much choices if you dont have strong background in Hotel, and you want to persue purser's career.
You have to start somewhere.

[nlcentralchmps03]

Hello.

First post here. I'm 18 years old, but am seriously considering a cruise line job in a few years, after I graduate college. I haven't really decided what position I want to focus on. I am considering youth programs, purser (I am thinking about majoring in resort management/hospitality), or part of the CD staff.

Any thoughts on what I should looking into doing in regards to being apart of youth programs. What do they look for in background, etc?

Also, any other thoughts/comments are appreciated.

[CEO]

Any thoughts on what I should looking into doing in regards to being apart of youth programs.
What do they look for in background, etc?

You will be asked about experience in working with kids, if you have any.
Feel free to blow your cv out of proportions, as they do not bother to look into it.
What gets you through the interview is your communication skills. The more you talk, the better your chances are.

In some companies, youth programs staff is very close to purser's job, they work very closely.
Princess also hire Youth security, which is a great option too.

Good Luck 

[nlcentralchmps03]

You will be asked about experience in working with kids, if you have any.
Feel free to blow your cv out of proportions, as they do not bother to look into it.
What gets you through the interview is your communication skills. The more you talk, the better your chances are.

In some companies, youth programs staff is very close to purser's job, they work very closely.
Princess also hire Youth security, which is a great option too.

Good Luck 

That's good stuff man. I really appreciate the quick response.

Also, would you suggest graduating college, and then the job, or what?

[CEO]

That's good stuff man. I really appreciate the quick response.

Also, would you suggest graduating college, and then the job, or what?

It depends on how your priority list looks like.
If you can put college on hold, do it. Cruise job money can be a big help to a student.

Interviewers will not be looking at your school, they are interested in motivated people.
If you present your case well, you can not fail to get the job.

[tiamat]

Cheers!
Help needed.
I would like to get a job as a deck 3/O onboard a cruiser ship ,What agency do I need to contact?
I have LNG experience,University diploma-Nautival department,officer exam and all STCW certificates needed.
1.GMDSS General radio operators certificate
2.Advanced liquified gas tanker operations
3.Basic training
4.Tanker familiarization certificate
5.Medical first aid certificate
6.Advanced fire-fighting
7.Radar opservation and Automatic Plotting aid ARPA simulation-operation level
8.Proficiency in survival craft rescue boats operations
9.ECDIS-Electronic Chart Display Information System Training
Thanx a lot.
 

[CEO]

Cheers!
Help needed.
I would like to get a job as a deck 3/O onboard a cruiser ship ,What agency do I need to contact?

1. www.ssm.hr
2. www.maritime-connector.com
3. Chiasso, SW

[friendster2oo7]

Anyone knows where I can apply for an Shipboard I.T. job?

[CEO]

Anyone knows where I can apply for an Shipboard I.T. job?

You will need to apply directly at the companies' employment sites. All of them. 

I don't think there are agencies dealing with IT employment.

[dstylz]

Hi Everyone,

I am glad I found this great forum to get real answers.  I am a dynamic IT guy with a passion for customer service, (A Canadian IT guy that loves to meet new cultures and talk to people while living in the Caribbean)
I am currently living 20 minutes away from where the cruise ships dock and I am not getting factual information about working onboard.

I have a few questions that I hope you can assist me with.
Is the Cruise Ship Diploma eLearning course a scam?
I was going to order a package from a company that helps you with your C.V and interview questions, are they worth it?

I may be moving to another island in a month or so, what address should I put on my CV?  I was planning on putting both my current and permanent one in Canada but with some of the online forms only allowing for one, I want to be found.

Thanks in advance.

[Seaman]

Hi Everyone,

I am glad I found this great forum to get real answers.  I am a dynamic IT guy with a passion for customer service, (A Canadian IT guy that loves to meet new cultures and talk to people while living in the Caribbean)
I am currently living 20 minutes away from where the cruise ships dock and I am not getting factual information about working onboard.

I have a few questions that I hope you can assist me with.
Is the Cruise Ship Diploma eLearning course a scam?
I was going to order a package from a company that helps you with your C.V and interview questions, are they worth it?

I may be moving to another island in a month or so, what address should I put on my CV?  I was planning on putting both my current and permanent one in Canada but with some of the online forms only allowing for one, I want to be found.

Thanks in advance.

as a canadian resident/citizen,as i already mentioned to another american guy,you've got whole bunch of possibilities.Just go www.cast-a-way.com  or just contact ony of cruise companies yourself....the best way would be if you plan short vacation in Miami,FL  then you just go there to 87th avenue,or so,it's near intl.airport,ask a taxi driver and he/she will tell you about it more than me,there are head officies for a lot of cruise lines,i belive that you'll find ur luck overthere.
 

[dstylz]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Do you have any information on the Cruise Ship Diploma eLearning course, is it real?
I was going to order a package from a company that helps you with your C.V and interview questions, are they worth it?

[Seaman]

Thanks for the quick reply.

Do you have any information on the Cruise Ship Diploma eLearning course, is it real?
I was going to order a package from a company that helps you with your C.V and interview questions, are they worth it?

I'm really not informed about that course,hopefully Chief of the forum will find the answer for you