Cruise Ship Working Conditions

Working on a cruise ship may seem like a dream job but according to ex-employees there are plenty of downsides to the role.

Cruise ship working conditions. While the working conditions for officers cruise staff and those working in the shops and casinos are adequate if not good the experience of those working in the dining room cleaning rooms in. Working on a ship means you live and work onboard. The cruise line must also provide reasonable charges for.

Of the crew is based on the number of guests on board and the market category that the. Most often employees share a small room with one or two other people. On large cruise ships these living spaces are similar to a standard passenger cabin but again.

Under the current working conditions on cruise ships fatigue is unavoidable. Cabin Stewards and cleaning staff had set times to clean rooms a few times a day but were pretty much on duty for most of the day in case one of their assigned guests called for a. Instead of traditional five-day weeks cruise-ship employees often work seven days a week for the duration of their contracts which can range from about three to 10 months.

However due to the intensity of shipboard work life it is on an assignment rotation basis. For me living and working with people from around the world was the most impactful part of the experience. Instead of traditional five-day weeks cruise-ship employees often work seven days a week for the duration of their contracts which can range from about three to 10 months.

And in case youre wondering. What makes cruise ship employment so unique. This documentary shows the working conditions on the lower decks of cruise ships a world largely unknown to tourists who take the cruise.

The reality for many cruise-ship workers however is certainly not carefree nor fun. Working on a cruise ship requires a lot more pre-employment paperwork that you need to complete when compared to a regular job on land. Waiter German speaking on 45 River cruise ships October 13 2021.