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The
following is a breakdown of the crew of Kastaway Island. It will
briefly describe the job requirements, the salary range, contract
length and benefits. All currency quoted in US dollars. This
information is subject to change.
Deck Department
The deck department is responsible for the overall navigational,
technical and engineering aspects of
the entire vessel.
Positions
Captain
Chief Officer/Chief Mate
1st Officer/1st Mate
Chief Radio Officer
Security Officer
Ordinary Seaman
Skilled Fisherman (Fish)
Ordinary Fisherman (Watch
Safety Officer
Quartermaster
Bosun
Chief Engineer
1st Engineer
Plumber
Motorman
Engine Repairman
Oiler
Chief Electrician / Aircon Technician
Electrician
Fireman/Water tender
Machinist
Fitter
Captain (Master)
Overview:
Oversees and is responsible for the entire operation of the vessel.
Reports directly to VP / Maritime
Operations shore side and is responsible to the vessels owners.
Requirements:
Captain's required licenses and all applicable certifications by a
recognized maritime government
body, USCG registered. Extensive experience with minimum five to eight
years in subordinate
positions on board ships. Solid experience in all navigational
electronic and computerized equipment.
Graduate of accredited maritime training school or facility.
Salary Range
$5,000-6,000 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on/4-6 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are always provided. Room & Board provided.
Free P & I Medical coverage in accordance with the respective
Maritime Law.
Single stateroom or cabin facilities provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay.
Staff Captain
Overview:
Works closely with the crew, inspects crew work, discipline,
supervises navigation bridge when captain is not on duty or
unavailable. Reports directly to the Captain.
Requirements:
Captain's required licenses preferable and all applicable
certifications by a recognized maritime government body, USCG
registered. Extensive experience with minimum three to five years in
subordinate positions on board ships. Solid experience in all
navigational electronic and computerized equipment. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility.
Salary Range
$3,750-4,200 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on/4-6 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay.
1st Officer/First Mate
Overview:
Designated navigation officer and supervises the bridge officers.
Reports directly to the Chief
Officer.
Requirements:
All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government
body, USCG registered. Extensive
experience with minimum three to five years in subordinate positions
on board ships.
Solid experience in all navigational electronic and computerized
equipment. Graduate of accredited
maritime training school or facility.
Salary Range
$3,300-3,700 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on/4-6 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining in officer's mess.
Vacation pay.
Chief Radio Officer
Overview:
Maintains radio communications between ship and shore, skilled
electronics and telegraph repairs
and operations of satellite hook-ups, faxes, Marisat communications,
etc. Reports directly to the
Captain
Requirements:
Licensed and certified. Extensive experience with minimum one to two
years in subordinate positions
on board ships. Solid experience in all navigational electronic and
computerized equipment.
Graduate of accredited maritime training school or facility.
Salary Range
$1,800-2,400 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on/4-6 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining in officer's mess. Vacation pay.
Security Officer
Overview:
Handles all shipboard security for the vessel during embarkation and
disembarkation, drug
interdiction, experience with firearms. Reports directly to the
Captain.
Requirements:
Extensive experience in security. Military background preferred.
Salary Range
$1,400-2,000 per month.
Contract Length:
8-9 months on/8-12 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with Kastaway Island. Room & Board
provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Single
stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining in officer's mess.
Safety Officer
Overview:
Responsible for passenger and crew fire drills, abandon ship
procedures, crew fire safety training,
supervision of ships tenders. Reports directly to the Captain.
Requirements:
Extensive experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate
positions on board ships.
Graduate of accredited maritime training school or facility.
Background in security or military
preferable.
Salary Range
$2,000-2,600 per month.
Contract Length:
8-9 months on/8-12 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with Kastaway Island. Room & Board
provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Single
stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining in officer's mess.
Quartermaster
Overview:
Responsible for supervising deck staff on daily duties, maintenance,
cleaning, rope deck duties,
tender operations as directed by safety officer. Reports directly to
the Chief Officer.
Requirements:
Experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on
board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility preferable. Licensed
tender captain.
Salary Range
$1,200-1,500 per month.
Contract Length:
8-9 months on/8-12 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with Kastaway Island. Room & Board
provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Single
stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining in officer's mess.
Boson
Overview:
Responsible for supervising general maintenance of assigned stations,
assist in tender operations as
directed by safety officer. Reports directly to the Chief Officer.
Requirements:
Experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on
board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility preferable. Licensed
tender captain.
Salary Range
$800-1,000 per month.
Contract Length:
9-12 months on/8-12 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining in officer's mess.
Ordinary Seaman
Overview:
Responsible for cleaning, painting, general maintenance, trash
pick-up. Reports directly to the Chief
Officer.
Requirements:
Entry level.
Salary Range
$500-700 per month.
Contract Length:
9-12 months on/8-12 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with Kastaway Island. Room & Board
provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Single or
share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Skilled Fisherman (Fish Master)
Overview:
Position on Kastaway Island's deep sea fishing vessel(s).
Responsible for all fishing charters. Responsible to customer for
baiting and assisting when necessary
to haul in the catch. Reports directly to the Captain.
Requirements:
All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government
body, USCG registered. Extensive
experience with minimum three to five years in subordinate positions
on board ships.
Solid experience in all navigational, electronic, gps and computerized
equipment. Graduate of accredited maritime training school or
facility. Strong personality and social skills required. Should have a
minimum 3 -
5 years operating deep sea fishing vessels.
Salary Range
$30,000-33,000 per year. Plus tips
Contract Length:
4-6 months on.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with Kastaway Island. Room & Board
provided. Free P & I Medical coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Lead Fisherman (Lead hand)
Overview:
Position on Kastaway Island's deep sea fishing vessel.
Responsible for all fishing charters. Responsible to customer for
baiting and assisting when necessary
to haul in the catch. Position is responsible for all cleaning of the
catch and packaging fish for the
galley. Reports directly to the Fish Master.
Requirements:
All applicable certifications by a recognized maritime government
body, USCG registered. Extensive
experience with minimum three to five years in subordinate positions
on deep sea fishing vessels.
Solid experience in all navigational, electronic, gps and computerized
equipment. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility. Strong personality
and social skills required.
Salary Range
$19,000-23,000 per year. Plus tips
Contract Length:
4-6 months on.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with Kastaway Island. Room & Board
provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Single or
share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Chief Engineer
Overview:
Responsible for the entire technical operations of the vessel
including engineering, electrical, and
mechanical divisions. All other positions in this department report
directly to the chief engineer.
Reports directly to the Captain.
Requirements:
Certified and licensed by a recognized government body. Extensive
experience with minimum five to
eight years in subordinate positions on board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school
or facility with several years experience in the engineering aspect of
maritime shipping.
Salary Range
$5,000-5,500 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on/4-6 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay.
3rd Engineer / junior engineer
Overview:
Responsible for the daily maintenance and operations of the
engineering and technical aspects of the
vessel as directed by the chief engineer. Each position is subordinate
to the other in rank. Reports
directly to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
Certified and licensed by a recognized government body. Extensive
experience with minimum two to
five years in subordinate positions on board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school
or facility with several years experience in the engineering aspect of
maritime shipping.
Salary Range
$1,475-1,725.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in officer's mess. Vacation
pay.
Engine Repairman
Overview:
Responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs to the engine and
diesel equipment, cleaning, etc.
Reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
Certified and licensed by a recognized government body. Extensive
experience with minimum two to
five years in subordinate positions on board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school
or facility with several years experience in the engineering aspect of
maritime shipping.
Salary Range
$2,700-3,200 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in officer's mess. Vacation
pay.
Chief Electrician
Overview:
Responsible for the entire electrical system on board the vessel and
supervises staff under his
command. Reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
Certified and licensed by a recognized government body. Extensive
experience with minimum two to
five years in subordinate positions on board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school
or facility with several years experience in the electrical area of
maritime shipping.
Salary Range
$2,900-3,300 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in officer's mess. Vacation
pay.
Electrician / Aircon Technician
Overview:
Responsible for the proper maintenance and repairs of the electrical
system on board as directed by
the Chief Electrician. Responsible for the maintenance, repairs and
supervision of all air conditioning
and refrigeration systems as directed by the Chief Engineer. Reports
directly to the Chief Engineer
Requirements:
Certified and licensed by a recognized government body. Extensive
experience with minimum two to
five years in subordinate positions on board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school
or facility with several years experience in the electrical area of
maritime shipping.
Salary Range
$2,000-2,450 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in officer's mess. Vacation
pay.
Machinist
Overview:
Daily maintenance and cleaning of engines and mechanical equipment.
Reports directly to the Chief
Engineer.
Requirements:
Experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on
board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility with several years
experience in engineering or related
position.
Salary Range
$1,400-1,900 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess. Vacation
pay.
Fitter
Overview:
Daily maintenance and cleaning of engines and mechanical equipment.
Highly skilled at instituting
repairs using custom made and cut parts to exact specifications.
Reports directly to the Chief
Engineer.
Requirements:
Extensive experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate
positions on board ships.
Graduate of accredited maritime training school or facility with
several years experience in
engineering or related position.
Salary Range
$1,200-1,700 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Plumber
Overview:
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all plumbing. Reports
directly to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
Experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on
board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility with several years
experience in engineering or related
position preferable.
Salary Range
$1,200-1,600 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess. Vacation
pay
Motorman
Overview:
Responsible for the daily maintenance and cleaning of specific engine
parts as directed by the Chief
Engineer. Reports directly to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
Experience with minimum one to two years in subordinate positions on
board ships. Graduate of
accredited maritime training school or facility with several years
experience in engineering or related
position.
Salary Range
$1,200-1,600 per month.
Contract Length:
5-6 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess. Vacation
pay.
Fireman/Water tender/Safety
Overview:
Responsible for safety on board as well as fire fighting. Reports
directly to the Chief Engineer.
Requirements:
Fire fighting certificates required. Experience with minimum one to
two years in subordinate positions
on board ships. Graduate of accredited maritime training school or
facility with several years
experience specializing in fire fighting and safety.
Salary Range
$1,000-1,400 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on/6-8 weeks off.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess. Vacation
pay.
Cruise Staff Department
The cruise staff department is responsible for running the day-to-day
passenger activities, entertainment, shows, games, lectures, fitness,
etc. If you work within the cruise staff, you must possess strong
social skills. Do you enjoy working as a team, meeting and talking to
people? Do you possess the necessary social skills required? If so
Kastaway Island is looking for you. 99.9% of your job is socializing
with passengers. Always wear a smile, be courteous and ready to help
out at a moments notice.
The cruise staff are the most highly visible members of the crew on
board so when you leave your cabin, it's show time! Kastaway Island is
looking for cruise staff members that may double as entertainers. If
this is the case, a strong entertainment background is a prerequisite
for hiring.
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Cruise Director
Assistant Cruise Director
Shore Excursion/Tour Manager
Asst. Shore Excursion Manager
Sports Director / Fitness Director
Water sports director
Dive Instructor
Dive team
Cruise Staff Steward
Cruise Staff
Cruise Director
Overview:
The cruise director is "Commander-in-Chief" of all on-board
entertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements the daily program,
acting master of ceremonies at social activities and evening shows,
port talks and lectures. Acts as a liaison between passengers,
officers, and crew. Reports directly to the hotel manager. Prior to
arrival in each
port, a lecture is to be given by the port lecturer outlining a brief
history of the city or country, followed by an explanation of the
city's sights, characteristics, how to get around, warnings, etc. The
lecturer must also develop a current port information sheet for
port-of-call wherever no port information exist. The information in
the port
information sheets should be consistent with the lecture material.
When necessary, he is to coordinate this information with the shore
excursion manager and local port tour agents. Serve as a source of all
port
information and general inquiries for passengers. Assist at shore
excursion talks and/or slide presentation as directed by shore
excursion manager. Assist shore excursion department in loading and
unloading tour transportation and escort tours as directed by the
shore excursion manager. Effective communications with shore excursion
department.
Participates in activities and other various duties as directed by the
cruise director. Highly visible and accessible to passengers
(socialize!) Assist in lifeboat drills as instructed. Reports directly
to the shore excursion manager or
Cruise Director.
Requirements:
Professional entertainment background with a 15-40 minute variety show
(singing, magic show, et.)
preferred or 2-5 years on board working your way up from an
entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate
responsibilities and possess strong organizational abilities. Strong
personality and extraordinary diplomatic skills essential. Manage
cruise staff and work well with shipboard officers, crew, shore side
office management, and
local port officials
Salary Range
$3,200-6,000 per month.
Contract Length:
2-4 months on board/2-4 weeks vacation
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.
Assistant Cruise Director
Overview:
The assistant cruise director is "the right-hand person" for
the cruise director. He/she manages and
directs the day-to-day operation of activities and makes sure that
passengers get involved.
Coordinates the cruise staff personnel activity schedules, insure that
all materials and personnel are in
place before and during the cruise, supervise and act as master of
ceremonies at specific passenger activities as directed by the cruise
director, and assists in creating daily program. Assist in lifeboat
drills as instructed. Reports directly to the Cruise Director.
Requirements:
Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resort experience preferred or 1-2
years on board working your
way up from an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking.
Strong personality and social skills
required. Manage day-to-day cruise staff personnel, representative
liaison for the cruise director
between the cruise staff and other department heads. Knowledge of
foreign languages is preferred
but not essential.
Salary Range
$1,600-2,500 per month.
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/4 week's vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.
Shore Excursion Mgr./Tour Manager
Overview:
The shore excursion manager or tour manager is primarily responsible
for the presentation, promotion, supervision and arrangement of the
shore excursions offered in the various port-of-call by the company.
Usually acts independently of other departments on the ship because it
coordinates with people off of the ship. Presents shore excursion
talks and/or slide presentation. Updating of all shore excursion
forms. Effective communications with port officials. Written and
financial reports weekly presented to the cruise director and hotel
manager. Participates in activities, escort's tours and other various
duties as directed by the cruise director. Highly visible and
accessible to
passengers (socialize!) Assist in lifeboat drills as instructed.
Reports directly to the Cruise Director or hotel manager.
Requirements:
Experience in tourism, previous travel-related experience such as a
land tour director essential and/or minimum 1 year on board starting
from an entry-level cruise staff or assistant shore excursion manager
position.
Public speaking. Strong personality and social skills required.
Knowledge of foreign languages is preferred but not essential.
Salary Range:
$2,000-3,000 per month plus the possibility of a percentage of shore
excursion sales revenue.
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/4 week's vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.
Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
Overview:
The assistant shore excursion manager is primarily responsible for the
promotion, selling and
arrangements of the shore excursions offered in the various
port-of-call by the company as directed
by the shore excursion manager. Assist at shore excursion talks and/or
slide presentation as directed
by shore excursion manager. Accommodate inquiries and advise
passengers of tours at the shore
information desk. Printing and distribution of all shore excursion
forms. Effective communications
with port officials. Participates in activities, escort tours and
other various duties as directed by the
cruise director. Highly visible and accessible to passengers
(socialize!) Assist in lifeboat drills as
instructed. Reports directly to the shore excursion manager.
Requirements:
Previous travel-related experience such as a land tour director
preferred and/or minimum 1 year on
board starting from an entry-level cruise staff position. Public
speaking. Strong personality and social
skills required. Knowledge of foreign languages is preferred but not
essential.
Salary Range:
$1,200-2,000 per month plus the possibility of a percentage of shore
excursion sales revenue.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/4 week's vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.
Administrative Assistant
Overview:
Administrative assistant to the cruise staff department, most notably
the cruise director. Handles
invitations and dining arrangements for the passenger guests at the
captain's dinner table. Creates
and designs the daily program (see also program coordinator).
Accounting, auditing, and ordering of
department materials. Miscellaneous administrative duties. Assist in
lifeboat drills as instructed.
Reports directly to the Cruise Director.
Requirements:
Strong administrative skills required; typing, accounting, etc.
Essential computer experience with MS
Word or Word Perfect, Excel, desktop publishing programs, Windows 95
or Windows 3.11
applications. Strong personality and social skills required.
Salary Range
$1,100-1,500 per month.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/4-5 weeks vacation
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound may or
may not be included. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with
the respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining
in officer's mess. Vacation pay
at the discretion of the company.
Lead Cruise Staff Person
Overview:
The lead cruise staff person acts in concert with the cruise director.
This person acts as a liaison with foreign speaking passengers
insuring that non-English speaking passengers do not feel left out of
any passenger activities. Therefore, he/she must have complete fluency
in three to five languages: English, French, Italian, German, and
Spanish are the most commonly used languages on board.
Translate daily program, give public address announcements in required
languages, and assist at passenger activities and any other duties
that are required of a cruise staff member.
Can be called upon to translate anything at anytime. As directed by
the cruise director, the lead cruise staff person can be called upon
to provide support to the cruise director in any of the social
functions such as the "Captain's Welcome Aboard Cocktail
Party," introduce the captain to passengers, accompany the
Captain at formal affairs, arranges passenger invitations to dine with
the Captain at his dinner table, conducts a certain amount of social
activities geared towards the female passengers and / or singles.
Other duties might include greeting passengers at embarkation and
assist with disembarkation and ensure an adequate inventory of prizes
and supplies.
Assist in lifeboat drills as instructed. Reports directly to the
Cruise Director.
Requirements:
Hotel, resort or recreation experience preferred of 1-2 years. Verbal,
reading and written fluency in
3-5 languages; English, German, French, Italian, and Spanish. Public
speaking helpful. Strong
personality and social skills required.
Salary Range:
$1,200-2,000 per month.
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/3-4 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining with
passengers and/or officer's
mess. Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.
Cruise staff entry-level positions.
Overview
Conduct daily activities as directed by the Cruise Director and/or
assistant cruise director. Escort
land excursions. Assist in lifeboat drills as instructed. Reports
directly to the cruise director.
Requirements:
Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resort experience preferred.
Public speaking helpful. Strong
personality and social skills required.
Salary Range:
$1,000-1,300 per month.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/4 week's vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with the company. Room & Board provided.
Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Share cabin
facilities provided. Dining
with passengers and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay at the discretion
of the company.
Water Sports Director / Dive Instructor
Overview:
Water sports / Dive Instructors conduct daily dive and snorkeling
programs, maintain equipment and
dive boats are responsible for the health and safety of passengers.
Other responsibilities are
conducting the daily sporting events and tournaments on board such as
ping pong, billiards,
shuffleboard, basketball, Olympic games, pool games, etc. Conducts
live interview discussions with
passengers and/or sports celebrities on board. Assist in other
non-water related activities as directed
by the assistant cruise director. Assist in lifeboat drills as
instructed. Reports directly to the cruise
director. Also responsible for the coordination of water sports toy
rentals.
Requirements:
Recreation and/or resort experience preferred. Public speaking
helpful. Strong personality and social
skills required. Dive instructor certification is required.
Instructor-level experience with a dive
operation or resort. NAUI (National Association of Underwater
Instructors), PADI (Professional
Association of Diving Instructors), or SSI (Scuba Schools
International) certification required.
Salary Range:
$1,200-1,700 per month.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/4 week's vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Check with the company. Room & Board provided.
Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Share cabin
facilities provided. Dining
with passengers and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay at the discretion
of the company.
Fitness / Aerobics Director
Overview:
Coordinate, creates, and facilitate well-rounded health and fitness
program for different levels
appropriate to passengers complement. Conducts aerobics, fitness,
aqua-aerobics, and special
health-related classes. Update and maintain fitness industry standards
for all exercise programs on
board. Maintain inventory of all exercise equipment. Responsible for
reporting daily of equipment
problems, maintenance, repair, cleanliness and safety precautions of
gym and health club facilities.
Creates, updates, and implements well rounded aerobics program for
different levels appropriate to
passengers.
Conducts aerobics, fitness, aqua-aerobics, and special health-related
classes. Update and maintain
fitness industry standards for all exercise programs on board. Assist
with other duties such as
lifeboat drills and gangway duty. Assist with the water toy rentals.
Highly visible and accessible to
passengers (socialize!) Reports directly to the cruise director.
Requirements:
Previous experience or university degree in sports medicine, exercise
physiology, nutrition and
physical education required. 1-2 years professional recreation
experience preferred. CPR/First Aid
training usually required. Public speaking. Strong personality and
social skills required. Manage
aerobic instructors and day-to-day operations of the health club.
License or certification in a fitness
related program such as sports medicine or exercise physiology
preferred and/or professional
experience as an aerobics instructor in a health club.
Cruise Staff Steward
Overview:
Entry-level cruise staff position responsible for the set-up and
breakdown of materials, equipment,
and supplies at social and passenger activities. Assist in lifeboat
drills as instructed. Reports directly
to the Cruise Director and/or assistant cruise director.
Requirements:
Recreation, hotel or resort experience preferred. Physically strong
and adept to moving materials
and supplies.
Salary Range:
$800-1,000 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/4-6 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
usually provided. Check with the company. Room & Board provided.
Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities
provided. Dining crew mess.
Vacation pay at the discretion of the company.
Hotel Department
Kastaway Island is essentially a floating hotel. The hotel department
oversees the entire day-to-day
operations of everything relating to the passengers. With the
exceptions of the deck and engine
departments, this department supervises all other divisions.
Therefore, it is the nerve center on board
and handles all departmental administration procedures.
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Hotel Manager
Asst Hotel Manager
Chief Purser
Junior Assistant Purser
Crew Purser
Yeoman
Senior Auditor / bookkeeper
Receptionist
Printer
Hotel Manager
Overview:
Hotel manager supervise all other departments on board with the
exception of deck and engine.
Duties include the implementation of various shipboard services and
systems including budget
management, schedules, inspections, training, communications, etc.
Insures that all departments
maintain high standards. Reports directly to the Vice President of
Hotel Operations at the shore side
office.
Requirements:
Extensive previous hotel experience of no less than five years as a
hotel manager, a degree in hotel
and restaurant management, and/or prior cruise ship experience.
Managerial experience.
Salary Range:
$3,800-4,700 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on board/2-5 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay.
Chief Purser
Overview:
Hotel manager on some smaller ships are called chief pursers. If so,
the position supervises all other
departments on board with the exception of deck and engine,
implementation of various shipboard
services and systems including budget management, schedules,
inspections, training,
communications, and insures that all departments maintain high
standards. The position supervises all
aspects of accounting, auditing, revenue and money transactions.
Usually manages the purser staff.
Reports directly to the Hotel Manager (if applicable) or the owner of
the vessel at the shore side
office.
Requirements:
Extensive previous hotel experience of no less than five years as
hotel manager, a degree in hotel and
restaurant management, and/or prior cruise ship experience. Managerial
experience.
Salary Range:
$3,000-4,000 per month if hotel manager is present. If not,
$3,800-4,700 per month.
Contract Length:
3-4 months on board/2-5 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay.
Asst. Hotel Manager
Overview:
Hotel manager supervise day-to-day operations of various departments
on board as directed by the
Hotel Manager. Duties include training, liaison between hotel manager
and crew, inspections,
training, communications, etc. Reports directly to the hotel manager.
Requirements:
Extensive previous hotel experience of no less than three years, a
degree in hotel and restaurant
management, and/or prior cruise ship experience is required.
Managerial experience required.
Salary Range:
$2,500-3,100 per month.
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/2-5 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay sometimes included.
JUNIOR Purser
Overview:
Supervises day-to-day operations of the purser's office/front desk as
directed by the Hotel
Manager. Duties include training, liaison between hotel manager
passengers, training,
communications, conduct of purser's, etc. Reports directly to the
hotel manager.
Requirements:
Previous hotel experience preferable, a degree in hotel and restaurant
management and/or prior
cruise ship experience is required. Managerial experience required.
Positions usually obtained from
entry-level position on board.
Salary Range:
$1,800-2,000 per month.
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/2-5 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining with
officer's mess.
Junior Assistant Purser
Receptionist
Overview:
There are many different names used for the purser's staff but the
duties basically remain the same.
Represent the company's policies and procedures to the passengers,
general information,
accommodation change requests or problems, complaints, money
transactions, communication
between all departments, shipboard announcements, etc. Reports
directly to the Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Previous hotel experience preferable, a degree in hotel and restaurant
management and/or university
degree is also preferable. Entry-level position.
Salary Range:
$1,000-1,200 per month.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/2-4 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining with
officer's mess.
Crew Purser
Overview:
Crew purser handles the administration of the crew; sign-on and
sign-off of all crew; cabin
assignments for officers, staff and crew; issues cabin keys; sign-off;
crew identification cards; life
jackets; issues master's rules & regulations; coordinates supplies
of uniforms; crew check 30 minutes
prior to departure from any port; liaison officer for officers, staff
and crew; keeps inventory of crew
supplies; etc. Represent the all the company's policies and procedures
to crewmembers. Reports
directly to the Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Previous hotel experience preferable, a degree in hotel and restaurant
management and/or university
degree is also preferable. Accounting background helpful. Position
usually obtained from entry-level
purser position after a sufficient amount of time with the company.
An assistant yeoman handles the day-to-day administration of the
vessel. Supervises administration
of the crew; sign-on and sign-off of all crew; cabin assignments for
officers, staff and crew; issues
cabin keys;
Salary Range:
$1,300-1,600 per month.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/2-4 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining with officer's mess.
Assistant Hotel Manager
Supervises the auditing and accounting procedures of everything from
cash flow to ship supplies and
inventory as directed by the Hotel Manager. Duties include training
and managing accounting staff.
Reports directly to the hotel manager.
Requirements:
Previous hotel experience preferable or a degree in hotel and
restaurant management is preferable.
Degree in accounting, finance and/or business required. Computer
skills preferable. Managerial
experience required.
Salary Range:
$1,600-2,000 per month
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/2-5 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining with officer's mess.
Senior Auditor
Overview:
Auditing and accounting procedures of everything from cash flow to
ship supplies and inventory as
directed by the hotel controller. Duties include training accounting
staff. Reports directly to the Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Previous hotel experience preferable or a degree in hotel and
restaurant management is preferable.
Degree in accounting, finance and/or business required. Computer
skills preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,300-1,700 per month.
Contract Length:
4-6 months on board/2-5 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining with officer's mess.
Printer
Overview:
Designs and creates the daily programs listing all shipboard
activities and information. Prints all
shipboard programs including daily programs, ship operations, manuals,
etc. Reports directly to the
Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Strong computer background required including the following
applications; desktop publishing
required, word, graphic programs, etc. Experience in electronic and
print newsletter, flyers and other forms of print / electronic media.
Salary Range:
$1,350-1,550 per month.
Contract Length:
6 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
usually provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining with officer's mess.
Galley Department
The galley department is responsible for the food planning,
preparation, and quality control of all
meals served on board the vessel plus the food cost, storage,
ordering, distribution and stock cost
control of all food supplies, cleaning and maintenance of galley, and
maintaining the highest possible
food standards set forth by the company and in accordance with USPH
rules and regulations.
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Executive Chef
Asst. Executive Chef
Souse Chef
Cook Helper
Chef Tournant
Butcher
Butcher helper
Pastry Chef Supervisor
Chef de Partie
Pastry Man
Baker Supervisor
1 st Baker
2 nd Baker
Galley Cleaner
Head Buffet Man
Buffet Runner
Coffee man
Dishwasher/Pot washer
Day Cleaner
Night Cleaner
Crew Cook
Crew Cook Assistant
Officer/Crew Mess man
Executive Chef
Overview:
Responsible for the entire galley staff, food planning, preparation,
quality control, food cost, storage,
ordering, distribution and stock cost control of all food supplies,
cleaning and maintenance of galley,
and maintains highest possible food standards set by the company.
Reports directly to the Hotel
Manager.
Requirements:
Eight to ten years experience in subordinate positions on board and/or
hotel and restaurant
experience of no less than five years. Graduate from an accredited
culinary school. USPH
Certificates required. Managerial experience necessary.
Salary Range:
$4,300-4,875 per month
Contract Length:
3-5 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining with
passengers and/or officer's
mess. Vacation pay.
Asst. Executive Chef
Overview:
Responsible for the day to day operations of the galley staff, assist
the executive chef with the food
planning, preparation, quality control, cleaning and maintenance of
galley, and maintains highest
possible food standards set by the company. Reports directly to the
Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Four to five years experience in subordinate positions on board and/or
hotel and restaurant
experience of no less than five years. Graduate from an accredited
culinary school. USPH
Certificates required. Managerial experience necessary.
Salary Range:
$3,500-3,900 per month.
Contract Length:
3-5 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining in
officer's mess. Vacation pay.
Souse Chef
Overview:
Supervises assigned staff with certain food preparation
responsibilities as directed by the executive
chef, food planning, preparation, quality control, cleaning and
maintenance of galley, and maintains
highest possible food standards set by the company. Reports directly
to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Four to five years experience in subordinate positions on board and/or
hotel and restaurant
experience of no less than five years. Graduate from an accredited
culinary school. USPH
Certificates required. Managerial experience necessary.
Salary Range:
$3,000-3,400 per month.
Contract Length:
4-5 months on board/4-6 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining in
officer's mess.
Chef Tournant
Overview:
Supervises assigned staff with certain food preparation
responsibilities as directed by the executive
chef, food planning, preparation, quality control, cleaning and
maintenance of galley, and maintains
highest possible food standards set by the company. Reports directly
to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Four to five years experience in subordinate positions on board and/or
hotel and restaurant
experience of no less than five years. Graduate from an accredited
culinary school. USPH
Certificates required. Managerial experience necessary.
Salary Range:
$2,300-2,500 per month.
Contract Length:
4-5 months on board/4-6 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining in
officer's mess.
Cooks Helper
Overview:
Food preparation and cooking responsibilities as directed by the
Assistant or the Executive Chef.
Maintains highest possible food standards set by the company. Reports
directly to the Executive
Chef.
Requirements:
Prior hotel/restaurant experience of no less than two years. Graduate
from an accredited culinary
school. USPH Certificates required. Entry-level position.
Salary Range:
$500-700 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Crew Cook
Crew Cook Assistant
Overview:
Food preparation and cooking responsibilities for the crew as directed
by the 1st cook. Maintains
highest possible food standards set by the company. Reports directly
to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Prior hotel/restaurant experience of no less than two years. Graduate
from an accredited culinary
school. Entry-level position.
Salary Range:
$650-800 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Officer/Crew Mess man
Overview:
Cleaning, general maintenance, assist in distributing prepared meals
as directed by the 1st cook.
Reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Entry-level position.
Salary Range:
$400-500 per month.
Contract Length:
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Provision Master/Storekeeper
Overview:
Responsible for the entire storage, ordering, distribution and stock
cost control of all food supplies
as directed by the executive chef. Reports directly to the Executive
Chef.
Requirements:
Food and beverage background essential, knowledge of accounting and
cost control procedures
and or prior ship experience in subordinate position. Graduate from an
accredited culinary school
with emphasis on food & beverage operations preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,200-1,500 per month.
Contract Length:
8-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodation (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Butcher Supervisor
Overview:
Responsible for supervising the butcher staff in the proper handling,
preparation and storage of
meats. Work closely with executive chef regarding ordering,
distribution and stock cost control of all
meat supplies. Reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant/hotel
experience or prior experience in
subordinate position on board. Graduate from an accredited culinary
school preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,300-1,500 per month.
Contract Length:
8-10 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Butcher Helper
Overview:
Butcher staff responsible for the proper handling, preparation and
storage of meats as directed by
the butcher supervisor. Reports directly to the Butcher Supervisor.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than one-year restaurant/hotel
experience. Graduate from an
accredited culinary school preferable. Entry-level position.
Salary Range:
$600-1,000 per month.
Contract Length:
9-12 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Pastry Chef Supervisor
Overview:
Responsible for the supervision of the pastry staff. Oversee the
developing, creating, and preparing
of all pastries. Maintain high standards as set forth by the company.
Supervise cleaning and
maintenance of assigned areas. Reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant/hotel
experience or prior experience in
subordinate position on board. Graduate from an accredited culinary
school preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,800-2,100 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
sometimes provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with
the respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities
provided. Dining in crew mess.
Chef de Partie
Overview:
Similar position to that of an assistant pastry chef supervisor.
Responsible for the supervision of the
pastry staff as directed by the pastry chef supervisor. Oversee the
developing, creating, and
preparing of all pastries. Maintain high standards as set forth by the
company. Supervise cleaning
and maintenance of assigned areas. Reports directly to the Pastry Chef
Supervisor.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant/hotel
experience or prior experience in
subordinate position on board. Graduate from an accredited culinary
school preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,500-1,725 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Pastry Man / Pastry Cook
Overview:
Pastry cook responsible for creating and preparing of all pastries as
directed by the pastry chef
supervisor. Maintain high standards as set forth by the company.
Reports directly to the Pastry Chef
Supervisor.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than two years restaurant/hotel
experience or prior experience in
subordinate position on board. Graduate from an accredited culinary
school preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,100-1,400 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Baker Supervisor
Overview:
Responsible for the supervision of the baker staff. Oversee the
preparation and cooking of all
bakery products. Maintain high standards as set forth by the company.
Supervise cleaning and
maintenance of assigned areas. Reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than three years restaurant/hotel
experience or prior experience in
subordinate position on board. Graduate from an accredited culinary
school preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,800-2,100 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
sometimes provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with
the respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities
provided. Dining in crew mess.
1st Baker
Overview:
Bakery staff responsible for preparing and cooking of all bakery
products as directed by the baker
supervisor. Maintain high standards as set forth by the company.
Reports directly to the Baker
Supervisor.
Requirements:
Culinary background of no less than two years restaurant/hotel
experience or prior experience in
subordinate position on board. Graduate from an accredited culinary
school preferable.
Salary Range:
$1,100-1,400 per month.
Contract Length:
6-9 months on board/6-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Galley Cleaner / Utility Cleaner
Overview:
Cleaning and maintenance of assigned galley stations. Reports directly
to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Entry-level position.
Salary Range:
$400-550 per month.
Contract Length:
9-12 months on board/8-10 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Head Buffet Man
Overview:
Responsible for the supervision, set-up, preparation and breakdown of
all buffets. Assisting in
serving passengers. Reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Prior experience in subordinate positions on board.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$700-950 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-10 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Buffet Runner / Coffee man
Overview:
Responsible for the set-up and breakdown of all buffets as directed by
the head buffet man.
Cleaning buffet areas and equipment. Reports directly to the Executive
Chef.
Requirements:
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$400-500 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-10 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Dishwasher/Pot washer
Overview:
Cleaning and stacking of all galley and passenger utensils, dishes,
pots, pans, etc. Reports directly to
the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$350-450 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-10 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Day Cleaner / Night Cleaner
Overview:
Day and nigh cleaning maintenance team for the entire galley,
kitchens, refrigerators, storage areas,
etc. Reports directly to the Executive Chef.
Requirements:
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$350-500 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-10 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single or share cabin facilities provided.
Dining in crew mess.
Housekeeping Department
Housekeeping handles and maintains the cleanliness and upkeep on the
passenger accommodations
and ship passenger and crew areas.
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Chief Housekeeper
Head Room Steward
Bell Captain
Bellboy
Cabin Steward/Stewardess
Cleaner/Utility Cleaner
Laundry Supervisor
Laundry Helper
Pool Attendant
Chief Housekeeper
Overview:
Supervisor of the housekeeping department; manage staff, scheduling,
cleanliness of all passenger
cabins, public areas with the exception of the dining room, offices,
and crew areas. Maintain
inventory, requisitioning, care of equipment. Supervises cabin
services; room service, bar service
and bell service.
Most importantly, passenger baggage handling and distribution to and
from cabins at the beginning
and end of the cruise. Reports directly to the Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Three to five years' professional experience in hotels. Hotel
management degree. Managerial
experience.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$2,000-3,000 per month with possible percentage of tips.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess. Vacation pay.
Head Room Steward
Overview:
Supervises assigned station of cabins and cabin stewards as directed
by the chief housekeeper.
Inspection and evaluation of passenger cabins to insure high standards
by cabin stewards, supervises
cleaning of assigned station areas. Reports directly to the chief
housekeeper.
Requirements:
One to two years' professional experience in hotels or prior ship
experience in related position.
Managerial experience preferable.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus tips (average $1,600-2,500)
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
sometimes provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with
the respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining
crew mess.
Cabin Steward/Stewardess
Overview:
Daily cleaning of assigned public areas and passenger cabins,
passenger laundry requests, maintain
cleanliness of comfort areas (room service receiving areas). Reports
directly to the chief
housekeeper.
Requirements:
One to two years' professional experience in hotels or prior ship
experience in related position is
preferable. Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus tips.
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Bell Captain
Overview:
Supervises bell staff, handles passenger special requests, delivery of
room service meals, delivery of
gifts and flowers, assist with baggage distribution. Reports directly
to the chief housekeeper.
Requirements:
Experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position is
preferable. Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$600-800 per month plus possibility of tips (averaging 1,100-1200 per
month).
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Bell Boy
Overview:
Handles passenger special requests, delivery of room service meals,
delivery of gifts and flowers as
directed by bell captain, assist with baggage distribution. Reports
directly to the chief housekeeper.
Requirements:
Experience in hotels. Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$500-650 per month plus possibility of tips (averaging 900-1000 per
month)
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Cleaner/Utility Cleaner
Overview:
Daily cleaning of all public areas as directed by the chief
housekeeper, cleanliness and maintenance
of officer and crew cabins. Reports directly to the chief housekeeper.
Requirements:
Usually trained in this position prior to becoming passenger room
stewards. Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$600-800 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Laundry Supervisor
Overview:
Supervises laundry department and dry cleaning of all passenger
garments. Staff training and
scheduling. Maintain inventory, requisitioning, care of equipment
assigned to department. Reports
directly to the chief housekeeper.
Requirements:
One to two years' professional experience in hotels or prior ship
experience in related position.
Managerial experience preferable.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$1,000-1,200 per month.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Laundry Helper
Overview:
Support staff for laundry facilities, cleaning, launders and dry
cleaning of all passenger, officer,
management, staff and crew garments as directed by laundry supervisor.
Reports directly to the
laundry supervisor.
Requirements:
Prior experience in laundry and dry cleaning facilities preferable.
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$500-800 per month.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Pool Attendant
Overview:
Cleaning and maintenance of all pool, hot tub and sauna areas,
responsible for maintaining pool
equipment, filters and upkeep.
Requirements:
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$400-600 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-10 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining crew
mess.
Food & Beverage Department
The food and beverage department oversee the entire operations of the
restaurants, galley, bars, and
related areas.
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Food & Beverage Manager
Restaurant Manager
Head Waiter
Dining Room Waiter/Waitress
Wine Steward/Stewardess
Buffet man
Bar Manager
Bartender
Dining Room Buffet Man
Bar accountant
Snack Steward
Food & Beverage Manager
Overview:
The F&B Manager is responsible for the management and supervision
of the restaurants, bar and
galley and related areas. Responsibilities include food cost
budgeting, training, maintaining a high
standard of food quality and service, safe handling of food supplies,
etc. Reports directly to the hotel
manager.
Requirements:
Minimum three to five years' food and beverage experience with a hotel
or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position, culinary background and education
preferable, food protection
certificates. Managerial experience required.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$2,800-3,200 per month.
4-6 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Dining with passengers and/or officer's mess.
Single cabin facilities
provided.
Restaurant Manager
Overview:
Responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of the
restaurants. Responsibilities
include training, maintaining a high standard of food quality and
service, cleanliness of restaurant.
Reports directly to the F & B Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum two to three years' food and beverage experience with a hotel
or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position, culinary background and education
preferable, food protection
certificates. Managerial experience required.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$2,000-2,150 per month plus percentage of tips.
4-6 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining in
officer's mess.
Head Waiter
Overview:
Responsible for a certain serving station in the dining room and
supervises all waiters, busboys, and
wine stewards in that station. Maintain cleanliness of station,
correct table settings, and maintain a
high standard service from each person that is under his supervision.
Hours are long, typically 10-12
hours each day, seven days a week. Reports directly to the Restaurant
Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum one to two years' hotel and/or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position.
Managerial experience preferable.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus percentage of tips (average $1,700-2,300 per
month).
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Dining Room Waiter/Waitress
Overview:
Serve passengers, keep menus clean, maintain cleanliness of tables and
correct table settings, explain
the dishes, make recommendations, supervise busboys assigned to those
tables. Hours are long,
typically 10-12 hours each day, seven days a week. Reports directly to
the Restaurant Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum one to two years' hotel and/or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position.
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus percentage of tips (average $1,500-2,200 per
month).
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Wine Steward/Stewardess
Overview:
Serve passengers alcoholic beverages, recommend and serve wines at
correct temperatures and in
the proper way. Hours are long, typically 10-12 hours each day, seven
days a week. Reports
directly to the
Restaurant Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum one to two years' hotel and/or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position.
Extensive knowledge of wines and wine characteristics. Entry-level
position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus percentage of tips (average $1,500-2,200 per
month).
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Dining Room Buffet Man / Busboy
Overview:
Assist dining room waiters in the food and beverage service, set
tables. Supervises and sets up
dining room buffet during dining hours serve passengers as directed by
the waiter, keep menus clean,
clean table between servings, menu knowledge proper handling of food.
Hours are long, typically
10-12 hours each day, seven days a week. Reports directly to the
Restaurant Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum one to two years' hotel and/or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position.
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$650-900 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Snack Steward
Overview:
Assists in set-up of buffets at various locations during dining hours.
Not restricted to just the dining
room, serve passengers, explain food items, proper handling of food.
Hours are long, typically
10-12 hours each day, seven days a week. Reports directly to the
Restaurant Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum one to two years' hotel and/or restaurant or prior ship
experience in related position.
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$550-775 per month.
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Bar Department
The bar department is responsible for serving alcoholic beverages;
bar, nightclub, disco, restaurant,
room service, private parties, etc.
All currency quoted in US dollars. Information subject to change.
Positions
Bar Manager
Asst. Bar Manager
Bar Supervisor
Asst. Bar Supervisor
Bar Waiter
Bar Waitress
Bartender
Barboy
Bar Utility
Bar Accountant
Bar Manager
Overview:
Supervises entire operations of the bar department; oversees training
and managing of the bar staff,
cleanliness of lounges. Reports directly to the Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Minimum three to five years food and beverage experience. Good
managers have learned the entire
bar department operations from the bottom up most likely beginning on
ships in an entry-level bar
position Responsible for filling in when the bar supervisor is absent.
Reports directly to the Bar
Manager.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$2000-3,000 per month with possible percentage of revenues.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single stateroom or cabin facilities
provided. Dining with passengers
and/or officer's mess.
Bar Waiter/Bar Waitress
Overview:
Responsible for serving alcoholic beverages to passengers in lounges
and on decks. Set-up bar
stations, assist in re-stocking supplies, clean stations. Reports
directly to the Bar Manager.
Requirements:
Restaurant and/or bar experience working in restaurants or hotels.
Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus tips (tips vary from $1,200-2,200 per month)
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Bartender
Overview:
Responsible for serving alcoholic beverages to passengers in lounges
and on decks, bar set-up,
cleanliness, stocking. Reports directly to the Bar Manager.
Requirements:
Restaurant or bar experience working in restaurants or hotels. Expert
mixologists (drink mixing).
Companies demand prior experience.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$50 per month plus tips (tips vary from $1,200-2,200 per month)
9-12 months on board/8-12 weeks vacation
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Bar Accountant
Overview:
Responsible for accounting and auditing procedures of the bar
department. Reports directly to the
Bar Manager.
Requirements:
Accounting background and/or education required. Entry-level position.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$1,100-1,400 per month.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical coverage
in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Share cabin facilities provided. Dining in
crew mess.
Photo Department
Photographers are some of the busiest people on board. They're
everywhere! At the gangway, at
formal nights, and if given the opportunity to snap your picture, in
the shower with you!
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Photo Manager / Videographer
Overview:
Responsible for maintaining the on board television network; passenger
and crew news, movie schedules, satellite news services, videotaping
and recording of social and passenger activities and maintenance of
equipment. Oversees entire operations of the photo department.
Required to have two to three years' professional photography
experience. Accounting all revenue procedures. Manages staff.
Photographs activities. Conduct daily activities as directed by the
cruise director. Must have working knowledge in maintaining and
operating an e-6 film processor. Assist in lifeboat drills as
instructed. Reports directly to the Cruise Director and/or assistant
cruise director.
Requirements:
Highly skilled technical positions requiring extensive technical
background and/or education in film,
video and television production. Photo managers are required to have
three to five years' professional photography experience. Managerial
experience. Outgoing personalities with a blend of salesmanship and
adventure. Familiarization with computer and electronic
state-of-the-art equipment. Strong personality and social skills
required. Outgoing personalities with a blend of salesmanship and
adventure.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$2,000-2,500 per month based on commission of sales.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Room & Board provided. Free P & I Medical
coverage in accordance with the
respective Maritime Law. Single cabin facilities provided. Dining in
officer's mess.
Gift Shop Department
The stores on board offer items with the ship logos on them, designer
clothes, sundries, snacks,
jewelry, and perfumes.
All currency quoted in US dollars. This information is subject to
change.
Positions
Gift Shop Manager
Asst. Gift Shop Manager
Retail Sales
Gift Shop Manager
Overview:
Managers oversee entire gift shop operations, accounting, and manages
retail staff. Reports directly
to the Hotel Manager.
Requirements:
Three to five years retail experience in boutiques, jewelry stores,
etc. Managerial experience
necessary. Public speaking skills for on board demonstrations.
Salary Range & Contract Length:
$1,500-2,500 per month including commissions.
6-9 months on board/4-8 weeks vacation.
Benefits & Perks:
Air travel and overnight hotel accommodations (if necessary) en-route
and homeward bound are not
always provided. Room & Board provid |
