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Cruise Line's Interview Tips

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:19:00 +0000

Dressing for the Interview:

Magsaysay People (MP) stands out not only because of their skills, but also because of the way they carry themselves. In a room full of people, one could easily identify an MP. So if you dream of being an MP, you need to have not just substance, but also a dash of style. Whether you agree with it or not, the truth is people make assumptions based on how you present yourself during an interview (or even after you’ve gotten the job).

So, here are a few tips on how to dress for an interview:

MEN

· Clothes
Wear a suit with color coordinated trousers. You may also opt for neatly pressed long-sleeved polos in neutral colors. Don’t forget to wear an undershirt as well. Because you live in a tropical country, you don’t want to go to a job interview soaked in perspiration. An undershirt helps you and your polo look neat and clean.

· Neckwear
Wear a tie. Even if you wouldn’t be required to wear one when you get the job, a nice, classic necktie adds elegance and class to one’s outfit. Choose ties with uniform and subtle patterns such as stripes or small dots. You may also choose ties with solid colors like blue, navy, gray, black, or maroons. Stay away from ties that have loud colors, designs and brand signatures displayed. They may be cute but not for interviews.

· Bags, Shoes and Accessories
Wear clean and polished leather shoes. Black is the best. Your socks should also match your shoes. Pairing black or brown leather shoes with white socks is just unacceptable. Your belt should match the color of your shoes. Choose belts with a small silver buckle. Lastly, you may also want to carry a simple bag for your portfolio and other essentials. You don’t want any unnecessary bulges in your pants because of your cellphone, your wallet or set of keys.

WOMEN

· Hair and Makeup
Wear your hair in a conservative style. Put on minimal makeup just to add some color to your skin. Stay away from bright, flashy nail polish colors.

· Clothes
Wear a classic suit or a simple dress with a jacket. An interview is not a time to be sexy and sultry so avoid wearing clothes that are tight or revealing. This may cause distraction to the interviewer.

· Bags, Shoes and Accessories
Carry a simple, classic handbag that complements your entire outfit. Stockings are also a must. Refrain from wearing colored or patterned ones. Select a pair of shoes which are comfortable, but formal. Open toed, strappy sandals, ballet flats and the like are better left for a Saturday night out or a Sunday brunch.

SOME MORE TIPS:

Look clean and neat. Men should trim their beards or shave unwanted facial hair. Women should keep their hair appropriately fixed. Keep your nails trimmed as well.
If possible, wear a light scent perfume or cologne. Your best option if you want to smell good is to use a good quality bath soap or body wash when you take a shower. Use also an unscented antiperspirant to keep you fresh.
Jewelry should be kept to a minimum. Your chunky bling bling are meant for parties and clubbing, not for a job interview. For women, if you must wear jewelry, select ones that go with your outfit. A simple necklace, a conservative pair of earrings would suffice.
Finally, go to the restroom just before your interview to have a final check of your appearance. Look into the mirror and tell yourself, “You’re going to get the job.” It sounds silly, but it helps.

As a summary, remember that they way you dress would play a key role in your job interview. How you dress can make you appear confident, smart, polished and the right person for the job. But also remember that your clothes are just an extension of your personality. During the interview itself, the spotlight shouldn’t be on your outfit. It should be on you and why you deserve to be part of the company.

JOB INTERVIEW:

So you got a call from the Recruitment office for an interview, congratulations. You’re now one step closer to becoming part of the Magsaysay world. The next thing you should think about is how to ace the job interview to score the job you’ve long been wanting to get.

Remember that there are probably ten, or maybe even a hundred, other people applying for the position you’re eyeing. So the first thing to ask yourself is “Why should I get the job?”

Here are some points to consider when you’re up for a job interview:

Prepare. A job interview requires careful preparation. You should take the time to sit down, assess your career plans and your career experience, and make some notes.

Here are some questions that may be asked during the interview:

What are the things that encouraged you to apply to the company?
What are your career objectives?
What courses did you take up and why?
What do you do particularly well at school?
What are your main responsibilities in your present job?
Which aspect of the job do you like most?
What are the main problem areas of your job?
Why do you want to leave your present employer?
What is expected in your first year if you are offered this job?
How do you see yourself five years from now?
Are there any people you find difficulty working with?
What are your strengths?
What are the things you like to improve on about yourself?
Why should the company hire you?

Whether you are a fresh graduate or you have several years of work experience, it is important to prepare for the job interview. Try to anticipate the questions that will be asked in the interview. Get a friend to act as an interviewer so you can practice. Preparing for the job interview will help build and boost your confidence.

Research. Thanks to the Internet, information is now available more than ever. Go online and find out what you can about the organization and the position. This will give you more information about the company’s business, its people and the work environment. The interviewer would also be impressed that you did your homework and get the impression that you really are interested in the job.

Stop, Look and Listen. During the interview, listen attentively to the interviewer. Look at the interviewer to show interest. Before answering a question, take a pause to think about your answer.

Try to cite evidence for your statements. For example, if you say that you have good leadership skills, mention some previous projects where you had to assume a leadership role. Pay attention as well to your body language – posture, handshake, attire, personal grooming. Sit properly. Keep your hands free from pens, keys or cellphones to avoid fidgeting. Put your phone on silent mode, or better yet, turn it off.

Also, remember that interviewers conduct the interview to find the right person fit for the job. They are not there to find flaws in you, nor to make your life difficult. Interviewers need to be convinced that you are indeed the right person for the job.

Interview the Interviewer. At some point during the interview, the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions. This is the right time for you to know a bit more about the company, the position you are applying for, the work environment, the people, to name a few. Prepare your questions way ahead so that when you’re given the chance to ask, you already know what to ask.

Thanks. When the interview ends, make sure to thank the interviewer for his or her time. Extend your hand for a good shake. If you have the interviewer’s email address, you may also send a brief note of thanks. This would show that you’re really interested in the job, and this gesture is something very rarely done by applicants.

The job interview plays a very big role in your application. Knowing that you only have a couple of minutes to demonstrate your competency and your desire for the job can cause some pressure. But with the right preparation, your interview should go smoothly. Remember that your objective is to show the interviewer that you are the one most capable of doing the job among all the applicants.

Before you enter the door, take a deep breath, relax and project confidence. Now, go on and show the interviewer they should hire you.

RESUME BUILDING

Remember that the Recruitment office and the Human Resources dept. receive hundreds of resumes every week. How do you make sure your resume gets a longer look? Do you need to write a life story? Do you need to print it colored? Would using scented paper make a difference? Will a ten-page resume show you’re the right choice?

Your resume should contain:

Job objective. Specify the kind of work you are looking for. Be specific and straightforward.

Skills. For fresh graduates, you may include on-the-job experience or big projects you were part of in school. If you are looking for a new job, include your present and previous employers, address, dates of employment, your job title, and your duties. It would be helpful to mention your acquired skills and significant accomplishments.

Education. List down your educational attainment, including the name of school and year graduated. Include any awards received to add to your credentials.

Trainings. Whether you’re a fresh grad or a practicing professional, it would be helpful to list down the trainings you have previously attended. These will increase your credibility.

References. Have three people in mind who will serve as good references - a professor, a colleague, a former boss. Keep in mind that your references should be able to establish your credibility and credentials, so make sure that your references know you well.

Some useful tips:

Choose a resume format that best suits you. A chronological resume lists your job history with the most recent position listed first. A functional resume categorizes your job experience into sections focusing on skill and accomplishment.

Be brief and concise. Your resume should summarize your accomplishments. It is not an autobiography so make sure you only include the relevant information.

Proofread. Read, read, read your resume. Double check dates, facts, grammar, punctuation marks, among others. Ask a professor or a colleague to take a look at your resume.

Beautify. Your resume must be inviting. Use classic but elegant fonts such as Times New Roman, Arial or Helvetica, at least 10 pts in size. Use section headings. Print on clean, white paper.

Your resume is the first step in a job application. Given this, you need to invest time and energy not just on the content, but also on its design.

credit to : Magsaysay

Cruise & Yacht : Used Trawler Maintenance Made Easy

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 05:21:00 +0000

Maybe,You have been imagining quite a long time about locating a nice used trawler or motor yacht to sail the intracoastal waterway and perhaps the Bahamas; it's been your lifelong aspiration. Only you are brand new to big boats and imagine you want to get a better idea of what it will take to maintain her before proceeding.

But Loosen Up, we have all had to begin from where you are. Before the Internet was born it was a learn-as-you-go affair; seldom was there some one about to ask. to assist those of you still contemplating the move, this article is intended to make the process a bit simpler.

In this publication I will answer this question, "What does the maintenance of a used trawler or motor yacht consist of". I own a 40 foot trawler, therefore, i am going to explain the details as it relates to my boating background.

For starters, bear in mind that maintenance on a trawler will usually be greater the less time you use her. Boat systems need to be worked. This list of course does not include items that fail without notice.

Engines

Engine oil/filter exchanges every 100 hours or according to manufacturer
Change transmission oils after 500 hours
Engine zinc replacement annually or as needed
Engine raw water system cleaning/flushing every 3 years or as needed
Install new raw water impellors every two years
Change fuel filters every year
New engine belts as needed
Clean raw water strainers monthly or as needed
Replace hoses and clamps as needed
Touch up engine paint as needed
Add fuel biocide when taking on diesel

Polish fuel when needed

Electrical

Check bilge/sump pumps monthly or as required
Check and exchange automatic switches when needed
Turn on electronics monthly and permit to heat up
Replace batteries about every 6 years

Waste

Service/clean ElectroScan waste system electrodes monthly
Service/clean salt water flush systems with muriatic acid monthly

Underwater

Clean boat bottom and running gear monthly
Inspect zincs monthly, replace as needed
Apply new bottom paint out of water biannually
Inspect bottom for hydrolysis out of water biannually
Service rudder posts at haul out
Inspect props and propellers at haul out
Check stuffing boxes monthly or install dripless packing
Exercise thru hull sea cocks annually

Decks

Apply new varnish to bright work annually
Remove and reapply varnish to bright work every 5 years
Repair fiberglass gel coat as needed
Apply new deck paint as needed
Polish stainless as necessary
Clean and polish canvas and glass as needed
Evaluate replacing canvas every 5-6 years
Wash and wax as needed
Inspect and replace dock lines and fenders monthly

Heating/Air Conditioning

Clean strainers monthly
Clean/replace intake hoses biannually or as needed
Charge system as needed

So there you have it. It looks like a lot but it really is not. I check most of the details automatically as I'm going about the boat everyday.

New NCL Cruise Options to Bermuda, Baltic and the Big Easy

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line today announced itineraries for next summer (2011) and beyond, including a few firsts for the line -- such as homeporting in Copenhagen and a year-round program from New Orleans, home of Mardi Gras and Sunday's Super Bowl champs.

Here's what's new and interesting:

More Bermuda Cruises from Northeast: In summer 2011, NCL will offer more Bermuda cruise options from the Northeast by adding a second ship. Norwegian Dawn, which has sailed year-round from New York since 2004, will move up to Boston for Bermuda-bound summer cruises, and Norwegian Gem will break from summering in Europe and take Dawn's place in New York. From May through October, Boston-based cruises depart on Fridays and trips from New York depart on Sundays. All include three full days in Bermuda.

New York keeps a year-round ship, by the way -- Norwegian Jewel, which will sail Bahamas itineraries. Meanwhile, Norwegian Jade will replace Gem that summer in Venice (and Norwegian Epic will also be sailing Mediterranean cruises, from Barcelona, as previously reported).

In Europe, a New Baltic Homeport: NCL will offer cruises from Copenhagen for the first time in summer 2011. Cruises will be offered aboard Norwegian Sun. These aren't the first Baltic sailings for the line -- right now, seasonal roundtrips are offered from the U.K., so this is not the best news for Brits -- but spokeswoman Courtney Recht says Copenhagen was chosen to give guests an opportunity to extend their stay in a new, interesting city. Ports of call on the 15 nine-night Baltic Capitals cruises include: Warnemunde (for Berlin), St. Petersburg (overnight), Helsinki and Stockholm.

New Orleans Goes Year-Round: Starting in the summer of 2010 and carrying on through summer 2011, Norwegian Spirit, which has sailed from Boston for two years (and is now being replaced as described above by Norwegian Gem), will sail from New Orleans -- year-round. NCL has long had a presence in the Crescent City, but this will mark the first time the line has ever based a ship there year-round.

Also announced today are seven-day Bahamas cruises onboard Gem, departing New York on Sundays December 2011 through April 2012; the return of Norwegian Pearl and Norwegian Star to Alaska in 2011 for seven-day Glacier Bay and Sawyer Glacier cruises, respectively; and the continuation of short (three- and four-day) cruises to the Bahamas year-round from Miami onboard Norwegian Sky, through April 2012.

These new cruises go on sale today to members of NCL's past-passenger program, Latitudes, and to the general public on Thursday, February 11.

Work and Live On Board a Luxury Cruise Ship

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:07:00 +0000

Talk to anyone who has been employed on a cruise ship and they will most likely tell you one thing: it is the best "job" you could ever find. Whether you are looking for summer, part time, or year round employment, the cruise lines are hiring now

Cruise Ship Jobs: Travel the World and Get Paid For It!
Is there an exotic location that you have always dreamed of going to? Well, if you are working on a cruise ship, you just may get to go there and get paid for doing it! After all, where else is there an employment situation that pays you to travel the world on a cruise line that most people have to pay $500 to $10,000 U.S. (or much more) to take part in?

Perhaps you would like to go to Mexico, the Caribbean, Alaska, Bermuda, Hawaii, Europe, or some other world destination. Working on a cruise ship will allow you to see such places, meet new people, experience different cultures and climates, and make a good income. What's more, your food and accommodations on board a cruise line are free as well!

How Much Money Can You Make?

Your income level in the cruise industry is dependent upon the cruise line who hires you and what your job description will be. However, you can often make up to $5,000 (U.S. funds) or more per month--with room and board included. Again, your income level is negotiated between you and the cruise line who hires you, but keep in mind that the better your resume looks, the higher your pay could be.

"I've Never Worked in the Cruise Industry"

No problem! (unless you want to work as captain or some other position directly related to the operation of a cruise ship!). The vast majority of positions available on a cruise ship require no previous cruise experience. See below for a partial listing of positions that are available on most cruise lines.

Cruiseline Job Many Positions Are Available Cruise lines generally hire in the following areas:

food and food server staff; entertainment/music; deck and cabin steward/stewardesses; bartenders and cocktail servers; retail and gift shops; fitness and gym instructors; youth counselors; office personnel; tour guides; landside and reservationist positions; medical staff; casino dealers; and many more positions.

Please note that most cruise ships hire 300 to 900 crew members each, which means many job possibilities for YOU!

How You Can Get A Rewarding Cruise Ship Job:

The main challenge is securing a cruise job is that you need to have the right hiring tools and knowledge that will get your "foot in the door." In order to be taken seriously by a cruise line's hiring staff, it is essential that you know exactly: how to write your resume for the cruise industry; who to contact; what to say and what not to say; what letters need to be sent; and other details. Getting the cruise line job you want is easy when you know how (and very difficult when you don't!) .

Cruise lines usually refrain from advertising their available positions; instead, employment service companies is one of the main ways they find personnel--we offer the best in this field. We will help guide you through the preparation, application, and hiring process so that you will be taken seriously by the cruise line hiring staff (and get your job fast). We are the ONLY company that has an exclusive online listing of up-to-the-minute cruise jobs that you can apply for online!

Step To Be Considered While Applying Jobs In A Cruise Ships

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:44:00 +0000

Do you want to works at any Cruise Line Company?
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With The initial issue that you would like to try and do following the identification of a cruise job chance is to customize your resume to highlight your relevant experiences. A common mistake created by individuals is to try and put an excessive amount of info on their resume in order to impress the company. When a recruiter is trying to fill a cruise job they're not trying for the foremost rounded individual but the individual with the most expertise to accomplish that specific task. When submitting for a hospitality job it does not do any smart to incorporate that you delivered pizza for 2 years. When you decide on a cruise job it's an intelligent move to work out what is expected from a personal in that specific field. You ought to attempt to test out the particular cruise job position necessities that you are seeking as all cruise lines vary in job responsibilities. You have the chance to direct your experiences to reflect those targeted demands once you know what the cruise lines expectations are. After you send in your resume you are not asking permission to join the corporate, you're explaining to them that for his or her best interests you're the candidate to fill this cruise job opening.

When you have got targeted the simplest experiences you've got that pertain to the duty you're seeking you may want to convey those instances. The black and white bullet purpose format of resumes is boring and will be overwhelming for a private who has to travel through hundreds of those resumes. Make sure that your resume is engaging to the eye and helps to precise your unique personality. When a cruise recruiter is seeking charismatic and entertaining persons your resume will catch their eye and give you an advantage...

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Cruise Ship Jobs Salaries

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:50:00 +0000

Cruise Ship Jobs - Housekeeping, Accommodation Jobs

Responsibility for the cabins or staterooms on a cruise ship fall under the housekeeping department. This division is responsible for making passengers comfortable while they are in their rooms, and includes the care of the cabins, room and messenger service, and laundry pick up and delivery. Jobs in the hosekeeping department of a cruise line are very similar to the jobs you will find in a five-star hotel or resort: cabin steward/stewardess who clean and do daily maintenance of the cabins and general housekeeping, chief housekeeper, floor supervisor, head room steward / stewardess, cabin steward / stewardess, bell captain, bell boy.

There is also a separate division that does the general cleaning and maintenance of the common areas around the ship and offers jobs for cleaner / utility cleaner positions.

The laundry on a ship must run almost continually. Bed linens, towels, tablecloths, and some crew uniforms must be laundered daily. This division offers cruise line jobs for laundry supervisor and laundry man / linen keeper.

Most cruise lines employ concessionaire companies or employment agencies to staff these positions and applicants are recruited from all over the world. English registered ships commonly fill their housekeeping positions with European personnel, while many others recruit their staff from agencies in third world countries. Housekeeping falls under the hotel department and is categorized as crew. Also known as accommodation staff.

Chief Housekeeper (supervisor of the housekeeping department: cabin services, room services, bell services, passenger baggage handling and distribution) - professional experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position required. Very good English Language skills required. Salary range: $3000-3800 U.S. per month, depending on percentage of gratuities (tips).
Assistant Chief Housekeeper (supervises day to day operations of the department as directed by the Chief Housekeeper) - professional experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position required. Very good English Language skills required. Salary range: $2500-3400 U.S. per month, depending on percentage of gratuities (tips). Possibilities for promotion to Chief Housekeeper.
Floor Supervisor (supervises assigned floor of cabins and cabin stewards as directed by the chief housekeeper) - professional experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position required. Very good English Language skills required. Salary range: $2400-3200 U.S. per month, depending on percentage of gratuities (tips). Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Chief Housekeeper.
Head Room Steward / Stewardess (supervises assigned station of cabins andcabin stewards as directed by Floor Supervisor) - experience in hotels or prior cruise ship experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $2200-2800 U.S. per month depending on gratuities (tips). Possibilities for promotion to Floor Supervisor.
Cabin Steward / Stewardess / Cabin Attendant (daily cleaning of passenger cabins) - no experience required, some experience preferred. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $1800-2200 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Head Room Steward.
Assistant Cabin Steward / Stewardess (daily cleaning of assigned areas and passenger cabins, passenger laundry requests) - entry level position, no experience required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1500 U.S. per month, depending on percentage of tips (gratuities). Possibilities for promotion to Cabin Steward / Stewardess.

Bell Captain (supervises bell staff, delivery of room service meals, gifts and flowers) - entry level position, no experience required, some experience preferred. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $1100-1300 U.S. per month, depending on tips (gratuities).
Room Service Attendatn/Bell Boy (males and females) - general duty is to provide guests with the option of ordering room service, to ensure that passengers receive the service & the same comfort inside of cabin like they have in 5-stars dining room. Also they have to assist to Cabin stewards in the cabins cleaning after each disembarkation. It is recommended to have some previous restaurant or bar experience at least on the land. Ability to speak, read & write in English is an advantage. Salary range: $700-1000 U.S. per month, depending on tips (gratuities).
Cleaner / Utility Cleaner (daily cleaning of all public areas) - entry level position, no experience required. Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $600-800 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Cabin Steward.
Laundry Supervisor (supervises laundry department and dry cleaning of all passenger garments) - some experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $1000-1300 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Laundry Supervisor (supervises laundry department and dry cleaning of all the officers, management, staff and crew garments as directed by Laundry Supervisor) - some experience in hotels or prior ship experience in related position required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $900-1200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Laundry Supervisor.
Laundry Man / Linen Keeper (support staff for laundry facilities, launder and dry cleaning of all passenger, officer, management and staff garments) - no experience required, entry level position. Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Laundry Supervisor.
Pool Attendant (cleaning and maintenance of all pool areas) - no experience required, entry level position. Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.

Cruise Ship Jobs - Food and Beverage Department, Restaurant Jobs

The food and beverage division is responsible for all of the dining rooms, restaurant - bars, bars, the galleys (kitchens), clean up and provisions. The Food and Beverage Director runs this department. The dining room manager, or maitre d', takes care of seating arrangements, service, and oversees the wait staff for the main restaurant (dining room). Under the maitre d' are the head waiters, and each of them is responsible for several waiters and busboys. Even though waiters and busboys are considered entry level positions, many cruise ships prefer those with previous experience from a restaurant or hotel dining room on their resume / CV. Depending on the size of the cruise ship, there may be several bars, and the service of drinks is a popular job on board. Bartenders, wine stewards and cocktail waitresses/waiters must usually have prior experience. The Food and Beverage Department on a cruise ship offers the following restaurant jobs: Maitre D' / Restaurant Manager, Dining Room Head Waiter / Waitress, Dining Room Waiter / Waitress, Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress, Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress , Cocktail Waitress / Waiter, Bartender, Buffet Steward / Stewardess.

Buffet Steward / Stewardess (serving meals, drinks, cleaning tables) - No experience required, some experience preferred. Basic English Language knowledge required. Salary range: $900-1300 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from passengers. Strong possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward, Junior Waiter, Assistant Waiter and Waiter.
Bar Accountant (responsible for accounting procedures of the bar department) - accounting background and / or education required. Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. per month.
Bartender (responsible for serving alcoholic beverages to passengers in lounges and on decks) - Some experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $1700- 2400 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers.
Bar Stewards/ Stewardess (Cocktail Waitress / Waiter) - responsible for serving alcoholic beverages to passengers in lounges and on decks - Some experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $1400- 2200 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Bartender.
Bar Boy / Bar Utility (responsible for cleanliness of lounges and re-stocking bar supplies) - no experience required, entry level position. Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $600-900 U.S. per month, depending on percentage of tips (gratuities). Possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward.
Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining room assistant waiters, serving meals and drinks) - Some experience required. Fare English Language skills required. Salary range: $1200-1800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room Assistant Waiter.
Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining room waiters in the food and beverage service, serve passengers as directed by the waiter) - Experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $1400- 2100 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room Waiter.
Dining Room Waiter/Waitress, (serving passengers, explain the dishes, make recommendations, supervise assistant waiters assigned to their tables) - lots of experience and fluent English Language skills required. Salary range: $2200-3800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room Head Waiter.
Dining Room Head Waiter/Waitress, (responsible for a certain serving station in the dining room, supervises all waiters) - lots of restaurant and prior cruise ship experience in related position required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range: $2600-4700 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers.
Maitre D'/Restaurant Manager - takes care of seating arrangements, service, and oversees the wait staff for the dining room. Under the maitre d' are the head waiters, and each of them is responsible for several waiters and busboys. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range: $3400-5200 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line and gratuities from passengers.

Holland America Line highlights the Yukon in 2010 Alaska & Yukon Cruise Tours

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:12:00 +0000

In 2010 Holland America Line highlights the magnificent wilderness of Canada’s Yukon Territory. Of its 31 Alaska and the Yukon CruiseTours, 13 include Yukon destinations such as Whitehorse, Dawson City, Tombstone Territorial Park and Kluane National Park. New in 2010 is the “Best of the Yukon” CruiseTour, one of three adventuresome Expedition CruiseTours just introduced by Holland America Line.

“With more than 60 years’ experience in Alaska and Yukon tours, Holland America creates itineraries to highlight the best and most comprehensive Yukon experiences,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice president, marketing, sales, and guest programs.

CruiseTours featuring the Yukon range from 10 to 20 days in length and depart May 9 through Aug. 28, 2010. All combine a three-, four-, or seven-day Inside Passage cruise with a land tour of top destinations in Alaska and the Yukon. Guests experience the wilderness, wildlife, native culture and history while traveling by luxury motor coach, rail and often river boat.

The new “Best of the Yukon” Expedition CruiseTour is designed to provide an in-depth Yukon experience. The itinerary is 12 days with a three-day north-bound cruise or 13 days with a south-bound sailing that includes Glacier Bay. Guests visit Whitehorse, capital of the Yukon Territory, and Dawson City, a Klondike National Historic Site where they have three nights and two full days to explore its gold rush heritage, Tombstone Territorial Park and active adventures from rafting to hiking. The tour also visits Beaver Creek in the Yukon and Tok and Skagway in Alaska. It includes an exciting Yukon River cruise aboard the Yukon Queen II, Kluane National Park sightseeing, White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad with Lake Bennett excursion and the Chilkat Bald Eagle Preserve near Haines.

Holland America Line offers six Great Land Klondike CruiseTours ranging from 11 to 15 days that all feature Whitehorse, Dawson City and the Yukon Queen II river cruise between Dawson City, Yukon and Eagle, Alaska. Four of the CruiseTours also include a scenic trip on the White Pass & Yukon Route Railroad via Lake Bennett between Whitehorse and Skagway. All feature an overnight in Denali National Park and the six-to-eight-hour Tundra Wilderness Tour within the park.

Four Great Land Wilderness CruiseTours ranging from 10 to 13 days offer itineraries that include Whitehorse. Here guests may enjoy a natural history presentation at the entrance to Kluane National Park or a summer sled dog demonstration by Uncommon Journeys. On two tours they can take an optional full-day excursion to Kluane, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All Great Land Klondike and Wilderness CruiseTours are escorted by a tour director and include travel on deluxe Explorer Coaches.

Two Glacier Discovery CruiseTours offer extensive 19- or 20-day adventures that include two nights in Whitehorse and Dawson City and “Double Denali.”

How to Choose from 37+ Stateroom Categories ?

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:50:00 +0000

How to choose stateroom categories on Oasis of the Seas???

Officially there are 37 different types of cabins and suites on the Oasis of the Seas. In reality there are even more, taking in account that there are cabins with and without connecting doors, additional sofa and Pullman beds and wheelchair-accessible cabins within these stateroom categories. How do you find the perfect cabin on the Oasis of the Seas?

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Oasis of The Seas - Floating City

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:09:00 +0000

Royal Caribbean - The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in South Florida. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.'s 16-deck Oasis of the Seas docked Friday at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale. It set sail from Finland to Florida in late October. The massive $1.5 billion vessel is nearly 40 percent larger than the industry's next-biggest ship and five times larger than the Titanic. It has 2,700 cabins and can accommodate 6,300 passengers and 2,100 crew members. The ship also features various "neighborhoods" -- parks, squares and arenas with special themes. One of them will be a tropical environment that will include palm trees. The Oasis of the Seas will embark on its first cruise on Dec. 5. Hundreds of onlookers turned out to greet the ship from shore.

Royal Caribbean sports staff member Colin Kerr tries out one of two surf simulators on board the world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. The Finnish built 225,282-ton ship owned by Royal Caribbean International is set for its debut voyage in the Caribbean Dec. 1. Fifteen decks house 4 main swimming pools, a park promenade, surf simulators, rock climbing, and miniature golf. AP / Hans Deryk

Royal Caribbean International's newest cruise ship, the highly-anticipated Oasis of the Seas, makes her U.S. debut into her homeport of Port Everglades Friday, Nov. 13, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Sun Sentinel / Amy Beth Bennett

The world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas is seen docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

One of the pools on board the world's largest and newest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas, is seen at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

Savannah Vitello, left, and Stephanie Dorazio take in the sun on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Oasis of the Seas is the world's biggest and newest cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

A zip-line is one of the sports activities on the world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

The area between the elevators is seen on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Oasis of the Seas is the world's biggest and newest cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

People take in the sights as they walk around on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Oasis of the Seas is the world's biggest and newest cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

The world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas is seen docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

Caran Popowitz enjoys her drink on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Oasis of the Seas is the world's biggest and newest cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

A boardwalk theme with carousel and carnival theme on board the world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas docked at Port Everglades is seen in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

Sarah Behle takes a photograph of her daughter, Hayden Behle ,5, on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

A person rides the elevators on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

People sit at a restaurant on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

A person takes in the sights from the balcony of a stateroom on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

A piano is seen in one of the suites on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

Kimberly Kane, left, and Rachel Kessinger take photographs as they admire the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Oasis of the Seas, owned by Royal Caribbean, is the world biggest and newest passenger cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

People ride the carousel on board the Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Fla. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

People take in the sights as they walk around on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

Live greenery, trees and tropical plants are among the features of Central Park, a football field sized promenade on board the world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

A two-story crown loft suite with two-story window and balcony on board the world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

The world's largest and newest cruise ship Oasis of the Seas is seen docked at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Friday, Nov. 20. AP / Hans Deryk

Anissa Dean, left, and Jasmyn Liedke enjoy their pool side drinks on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

The cruise ship Oasis of the Seas is seen on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Oasis of the Seas is the world's biggest and newest cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

A life preserver is seen on board the cruise ship Oasis of the Seas on Nov. 20, in Port Everglades, Florida. Oasis of the Seas is the world's biggest and newest cruise ship. Getty Images / Joe Raedle

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Job interview questions at Cruise ship

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:41:00 +0000

After landing a chance for a cruise ship job interview, you should take time to prepare for the questions that may be asked. It is important to think of the best answers to these questions to increase your chances of having your own cruise ship job. These preparations can also help you decide on whether a cruise ship career is for you as the questions are designed to tell the recruiter if your are fit for a job on board.

Questions to be asked are intended to help the interviewer find out whether you can do a cruise ship job and if you would be a good cruise crew. Some of the questions to be asked may include:

Can you work and live as part of a team composed of people from different nationalities?
Would you be able to live on board a high pressure and sometimes difficult environment?
Do you get sea sick?
Can you live away from home and family for at least six months?
Are you adaptable and flexible?
Can you live in a tiny cabin which may be shared with another crew member?

You can prove your readiness for the job by answering these questions positively and of course, honestly. Preparing for this kind of questions will provide you a huge advantage in securing a job on board.

Learning a second language is also another advantage that you may gain in improving your chances of getting hired. You don’t have to be an expert or fluent speaker, a reasonably and understandable proficiency is beneficial as cruise ships have passengers of many nationalities and visits different parts of the world that is why there is always a need for a crew with second language.

English is the most important language but the requirement for a crew member is to understand at least the basics of another language is increasing. It may be to offer directions, take orders, or anything else that a foreign passenger may request of you.

You can get the best help from experienced crew members with Cruise Line Job Guide. They offer a guide which can help you decide, prepare and actually get any of the cruise ship jobs that you desire.

3 Major of Carribbean Cruise Lines

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:55:00 +0000

Do you ever heard about Caribbean Cruise before?? You may have heard about it, but have you ever been on any of the cruises or not, so you should start looking into it. you know why? on These vacations are recognized for their superior class and elegance. Nonetheless these Caribbeancruises are very affordable. There are actually three major cruise lines that you should search for, if you are interested.

There's a three major Caribbean Cruises are Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Cruises, and Celebrity Cruises. In This article will bring you the particulars about these giants, and some tips and tricks for helping you to get the best out of your chosen Caribbean cruise.

Let's we talk about the big Royal Caribbean cruises. This is the most well-known and popular cruise line of them all. They are among the inexpensive Caribbean cruises category, and they are really affordable. The average budget traveler can also afford it. It goes to far more places than simply around the Caribbean. It journeys to most parts of the world, and you may book a cruise with them 365 days of the year. It offers all of the imaginable entertainment you could guess on a ship like this. They offer a lot of places to eat, shop, and relax. You definitely will always have fun.

On the other hand, the Carnival Cruises offer something extra and glamorous. The name says it all. The feeling of the fun and adventurous atmosphere can be felt from the moment you go on board the big Caribbean cruise ship. They are recognized as party cruises. If you are thinking to go with your friends on one of these affordable Caribbean cruises, I highly recommend these guys. Not only do they offer some of the greatest and hottest parties out on the Caribbean sea, but they also have some great pools.

the Last but not least of the three major Caribbean cruises is Celebrity Cruises. Though they are the third largest Caribbean cruise line, they are recognized for numerous extraordinary things. The glamorous name does not mean they are expensive; They are still in the affordable Caribbean cruises category. They sail primarily in the Caribbean, and their business operates all year around. Their great service and their great way of treating their customers make them lovable by anyone. The kids too love them. They also have a good babysitting service. This is really helpful especially whenever you want to enjoy the Caribbean sun with only your spouse.

and The above mentioned Caribbean cruises are the three major Caribbean cruise lines that offer the best deals at any time of the year. Whenever you plan for a vacation, remember to consider them in your list. There are good discounts also available if you know how to search them. Happy cruising with your choose Caribbean cruise!

Norweigian CruiseLine to Bahamas

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:34:00 +0000

CruiseLine - Norwegian cruise lines traveling to the Bahamas are great ways to explore this destination. with the ships in this cruise line are immaculate, and offer guest an extremely thrilling vacation. Every single need will be supplied, by the quality staff on board. They serve guests at the level one would expect from such a lavish line.

All The activities on board Norwegian cruise lines provide something for everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you’re traveling alone or as a group. and These ships have fantastic activities to participate in. in Some of them will cater to the younger guests on board. This particularly good news to families, traveling with children.

From live music to productions, the Norwegian cruise lines are worth the expense. Those traveling to the Bahamas on this line have a lot of flexibility when it comes to booking their trip. These cruises can be planned in increments of three, four, or seven day trips.

Travelers are actively involved in the planning process. They are able to choose their stateroom size. Along with stateroom choices, they are able to design the dining plan that suits them. These ships have thirteen restaurants to dine at. The carefree style of planning with Norwegian cruise lines, makes room for individual tastes.

There is no stress when it comes to designing your trip the way you want. From the moment travelers step on board the ship, there are no worries related to their trip. All of the hassle is taken out of the process, when you’re traveling with Norwegian cruise lines.

Visiting the Bahamas will take you to some of the world’s best ports of call. It doesn’t matter which ones you visit. You will have many opportunities to truly experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of these locations. Nassau is probably one of the most popular of the ports of call of Norwegian cruise lines.

Each port offers fabulous tours and excursions for vacationers to choose from. In Nassau tourists can participate in activities like the Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounters. This excursion allows participants the opportunity to have an up close and personal experience with dolphins. These are some of the world’s most intelligent and intriguing animals

Jewel Ship - Norwegian Cruise Ship

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:43:00 +0000

Norwegian Cruise Line - Jewel

Still in awe of these ships that you are able to cruise on. The day we got back to Miami port there were 5 large ones docked and then as we drove over to Ft. Lauderale Airport there were 6 more docked at that port.
It must be a very big business for these areas.
This ship would not even be considered the top of the line...although the NCL is launching a new one called EPIC and the Royal Caribbean has one called the "Oasis of the Seas" which just takes your breath away.
One day hubby and I were watching on the Discovery channel the building of the "Freedom of the Seas" It almost seems similar to Vegas where each owner is trying to build something bigger and better.

and Our youngest has been on several companies ships and prefers the PRINCESS line and if all goes well we take that this August up to Alaska (had to cancel last year because of hubby's heart attack and son's illness)
NOT sure and my hubby said after this one he thought my cruising days might be over.
This trip we were invited up to one of the POSH suites for a cocktail party and to "view" the Villa. In fact the agent we had gone through had received a call prior to our sailing if my youngest girl's family want to pay and extra $8000.00 and be upgraded??
This suite (unless you get a sell-off) cost $25,000 for the first 2 people.

so, We have prefered the NCL line as it is family friendly and my six grandkids were under $300.00 a piece for our 9 day cruise.
It actually will cost MORE to go to Alaska as it seems the closer you are to a place the more it costs????? Not sure of the reasoning there.

Cruise Ship Front Office - Team On Board

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:24:00 +0000

Cruise ship Front Office team is a very crucial element in the entire cruise ship operation and overall guests’ experience. On cruise ships, the front office department consists of the front office manager, assistant front office manager, concierge, group services co-ordinator, and the reception staff. Although each has specialized duties and responsibilities, we all serve one common goal, which is to achieve, complete satisfaction. The Reception Desk operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it is the nerve center of the ship where guests are encouraged to seek out everything from simple directions on navigating the ship layout, to answering general questions or seeking assistance. The Receptionists on duty ensure that guest’s requests or problems are handled and resolved in a quick efficient and courteous manner. This requires a complete understanding of all staterooms ( room configurations and amenities), facilities ( laundry services, restaurants and bar opening hours, show lounges, gym, & swimming pools), operations (ship's policies and procedures) and services available onboard the vessel, namely, spa salons, gift ships, photo galleries, art auctions, and the internet cafe.

An Immediate Follow Up

Concierge service is available for all VIP guests onboard, including guests who book suites and villas. He or She must ensure that these guests receive personalized and professional service throughout the cruise. Any and all challenges that might occur are addressed to the Front Office Manager for immediate follow up. The Group Services Co-ordinator is in charge of all group activities held onboard. He or she is responsible for ensuring that all group functions and activities are carried out efficiently in co-ordination with all other department heads and staff. The Co-ordinator also handles any group leader's requests in co-ordination with the Front Office Manager and Hotel Director's offices. The Front Office Manager and the Assistant Front Office Manager ensure that the overall operation of the front office department is carried out in accordance to company's level of standards and policies, and that top quality guest service is achieved on a consistent basis. Extensive training and departmental meetings are held on a weekly basis to keep everyone informed and updated on operational requirements. The industry is constantly evolving and it is the management responsibility to ensure that every guest has the best experience possible.

Each of Guest is Important

In this respect, each and every guest has specific needs and expectations, thus requiring the staff to be flexible and as accommodating as possible, while still maintaining high standards and guest service levels. The Logbook is Front Office's primary source of information, not only for the front office department, but also as a tool of information for the deck and engine departments. It is updated on a daily basis on a computer/digital program, and is forwarded to the appropriate departments to ensure a prompt follow up on guest's concerns. The Logbook offers a summary of all guests’ concerns, and therefore is a very important tool for the management onboard to identify trends and take corrective action accordingly. As part of the front office, there will be always someone to assist the guest. Either the Front Office Manager or the Assistant Front Office Manager is available to the staff at all times. This is to ensure that any challenges or concerns that might arise are handled instantly and professionally. As successful Front Office employee teats guests the way he or she would like to be treated, and handles themselves professionally, and according to the policies and procedures as established by the company. For instance, if guest approaches any one of the front office staff to address a concern, the employee is to instantly evaluate the guest's needs before taking proper action. In short, a successful employee is a person who pleases guests without breaking the company's standard operational procedures.

Everyone is Responsible

in all cruise ships, there are three main departments: Hotel, Deck and Engine. Even though the Front Office falls under the Hotel Department, the staffs communicate extensively with both the engine control room and the bridge when it comes to navigational information. Consequently, it is very important for every one in this department to maintain accurate records of guest issue -either those related to the hotel services or those related to the technical departments. Thanks to modern technology available on ships today, ship's management can easily communicate with each other via cell phones or emails. No matter what the size of the cruise ship, guest's concerns must be addressed instantly by all departments involved. If a crewmember learns about a guest's complaint, that crew member owns that complaint. It becomes his or her own responsibility to follow up. On every cruise ship, not only the front office department is concerned with guest satisfaction, but everyone onboard, including the Captain. In all instances, we are in the hospitality business, and guests should be given the utmost care and attention. As much as minor incidents might ruin a guest's overall impression towards the entire cruise, taking the extra step by staff member will make a big difference for guests. Little things do mean a lot. Always keeps this in mind: guest's satisfaction is the responsibility of every one onboard.

Oasis of the Seas: World Largest and leviathan of luxury Cruise

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:17:00 +0000

the Oasis Of The Seas, now preparing for her maiden voyage, is the world's largest cruise ship.

It has every imaginable facility, from basketball courts to a wedding chapel, not to mention a spa offering Botox treatment.

0.43 miles is the length of the onboard running track. It's found in the Spa and Fitness Centre, alongside kickboxing classes, tooth-whitening treatments and 24-carat gold facials.

3 years is how long the boss of STX Europe shipyard in Turku, Finland was given to build this mammoth ship. His brief was very particular: a ship large enough for 8,000 passengers and crew, complete with a landscaped park, whopping theatres, casinos and ice rinks, even an onboard hospital. All to be completed in 1,095 days.

6 weeks is how long it took to carve each of the 18 wooden animals on the fairground carousel to include zebras, giraffes and even lions as well as

7 is the number of 'districts' the ship is split into. In the middle is Central Park, a 350ft-long grassy spot with plants, trees and bamboo. The Boardwalk houses a carousel, carnival games and even a fake tattoo parlour. There's also the Royal Promenade, or shopping street; a Pool and Sport Zone; an Entertainment Place and a Youth Zone.

17.9 feet is the depth of the swimming pool in the AquaTheatre. It was built with a 750-seater arena, two surf machines and fountains. Suspended above it are two climbing walls, diving towers and even a trapeze.

32 inches is the size of the screen of the smallest television set onboard. In fact, every cabin (both staff and passenger's) has a highdefinition set that you can use not only to watch films and programmes - but to book spa treatments and on-shore excursions.

22.6 knots is Oasis Of The Sea's cruising speed - not easy given that she often has to change course rapidly and, on occasion, perform the maritime equivalent of a handbrake turn.

50 tonnes of ice are produced onboard every day by special ice machines for 37 bars and more than 20 cafes and restaurants.

208 feet is the width of the ship - wider than the wingspan of a Boeing 747.

72 different types of sweets are for sale at the onboard sweetshop, Candy Beach, enough to keep even the most sweet-toothed passenger happy.

300 is the number of workers given a sneak preview and short ride on the Oasis Of The Seas last week after putting the finishing touches to the onboard luxuries.

82 feet is the length of the zip wire course suspended over nine decks of the ship. It runs through the Pool and Sports Zone, which also houses four swimming pools (complete with water-spouting sea creatures), two 43-foot-high rock climbing walls and even a beach-themed nightclub.

93 different plant varieties are to be found on the ship. There is even an onboard nature guide for botanically inclined passengers.

37 bars, 50 tons of ice: incredible facts about the leviathan of luxury

130 square feet of real gold leaf gilding were used to make the decadent carousel on the Boardwalk.

131 is the number of feet above sea level of the four Jacuzzis, suspended high above the ocean on either side of the ship.

150 miles of pipework run through the ship - and that's not even counting the 3,300 miles of electrical cabling and 100,000 lighting points that all have to be rigged up.

460 slot machines are found in the casino - where better to blow all that holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket?

1,187 feet is the ship's length from bow to stern. That's one and a half times the length of Tower Bridge - 800ft - or equivalent to four football pitches. At 240ft, the ship is taller than Nelson's Column.

6,360 is the maximum number of passengers that can fit onboard at any one time - that's more people than can fit in the Royal Albert Hall,which has a comparatively meagre 5,544 seats.

7,500 is the horsepower of each of the four bow thrusters that manoeuvre the ship. Each of them has ten times the horsepower of Jenson Button's Formula 1 racing car.

8,000 man years of labour were painstakingly ploughed into building this ship - which is more like a mini country than a boat. But with the combined effort of 3,200 hard-grafting shipyard workers, it only took three years to complete - amazingly on schedule.

10,000 is the square footage of the onboard shops. From Italian jewellers and organic T-shirt companies, to computer game shops and designer boutiques. Oh, and some duty-free, of course.

50,000 pieces of cutlery are kept in the hotel's main dining room, Opus. No doubt, they're all needed - after all, there are more than 500 tables, which can seat 3,056 guests at any one time, so there's plenty of call for the 550 dining room staff too.

60,000 is the number of napkins that guests are expected to use on every voyage.

75,000 is the number of telephone calls that Royal Caribbean Cruises are inundated with every day - from people interested in booking a trip.

600,000 litres of paint were used to decorate the ship. After all, there were 2,706 guest staterooms (that's bedrooms to you and me) to paint, not to mention the shops, bars, swimming pools and entertainment spots.

1,700,000 is the number of hours it took to complete the design and engineering plans alone. And that's before you even think about building the thing.

2,350,000 LITRES of water will be used by passengers and crew, every day of sailing. It is stored in 31 huge tanks.

Towering above the seas and dwarfing the ferry passing by, this is the world's largest cruise ship on its stately progress through the Solent.

The South Coast was given a sneak preview of the just-completed Oasis of the Seas yesterday as it prepared to cross the Atlantic, stopping briefly to drop off 300 workers who have been putting the finishing touches to its on-board luxuries.

Once in Florida it will embark on its maiden voyage to Haiti.

A big deal: The world's newest and largest cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas dwarfs the Isle of Wight ferry (left) as she enters the Solent en route to Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Enthusiasts flocked to the cliffs of Hampshire in the hope of catching a glimpse of the ship - not that they could miss it. It is three times the size of the QE2 - and five times as big as the Titanic.

It is en route from its shipyard in Finland before crossing the Atlantic for its official unveiling in Florida.

The £855million vessel can accommodate a staggering 6,360 passengers and 2,160 crew in recession-defying luxury, with cabins including 'multi-level urban-style loft suites' boasting floor-to-ceiling windows.

On-board entertainment will be enough to satisfy even the most jaded millionaire, including the aquatic amphitheatre, handcrafted carousel, zip-wire racing diagonally down nine decks and even what is billed as the world's first floating park.

A Royal Navy Sea King helicopter makes a low fly-past of the cruise ship as she enters the Solent

Size is everything: The ship dwarves the USS Ramage which lies at anchor in the Solent

It also features not one but four swimming pools plus various whirlpools, volleyball and basketball courts, rock climbing wall and a 'youth zone' with theme parks and children's science labs.

The ship is so vast it is divided up into 'neighbourhoods' with special themes, including a tropical zone with palm trees and vines among the total 12,000 plants on board.

Last night, at shortly after midnight, hundreds of people gathered on beaches at both ends of the Great Belt Bridge, which connects the Danish islands of Zealand and Funen, to see the ship make its way out of the Baltic Sea.

It was a very tight squeeze indeed considering there was only a 2ft gap between the ship and the bridge as it passed beneath. It only cleared it by lowering its telescopic smokestacks.

'It was fantastic to see it glide under the bridge. Boy, it was big,' said Kurt Hal, 56.

Road traffic was stopped as a precaution, but fortunately an expensive collision was avoided. 'Nothing fell off,' said project manager Toivo Ilvonen.

Details of today's arrival in the Solent were kept a closely guarded secret, and the ship didn't come into port, instead meeting a tender for the transfer of around 300 shipyard workers.

But enthusiasts kept a close eye on websites charting its course.

Once the drop-off has been made, the Oasis will make its way across the Atlantic where operators Royal Caribbean - who have already ordered a sister ship, Allure of the Seas - will officially name it before its first cruise, to Haiti next month.

Company officials are banking that its novelty will help guarantee its success.

Sensitive to charges of conspicuous consumption, its builders say it is also the world's most environmentally-friendly cruise ship, reusing all its water and discharging no sewage into the sea.

Limbo dance: The Oasis Of The Seas lowers its smokestacks to squeeze under the Great Belt Bridge as it leaves the Baltic Sea with barely 2ft to spare

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The cruise liner is so vast it is divided up into 'neighbourhoods' with special themes. It boasts 21 swimming pools, a carousel, a rock climbing wall and even a science lab

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Workmen put the finishing touches to one of the ship's many dining rooms, left, and part of the accommodation which houses 6,960 guests

Five times larger than the Titanic, the on-board entertainment will be enough to satisfy even the most jaded millionaire, including the aquatic amphitheatre, carousel, zip wire racing diagonally down nine decks, and even what is billed as the world's first floating park.

The enormous ship features various 'neighborhoods' - parks, squares and arenas with special themes. One of them will be a tropical environment, including palm trees and vines among the total 12,000 plants on board. They will be planted after the ship arrives in Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

In the stern, a 750-seat outdoor theatre - modelled on an ancient Greek amphitheatre - doubles as a swimming pool by day and an ocean front theatre by night. The pool has a diving tower with spring boards and two 33ft (10m) high-dive platforms. An indoor theatre seats 1,300 guests.

One of the 'neighborhoods', named Central Park, features a square with boutiques, restaurants and bars, including a bar that moves up and down three decks, allowing customers to get on and off at different levels.

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Five times bigger than the Titanic, a cutaway gives a sense of the vastness of the Oasis Of The Seas

What shall we do today? Take your choice from surf machines, volleyball and basketball courts, a miniature golf course and even an 82ft zipline. There are even two 43ft-high climbing walls

OASIS OF THE SEAS - Will it fit in my marina?

Length - 1,180ft; weight - 225,282 tons; decks - 16; passengers - 6,360; crew - 2,160

Cost to build - £800million; price for a two-week cruise - from £1,300

630,000 gallons of paint needed to decorate it

2,300 tons of water in its swimming pools

12,000 plants on board including hundreds of palm trees

3,300 miles of electrical cables to keep the lights in its 2,700 cabins blazing

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Finishing touches: The Oasis Of The Seas at its berth in the Finnish shipyard in Turku a few days ago

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Carnival Cruise Lines Jobs

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:59:00 +0000

Carnival cruise line company was founded by Ted Arison in 1972, and branded into Carnival Corporation & PLC, which publicly traded several cruise line company such as Cunard, Holland America Line, Costa Cruise Line, etc. Carnival was a pioneer in the concept of shorter and less expensive cruises. The ships are known for their Las Vegas-style decor and entertainment. The line calls its ships "The Fun Ships", and there are a wide range of activities offered on board. It's easily recognized by the smoke stack, or funnel, which is red, white and blue and shaped like a whale's tail. The mascot for Carnival is "Fun Ship Freddy", a character in the shape of Carnival's distinctive funnel.
In 1996 the Carnival Destiny of 101,000 gross tons became the largest passenger ship in the world at the time. As of 2008, the latest and largest ship in the Carnival Fleet is the Carnival Splendor. Currently, a new 130,000 gross ton ship is under construction, the Carnival Dream. The Carnival Dream is set to debut in October 2009 . A sister ship, the Carnival Magic, is set to debut in June 2011. Carnival operates more than 20 ships world wide, which are: Carnival Triumph, Carnival Ecstasy, Carnival Sensation, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Glory, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Destiny, Carnival Dream, etc. Carnival Cruise Line hired international crews through their local agencies worldwide. Depending on the job types, one of the hiring partner in Indonesia for Carnival Cruise Line is CTI Jakarta which has branches in Yogyakarta and Bali, hire new employee for basic and entry level jobs such as Waiter, GPA F&B, GPA Housekeeping, etc. Carnival corporates also hire new employee for the positions of Shipboard Gift Shop Position, Shipboard Medical, Shipboard A/V Media, etc.

* Shipboard Gift Shop Positions

The Gift Shop's inboards are operated by Starboard Cruise Services. For all inquires related to gift shop employment opportunities on board Carnival's fleet, please send resume to:

* Starboard Cruise Services

8052 N.W. 14th Street Miami, FL 33126 Attention: Human Resources Tel: (786) 845-7536 / Fax: (305) 715-9789

* Shipboard Photographer

Responsibilities include: Shooting, processing and selling digital photography on board. These include, but are not limited to, guest pictures of embarkation, portraits, gangways at the ports of call, dining room, pool/deck, and weddings. Selling retail items such as cameras, batteries, digital media, folios, albums, etc. The shipboard photographer reports directly to the Photo Manager and must adhere to all shipboard rules and regulations, including dress code. This is an 8-month on, 8-week off, on board position for which a valid passport is necessary. We are also hiring for the shorter Alaska season of May through September. We will provide your airfare; all necessary equipment such as cameras, lenses, flashes, media cards, tripods, flash meter; and a full set of uniforms. Due to the limited space on board, it is necessary to share a cabin with someone of the same gender. Phone and Internet communication to shore side is available for a nominal fee. Send your resume and cover letter to photodepartmentrecruit@carnival.com. Do not send web-linked resumes. Resumes are reviewed every two to three months as our needs dictate. You will receive notification when your resume is reviewed. All resumes will be kept in our database for at least six months after being reviewed.

* Shipboard A/V Media

Carnival Cruise Lines is looking for qualified / experienced personnel in TV Production, Engineering and ENG Environments, to work aboard our vessels in a challenging Broadcast and TV Production Department. The Shipboard A/V Media Staff is responsible for the production of various video products including "Fun Ship Films", the creation of video segments for our award winning production shows and also our "Fun Ship" weddings. Benefits include: Accommodations and Meals on board, Free Cruise Benefits (after 6 months of continuous employment), "Fun Ship" Retirement Plan, Medical Coverage. With 22 vessels, Carnival Cruise Line is always looking for dedicated, motivated and experienced persons in the Camera and Editing fields. Interested candidates should send a resume and demo reel. (Resumes should be MS Word or PDF format - please do not send web linked resumes or demo reels)
Applicants may contact us in the following manner: Emails us at - VideoServices@carnival.com Or Mail to:

* Video Services, Recruiting Supervisor

Carnival Cruise Lines 3655 NW 87Th Ave Miami, FL 33178-2428 Fax: 305-406-8513
Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, have Professional Experience and a Valid Passport. Associate Degree in Video Production or equivalent experience; excellent shooting + editing skills; knowledge of editing systems/programs; friendly, professional attitude; willingness to learn; excellent written + verbal skills. The Video Services Staff is expected to act professionally and must adhere to all shipboard rules and regulations as well as dress code. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required. The applicant must be physically able to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

* Shipboard Spa/Beauty/Fitness

For all inquiries related to Spa/ Beauty/Fitness employment opportunities on board Carnival's Fleet, please send your resume/curriculum vitae to:

* Steiner Management Inc

770 S Dixie Hwy Suite 200 Coral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 358-9002

* Shipboard Medical

Ship's Physician The ship's physician is responsible for the basic and emergency medical treatment of the guests and directly supervises the ship's nurses. The ship physician also serves as the emergency and primary care physician for all crew on board. Physicians must hold valid registration in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, or European Union member country. Candidates must have completed a minimum of three years postgraduate training in internal medicine, family practice, or emergency medicine and be competent in emergency medicine with experience in orthopedic and minor surgical procedures. Current certification as an ACLS provider or its equivalent, unless board certified in emergency medicine. ATLS certificate and PALS certification helpful, but not mandatory. Experience and knowledge of the indications and contra-indications of fibrinolytic therapy and care of the patient before and after administration. Some experience or willingness to learn simple laboratory and x-ray procedures. Evidence of a positive mental attitude and an ability to work with people of different nationalities in a close intense environment, while providing effective leadership. Must be fluent in English. Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination and be deemed fit for duty at sea. Basic computer knowledge and proficiency is required. »Apply for this position

* Ship's Nurse

The Ship's Nurses are responsible to care for the nursing needs (routine and emergency needs) of the guests and crew. Registered Nurses with valid registration in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Ireland, or European Union country with a minimum of three recent years of emergency or critical care nursing experience with competency in emergency/critical care nursing care are eligible to apply. Current BLS certification is required. Current ACLS certification (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or its equivalent, is highly recommended. Some willingness to learn simple laboratory/x-ray procedures. Must be proficient with IV cannulation and venipuncture. Must have a positive mental attitude and an ability to work with people of different nationalities in a close intense environment. Applicants must pass a medication administration exam, demonstrate adequate experience with nursing procedures on our skills check list and must pass a pre-employment physical examination and be deemed fit for duty at sea. Basic computer knowledge and proficiency is also required. Fluent in English. »Apply for this position

* Nurse Practitioner

The ship's nurse practitioner must be registered in the United States or Canada. Candidates must have completed the required number of years of advanced nursing training in a recognized nurse practitioner program and have received formal clinical training in internal medicine, family medicine, or general practice. In addition, must have three or more years of critical care experience as an RN and a minimum of two years of NP practice experience in family practice, internal medicine or general medicine. The ship's nurse practitioner holds joint responsibility with the physician for the basic and emergency medical treatment of the guests on board. The ship's nurse practitioner (as well as the physician) also serves as the emergency and primary care practitioner for all crew onboard. Nurse practitioners must be competent in emergency medicine with experience in orthopedic and minor surgical procedures. Current certification in ACLS or its equivalent is required. ATLS and PALS certifications are helpful, but not required. Some experience or willingness to learn simple laboratory and x-ray procedures is required. Evidence of a positive mental attitude and an ability to work with people of different nationalities in a close intense environment, while providing effective care. Must be fluent in English. Candidate must pass a pre-employment physical examination and be deemed fit for duty at sea. Basic computer knowledge and proficiency is required.

Norwegian Cruise Line : No Surveillance Tapes Released

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:18:00 +0000

According to reports Norwegian Cruise Line has refused to release their surveillance tapes after a violent attack on a passenger.

The man attacked is identified as Matthew Ashe a resident of Stevenson Washington who has filed a suit against the Norwegian Cruise Lines after a violent assault on him. Where three men with beer bottles attacked him, he was also kicked and punched during the attack during a March 2008 cruise on the Norwegian Star.

The cruise on the Norwegian Star was taken with Ashe’s parents who have requested that the cruise line provide them with a copy of the surveillance tapes so their son can identify his attackers. The surveillance tapes recorded the attack and the Norwegian Cruise Line has let the request by Ashe’s parents go unanswered for the past year. The Ashe family along with a local law firm requested the surveillance tapes to identify the three men to the FBI.

The next step the Ashe’s took was to hire a maritime attorney located in Miami Florida, the same city the cruise line is based. The response the maritime attorney has gotten was having their emails to the Norwegian Cruise Line block their emails.

The family has now filed a Federal law suit in Miami in order to obtain the surveillance tapes in order to have the information they need to give the FBI about the assault. They have also joined the International Cruise Victims, which is a non profit organization based in Washington state. They also intend to contact their congressional representatives so other cruise passengers do not have these problems.

Working on a Cruise Ship: Getting a Cruise Line Job

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:34:00 +0000

Having a cruise line job is not a bad life if you're single and want to see the world.

Everyone dreams of earning a living by doing something they love, so as a part of our series on cruise industry jobs, I wanted to share my own experience working on a ship. The other topics include working as a travel agent, and working on shore for a cruise line. All three articles are written by people with plenty of experience.

I worked on five different cruise ships during two periods of my life. During the first, I celebrated my 30th birthday somewhere in the deep southern Pacific, about as far from terra firma as one can get. My second stint at sea included my 39th birthday. My job each time was "stage manager," but the job description changed a lot from the first term to the last.
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Hierarchy of Shipboard Jobs
Most experienced cruisers know there is a management structure on cruise ships, but they don't know how it works or how strict it is. Men who went to Europe in the Navy on a commissioned ocean liner like the Queen Mary may have noticed the officers have stripes, just like the Navy, as a symbol of rank.

A cruise ship's captain is the ultimate authority on the ship for the entire staff and crew. He has the final word in all matters, just like in the Navy. Would he go down with the ship if it were sinking? Maybe if that was the only way to save other people, but any respectable cruise ship captain today would at least be the last one off the ship, or near enough to it to see who the last person was.

Also like in the Navy, cruise ship officers adhere to strict, almost military-like rules, such as keeping a tight watch and following onboard procedures for maneuvers and maintenance that are well documented and rehearsed. But for the non-officers -- i.e., the rest of the staff and crew -- it is much more like working in a hotel.

Staff and Crew
Notice I use both "staff" and "crew" to refer to ship workers. There is a difference. In general, the staff includes people who tend to have managerial duties, and the crew refers to the worker bees who get the chores done.

Another common way to categorizing workers is whether they work for the "ship" or the "hotel" departments. In both, there will be staff members who are managers, and crew members who work beneath them. This staff in ship operations includes the officers, responsible for navigation and operations on the ship; the ship's crew will include deckhands, painters, greasers, window washers, and others. On the hotel side, a Hotel Manager is at the helm -- technically an officer but mostly not involved in operation of the ship. His staff includes chief pursers, the head chef, the chief housekeeper, etc. The crew on the hotel side includes waiters, cabin attendants, assistant chefs, galley workers, and so on.

The captain of the ship is ultimately in charge of the hotel department, which means the hotel manager, known on most ships as the "hotman," answers to him. But in reality, hotel-related concerns are usually not a high priority for a captain, and he tends to respect an experienced hotel manager's opinion and direction.

Many of the captain's duties are honorary -- i.e., he is often invited to the parties of important guests, he is asked to host a "captain's party" where he will greet the guests, and he may dine with some passengers at the captain's table. However, this doesn't mean a cruise ship captain is merely a figurehead. They are highly skilled in their jobs, usually coming to the cruise lines after working as captains of other vessels such as container ships or ferries. Many find their niche in the cruise industry and stay at the helm of passenger vessels for years. Some do not.

Also in the hotel department, answering to the hotman, is the Cruise Director, who is in charge of onboard entertainment. The CD also manages communication between the cruise ship and the guests. The CD will create the schedule of events for a cruise, including show times, enrichment lectures, distribution of tender tickets, bingo, art auctions and everything else. The cruise director has a large staff (no crew-people per se) working under him that includes hostesses, assistant cruise directors, entertainers, stage managers, teen counselors and sometimes fitness instructors, bridge (the card game) and golf experts, and sometimes dance hosts.

Concessionaires
The final category of workers on a ship, somewhere between crew and staff, are the concessionaires. These are the people who staff the casino, gift shops, the spa, the medical center, the art auctions, onboard shopping and photography. These people usually do not work directly for the cruise line. They work for a company that has a contract with the cruise line to supply certain services.

Concessionaires usually report to a manager on board who works for the outside company. That manager must report to his home office, but he/she is equally responsible -- as are all people working aboard a cruise ship -- to follow the guidelines and rules set down by the cruise line, the captain and the hotman.

Where Do Cruise Ship Workers Come From?
Most ship's officers come from European countries that have seagoing traditions; for most lines, the officers are usually from the country that played a part in creating the cruise line. Foremost among these are Norwegians, British, Dutch, Italians and Greeks; each cruise line has a different history that reflects its heritage.

For example, Holland America Line has been around for more than 150 years; it began with regular crossings on ocean liners between Rotterdam and New York. Princess Cruises was a subdivision of a large British company called Peninsular and Oriental Lines (a.k.a. P & O), which still owns shipyards and container vessels throughout the world. Cunard Line, owner of the Queen Mary II, the Queen Elizabeth II and soon the Queen Victoria, is also of British heritage. (For the record, all the above mentioned lines are now owned by Carnival Corp.)

NCL stands for Norwegian Cruise Lines. It was started by Norway's Kloster family. NCL was acquired by the Malaysian company Star Cruises. Unrelated, but also originally of Norwegian derivation, is Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Celebrity Cruises was started by the Chandris family from Greece, but is now part of the Royal Caribbean family.

Cruise ship workers come from literally all over the world. One ship I worked on was primarily Norwegian (Royal Viking Line), but it had several other European nationalities working onboard. Another ship I worked on, NCL's Norway, had 50+ nationalities represented in its crew -- from Chinese workers in the laundry to Caribbean islanders and Turkish nationals working as stewards and waiters. Most of the officers were Norwegian.

Crewmembers
Crew such as waiters and stewards these days tend to come from countries where the standard of living is much lower than in the U.S., notably Croatia, Slovakia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

I have heard a few detractors say cruise ship workers are exploited because they work long hours, seven days a week, and are paid a low wage calculated on an hourly basis. I think these detractors are dead wrong and I bet you not one has ever worked on a cruise ship.

In reality, the money these people can earn on cruise ships is enough to support an entire family in their home countries. And many of them are doing exactly that. If you calculate the number of tables a waiter serves, or the number of cabins a steward cleans on every cruise, and figure in their weekly tips per person, for their country they are making very respectable wages. And when you work on a cruise ship you have virtually no expenses. Your housing, utilities, food and medical and dental care are provided by the cruise line.

Many crew members from developing countries work in these positions for years because it is vital to their families. A bar waitress on a ship told me recently that most of her friends had been with the same company, in the same jobs, for about five years on average, and that someone from their country who wants to get a job with that line must be recommended by someone already working for the company.

Staff Members
The entertainment staffers under the cruise director almost always come from English-speaking countries like Britain, South Africa, Canada and the U.S. This is the one job category where you commonly find Americans (and frankly not in too many other areas, though some concessionaires are hiring more Americans these days).

Speaking of concessions, different cruise lines sometimes choose to take these services in-house, meaning that instead of contracting with a concessionaire, they manage it within the company. This is especially true of casinos and gift shops. One area where the lines rarely meddle is the spa, which on most ships is run by Steiners Leisure Ltd, originally a British company. Steiners hires a lot of Brits, but they also hire other nationalities. The gift shops are usually concessionaires, and workers are usually British or Americans.

Nationalities aside, it is a common rule on all cruise ships catering to the North American market that the official language onboard is English -- and every worker, regardless of job title, must speak it if they ever come into contact with passengers. It is the language used for all communication between ship workers above and below decks. Naturally, whenever workers of the same nationality get together in private they will speak their native language, but it is generally not acceptable for any crew member to speak anything but English in the presence of passengers.

Life on Board
What is it like to work on a cruise ship? The answer depends on your job. For some people it is a dream job, while for others it is hard work and long hours. Every job comes with a salary and all the other life necessities: food, shelter, water, medical and dental care. But each of those things vary according to your job.

Bottom Rung: At the lowest level are the entry-level jobs, mostly taken by people from the third world. Some may barely speak English and thus never get above the crew decks. They might work in the crew mess (dining room), or they might serve as room stewards for their fellow crew members. (Yes, even the lowliest crew get room stewards). The bottom tier usually live on the first deck below the water, often called "B-deck" -- just below "A-deck" which is also a crew and staff deck and the first deck at water level, so cabins have non-opening portholes.

On B-deck, most crew cabins sleep four people. They will have a sink in the room and private lockers and drawers for possessions. On most newer ships (post-1990), these cabins have bathrooms, so they are not sharing community facilities like on older ships. They will have the same small TV set as in the smaller passenger cabins. They get the same TV channels as the passengers, plus a crew channel or two showing movies geared to younger people, soccer matches and the like. The wall-coverings, bedspreads, towels and cabinetry all look surprisingly familiar to those in the passenger units -- but with less square footage and more beds per room.

This deck also has lading and storage areas and plenty of access to crew-only staircases and elevators so they can get up to the passenger decks without using passenger elevators. Higher level crew and staff mostly live on A-deck, which is also open to all crew and contains the crew mess for all meals (with many dishes designed for foreign palates -- e.g., Holland America goes through 100 pounds of rice every day), plus public rooms with foosball, Ping-Pong and a large screen TV, for example. The famous Crew Bar is often on A-deck, or possibly higher, as most ships also provide the crew with an outside area where they can lie in the sun, and even a crew swimming pool.

Living on A-deck are most staffers; the entertainment department, casino dealers, shoppies, spa people, lower officers, etc. These people live two (or often one) to a cabin. The cabins are small with single beds, but with the same TV setups as B-deck, plus private bathrooms. There may be a separate mess hall for staff people and officers below, or on many ships the staff people eat in the Lido buffet area with the passengers, including dinner. Even in the days before alternative Lido dining for passengers, the buffet was open for staff-members, it just wasn't advertised.

I worked for a time on NCL's Norway, which was special because it was one of the oldest large passenger vessels serving the U.S. market. I had my own cabin, but shared a dual-entry bathroom with an officer I never met (we had very different hours). It was not far from the infamous "Slime Alley," which only existed on the Norway. That was the place where they processed all the waste -- the same area where a boiler explosion killed six crew members, the worst accident in modern cruise ship history.

I personally lived in what many would probably consider the worst conditions for crew. Yet it was not bad at all. Slime alley was no worse than walking in the alley behind your own house. On a hot summer day, they probably smelled about the same, but the smell did not reach my cabin.

The Crew Bar
The crew bar on the Norway was probably one of the best. You had to climb a steep stairway to reach it, because it was at the rear of a passenger deck, in the stern, and abutted the poop-deck, the rear rope deck. That entire deck behind the bar was open nightly for crew people to go outside and watch the stars, listen to short-wave radio, and share an imported beer that we could buy in the crew bar, or by the six-pack in the crew store, for under a dollar a bottle. As I recall, a six-pack of Red Stripe Beer cost $3.75 in the crew store.

During major holidays -- or for any other excuse -- the crew bar was the scene of fantastic crew parties that rivaled Rio at Carnival. Masquerade parties were very common -- a perfect chance for the queens of both sexes to get their best dresses out. Many a time I would hear a passenger looking down at us on the poop deck, tripping the light fantastic, and hear them say, "I wish I was down there with you."

Contracts
Contract terms for shipboard workers vary a great deal. Lower-level crew members tend to have the longest contracts. Ten months is average, which means some go for eight months and some for a year without going home. The year-long contracts are being phased out and replaced with 10-month ones. The reason for the longer contracts is that it takes time to find and train a qualified cruise ship waiter or steward, and airfare to their homelands can be expensive.

How these people get their jobs depends on the cruise line, but most lines have made a real effort to avoid using independent brokers in faraway lands. These brokers would typically charge the worker a high finder's fee, and if they could not afford it, he would pay their airfare to the ship and collect that back, with interest, out of their paychecks. Some workers on ships had to work half a contract just to pay the agent back.

These days, cruise lines rely on other means, mostly by putting links on their web sites where applicants can email a resume. If someone is offered an interview, it is their responsibility to get to the place where it is conducted. But cruise lines are also hiring directly, so there is no longer a middleman -- for non-concessionaire jobs, at least.

Concessionaire workers (spa, gift shop, casino, photographers, etc) are hired by third party companies. Once hired, the concession will usually pay the airfare to get a worker to a ship and home again. The length of contract for these people is longer; six to nine months. They are usually assigned two to a cabin.

The entertainment staff includes musicians, entertainers, hostesses and assistant cruise directors. These folks work directly for the cruise lines, usually on four- to six-month contracts. Musicians and entertainers live two to a cabin, the others get private cabins. Strangely, as a stage manager I always had a private cabin, and on some ships it was surprisingly nice, with a double bed and lots of storage. Usually, however, it was a single bed and about 80 square feet.

Like most in the entertainment department, I worked four-month contracts, but twice the contracts were extended, so I worked seven months in a row onboard. In both cases, I switched ships mid-contract. On one occasion, I was flown from Alaska to Europe, with just one night on the way to see my girlfriend in New York City. The next day, arriving in Rome, I barely made the ship before she sailed; once onboard, I was told no staff cabins were available so I literally slept in the infirmary on an examination table for almost two weeks before I got my own cabin.

Many upper-level staff members, including myself for several months, actually live in passenger cabins. This is the best of all worlds -- working on ship, seeing the world, and living like a passenger.

What About the Hours?
A cruise ship worker works seven days a week. There are no days off, but there is time off every day. For the most part, you are a salaried worker, but some cruise lines have jobs now that pay overtime if you work more than your contracted number of hours.

Some employees never or rarely work when the ship is in port, because casinos and shops must be closed due to local laws. Entertainers work at night, as do casino workers. Shoppies work days and night, but only while sailing. Therefore, if you want to see the world, those jobs are pretty good. Entertainers are almost always off duty while the ship is in port, except when a rehearsal is called, or at night. Many nights in port feature local talent, so the stage crew works, but not the entertainers.

Naps are an integral part of almost every cruise ship worker's life. Next time you are on a ship, notice that your room steward or waiter may have that "I just woke up" look during early evening hours. A room steward works hardest in the mornings to early afternoons, takes time off during the late afternoon, and then turns down your bed while you are at dinner.

Who Works the Hardest?
The hardest jobs are those that crew members still have to work even when the ship is in port. They not only get to see less of the world -- they can't even take a break. In port, far fewer waiters need to be on duty, but some of them do. Room stewards always have to work. The guest services desk is manned 24 hours a day, but they work on a rotating basis.

Fraternizing and other Relationships
Are crew members allowed to fraternize with the passengers? On the mass-market and other large ships, the answer is a simple "no." Waiters should not be flirting with passengers and cannot meet with them on board -- they are not allowed in passenger areas, and passengers are not allowed in crew areas. If a waiter sees a guest on shore and they have a meal together there's no harm done, as long as it is consensual. But a waiter who makes overtures to a guest, either on or off board, can find himself in big trouble if the passenger does not feel comfortable about it.

Staff members, however, are generally given the "run of the ship" day and night, and are allowed to have a cocktail in the ship's public rooms. Many times they will develop friendships or relationships with passengers while on board, but staff members are not allowed in passenger cabins and guests cannot go to crew areas.

The ship will not change crew or staff berthing assignments just because a couple "falls in love." But they might if she has a ring on her finger. Marriage is accommodated only on rare occasions. If a man applies for a job on a ship and asks if his wife can come along, even if he has a private cabin, the answer is a flat "no." But if they both have legitimate jobs on the ship, then the cruise line will let them share a cabin. I have seen situations where the line found a job on board for a wife because they wanted the husband badly enough -- but this is usually after years of proven service. One music director had his wife and even his child living on board. But this is the exception, not the rule.

Is it a Good Job?
It is a great job, especially for a young, single person who wants to see the world. You learn responsibility, getting along with others, and hard work. And if you don't go crazy buying souvenirs you can even save some money. For third-world people, earning a few hundred dollars every week in tips makes them wealthy in their homelands.

The best jobs are on ships that vary their itineraries. I was fortunate to work on ships that went worldwide. On my first contract alone, I sailed from Tahiti to the fjords of Norway. Nine years later, I went from Alaska to Athens, then followed the path of Columbus from Portugal to the Canaries, Azores, Bermuda and finally the Bahamas. The most romantic day in my life was when my ship made a detour to New York City from the Caribbean in the middle of December, where my fianc e -- whom I had not seen in seven months -- was waiting for me on the pier. As we sailed past Coney Island and the Statue of Liberty at dawn, my heart was jumping. By the time we docked in mid-Manhattan she was already waiting for me, and I ran out on the open bow and waved to her. When she waved back at me I realized hundreds of people were watching us and they started clapping. Talk about smiles.

Don't take my word for it. Just ask any crew member to tell you honestly how he likes his job. They will almost all say they love it and would not quit. In most cases, they would not even change much about it. Do they miss their families? Of course, but that is the life. It's not for everyone, but it's better than most people expect.

Cruise Lines Discount

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:31:00 +0000

CRUISE LINES

With all of the vacations and trips we’ve taken or are planning this year, it’s a little surprising to me that not ONE trip involves going on a cruise! I think that’s atypical for us! Living in the Tampa, Fl area gives us easy access to several cruise ports (Tampa, Port Canaveral, and Miami) and it’s such a fun way to get away for a quick weekend with Jim, or a long vacation with the family.

Being the bargain shopper that I am, I’m always looking for deals on cruises. We’ve booked several over the internet in the past, using a cruises only travel agency that deals with all of the major cruise lines. One such site is DirectLineCruises, and it’s so easy to find a great deal and discount cruises using their site. They’ve even got better deals than you’ll find when you book with the cruise line directly, and sometimes offer special perks like shipboard credit for booking through their site. You won’t find deals like that when you book through the cruise line.

I decided to check out the Royal Caribbean cruise deals offered – we’ve done the same Royal Caribbean cruise several times now, because it’s a short 3 night deal that’s easy for us to get away for, and the price is always right. The price offered for this cruise is low – $249 per person! We haven’t paid so little for that cruise since the first time we did it, back in 2003, so I know that’s a great price. (That price just illustrates why I like cruising so much – how else can you go on a 3 night vacation, to a foreign country, with great entertainment, gambling, and food, for $500 a couple?)

Another cruise line that this company specializes in is Norwegian Cruise Line – we haven’t sailed with NCL, but I have family members who have, and it’s a great line. It tends to be a little more elegant and upscale than some of the other lines, so it attracts a different group of people.

You can book any of these cruises, as well as others,they allow you to make a live booking online, instead of submitting your information and waiting for a representative to call you back. The site lists all of the major cruise lines, all of the major cruise ports in the US, and reviews from customers (like me!). The company also includes cruise cancellation protection when you purchase, at no additional cost to you!

Holland America Inc - Jobs as Premium Cruise line (Waitress and Assistant Dining Room Managers)

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 02:36:00 +0000

Holland America Inc, a premium Cruise Lines is hiring Female Waiters and Asisstane Dinning Room Managers for its newest concept restaurant "Tamarind" a 5 star Asian fusione dineing establishment.

Waitress (WF 018)

Minimum D1 in hotel school
Age between 21 - 35 years old
Good command in English is a must
Guest service oriented
Minimum 1 year working experience at qualified intenational restaurant
Annual income of US$ 23,000

(Assistant) Dining Room Manager (ADRM 018)

Worked as Manager at least for 2 years in a 5 star International Hotel / Restaurant
Able to work in culturally diverse environment
Ability to multi-task and handle constantly changing priorities
Most possess strong organizational & communication skills

Application should include CV, 4 pieces of recent photograph size 4x6 xm, Letter of good conduct from local policies, Copy of educational diploma (s) and Reference letter (s) from previous employer(s)

Cruise ship job for sales and reservations

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Not all jobs that are available on cruise lines requires traveling or it doesn’t have to be on board a cruise ship. Most of the jobs that are very essential to a cruise operation starts on shore and one of the important division is the sales and reservation department of the cruise line. This division takes care of the ticketing and reservation of the cruise for the passengers that are interested in going on a cruise. Here are the few position available in a cruise ship for those interested in working on shore for a cruise line.

Reservation Sales Agent – this position will require the applicant to undergo a training program (paid training for most cruise lines). The responsibility of the reservation sales agent are concerned with calls from travel agents regarding new and existing bookings and reservations.

Inside Sales Representative – an experience of one to two years in customer service is required in this position. As they will be interacting with a lot of people, good communication skills is required. The inside sales representative is in charge of the in-house support to outside sales representative.

Cruise Assistance Desk Representative – requires good communication skills as they will be selling products through telemarketing.

Reservation Supervisor – this position will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating and developing of vacation planners and will be in charge in communicating with the positions under his/her department to make sure that the operations will run smoothly.

Sales Manager – will be heading and leading the sales team in all aspect of the sales matter of the cruise lines. Requires experience in supervising as this position will be holding and be responsible to sales crew.

How To Choosing The Right Cruise Ship Job

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:29:00 +0000

For job seekers out there, there are tons of jobs available in the cruise lines. However, in order to have a better chance of getting the job, you actually need to choose the jobs on a cruise you want to apply for. This way, you can also be sure that you will stay on the job much longer.

There are many things that you have to think about in choosing the job that you’re going to apply for. These will help you in narrowing down your choices. In the end, these can lead you to get the job of your life, not only financially but also in other aspects as well.

Your knowledge in the job is the main criteria that managers look for in a job. You can expect your educational background to be closely scrutinized by hiring managers. If you are applying for a top level bridge position, such captain or chief officer, remember that you should already have your license in hand in case they ask for it. This also goes through for other technical positions, like chief engineers, air con technicians and medical personnel. In some cases, chefs and other kitchen staff may be also required to obtain licenses.

How To Get A Cruise Ship Job!

However, there are still several positions that doesn’t need you to have such a high level of education. In this cases, only vocational education training is required for this jobs. You just have to present a certification that you passed the training as proof. In some cases, you can even apply for the job while still training.

There are still other positions in which you don’t need to have any educational background at all and the training will be provided for by the cruise line company. You can also train as an apprentice under senior staff members, and this can be very helpful in climbing the ladder. Note that you are still expected to know basic things about the position when applying.

In some cases, talent or simply possessing the right skills can still land you a job in the cruise ship. This is the means of which entertainers and other such personnel get on board the ship also cruise lines hire many other crew for work that would require minimal technical skills, such as waiters and bellboys, which are actually quite high paying, contrary to what you might think. The ship and companies operating aboard it also constantly hire personnel to man the shops. Basic skills are often the only requirement for this job, which can easily learn.

Your preferences will also play a big role in your choice. And this is not only restricted to monetary gains, but also to your likes. Note that this will have much impact on your performance once you have actually started on the job, so it would be better to consider them when still applying in order to look for to right cruise ship jobs.

Jobs Positions at Cruise Ship

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:24:00 +0000

"A job on a cruise ship is definitely for you and you’ll never regret it!"

Could YOU Fill Any of These Positions?

* Activities Coordinator
* Administrative Assistant
* Air/Sea Agent
* Art Director
* Bartender
* Beautician
* Casino Staff
* Cabin Steward/Stewardess
* Chaplain
* Chef
* Comedian
* Computer Specialist
* Cosmetologist
* Cruise Director
* Cruise Staff
* Cruise Terminal Staff
* Dancer
* Dance Instructor
* Deck & Engine Staff
* Disc Jockey
* District Sales Manager
* Engineering
* Entertainer
* Expedition Leader
* Fitness Instructor
* Food & Beverage Staff
* Gentleman Host
* Gift Shop Manager/Staff
* Golf Instructor
* Group Sales Manager/Staff
* Host & Hostess

* Janitorial Staff
* Juggler
* Lecturer
* Magician
* Maitre d
* Marketing
* Massage Therapist
* Medical Doctor
* Musician
* Nurse
* Photographer
* Physician
* Puppeteer
* Purchasing Agent
* Purser
* Purser's Staff
* Public Relations
* Psychic
* Restaurant & Bar Staff
* Reservations Staff
* Sales Agent
* Salon Manager/Staff
* SCUBA Instructor
* Shore Excursions Staff
* Social Host
* Videographer
* Vocalist
* Youth Counselor
* Water Sports Instructor
* Waiter/Waitress

Cruise Ship Job Rules & Regulations

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:17:00 +0000

A cruise ship job is successful if and only you observe and obey certain rules and regulations. Your campaign for a successful cruise journey will be shortened or worse, dumped because of baffling a rule you don’t know. Your stay in the ship is troubled because of failure to go about the company’s etiquette. Ignorance is not an excuse. Never let unknowing suspend your dream job. You should understand that good behavior is the lifeblood of a cruise ship career. Take time to study about your company’s rules and regulations. By that, your cruise ship job will be as smooth as silk, as joyful as a street party.

Rules may vary depending on the ship that you are riding. But to know all the basics is so advantageous. Here are some basic rules in a cruise ship that an employee should observe and obey.

If you’re on an area where public people goes, it means you are currently ‘on service”. No matter what the time is, it is your responsibility to provide service to those who are in need.
Cruise ship jobs are not different in any other job. Punctuality is always important. This tells your dedication on your job.
You can’t start or join any fraternities on the ship. Remember that the reason why you’re there is work. Any issues that have no connection to your job should be dropped.
You can’t miss the ship. On stop overs, you must come on the set time or else, find way back home on your own. There is also chance that by committing this, you will never be able to come back to your work again.
Always observe the rule of “no naked flame in an accommodation area”. The ship is taking care of so many lives, along with a million-worth of equipments and properties. So it is your responsibility to take care of the ship and the passengers.
Always maintain the dress codes imposed by the company. You should always act in accordance.
Never get drunk while on duty. Don’t use drugs or any illegal medicines.
It is a mortal sin to bring a passenger to your cabin. It will be a big damage on the ship’s credibility once an issue occur. The ship can also be held liable for the misconduct of its staff.
Complain only to the right person. Don’t pick random people and ask them things they do not know, it just might cause a bigger trouble.
Don’t slam your cabin door, it is so rude for an employee. Control the volume of your voice when talking inside the cabin, you might disturb other passengers.

These are just the basic rules and regulations the a cruise ship staff should observe, there still more of this when you set a foot on the actual cruise ship. To make your stay stress-free, learn the proper manners. Don’t be shy to ask about what confuses you.

Cruise Ships and Job Opportunities for 2010

noreply@blogger.com (MoneyMakers$) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 03:09:00 +0000

The cruise ship building boom for 2010 is looking strong, even stronger than 2009. This is great news for all those looking for cruise ship jobs.

The bottom line is that close to 12,000 crew members will be required for those 14 new cruise ships – from guest service officers, gift shop staff, spa and salon staff, photographers, deck officers, IT personnel, cruise staff, art auctioneers, and many more.

The launch of Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will close off 2009 in December as being the largest cruise ship ever launched at 220,000 GRT. And it will also be the 10th cruise ship (exceeding 30,000 GRT) to be delivered for 2009.

The first cruise ship to be launched in 2010 will be the Costa Delizosa followed by thirteen other ships (exceeding 30,000 GRT) to round out the year.

Here are the details of the biggest cruise ships to be launched in 2010. Will you be working on one of them?

Costa Cruises

Costa Deliziosa

Estimated Inaugural: January 2010

Size (GRT): 92,700

Passenger Capacity: 2,260

Crew Needed: 1,050

The Costa Delizosa is sister to the Costa Luminosa (2009). She will be sailing a 7-night itinerary in the Middle East from Dubai.

Costa Deliziosa debuts in January 2010

To apply for cruise ship jobs with Costa Cruises click here

AIDA Cruises

AIDAblu

Estimated Inaugural: February 2010

Size (GRT): 71,000

Passenger Capacity: 2,174

Crew Needed: 646

The Aidablu is sister to the AIDAluna (2009). It will be the 7th ship of the AIDA fleet with all the ships catering to the German market. Therefore it is required that crew members are fluent in German as well as English.

To apply for cruise ship jobs with AIDA Cruises click here

MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica

Estimated Inaugural: March 2010

Size (GRT): 93,330

Passenger Capacity: 2,518

Crew Needed: 1,027

MSC Cruises has experienced incredible growth since 2003 going from two ships to 10 ships by 2009. The MSC Magnifica will be the 11th ship in the fleet and will be the sister to the MSC Poesia, which is smaller than the 133,500 ton MSC Splendida (2009).

To apply for cruise ship jobs with MSC Cruises click here

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Eclipse

Estimated Inaugural: April 2010

Size (GRT): 122,000

Passenger Capacity: 2,850

Crew Needed: 1,500

The Celebrity Eclipse will be the third ship in the Solstice-class. This will be the first Celebrity Cruises ship to be based from Southampton for a summer season.

Celebrity Eclipse debuts in April 2010

To apply for cruise ship jobs with Celebrity Cruises click here

P&O Cruises

P&O Azura

Estimated Inaugural: April 2010

Size (GRT): 116,000

Passenger Capacity: 3,110

Crew Needed: 1,200

Although most P&O Cruises have great children's facilities anyways, the Azura will also feature a Nursery for kids under 2 years old in addition to their regular children's clubs for each age group.

To apply for cruise ship jobs with P&O Cruises click here

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)

Norwegian Epic

Estimated Inaugural: June 2010

Size (GRT): 153,000

Passenger Capacity: 4,200

Crew Needed: 1,690

The Norwegian Epic will be NCL's largest and most innovative ship to date. Features will include Norwegian's first Aqua Park, a climbing wall, bowling lanes, and 14 different restaurants to choose from. The Epic will offer an inaugural transatlantic 7-day cruise on June 24, 2010, departing from Southampton.

Norwegian Epic debuts in June 2010

To apply for cruise ship jobs with Norwegian Cruise Line click here

Yachts of Seabourn

Seabourn Sojourn

Estimated Inaugural: June 2010

Size (GRT): 32,000

Passenger Capacity: 450

Crew Needed: 330

The Seabourn Sojourn is the second of three new ships for the Yachts of Seabourn, with the Seabourn Odyssey having been launched in 2009.

To apply for cruise ship jobs with the Yachts of Seabourn click here

Holland America Line (HAL)

Nieuw Amsterdam

Estimated Inaugural: July 2010

Size (GRT): 86,700

Passenger Capacity: 2,106

Crew Needed: 929

The Nieuw Amsterdam will be the fourth ship in HAL's history to carry this name. The ship will be similar to the Eurodam as it will be the second Signature-class ship.

To apply for cruise ship jobs with Holland America Line click here

Oceania Cruises

Marina

Estimated Inaugural: September 2010

Size (GRT): 66,000

Passenger Capacity: 1,258

Crew Needed: 780

The Marina is larger than Oceania Cruises other three vessels. The Regatta, Insignia, and the Nautica are only 30,000+ tons each. New features include their Culinary Studio at Sea and Canyon Ranch will operate the spa.

To apply for cruise ship jobs with Oceania Cruises click here

Cunard Line

Queen Elizabeth

Estimated Inaugural: October 2010

Size (GRT): 90,400

Passenger Capacity: 2,058

Crew Needed: 1,000

This will be the third Cunard cruise ship to bear the name Queen Elizabeth, but it will not be called QE3, as many had speculated. The QE2 was retired from Cunard in November 2008 as it was handed over to Dubai World to be gutted and refurbished as a luxury hotel and entertainment complex. The new Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Southampton.

Queen Elizabeth debuts in October 2010

To apply for cruise ship jobs with Cunard Line click here

Royal Caribbean International

The Allure of the Seas

Estimated Inaugural: December 2010

Size (GRT): 222,000

Passenger Capacity: 5,400

Crew Needed: 1,650

The Allure of the Seas is the sister ship to the Oasis of the Seas and therefore the second of two of the biggest cruise ships in the world. It will sail 7-night Caribbean cruises from Fort Lauderdale starting in December 2010.

Allure of the Seas debuts in December 2010

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