Why Working on a Cruise Ship Could be the Best Thing You Ever Did!
How would you like to be able to visit some of the worlds most exotic, beautiful and far away places that few people will ever get to see? Including the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Far East, Australia, Europe, Canada, and USA?
Imagine waking up each day in a different, exciting and unique tropical island, the sun shining, the weather hot, the sea crystal clear - and the only decision you have to make is which beach you’re going to visit that day!
Imagine always having plenty of cash and doing all those exciting things you’ve always wanted to do: jet skiing, jeeping around exotic islands, learning to scuba dive, trekking through rainforests, whale watching, hiking to waterfalls, swimming
...find an unlimited number of activities for both children and adults. These activities usually include swimming, gaming, gambling, eating, watching movies, and dancing. Another benefit of taking a family cruise ship vacation is the fact that almost all cruise ships ...
Imagine having many great friends of all different nationalities from around the world - all living, working, socializing and enjoying amazing life experiences together.
Did you know that YOU COULD DO ALL OF THIS while being paid a great tax-free income for doing it?
Does this all sound like a pipe dream to you? It really isn’t, you know. This is exactly how thousands of other people are choosing to live their lives right now, as we speak. This is exactly the life that I have led. This is exactly the life that YOU too could
...Indians, South American and European characteristics, as well as the United States. There are many activities and attractions to do and see that one can never experience the breath taking beauty and charm of Puerto Rico just in one day. ...
If you’ve already thought about getting a job on a luxury cruise liner Chance are that probably already appreciate some of the incredible benefits of working in this unique, exciting and fascinating industry.
But let’s get one thing straight…
Why do YOU want to work onboard a cruise ship?
It’s important to be able to answer this apparently simple question, before applying for cruise ship jobs.
Why?
…Because unless you have a clear idea for the reason you want to do it and know exactly what you want to achieve, you may apply for the wrong positions, but worst of all you’ll struggle to find the motivation to follow through with it. Your efforts will be doomed
...to tell you about some of their cultural traditions. The next Princess Cruise line ship we will talk about is the Explorer, which is the tiniest of the lot. This ship carries some 670 guests to an itinerary of fun ...
That sounds rather harsh, but think about it for a moment…
You’re attempting to embark on one of life’s great adventures, your success will largely depend on the impression you give to a potential cruise ship employer and that only comes from knowing your reasons for wanting to do it.
So grab a pen and paper and write down your main objective in no more than ONE sentence.
I don’t want to over-influence your ideas, but here are some of the many reasons why people decide to work onboard a cruise ship:
* TRAVEL THE WORLD Cruise ship jobs provide the perfect vehicle from which to visit the most exotic and beautiful destinations on earth. Often you’ll
...time, with Karen having taken her film pictures, we joined the line to leave the actual memorial. I saw 2-3 kids and was pleasantly surprised to hear not one word from them! [And no angry parents.] We walked the 250 ...
* TO DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR LIFE Working onboard a cruise ship makes you a VERY interesting and attractive person. You get instant respect, even recognition. It’s unusual and different and people naturally want to talk to you about it. “What was it like?”, “Where did you go?”, “I wish I’d have done that” (a VERY common reaction!). Even potential employers are INTRIGUED when they see on your resume that you once worked on a cruise ship! You’ll feel VERY satisfied that you actually did something exciting with your life.
* TO SAVE MONEY The potential to save a
...initial cost) is usually the alcohol since it is not included in the price. If you re on a tight budget then consider traveling in a shoulder or off season; demand is less so prices tend to drop. If you ...
* TO MEET OTHER PEOPLE With up to 1500 crew members onboard each ship you WILL meet and make many great friends (even partners) with new, interesting and exciting people.
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* TO START A NEW CAREER Never forget, a cruise ship job doesn’t have to be a ‘one-off’ opportunity. A whole new glittering career awaits you - if you want it. Opportunities to develop your career are massive and cruise lines almost always promote from ‘within’.
* HAVE SOME FUN! Isn’t that what life’s all about? And “fun” comes with a capital “F” when you work on a cruise ship!
As I’ve mentioned above… there are many other GREAT reasons to work on a cruise ship, so don’t be over-influenced by my list. But do
...party has exclusive time to follow their individual interests. You are usually going to understand what the fee of your cruise ship vacation will be before you go. Your added costs will be shore excursions, cocktails, spa treatments, beauty shop ...
Copyright 2006 Neil Maxwell Keys
Neil Maxwell Keys is an ex-crew member and regarded as THE cruise ship recruitment expert. He is also best-selling author of “Get a Cruise Ship Job: How to Get Paid to Travel the World having the BEST Time of Your Life!” He will take you by the hand and show you step-by-step how to quickly and easily get a job on a luxury cruise ship. Visit http://www.GetaCruiseShipJob.com