Comments on: How To Get A Job On Board Cruise Ships http://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships The Life of a Permanent Nomad Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:34:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Carnival Cruises: Serenity and Fun for Family Travel | y Travel Bloghttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-102884 Carnival Cruises: Serenity and Fun for Family Travel | y Travel Blog Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:32:40 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-102884 [...] blogging friends, Wandering Earl, and Roy Marvelous worked on cruises around the world for years and rave about how much fun it was [...] [...] blogging friends, Wandering Earl, and Roy Marvelous worked on cruises around the world for years and rave about how much fun it was [...]

]]> By: sydhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-55541 syd Tue, 17 May 2011 13:04:32 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-55541 That's great! Thanks Alot.. I'll be buying in a few days. That’s great! Thanks Alot.. I’ll be buying in a few days.

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-55452 Earl Tue, 17 May 2011 03:54:57 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-55452 Hey Syd - Pretending to be sisters is definitely not necessary :) I actually have a section inside of the book that provides details on how to apply as a couple, so just follow those same steps as well and you should be all set! Hey Syd – Pretending to be sisters is definitely not necessary :)

I actually have a section inside of the book that provides details on how to apply as a couple, so just follow those same steps as well and you should be all set!

]]> By: Roy | Cruisesurfingzhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-55437 Roy | Cruisesurfingz Tue, 17 May 2011 02:58:15 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-55437 Earl I'm happy to tell you privately but for obvious reasons I can't disclose it in a public forum :) Not sure how long ago you worked on cruise ships, but my shipmates who've been onboard (different major cruise lines) for years have said that commissions & tips are much less now than in previous years - and our wages are comparable to other lines. The industry is very competitive, so there's been lots of cost cutting and no wage increases. All I can say is from personal experience, it's fair to aim for $1000-1500 savings a month. Realistically people will want to go to the crew bar, eat out, do touristy things, buy stuff and enjoy their free time. Not trying to discourage anyone, just that it's important to have the right expectations. Earl I’m happy to tell you privately but for obvious reasons I can’t disclose it in a public forum :)

Not sure how long ago you worked on cruise ships, but my shipmates who’ve been onboard (different major cruise lines) for years have said that commissions & tips are much less now than in previous years – and our wages are comparable to other lines.
The industry is very competitive, so there’s been lots of cost cutting and no wage increases.

All I can say is from personal experience, it’s fair to aim for $1000-1500 savings a month. Realistically people will want to go to the crew bar, eat out, do touristy things, buy stuff and enjoy their free time. Not trying to discourage anyone, just that it’s important to have the right expectations.

]]> By: sydhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-55422 syd Tue, 17 May 2011 00:48:34 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-55422 Hey Earl, I'll be purchasing this guide pretty soon but am also concerned about being able to have my significant other on board with me. From your response above, I can see that it is possible :) However, does that apply to lesbian couples as well? Or do we have to pretend to be sisters? lol Hey Earl,

I’ll be purchasing this guide pretty soon but am also concerned about being able to have my significant other on board with me. From your response above, I can see that it is possible :) However, does that apply to lesbian couples as well? Or do we have to pretend to be sisters? lol

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-54573 Earl Thu, 12 May 2011 21:39:33 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-54573 Hey Roy - Thanks for sharing your thoughts and that's great that you're on board ships! Which cruise line are you working for? I am quite surprised about what you said in terms of saving money. In my 5+ years on board ships (3 different cruise lines), I definitely found it quite normal for a crew member to save $2000/month. Even my staff in the Shore Excursion department earned well over $2000/month. Of course, this amount would be impossible for certain positions but in terms of those positions that readers of this guide would be interested in, I think that number is fair. Now I'm curious which ship you're on :) Hey Roy – Thanks for sharing your thoughts and that’s great that you’re on board ships! Which cruise line are you working for?

I am quite surprised about what you said in terms of saving money. In my 5+ years on board ships (3 different cruise lines), I definitely found it quite normal for a crew member to save $2000/month. Even my staff in the Shore Excursion department earned well over $2000/month. Of course, this amount would be impossible for certain positions but in terms of those positions that readers of this guide would be interested in, I think that number is fair.

Now I’m curious which ship you’re on :)

]]> By: Roy | cruisesurfingzhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-54429 Roy | cruisesurfingz Thu, 12 May 2011 13:31:52 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-54429 Congrats on creating the guide Earl. I discarded my dream of working on a cruise ship until I met someone who did it. And even then it was a hassle to find all the information you need - they don't make it easy! I've since been working on cruise ships since Jan 2010. So it's good that you've come out with a guide. Anyway, just one criticism - saying that you'll save $2,000 - $6,000 per month is an exaggeration. Sure no problem if you're the Captain or Marine officer. But I imagine most people who'd buy your guide would be going for Entertainment, Retail, Spa, Photo, F&B. Very few of those guys would earn $2k let alone save it per month if they aren't in management. At least not on my cruise ship. I saved more money when I was working in Toronto. But cruise ship work let's me travel and live in perpetual summer. So for me, it's worthwhile! Congrats on creating the guide Earl. I discarded my dream of working on a cruise ship until I met someone who did it. And even then it was a hassle to find all the information you need – they don’t make it easy! I’ve since been working on cruise ships since Jan 2010.

So it’s good that you’ve come out with a guide.

Anyway, just one criticism – saying that you’ll save $2,000 – $6,000 per month is an exaggeration. Sure no problem if you’re the Captain or Marine officer. But I imagine most people who’d buy your guide would be going for Entertainment, Retail, Spa, Photo, F&B. Very few of those guys would earn $2k let alone save it per month if they aren’t in management. At least not on my cruise ship.

I saved more money when I was working in Toronto. But cruise ship work let’s me travel and live in perpetual summer. So for me, it’s worthwhile!

]]> By: Robhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-9380 Rob Thu, 23 Sep 2010 16:37:46 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-9380 Since you have such a good blog, I'll check out your guide. I particularly enjoyed reading your latest post about your endeavour with customs! Since you have such a good blog, I’ll check out your guide. I particularly enjoyed reading your latest post about your endeavour with customs!

]]> By: I Want To Thank Each & Every One Of You | Wandering Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-8419 I Want To Thank Each & Every One Of You | Wandering Earl Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:35:07 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-8419 [...] with giggly excitement when the first sale was made less than 3 hours after introducing the product right here on this [...] [...] with giggly excitement when the first sale was made less than 3 hours after introducing the product right here on this [...]

]]> By: Earlhttp://www.wanderingearl.com/how-to-get-a-job-on-board-cruise-ships/comment-page-1/#comment-7975 Earl Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:23:19 +0000 http://www.wanderingearl.com/?p=2904#comment-7975 Thanks Todd! As soon as the first sale came in I was able to take a huge breath of relief, knowing that the past few months of intense work will at least help one person out! Thanks Todd! As soon as the first sale came in I was able to take a huge breath of relief, knowing that the past few months of intense work will at least help one person out!

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