As you can imagine, every day we get hundreds of emails from people enquiring about cruise ship employment.
In this weeks tip, I thought I’d share with you a few of the most common questions we are asked, which I hope will help you:
1) How long will it take me to get a cruise job?
You can get hired within days, weeks or months from the time you send out your first application. However, as with any job, the time it will take you will depend on the position you’re applying for and the current demand for that position.
It will also depend on how much EFFORT you put into applying for such jobs. It goes without saying; the more time and attention you spend on creating a decent application and the more applications and follow ups you send, the greater your chance of success.
Having the right contacts will also help dramatically speed up the process.
2) How long are contracts?
Contracts vary depending on the position and cruise line you’re working for. Contracts can range from 4 to 10 months, but a typical contract length is 6 months.
3) What hours will I work?
There is no rough guide to the hours you will work as it will depend entirely on which department/job you work in and the itinerary of the ship you’re on. However, you must be mentally prepared to work long hours and be completely flexible as your schedule will vary from day-to-day.
What I can tell you is that you will NOT be working 9 til 5 (with weekends off)!
4) Do I get time off in port?
All positions allow you time off in port. But the job you do will determine exactly how much time you get off. To get the maximum time off in port, apply for jobs in departments that only really function when the ship is at sea, including; gift shop, casino, entertainment, etc.
5) Can I choose which ship I work on?
This is a surprisingly common question. 99% of the time the answer is "no" for your first contract. You will be told which ship you’re going to. Returning crewmembers sometimes have the privilege of choosing their next ship if there are availabilities.
Remember, if you have any SPECIFIC cruise ship employment questions you need answering, then be sure to post them to our active discussion forums. Our forums are open 24/7 and you’ll get personal access to me and our team of crew members, which means zero guess work and a LOT of inside info 
Very Informative post.
Another thing is send your resume with a cover letter to a cruise line company. But before you apply for a cruise line job, you need to think about what kind of job you would like to have.