Deciding to give up a perfectly good job on land to pursue a career on a cruise ship may have some of your friends and family questioning your mental sanity.

It is a big risk, but one that also has big rewards, travelling being one of the biggest. 

Careers at sea are unique in many aspects.  Starting with a 7-day work week and the fact you may have to share a cabin with another crew member are a couple of truths that go along with a dream job on a cruise ship.

You can read, Is Working on Cruise Ships Really for You? This article examines a checklist to see whether or not you’re really cut out for this lifestyle. 

Can you deal with strict rules and regulations? 

Could you cope with cramped living conditions for 6-10 months?

But once you understand what you are getting yourself into, then you must decide what cruise job will best fit your resume.  You may not actually be changing your career path, but rather choosing a job that complements your experiences and skills.

Knowing which job is best suited to your skills is a very popular question on our Discussion Forum.  But, after you get a chance to read the list of job descriptions, crew interviews and member posts, you’ll get a better idea of what you want to do onboard.