Cruise Job Finder
general FAQ's
We have developed the FAQ section to help answer many of your questions CruiseJobFinder and our service. In addition to the general list of questions and answers on this page we also offer a FAQ section for each of the three industries we cover. Click on one of the following links if you would like to be taken to those sections immediately.
Cruise Ship Jobs FAQ
Beach Resort Jobs FAQ
Tour Guide/Adventure Travel & Land Tour Jobs FAQ
Q: What if I've never worked on a cruise
ship before?
A: For many positions,
cruise lines do not expect you
to have previous experience working on a cruise ship.
However, you should call out any
experience you have had that
might relate to jobs
on cruise ships. This can include
working at a restaurant, gift
shop, health
club, retail store, to name a few.
Basically many jobs on cruise ships
are not too much different than
jobs in other industries. Cruise lines
are more concerned that you will
be a good
hard worker and help to make the
cruise customers have a wonderful
experience
on their cruise line.
Q: How long
does it take me to set up a job
using your service?
A: First of all,
we don't guarantee jobs. What we
do is provide you with the best resources and tools
available
to help you research and apply
for the jobs that are best
suited to
your needs.
For those hired, the time it
takes varies from several days
to several
months. The process for getting
a job will vary greatly by
company, time
of year, and type of job.
Q: How long do I have to work?
A: Contract lengths vary by company,
type of job and the time of year.
In general, you should expect to
commit to at least four to six months for your first cruise ship contract
and at least three months for a
land
tour or beach resort job.
Q: How old do you need to be to work up on a cruise ship or at a
beach resort?
A: The minimum age to work on a cruise ship is usually either 18 or 21 years old, depending on the cruise line, cruise ship and position you are applying for. Beach resorts usually have a minimum age of 18 years old for many of their positions. Many cruise lines and beach resorts will require you to be at least 21 if you are serving alcoholic beverages.
Q: Should I work on a cruise
ship, private yacht, at a beach resort or as a land
tour guide?
A: All four of these
industries are great to work in.
Obviously, working on a cruise ship or private yacht has tremendous
appeal. You will travel to exotic
locations and meet lots of interesting
people. However, many people like
working at destination beach resorts
better. This is usually due to the
fact that while working at a beach resort you generally have more
free
time to explore and participate
in your favorite activities.
Land tour jobs are also great jobs.
Many college students work for
land tours in Alaska during summers
and often make really good money
and have a tremendous time.
In general it depends on your personal
preferences and desires. All three industries we cover offer
outstanding work experiences.
Q: Do companies provide health insurance?
A: Most do provide health insurance, however some don't.
We recommend you inquire about this matter with the
companies during the interview process.
Q: What about other benefits?
A: Many cruise lines, resort and tour employers do offer a full range of benefits including some or all of the following:
• 401K Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Re-imbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Free or discounted travel for you and your family (and friends occassionally)
Q: What makes the information in the Members
Services section of CruiseJobFinder.com
better than other information on the
internet?
A: We have been the leading cruise ship job and
beach resort employment
research organization for over
fifteen years. No other company has
the experience that we have in helping people navigate their employment
options in these industries. A
large
number of industry insiders and experts
have played a part in helping us put
our resources
together. There simply isn't any
other information available anywhere
that is as thorough, up-to-date, and
dedicated specifically to help people find employment on cruise
ships, private yachts, at beach resorts or as
tour guides.
Yes, you can find
some limited information for free
on the internet. But, to maximize your efficiency
of getting one of these jobs, it
is important to have the best resources available.
We simplify everything for you
and provide you with a strategy
to succeed. We don't charge much
for access to our Member Services
section; in fact you can test out the service
for five days for only $3.95!
Q: How will being a member of CruiseJobFinder help me find a job?
A: Over 98% of cruise line jobs are not advertised and over 95% of beach resort and tour jobs are unadvertised. Our members section has a vast listing of profiles of many cruise, resort and tour companies that will show you who the companies are, how to get a hold of them, application procedures and much more. In addition, our members receive a plethora of information on how to get started in their job search, career tools and important industry information. All of the research and information we provide are an incredible assistance to those who are serious about landing a job in the cruise, yacht, beach resort or tour industry.
Here are some of the tools and resources included with your membership:
- Access to our exclusive list of Featured Jobs. Many of which are not listed anywhere else!
- List your resume and profile in our proprietary JobSeekers Database that employers can search to fill open positions on their cruise ships, beach resorts and tour companies.
- Detailed up-to-date information about working on cruise ships, at cruise line corporate offices, on private yachts, for land tour companies, for cruise ship concessionaires and at destination beach resorts around the world (including detailed descriptions of the work; lots of insider tips on how to find the best jobs; worker interviews; maps; etc.)
- Detailed profiles of hundreds of cruise lines, beach resorts, cruise ship concessionaires and tour guide companies.
Q:
Are there any office jobs available?
A: Yes, most of the companies we profile
do offer office jobs in their corporate and branch offices. There
are also “office” like
jobs on cruise ships, beach
resorts and tour companies.
Q: What types employers are profiled in your Members Section?
A: We
list and profile the following types
of employers:
- Large Cruise Lines
- Medium Sized Cruise Lines
- Small and Specialty Cruise
Lines
- Cruise Concessionaires
- Beach Resorts
- Other Specialty Resorts
- Land Tour Companies
- Tour and Escort Companies
- Adventure Travel Companies
- Private Yacht
Q: Can I work on the same cruise ship as my spouse or friend?
A: Yes, this may be possible. However, you don't want to make a whole bunch of requests before you are hired. We recommend that you and your spouse/friend each apply to the same set of companies. But you should each apply separately and then during to the mid to later stages of the interview process, you should let your recruiter/human resources representative know that your spouse/friend is also interested in working on the same ship. If a position is available that he/she is qualified for, many companies will try to make things work out.
Please note, that companies are more likely to accommodate married couples, but often they can help arrange it so you can work with a friend as well.
Q: What is the price
of a subscription to your Member
Services section?
A: Subscription to
the Member Services section is very
reasonable. We charge $12.95 for 30
days; $29.95 for 90 days and just $49.95
for a full year (six months plus you
get six months free for a total of one
year). We also offer a special five
day trial for only $3.95. We offer the trial, because we want
to make our service practically
risk free. We are fully convinced
you will think a membership
is an excellent value. If you
are even remotely considering a job on a
cruise ship, on a private yacht, at a beach resort or for
a land tour company, a subscription
to our Members Service is well worth
the price.
Six Month (one year with
bonus) memberships do not automatically
renew, but five day,
30 day and 90 day memberships do automatically
renew at 30 day intervals until cancelled
by the member. You can cancel
your membership anytime by clicking
here and following the instructions.
The transaction will show up on credit card statements as "JobFinderSites.com - 866-721-6083".
We do not refund unused portions of memberships, but you can use your membership for the full amount of time you have paid for even after you have cancelled your membership.
Q: What if I lost or forgot my Username or Password?
A: You can retrieve lost or forgotten Usernames and Passwords by going to our Account Management Page and follows the instructions.
Q: What if I want to change my Username or Password?
A: You can also change your Usernames and Passwords by going to our Account Management Page and follows the instructions.
Q: How do I cancel
my membership?
A: You may cancel
your membership at anytime and still
use the remaining time left on your
membership. We make it very easy for you to cancel your membership. Simply go to our Membership Cancellation Page and follows the instructions. Please do not send us cancellation requests via email.
We do not refund unused portions of memberships, but you can use your membership for the full amount of time you have paid for even after you have cancelled your membership.
For Frequently Asked Questions specifically regarding one of the three industries we cover click on one of the links below!
 Beach
Resort Jobs FAQs
Cruise
Ship Jobs FAQs
Land
Tour, Tour Guide & Adventure
Travel Job FAQs
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