| How would you like to be able to visit some of the | | | | So grab a pen and paper and write down your main |
| worlds most exotic, beautiful and far away places | | | | objective in no more than ONE sentence. |
| that few people will ever get to see? Including the | | | | I don't want to over-influence your ideas, but here |
| Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Far East, Australia, | | | | are some of the many reasons why people decide to |
| Europe, Canada, and USA? | | | | work onboard a cruise ship: |
| Imagine waking up each day in a different, exciting | | | | * TRAVEL THE WORLD Cruise ship jobs provide the |
| and unique tropical island, the sun shining, the weather | | | | perfect vehicle from which to visit the most exotic |
| hot, the sea crystal clear - and the only decision you | | | | and beautiful destinations on earth. Often you'll travel |
| have to make is which beach you're going to visit | | | | to places that you would never get to see in your |
| that day! | | | | lifetime through 'conventional' travel. |
| Imagine always having plenty of cash and doing all | | | | * TO DO SOMETHING WITH YOUR LIFE Working |
| those exciting things you've always wanted to do: jet | | | | onboard a cruise ship makes you a VERY interesting |
| skiing, jeeping around exotic islands, learning to scuba | | | | and attractive person. You get instant respect, even |
| dive, trekking through rainforests, whale watching, | | | | recognition. It's unusual and different and people |
| hiking to waterfalls, swimming with dolphins, | | | | naturally want to talk to you about it. "What was it |
| snorkeling in crystal clear sea, shopping in unique | | | | like?", "Where did you go?", "I wish I'd have done |
| countries or simply relaxing on the best beaches in | | | | that" (a VERY common reaction!). Even potential |
| the world. | | | | employers are INTRIGUED when they see on your |
| Imagine having many great friends of all different | | | | resume that you once worked on a cruise ship! You'll |
| nationalities from around the world - all living, working, | | | | feel VERY satisfied that you actually did something |
| socializing and enjoying amazing life experiences | | | | exciting with your life. |
| together. | | | | * TO SAVE MONEY The potential to save a lot of |
| Did you know that YOU COULD DO ALL OF THIS | | | | money is fantastic! You're being paid a great income |
| while being paid a great tax-free income for doing it? | | | | (tax free) and you have ZERO expenses - no board |
| Does this all sound like a pipe dream to you? It really | | | | to pay, no food to buy and no bills to settle each |
| isn't, you know. This is exactly how thousands of | | | | month. Every cent you earn goes into YOUR pocket |
| other people are choosing to live their lives right now, | | | | and no one else's. You are free to do whatever you |
| as we speak. This is exactly the life that I have led. | | | | like with that money, whether its save for a deposit |
| This is exactly the life that YOU too could be living. | | | | on a house or a new car. Or blow the lot on amazing |
| If you've already thought about getting a job on a | | | | life experiences in exotic ports of call! The choice is |
| luxury cruise liner Chance are that probably already | | | | yours. |
| appreciate some of the incredible benefits of working | | | | * TO MEET OTHER PEOPLE With up to 1500 crew |
| in this unique, exciting and fascinating industry. | | | | members onboard each ship you WILL meet and |
| But let's get one thing straight... | | | | make many great friends (even partners) with new, |
| Why do YOU want to work onboard a cruise ship? | | | | interesting and exciting people. And with 70+ |
| It's important to be able to answer this apparently | | | | different nationalities working onboard, you'll often |
| simple question, before applying for cruise ship jobs. | | | | find that your closest friends are from exotic |
| Why? | | | | faraway places too! |
| ...Because unless you have a clear idea for the reason | | | | * TO START A NEW CAREER Never forget, a cruise |
| you want to do it and know exactly what you want | | | | ship job doesn't have to be a 'one-off' opportunity. A |
| to achieve, you may apply for the wrong positions, | | | | whole new glittering career awaits you - if you want |
| but worst of all you'll struggle to find the motivation | | | | it. Opportunities to develop your career are massive |
| to follow through with it. Your efforts will be doomed | | | | and cruise lines almost always promote from 'within'. |
| to failure! | | | | * HAVE SOME FUN! Isn't that what life's all about? |
| That sounds rather harsh, but think about it for a | | | | And "fun" comes with a capital "F" when you work |
| moment... | | | | on a cruise ship! |
| You're attempting to embark on one of life's great | | | | As I've mentioned above... there are many other |
| adventures, your success will largely depend on the | | | | GREAT reasons to work on a cruise ship, so don't be |
| impression you give to a potential cruise ship | | | | over-influenced by my list. But do grab a pen and get |
| employer and that only comes from knowing your | | | | your reasons down on paper. |
| reasons for wanting to do it. | | | | |