What are the courses and career options available in Cruise Line Operations and Management?

Cruise Ship Career Paths: With most cruise liners being like mini-cities (some ships can hold 2000 guests or more), with staff reaching over 3000, you can just imagine the multitude of jobs that await. There are certain sections on board a cruise ship where you can find the job that is most appropriate to you and your relevant skills or qualifications: Restaurants (chef jobs, kitchen staff, waiters, barman, manager, etc.) Hotel Facilities (cabin crew, housekeeping, reception, manager, butlers etc.) Leisure Center (instructors, lifeguards, activity leaders, etc.) Gym (personal trainers, workers, etc.) Salon and Spa Jobs (massage therapist, hair stylist, etc.) Land Excursion Team (tour guide, seaman, recreation staff, etc.) Merchant Marine Jobs(captain, mates, able seaman, deckhands, etc.) Engine Department (chief, DDE, assistant engineer, oiler, wiper, etc.) Shops (cashiers, managers, bookkeepers, etc.) Casinos (dealers, security, hospitality, etc.) Entertainment (production manager, director, actors, comedians, dancers, lighting, sound engineer, backstage crew, etc.) In each of these areas, you can find tons of cruise liner jobs that will appeal to you. Certain positions require some form of qualification whether it is in the hospitality industry, retail sector, medical wing, or maritime, but some of the entry-level positions are open for those that have no qualifications as yet, like students or high school graduates looking for a bit of adventure while they make some money. Some jobs on cruise ships will require you to have some experience in a related field. Assistant or Junior Waiter/ess: Job Description: To maintain and provide a high-quality service and customer care for all guests on board in the food service section. You will be required to hold a position of responsibility within the emergency plan of the ship. Job Requirements: You need to have at least 2 years of experience in a top hotel or restaurant environment, you need a diploma or recognized equivalent, you must have an excellent command of the English language both verbal and written, and you need to be pleasant, positive, and outgoing, along with a desire to succeed.

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Courses - Advanced Diploma In Cruise Ship Galley Operations Culinary Certification Course In Galley Stewarding Certification Course In Cabin Stewarding Certificate Course In Food And Beverage Service Diploma In Professional Cookery (DPC) Certification Course In Galley Stewarding Opportunities - Activity and Entertainment Jobs - These positions are often synonymous with cruise staff and deal with anything relating to passenger entertainment. This department includes hosts and hostesses, cruise directors and staff, disc jockeys, performers, swimming instructors, and shore excursion staff. Deck Jobs - This department is responsible for maintaining and running the vessel. On large ships, this department usually does not have many entry-level positions open to North Americans. People working in the deck department include deckhands, maintenance workers, engineers, and officers. Service/Hospitality Jobs - These staff members have the responsibility of managing the restaurants, bars, and passenger cabins, as well as shipboard retail concessions like gift shops.

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Hello, In India, cruise liners are still in their infancy. However, in the western world, cruise liners are the norm. They offer very quiet, scenic, exuberant and unique experience.A cruise liner is like one small independent city moving on the ocean. All aspects of human life are required to be taken care of. Food, water, waste disposal, entertainment, hospitality, shopping, etc. In actual life, there are professionals in each of these areas but once cruise sails, no outside help could be sought. The courses have just begun in India in few institutes to enable students to opt for this career. But the government is indeed making efforts to make this business a success since this business has huge potential to generate jobs. And perhaps to ameliorate joblessness in India, this could be one potential area. Huge jobs get created onboard cruise ship as well as on land also to support the operations. To conclude, I would say that in India, this sector is just opening up and throwing up huge opportunities for business as well as jobs. In near future, it may become the biggest employer.

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