{"id":10481,"date":"2019-06-17T05:16:11","date_gmt":"2019-06-17T08:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shiplife.org\/?page_id=10481"},"modified":"2020-07-30T11:10:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-30T14:10:21","slug":"saga-cruises","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/shiplife.org\/2020\/cruise-lines\/saga-cruises\/","title":{"rendered":"SAGA Cruises"},"content":{"rendered":"

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SAGA Cruises<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Saga Shipping, also known as Saga Cruises is a British based cruise line, a division of the Saga Group. All their cruises are aimed at people aged 50 and over and from the United Kingdom. Is one of a few companies that allow passengers to embark in any port of call not necessarily needing to embark on the home port. Also, their cruises are all-included, meaning that the guests don’t have to pay for food or drinks during the whole voyage.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Official website: <\/span><\/strong>https:\/\/travel.saga.co.uk<\/a>
\nFounded on:<\/strong><\/span> 1996<\/span>
\nCompany Category:<\/span><\/strong> Premium<\/span>
\nConglomerate:<\/strong><\/span> None (privately owned)<\/span>
\nOfficial Language:<\/span> <\/strong>English<\/span>
\nSails to:<\/span><\/strong> North Europe, Worldwide
\nShip’s Flag:<\/strong><\/span> United Kingdom
\nAverage age of PAX:<\/strong> <\/span>65+<\/span>
\nOffers free wifi:<\/strong><\/span> No<\/span>
\nOffers single cabins:<\/span><\/strong> Officers only
\nAllows visible tattoos:<\/strong> <\/span>No
\nAllows different hairstyles:<\/strong><\/span> No
\nProvides STCW on board: <\/strong><\/span>No
\nProvides Airline Tickets:<\/span> <\/strong>Yes
\nProvides Hotel accommodations: <\/strong><\/span>No
\nRequires the Marlin’s Test? <\/strong><\/span>Yes, with minimum of 80%
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HOW TO APPLY:<\/h2>\n

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As most of other cruise lines, if you wish to apply for this company you can do it by applying straight to the company on their website<\/a> or doing the selection process thought a recruitment agency<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:<\/h4>\n

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Previous cruise ship experience not needed, but preferred. All positions require advanced to fluent english, with high standards of service and good qualifications. The company gives preference to professionals with European passports.
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\u00a0CURRENT FLEET:<\/span><\/h2>\n

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COMPANY RATINGS:<\/h2>\n

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Below you have access to the company ratings, according to actual and past crew members of the company on various aspects, ranging from time of permanence, desire to continue working in the company and scores for services provided. Are you working for this company or have you worked on this company before? You can fill this company survey by clicking here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

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How long have you been working for this company?<\/h3>

First Contract<\/strong> <\/span> 5 \/ 6<\/span><\/p>

83.33%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

2-4 Contracts<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 6<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

4-10 Contracts<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 6<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Over 10 Contracts<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 6<\/span><\/p>

16.67%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

How did you got hired?<\/h3>

Applied straight with the company<\/strong> <\/span> 2 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

50.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Applied through an Agency<\/strong> <\/span> 2 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

50.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Job Fair \/ Cast Audition<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Concessionaire (Shopping, SPA, etc)<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Do you see yourself doing more contracts in this company?<\/h3>

Yes<\/strong> <\/span> 2 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

50.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

No<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

25.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Only if promoted<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 4<\/span><\/p>

25.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

How's the food at the Mess?<\/h3>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.67 \/ 3 votes<\/span><\/div>

How's the accommodations? (Your cabin)<\/h3>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.00 \/ 3 votes<\/span><\/div>

How are the activities for crew? (Crew Parties, Thematic Food, Shore Excursions, Discounts on board, Sportive events, etc.)<\/h3>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>3.00 \/ 2 votes<\/span><\/div>

How fast is the on board wifi?<\/h3>
<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>1.00 \/ 1 votes<\/span><\/div>

How often crew have the opportunity to change department? (By cross-training or internal hiring)<\/h3>

Never<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

100.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sometimes, if they deserve it.<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Only with mafia<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

All the time<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

How often people get promoted? (Within the same department)<\/h3>

Never<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Sometimes, if they deserve it.<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

100.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Only with mafia<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

All the time<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Does the company provide all the trainings on board? (STCW, SCC, Crowd Control, PSCBR, etc.)<\/h3>

No<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

100.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Yes<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Does the company provide Flight tickets during the first contract?<\/h3>

Yes<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

100.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

No<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Not for all positions<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Does the company provide a Hotel prior joining a ship?<\/h3>

Yes<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

No<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

100.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Not for all positions<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

0.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Would you recommend other people to apply for this company?<\/h3>

No<\/strong> <\/span> 1 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

100.00%<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Yes<\/strong> <\/span> 0 \/ 1<\/span><\/p>

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