Some companies like AIDA, Phoenix and TUI target primary German passengers, while others like Dream Cruises target Chinese passengers. Even for those, you’re required to know english as well.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” style=”dotted” border_width=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1581372274667{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
You must be in good health<\/h4>\n
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Not only does the medical exam ensure the interest of the seafarer, but also the interest and responsibility of the cruise line. There are a few red flags that will lead to an \u201cunfit\u201d classification on a pre-employment medical. Having certain allergies or medication dependencies such as a necessity to carry an \u2018epi-pen\u2019 or the need to regularly use a preventative asthma inhaler may also deem you to be \u201cunfit\u201d. Additionally, a fitness certificate will not be issued if there is evidence of poor dental health.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Also be prepared for probing questions about alcohol use, failed relationships, homesickness, suicidal thoughts, ability to concentrate, and side effects of any medication. Physicians are assessing your psychological fitness which is also part of the exam.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” style=”dotted” border_width=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1581372274667{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
You’re not there to cruise, but to WORK<\/h4>\n
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The single most asked question is if the crew has days off. Well, it may shock you but the answer is \u201cAbsolutely not\u201d. While working on cruise ships, most crew members work 10 hours a day, every single day, for the entire duration of the contract that can range from four to ten months.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Also, there will be times that you will not be allowed to leave the ship either because you have to work, or because there will be a drill and you must attend. Also, some nationalities are not allowed to ever leave the ship while docked on US ports.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” style=”dotted” border_width=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1581372274667{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Age requirements<\/h4>\n
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If you\u2019re over the age of eighteen but you\u2019re under 21, well, you might consider waiting some years and invest in your personal skills before applying. Only two companies in the world (of over 50 cruise lines) accept candidates under the age of twenty-one. If you\u2019re over 21 that\u2019s great, you got what it takes!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
One of our most asked questions is also if there\u2019s an age limit. And yes, there is: Most cruise lines will allow you to work until the age of 65, but you have to be hired before you turn 50~55. There\u2019s no company in the world that hires candidates over 55 years without previous cruise ship experience.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” style=”dotted” border_width=”3″ css=”.vc_custom_1581372274667{margin-top: 20px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
You must be able to leave home for at least six months<\/h4>\n
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We get it, you like your family and would like to be near them all the time. This isn’t an option here, as cruises are expensive even with crew discounts. So you must be able to say goodbye and see you later to your family, friends, children, your fiancee and so on. Don’t worry, you can get new ones on board!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Truth is, while there’s a good population on board that works in order to save money or send money home for their families, the majority of people working on board isn’t really close with their blood relatives and loves the #SHIPLIFE because they have their own “home” on board, with a different family every contract, making friends for life along the way.
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