Knowledge Center
In this collection of articles, we explore more advanced and specialized topics within the cruise ship industry. Our content is updated on a monthly basis, so be sure to check back regularly for new insights and information.
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Italian VISA (Lavoro Subordinato Marittimo)
A very specific VISA to join a vessel in Italy with the company Costa Cruises. As the ships from the company are registered in Italy, crew members that join the country by air in order to join a vessel by law (as the ship is considered part of Italy) need to acquire a working seaman VISA, called “Visto di Lavoro

How to fill the DS160 for the C1/d VISA
While there are many tutorials online about the DS-160, this one is specifically designed for seafarers that require the C1/d visa, for joining a vessel in the United States (crew member in transit).

Wise
Get to know why thousands of crew members rely their wages to the biggest and favorite provider to convert, pay and send money home using the Wise platform.

GoogleFi: Stay connected
One of the biggest challenges of being a crew member on a cruise ship or yacht is staying connected. While onboard, you may have access to free wifi plans, but once you step ashore, the reality changes.

NoNameBar in Cozumel
No Name Bar in Cozumel The best place in the world! Have you ever been to the most famous bar in the cruise industry, or maybe are you at the bar at this exact instant eating a nice fajita and enjoying a large cold drink? Located in Cozumel, Mexico, the No Name Bar Beach Club (@nonamebarbeachclub) is a must-visit whenever

Packing for your first contract
On board, whether on a cruise ship or yacht, keep in mind that you’ll spend the majority of your day (at least 90%) in uniform. Pay close attention to the details in this guide and adjust them to fit your specific needs.

Cruise Conglomerates
Conglomerates are common within the cruise industry as a combination of multiple business operating in different markets under one corporate group.

Cruise ship size comparison
A page created for informative purposes only, here you are able to see a cruise size comparison table with all current cruise ships in operation and be able to compare, track and sort vessels based on the gross tonnage (GT), length, beam, maximum capacity, number of crew and top speed in knots.

Salaries
Here you have access to all positions available on board cruise ships, sorted by the position title, the company and the salary per month with the currency of the company. These are values set on the contract as the base salary and not final, as they do not account for eventual tips, gratuities or any kind of commission.

Private Islands
Almost every major cruise line in the world boasts a private island or destination that is exclusively accessible to guests via cruise ship. In this section, you’ll discover more about each island or destination, including its location and main features that all crew members are welcome to enjoy them during their free time. However, crew members may not always have