Life at Sea
One of the greatest privileges of working at sea is travelling the world and meeting many different people from diverse backgrounds and different cultures, meanwhile making lifelong friends. Life at sea is exciting and filled with adventure. Many on board activities are arranged for our team members, and all ships have dedicated recreational areas and planned activities.
On port days, when not on duty and after clinics, you may spend your downtime ashore - cycling, hiking, swimming, or simply sightseeing or participating in organized shore excursions in many of the exotic places you will visit. Accommodation is a comfortable single cabin with your own bathroom and is serviced daily by dedicated housekeeping staff.
Staying in contact with loved ones is made possible through shipboard Wi-Fi and internet. Telephone calls from the ship can be made using phone cards, and if necessary, your family can contact you on board at any time, by calling the ship directly.
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Benefits
Beyond having a unique career, and great compensation, there are many benefits to working within our fleet of ships:
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Officers have many “deck privileges” that allow them to enjoy the ship’s amenities – such as access to guest areas, including SPA, restaurants, bars, shows and boutiques (shops) on board.
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Travel to and from each assignment supported by the company and organized through the shoreside office.
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Continuous Professional Development activities and a robust familiarization and competency program including shipboard and shoreside training and education opportunities.
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Officers may request to take “local leave” or “flight diversions” (with some exceptions) and spend time vacationing abroad before or after their assignments.
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Uniforms and scrubs are provided on board for free, and laundry services are included.
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Although privileges vary across the fleet, most brands allow Officers to bring their spouse on board after a certain period of service, and some brands also allow family and friends at certain times.
Cruise Ship Medicine
Our ships provide a full spectrum of high quality, evidence-based medical care to guests and crew.
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