Salary Range
Below $25,000 to $100,000Overview
Cruise ship workers provide services to passengers on cruise ships. Besides assisting in the operation of the ship, they may serve food and drinks, maintain cabins and public areas, lead shipboard activities, and provide entertainment. There are 83,400 water transportation workers, and 408,300 recreation workers, including cruise ship workers, employed in the United States. Member cruise lines of Cruise Lines International Association serve about 28.5 million passengers annually.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Social
Career Ladder
Cruise Director
Social Staff Member
Junior Social Staff Member
Housekeeping Staff Member
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