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In the first article that I wrote on this subject, I discussed the reality of working on a cruise ship…how it’s not all fun and games. Well, if you’re still with me, this article is going to go over just a few of the many jobs that you’ll find available to work on any standard cruise line. Hopefully, you’ll find something that is just right for you.

Gentleman Dance Host

Let’s start with one that very few guys know about, and yes…it is a real cruise ship job. I am talking about a gentleman dance host. No, this isn’t some guy who grabs a mic and tries to get people out on the dance floor. This person takes ladies who are there, unescorted, and takes them onto the dance floor and dances with them. Now how is that for a made in heaven job? Obviously, the person who applies for this position has to be charming, polite and somebody who a woman wouldn’t mind being seen with. In other words guys, you can’t look like Quasi Moto.

On-Board Instructor

Another great job, if you have some kind of skill, is an onboard instructor. These are people who teach anything from art to scuba diving. For most of these positions, you will have to show some kind of certification that you are qualified to teach. For others, like teaching passengers to play Texas Hold ‘Em, all you have to do is show a proficiency at the game. These are some of the most fun jobs on a cruise ship because they give you the chance to interact with a lot of people.

Engine Room Jobs

Of course, if you’re not the interacting kind, there are plenty of cruise ship jobs that don’t require you to mingle with the passengers. One such place is in the engine room. Naturally, to land a job as either the chief engineer, first, second or third engineer, motorman, fitter, wiper, chief electrician, air conditioning tech or any of the other jobs available in the engineering department, you have to have some skills and in most cases, show some kind of certification. But if you want to stay away from the passengers, this is the place to be. Nobody will even know you exist.

Get a Cruise Ship Job

In my next article in this series, I’m going to go over a few more great jobs you can get on a cruise ship. In the meantime, check out my review below of a great resource that will show you HOW to get one of these great jobs.

See you next time with more.

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