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It is easy to let something put you off applying for cruise ship jobs. Perhaps you don’t think you have enough experience, or you don’t know whether now is the right time. However, one thing that should definitely not put you off is your nationality.
Some people think that if they are not American this will hurt their employment prospects, but this could not be further from the truth. Not being a US citizen is a surprisingly popular concern for a lot of people hoping to land a position on a cruise ship, but the truth is that they don’t need to worry.
If you asked any crew member they would quickly tell you that this is simply not an issue.
But still some people get it into their heads that when it comes to finding cruise ship jobs, not being American puts them at a disadvantage. There is a logic as to why people think this: the world’s largest market for cruising is the USA.
Here the industry just keeps on growing, and it is now worth billions of dollars. The cruise ship presence in America is therefore very large, especially with the Caribbean on its doorstep.
But the logic does not really make sense. Some people believe that it is only the Americans who can find cruise ship jobs, but this is simply not the case. Cruise lines employ staff from all over the world, from pretty much anywhere that you can imagine. If you can think of the country, there are people from there working on cruise ships.
It is not that strange to find in excess of seventy or eighty different nationalities working aboard just one cruise ship. That is a huge number of different nationalities, and it’s one of the things that makes a cruise ship job so interesting. Meeting people from so many different countries, sharing your experiences, and finding out about different cultures makes this industry one of the most interesting around.
If you find work on a cruise ship you’ll be working with people from Britain to South Africa and all the other English-speaking countries. But that’s not all because often you will be working with people from Europe, North Africa, Asia and South America.
Once you realize just how many different people from so many countries work aboard cruise ships, you’ll think how funny it was that you could ever have worried about not being American and thinking that it was an obstacle in your way to getting your dream cruise ship job. It is strange how these myths pop up, and sometimes there is a bit of truth to them. But now you can be certain that this myth is exactly that.
Never let anyone lead you to believe that it is more difficult to get a cruise ship job if you’re not from the USA because it just isn’t true. If you believe that then you might miss out on an experience that is unlike any other, and quite possibly you’ll miss out on having the best time of your life.
Neil Maxwell-Keys is an ex-crewmember, hiring expert and best-selling author of “Get a Cruise Ship Job!”. Claim Neil’s popular free e-book TODAY which shows you how to get cruise ship jobs, quickly & easily. Available at: => http://www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (October 23, 2009) – South America ranks as one of the world’s great destinations, and with the recent awarding of the 2016 Summer Olympics to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has gained even more worldwide attention. MSC Cruises has established itself as one of the leaders in South American cruises, with a flexible array of 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-night itineraries from Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Buenos Aries from October 2009 through mid-May 2010.
Guests on the more than 140 MSC South America cruises can expect to experience the natural beauties, vibrant cities, and nightlife which have made the region an increasingly popular vacation choice. Port calls, depending upon itinerary and cruise length, will include Ilhéus, Macei?, Ilhabela, Ilha Grande, Punta Del Este, Búzios, Ubatuba, Recife, Fortaleza, Cabedelo and Montevidéo.
MSC Lirica will open the season, her first in Brazilian waters, sailing from Santos on Oct. 23 and calling at Rio de Janeiro, Búzios, Ubatuba and Santos. She will be joined by MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Melody, MSC Armonia and MSC Orchestra.
Theme Cruises Spice up the Cruise Season
To add additional spice to the South American cruise experience, MSC Cruises plans these 20 special themed sailings targeting guests’ popular special interests:
• Dance: MSC Musica, Nov. 22; MSC Opera, Feb. 7, 2010; MSC Armonia, Feb. 11, 2010; MSC Orchestra, March 13, 2010
• Music: MSC Musica, Dec. 6; MSC Armonia, March 10, 2010
• Fitness (Sea and Action): MSC Armonia, Dec. 12; MSC Orchestra, Feb. 6, 2010; MSC Opera, Feb. 21, 2010
• Fantastic World (dream world & magic for children & adults): MSC Orchestra, Jan. 23, 2010
• Circus: MSC Armonia, Jan. 24, 2010
• Fashion: MSC Orchestra, Jan. 30, 2010
• Wellness: MSC Musica, Jan. 31, 2010
• Beauty: MSC Musica, Feb. 7, 2010
• Food & Drink: MSC Armonia, Feb. 20, 2010
• Artmar (arts & crafts): MSC Orchestra, Feb. 20, 2010; MSC Armonia, March 18, 2010
• Bossa Nova: MSC Musica, March 1, 2010
• Dolce Vita (physical, mental and spiritual balance): MSC Orchestra, March 6, 2010
• Humor: MSC Orchestra, March 31, 2010
For more information about MSC Cruises, visit us online at www.MSCCruisesUSA.com or contact a local travel professional.
Press author for Mediterranean Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Bill Ospring brings news of MSC to cruise fans. Topics vary from MSC in the industry, new ships, and deals for cruises to the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Europe and theme cruise packages.
As soon as the interview has finished, don’t rest for a second because there are a few effective tactics you can apply that will greatly improve your chances of getting cruise ship jobs.
These top tips will set you apart from your competitors and give you that leading edge.
Send the recruiting company a post interview cover letter
It’s a nice idea to send a letter after your interview, saying ‘thank you’ to the recruiter. This is a rarely used but very effective technique and applying it correctly can get you hired. You can rest assured no one else interviewed has even thought to send a letter such as this.
In the post interview cover letter, re-affirm your enthusiasm and desire to gain cruise line employment. Say how interested you are in working for the company and restate your availability. If your interview went really well, mention that as well.
Keep this letter short and to the point – only a few paragraphs are necessary. Be enthusiastic and friendly when you’re writing and don’t forget to actually ask for the job! Address the letter personally to whoever conducted your interview.
Sending a post interview cover letter will ensure you have a great advantage over the other applicants, who more than likely will be sitting at home just hoping to hear back from the employer. This re-instates your passion and determination for cruise line employment and makes you stand out from the crowd.
Respond to a rejection letter
This may sound unusual if not a bit crazy but believe it or not, it can actually land you cruise line employment! Hardly anybody would ever think to do this and it will give you the edge over your competition and could even secure you the job.
An example of this is a girl who recently had an interview with one of the leading cruise lines and unfortunately received a rejection letter the following week. Of course, she was extremely upset by this, as she badly wanted the job.
The majority of people would dwell on this disappointment and maybe even give up the idea of obtaining cruise ship jobs but not this girl. With great determination she sent a letter straight back to the company, thanking them for the interview and their time. In her reply, she also re-affirmed her aspirations to gain employment with them.
Less than a week later the recruiter contacted her. The winning candidate for the vacancy had changed her mind and no longer wanted the job. The recruiter was calling to give her the job!
She has since found out she was amongst several other applicants short listed for the job but after receiving her response to the rejection letter, the hiring staff made the decision she was just the person for the job. She’s now enjoying a six-month cruise round South America and the Caribbean – and getting paid for it!
This is an excellent example of where persistence and determination will pay off in the end. It’s almost guaranteed that no other job seeker would send a reply to their letter of rejection.
When you ooze energy and purpose like this, you’re displaying to potential employers just how desirable you are as a candidate. Persevering, whilst remaining polite, will really show how big an asset you will be to any cruise ship job.
Neil Maxwell-Keys is a former crewmember, hiring expert and founder of WorkOnCruiseShips.com: a website dedicated to showing you how to realize your dream of getting cruise ship jobs. Get Neils *free* insider report by visiting =>
http://www.WorkOnCruiseShips.com
Touring South America along the ocean
Every summer, cruise liners depart from places as diverse as Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Manaus, Sao Paulo and Valparaiso to take passengers on a journey along the South American coast. Several cruise lines have lined up now to give more and more people the chance to travel this route, as well as to cater to a far wider variety of people. Now, cruises are available on a much more personalized basis, and people do not need to cater to a one-size-fits-all.
People on a South American cruise travel vacation can choose between various durations and destinations during their tour of South America. Some cruises allow the opportunity to stay overnight at Rio or Buenos Aires, giving passengers the opportunity to experience the rich nightlife of those places. All these places, as well as Montevideo, Puerto Madryn and the Falkland Islands are on the East coast of South America.
On the western coast, cruise travel takes you along the Galapagos Islands in the north, down to General San Martin, Santiago, the Darwin Canal, the famed Chilean ports and down to Cape Horn. Some cruises also venture onto the northern tip of Antarctica – usually the Palmer Station and Elephant Islands.
For those who manage to time their cruise well, a visit to the famed carnival of Rio de Janeiro can also be thrown in along with the experience of the cruise itself. Some river cruises on the continent take travelers along the Amazon river and through the rainforest, where they can experience the sights, sounds and scents of the famed Amazon for themselves.
A cruise travel vacation in South America can be a way to spend time in the lap of luxury, to explore famous port cities, or to explore the natural wonders of the river and rainforest. All in all, this is an opportunity that must be availed at the soonest possible opportunity.
An adventurous cruise through South America will take in a huge array of wildlife, you could see many natural wonders and some spectacular scenery, and even lost cities along the way. Rich with beauty and atmosphere, a South American cruise truly is a unique experience.
For travellers who are in search of breath taking mountain views, vast tropical rainforests and natural, rugged beauty a South American cruise really is it. The west coast of Chile with deep fjords and icy glaciers is something to behold. In contrast you could experience the tropical atmosphere of a mangrove river in Costa Rica or explore a tranquil fishing village in Mexico. This huge continent covers many thousands of miles and has equatorial tropics and sub Antarctic regions. There are fourteen countries and territories that make up the continent and that means some wonderfully diverse cultures as well as many interesting animals to be seen, from Whales to Penguins and Sea Lions as well as many tropical birds.
This is adventure cruising, and as well as the main cruise itself, you will probably want to take excursions away from your ship in order to truly experience this region. Boat up the Amazon to see the jungle surround you and a wonderful array of wildlife and birds that just can’t be seen anywhere else. Take an excursion to see OIinda, a wonderful Portuguese hilltop town which is now a UNESCO world heritage site. Or sightsee in the exotic and cosmopolitan Rio de Janeiro. You might even take in Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands on your route and experience a little slice of Britain out in the South Atlantic.
Travel round the Cape Horn at the southernmost tip of the southernmost continent, and visit Patagonia, a vast landscape of deserts and mountains that stretch between Chile and Argentina which in it’s gentlest parts looks something like the wildest areas of Scotland, here you can go penguin spotting and visit the national glacier parks, and possibly even see a killer whale. There are so many places to visit in this area that no cruise can take them all in, but whichever route you choose you are bound to experience some wonderful sights, and if visiting Antarctica appeals to you, it is possible to take a day cruise out there from some main cruises, but these can be expensive at around £1,500 per person for this day event. It is however a once in a lifetime experience.
In between visits to exotic places, there is of course the wonder of the South Atlantic ocean to see. From your ship at night you will be able to view the stars over the water in this vast unspoilt area, and there are many aquatic creatures to look out for along the way in the daytime such as the South American sea lion which can be found on the Peruvian, Uruguayan, Argentine and Chilean coasts. So, with fine dining aboard ship and adventurous trips inland to be taken, as well as incredible wildlife and astounding landscapes and seascapes to be seen, most people enjoy cruising this area which is like no other anywhere on the globe.
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