Cruise ship jobs are hiring — and many don't require experience at sea

Cruise lines hire year-round for shipboard hospitality, entertainment, and technical crew, plus shoreside teams in Florida. See how to apply today!

A field that keeps hiring

The largest cruise companies in the world are headquartered in Miami, Florida, and together operate well over a hundred ships. Every ship needs a full crew for every sailing, so cruise lines recruit continuously and have expanded their fleets with new ships in recent years.

Which roles are open to those with no experience at sea?

Stateroom attendants, restaurant and bar staff, galley and culinary crew, guest services, youth program staff, photographers, retail and spa roles, and shoreside reservations and guest support regularly hire people with hospitality or customer service backgrounds and train them onboard.

What benefits and contract life can you expect?

Shipboard crew typically get their cabin and meals covered, medical care onboard, crew-only facilities, and structured contracts of several months followed by time off at home. Shoreside employees usually receive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and cruise privileges. Many lines promote from within across departments.