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There's nothing like bringing people together to share unique experiences and see the world, making them feel special and becoming part of the stories they tell for years to come. That's what we do and what you'll do if you join us.

As part of the Princess® family, you’ll develop your skills, work with committed crew members and travel to some of the most breathtaking places around the globe. And while an adventure at sea is its own reward, we offer a variety of programs to recognize employees who go above and beyond. Princess offers a winning combination of pay, benefits and lifelong friendships, so come aboard the Love Boat. We’re expecting you!

Why work onboard a Princess Cruises ship?

Don’t take our word for why it’s great to be at Princess — let our team members tell you! In the "I Love My Princess Job" video series, our colleagues on shore and at sea share what they love about their work.

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We offer exciting cruise career opportunities in a variety of onboard departments. Working for Princess Cruises is ideal if you are looking to take your career to the next level and enjoy working in a challenging and unique environment. We employ team members of over 70 nationalities, creating a diverse and welcoming environment.

International recruitment partners

Princess Cruises cooperates with a world-wide network of recruiting agencies to select only the most qualified crew. Resumes may be forwarded to the agency that is nearest the applicant’s residence. Once received, candidates will be processed based on current available positions.

Fraudulent Employment Opportunities We have recently been made aware of fraudulent entities around the world claiming to represent Princess Cruises as recruitment partners. We are working closely with our Security department and local police authorities in various countries to prevent individuals from wrongly representing themselves as Princess' recruitment partners. We strongly suggest that you only discuss employment opportunities with the agencies/partners listed below. If you have any suspicion about the nature of ads or websites claiming to recruit on behalf of Princess Cruises, please contact the approved Princess agency located nearest your place of residence (choose from the list below).

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Not sure what to expect while working onboard a cruise ship? A career at sea affords you many unparalleled opportunities such as travelling to world-famous locations, building meaningful friendships with diverse colleagues, and gaining valuable professional skills in a world-class environment.

Unlike careers on land, however, working onboard a cruise ship has some unique conditions. Princess Cruises takes great pride in our efforts to make the adjustment to sea life as easy as possible so you can focus on making our guests feel special.

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Here at Princess Cruises, we understand how challenging it can be for our crew to work away from home for such substantial periods of time. Therefore, as a company we strive to help give you all the necessary resources and comforts to enable you to take care of our guests – and yourself.

While working onboard a Princess cruise ship, you can enjoy these living essentials provided by the company:

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As a well-known premium brand in the cruise industry, we receive a high volume of cruise employment inquiries each day. To help you understand what to expect if you are being considered for a position, we’ve outlined the application process below.

Princess Cruises works with a global network of authorized recruiters to attract and select the most qualified candidates to join us at sea. If you are being considered for a position, there could be several steps after your initial application before you are notified with a decision. Depending on the job you are applying for, these could include follow-up interviews with our corporate hiring managers.

If you are successful in your application, there are also several steps you will need to take to become travel-ready to work onboard. You will partner with a manning office that will help you obtain the required seafarer medical certificates, travel visas, and other required documentation to work at sea.

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What inspired me to join Carnival is the passion I have for cooking and my love for food. Which really become self of my life in the kitchen and the kitchen has become my first home. I work in the galley preparing the food, fish, pasta, some Filipino dishes, Indonesian dishes and Italian dishes as well. I do the main entrees and work in the crew food line. Working on an International cruise ship I learned how to cook different cuisine which I really love and really enjoy the most.

I joined Carnival on February 5th, 2023, and it’s been a Great experience. First time working on cruise, adjusting was easy for me as I always loved traveling. It feels like home having a brother working for the same company for the past 7 years so that was a big part that attracted me, and the money is good. The beauty of working with family whilst traveling the world together is thrilling and can’t think of any another career opportunity that gives such a good balance.

I love traveling and as my boss says, ‘you get paid to travel!’ So that is nice, this is my opportunity, so I take it! As a galley attendant you work in the galley, so we do a lot of cleaning, plates, cups everything! In the galley we work as a team to get everything done easily. We have fun - we sing, dance a bit. It helps us get work done fast and the time go quickly.

It was in 2004 and I was reading a newspaper and I saw that Carnival was hiring so I applied. I believe that if you love what you are doing and you are happy with it - success will follow! Onboard I am responsible for the overall cleanliness of the cabin and of course with the proper PPE (personal protective equipment) and procedure. My advice to anyone thinking about applying to Carnival is just show your sincerity and love to your chosen career and success will follow.

What inspired me to join Carnival? Well it’s a cruise ship so it’s where I can increase my knowledge in electrical, tech and automation. I was thinking it was a good opportunity to join a cruise ship. A lot of my friends were talking really highly about the Carnival Family. If you have a passion of electrical work, Carnival is going to give you really good tools to increase your knowledge, to gain a lot of experience in automation, electrical and electronic stuff.

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German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Mandarin, and Hebrew are languages in demand.

A high percentage of cruise lines have offices in the United States, where the minimum drinking age is 21. The ships do not have the facilities or staff to enforce drinking age limits for the crew. This, amongst other factors, is why cruise line employees must be at least 21 years old to work on board in most positions. There are some rare exceptions where staff can join the ships when aged between 18 and 20 years old.

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Insearch Marine Resources Located in Mexico, Insearch Human Resources is an authorized recruiting agent of Princess Cruises. This agency also recruits applicants from the Caribbean.

Persohotel International Located in Mexico, Persohotel is a Certified Hiring Partner of Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line and Starboard Cruise Services.

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Royal Caribbean Group has a network of hiring partners to assist in meeting recruitment goals around the world. Hiring partners are third party service providers; they are not employees of our company.

Only those listed on this site are authorized to recruit for our company. If you received a solicitation from a company that is not listed on our site, please report it to [email protected] .

The hiring partner’s responsibilities are to source, pre-screen, and present qualified applicants for final approval by a recruiter from our team. The hiring partner does not have the authority to hire applicants or decide on an assignment for approved applicants. They are acting on instruction from our recruitment or scheduling teams.

Once a new hire receives a ship assignment, he/she will receive a Letter of Employment from Royal Caribbean. The hiring partner will assist new hires with their visa applications, and provide guidance for medical and travel arrangements. The new hire also receives access to company orientation and information about shipboard life.

After the new hires join their assigned ship, they become employees of our company and will work directly with the Human Resource office on the ship and their scheduler for future assignments.

Royal Caribbean Group pays hiring partners for their services and does not allow the collection of administrative fees, agency fees, or processing fees from job applicants. Once approved by a recruiter, there are costs involved with joining the ship (passport, seaman’s books, national identification documents, medicals, airlines tickets, certifications and license as required for the position) but there is no fee associated with obtaining an interview, position or ship assignment with the company. If you successfully complete all of the requirements and are able to join your assigned ship, the cost of travel visa(s) will be reimbursed once you join the ship, services charges or associated fees for obtaining the visa are not eligible for reimbursement.

If you are asked to pay money for an interview, position or ship assignment, or suspect other unethical activities, we encourage you to contact our AWARE Compliance and Ethics Hotline at rclaware.ethicspoint.com.

If you are interested in a job with our company that is not listed on this website, we invite you to contact one of our hiring partners. Please only contact the hiring partner closest to your permanent address. Submitting applications to more than one hiring partner could result in your disqualification as a candidate.

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group.

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Please select your country of residence from the list below to find the nearest authorized Hiring Partner or Referral Agent. If your country of residence is not listed, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we currently do not have a partnership developed in your country. You may apply online if a position you are qualified for is available, please check our job opportunities page for current postings.

Only the Partners listed here are authorized to provide recruitment and placement services for any of the brands operated by Royal Caribbean Group. They have been certified to meet company and MLC 2006 guidelines.

You will note that some are listed as “Certified Hiring Partner”, these agencies are regularly audited, and are certified and authorized to provide Recruitment and Processing services for the company.

Those listed as “Authorized Referral Sources” are partners that are authorized to refer interested applicants or resumes to the company. The services they provide are limited and therefore are not considered a full-service hiring partner.

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Begin this exciting, challenging and unique career with crew & cruise, it is not only a professional challenge but also a significant change in lifestyle., are you ready, go with crew & cruise .

CREW & CRUISE  is a company located in Buenos Aires (Argentina) specialized in crew recruitment for the cruise and hospitality industry. We work with transparency and integrity to clients and candidates alike.

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We are continuously looking for professional candidates who wish to work at sea for the most prestigious cruiselines.

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Crew & Cruise works with transparency and integrity to clients and candidates alike. We have worked onboard ships and that allows us to not only choose the right candidate for the job, but gives us a deeper understanding on all aspects of the cruise and hospitality industry.

We pride ourselves on our excellent reputation for providing quality crew and exceptional service. We strive to give a personal touch to both crew/employees and companies.

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Fire breaks out on world's largest cruise ship

Crew on board the world's largest cruise ship, the Icon of the Seas, were called on to tackle a fire this week as the gigantic vessel was berthed in a port in Mexico.

The "small fire" was "quickly extinguished" after it broke out on Tuesday, the ship's operator Royal Caribbean spokesperson confirmed to CNN Travel. The cruise line said there were no injuries and the overall on board impact was "minimal."

The video featured is from a previous report.

The record-breaking Icon of the Seas - which is nearly 1,200-foot-long and 250,800 gross tons - was docked in Costa Maya, Mexico when the incident occurred. The vessel briefly lost power, but back-up power was activated right away.

The Royal Caribbean spokesperson confirmed crew members controlled the blaze, explaining all crew are trained to handle such situations.

During the incident, on-board announcements alerted passengers about what was happening, according to the cruise line. Social media users on an Icon of the Seas Facebook group spoke of minor disruption to their day, but proceedings were quickly back to normal.

The $2-billion Icon of the Seas made headlines when the vessel launched earlier this year, with its seven swimming pools - including a record-breaking 17,000-square-foot water park. The vessel's current itinerary hasn't been impacted by the fire and the ship is now en route to the Mexican island of Cozumel.

In March, a fire broke out on a Carnival Cruise Lines ship, with footage captured by a passenger of the ship's tail ablaze.

Speaking to CNN Travel, a Royal Caribbean spokesperson said minor fires are "not common, but also not uncommon" on cruise ships, but are usually handled swiftly and with minimal disruption to passengers.

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A fire broke out on Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas cruise ship on Tuesday.

The ship also experienced a brief loss of power, according to Nathaniel Derrenbacher, a spokesperson for the line’s parent company, Royal Caribbean Group . The ship was docked in Costa Maya, Mexico, at the time.

There were no injuries and the small fire – which was isolated to a crew area – was quickly extinguished. The ship’s backup power was activated immediately, and the main power systems were restored.

Derrenbacher did not have additional information on where the fire occurred or how long the power outage lasted.

The vessel’s itinerary was not impacted. Icon, the biggest cruise ship in the world , is currently sailing a week-long Western Caribbean cruise that departed from Miami, Florida on Saturday, according to CruiseMapper . The ship is scheduled to visit Cozumel on Wednesday.

The news comes after a fire occurred in the exhaust funnel of Carnival Cruise Line’s Carnival Freedom ship in March, the second such fire on the vessel in less than two years.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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Fire breaks out on world’s largest cruise ship just months after it first set sail

A fire has broken out on Icon of the Seas – the world’s largest cruise ship – causing it to lose power while docked in Mexico .

No one was injured in the “minor” blaze on Tuesday while the ship was in Costa Maya, a Royal Caribbean spokesperson told The Independent.

The fire was quickly extinguished, the spokesperson said.

Power was only lost briefly, as the backup systems kicked on right away and the main power was restored.

The fire started in the crew area of the ship but it’s not immediately clear what caused the fire, the spokesperson said, adding that the vessel will continue on its journey as scheduled.

The ship is scheduled to head to Cozumel, Mexico, on Wednesday, according to CruiseMapper .

The colossal cruise ship first set sail from Miami in January. Dubbed “the largest ship in the world,” the Icon of the Seas spans 1,200 feet long and holds up to 5,610 passengers across its 20 decks . The ship is operated by 2,350 crew members.

The massive vessel boasts seven pools, including the “largest pool at sea,” the “world’s largest waterpark at sea,” six waterslides and nine whirlpools. In addition to water activities, Icon of the Seas also has a rock climbing wall, Royal Caribbean’s first food hall, a beach-themed carousel, an arcade, and a mini-golf course.

The vessel touts more than 20 ways to dine, and more than 15 bars and “nightlife experiences,” including a karaoke bar, spread across its eight “neighborhoods.”

When images of the ship first launched, many expressed distaste for it, calling it a “monstrosity,” a “nightmare,” and “human lasagne.”

But the Royal Caribbean president Jason Liberty called it “biggest, baddest ship on the planet.” When bookings opened for the ship started in October 2023, Royal Caribbean had its strongest sales day in its 53-year history, the company noted.

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A musician at heart quit his full-time job to travel the world on a cruise ship — and said he’s loving the experience. 

Jack Nolan is a 33-year-old musician from Exeter, England, who started working as a musician on cruise ships in 2016. 

Now, eight years later, Nolan said he wouldn’t trade his career shift for the world as he’s gotten to experience so much that life has to offer.

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"Not many jobs will let you see so many countries and experience so much culture," he said, as SWNS reported. 

After going to school and working in plumbing shops for a few years, Nolan said he was feeling burned out and wanted to make a change in his career. 

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"I was living for the weekend [and] still often worked Saturdays, too," he told SWNS. 

Nolan said he received a call from a friend in 2016 asking if he knew anyone who could play the guitar to join a band he was putting together. 

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"I told him I’d love to do it and from there, we recorded a promo video [and] sent it to agents and landed our first gig on a ferry in 2016," he said. 

After the initial gig, Nolan said the band received their first contract for a cruise — and his new travel adventures began.

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"I was so excited. The ships went to places like the Caribbean — and I had never been," he told SWNS.

Today, Nolan works as a musician aboard the Virgin Voyages cruise line and told Fox News Digital it’s the best of both worlds for him due to his newfound ability to see the world and his very low overhead. 

Although his current pay each month "doesn’t sound like a huge amount, when you add in rent, bills, [and] food tax-free, it certainly becomes a great way to save cash," he said.  

He makes about $4,000 a month in U.S. dollars.

The employee lives on the cruise ship and performs at night — so he can explore new travel spots each time the boat docks during the day. 

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Nolan said the favorite spots he’s visited so far include the Acropolis in Greece, the Colosseum in Rome, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia , the Hobbiton in New Zealand and the Blue Lagoon in Iceland. 

"Not many jobs allow you to travel the world and get paid while doing so. Cruise ships can take you around 3-4 different countries in a week," he told Fox News Digital. 

He said the beauty lies in knowing that one day you will be in one place — and the next somewhere totally different. 

"Today, we are in Palma, Mallorca, [but] tomorrow we could be in France. Each day we wake up in another country," he told SWNS recently.

Nolan said that although cruise ship employees do sleep in close quarters, being able to get off the boat and explore is a great release. 

"Even though we're older than [college] students, it gives that [same] vibe because we have these small rooms, and we are next door to each other."

While Nolan said he loves his job, he does hope to move back to land one day as he misses his family and friends , he said.

"I've met the most incredible people in my time working on cruise ships from all over the globe," he told Fox News Digital. 

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"I can honestly say I have learned so much from them and probably have a place to stay on any continent around the world."

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Princess Cruises

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Princess Cruises is a global cruise line owned by Carnival Corporation with headquarters in Santa Clarita, California. It is the second largest cruise line by revenue.

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess Cruises has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than 1.7 million guests each year to more than 350 destinations around the world.

One of the best-known names in cruising – with its identifiable sea witch logo - Princess Cruises operates a fleet of luxury vessels, renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in top-class dining, entertainment and amenities. There are numerous unique cruise itineraries for guests to choose from.

Princess has everything from large ships carrying over 3,500 passengers to smaller, carrying just over 1,000 passengers. Every vessel is designed to give its guests plenty of room with spacious decks, comfortably elegant public spaces and inviting balcony staterooms. Yet each also creates wonderful opportunities to socialize with a variety of sensational activities and entertainment.

Jobs at Princess Cruises

Set sail on an exciting career course with Princess Cruises! One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise company operating a fleet of modern ships renowned for their innovative design and wide array of choices in dining, entertainment and amenities.

As a worldwide leader in premium cruising, Princess now offers the MedallionClass™ experience, an even more personalized vacation. Our smart ships feature everything from TrulyTouchless™ embarkation to on-demand delivery of drinks, food and more that makes cruising effortless and supports the wellbeing of our guests and teammates.

Our Princess team lives by our Shared Purpose and Core Values of Respect, Protect and Connect. We seek out people who want to share their passion for travel, work with the latest technology and join a friendly, diverse team to serve our guests and show them the world. We understand our responsibility to safeguard our teammates, our guests and our oceans, and our highest priority is to operate in a safe and socially responsible way every day.

As part of the Princess family, you’ll gain valuable cruise ship career experience representing one of the largest cruise lines in the world. We are extremely passionate about our work and offer a variety of reward programs to recognize employees who go above and beyond to provide our guests the best possible vacation experience.

Join our team and enjoy an adventurous career with great incentives, unlimited growth and worldwide travel opportunities.

Contact Details

Navitrans Srl Shipboard Talent Acquisition and Onboarding Center Princess Cruises, Holland America Group Via Alcide De Gasperi, 45 80133 Naples Italy

Email (main): [email protected] Email (Talent Acquisition): [email protected]

Related Links

• Princess Cruises - Careers website
• Princess Cruise - Latest Vacancies