Cruise Line Job Descriptions

On board a cruise liner there are a large variety of jobs to be performed.

Ships are divided into distinct departments and different cruise lines may have different sections or department.

The following list provides an example of departments and jobs which may be available.

Clicking on the job title will provide more information on the details of that particular job.

Cashier, Sales Associate, Checker, Admissions Gate Attendant, Central Aisle Cashier, Toll Collector, Center Aisle Cashier, All Purpose Clerk (APC), Front End Assistant, Mutuel CashierSlot Attendant, Slot Technician, Slot Floorperson, Slot Supervisor, Casino Manager, Key Person, Casino Shift Manager (CSM), Slot Floor Attendant, Slot Floor Supervisor, Slot Key PersonTable Games Supervisor, Floor Supervisor, Casino Shift Manager, Shift Supervisor, Pit Boss, Pit Supervisor, Shift Manager, Slot Shift Manager, Blackjack Supervisor, Casino Floorperson, Croupier
Table Games Dealer, Black Jack Dealer, Blackjack Dealer, Dealer, 21 Dealer, Casino Dealer, Dual Rate Dealer, Card Dealer, Craps Dealer, Gaming Dealer
Dishwasher, Kitchen Steward, Utility Aide, Dish Room Worker, Dish TechnicianSous Chef, Kitchen Manager, Chef, Cook, Executive Chef, Banquet Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Head Cook, Pastry Chef, Food and Beverage Director
Restaurant Manager, Food Service Manager, Food Service Director, Food and Beverage Manager, Banquet Manager, Restaurant General Manager, Catering Manager, Director of Food and Beverage, Kitchen Manager, Dining Room Manager
Hostess, Host, Hospitality Coordinator, Dining Room Supervisor, Greeter, Host CoordinatorDeckhand, Transportation Attendant, Ticket Officer
Sailor, Deck Hand, Able Seaman, Able Bodied Seaman (AB Seaman), Able Bodied Watchman (AB Watchman), Bosun, Merchant Marine, Oiler, Quarter Master, Able Bodied Tankerman (AB Tankerman) Deckhand
Security Officer, Security Guard, Campus Security Officer, Store Detective
Pilot, Docking Pilot, Ship Pilot, River Pilot, Towboat Pilot, Harbor Pilot, State Pilot, Bar Pilot, Marine Pilot, Relief Docking Master
Mate, Deck Engineer, Relief Master, Vessel Master, Relief Mate, Training Mate, Tugboat Mate, Barge Mate, Cargo Mate, Coastal Tug MateCaptain, Boat Operator, Charter Boat Captain, Ferry Boat Captain, Harbor Tug Captain, Tow Boat Captain, Tug Captain, Relief Captain, Ship Captain, Tugboat Captain, Skipper, Helmsman
Marine Technician, Marine Mechanic, Mechanic, Boat Mechanic, Boat Rigger, Outboard Technician, Outboard Motor Mechanic, Service Technician, Marine Propropulsion Technician Engineer, Ferry Engineer, Port Engineer, Tug Boat Engineer, Barge Engineer, Harbor Engineer, Towboat Engineer, Harbor Tug Engineer, Inland Marine Towing Vessel Engineer
Recreation Aide, Recreation Leader, Sports Complex Attendant, Activities Attendant, Community Center Coordinator, Recreation Attendant, Recreation Clerk, Recreation Programmer, Rides Attendant Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner, Registered Massage Therapist, Bodywork Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Massage Technician
Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Fitness Director, Fitness Technician, Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Trainer, Private Trainer
Disc Jockey (DJ), Master of Ceremonies (MC), Mobile Disc Jockey (Mobile DJ), Announcer, Public Address Announcer, Bingo Caller, Entertainer, Event Planner, Emcee, Track Announcer
Dancer, Ballet Dancer, Soloist Dancer, Company Dancer, Ballerina, Ballet Company Member, Ballet Soloist, Performing Artist, Belly Dancer, Dance Artist
Musician, Violinist, Horn Player, Oboist, Orchestra Musician, Percussionist, Violist, Cellist, Clarinetist, English Horn Player
Singer, Gospel Singer, Singing Telegram Performer, Vocalist, Choir Member, Entertainer, Opera Singer, Singer Songwriter, Tenor, Singing Messenger
Cosmetologist, Hairstylist, Hair Stylist, Hairdresser, Barber Stylist, Hair Dresser, Manager Stylist, Nail Technician
Docent, Tour Guide, Museum Guide, Discovery Guide, Historical Interpreter, Guide, Interpreter, Science Interpreter, Museum Docent, Museum Educator
Head Custodian, Maintenance Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Supervisor, Custodian, Facilities Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, Buildings and Grounds Director, Environmental Services Director, Environmental Services Supervisor (EVS), Housekeeping DirectorHousekeeper, Environmental Services Worker, Housekeeping Laundry Worker, Environmental Services Aide, Housekeeping Aide, Cottage Attendant, Room CleanerBellman, Bell Captain, Bellhop, Bellperson, Bell Staff, Bellman Driver, Bellstaff, Valet, Doorman
Systems Administrator, Network Administrator, Network Engineer, Information Technology Specialist (IT Specialist), Information Technology Manager (IT Manager), LAN Administrator (Local Area Network Administrator), Systems Engineer, Information Technology Director (IT Director), Network Manager, Network SpecialistSales Clerk, Sales Associate, Clerk, Sales Consultant, Sales Person, Merchandise Manager, Retail Salesperson, Selling Manager, Store ManagerBartender, Mixologist, Drinks Manager

There are many more types of job available, but these are just some of those which are most popular.