Question 1

How do I qualify?

Accepted Answer

Just a few requirements: be at least 21, sign on for an ongoing contract, have a passport (and maybe a visa), cover the cost of a pre-employment medical, and above all, be the musician we are looking for.

Question 2

Do I have to pay for my flights?

Accepted Answer

Nope! The cruise line will provide transportation and cover those expenses, and if it is necessary for you to stay in a hotel as part of your transit to the ship, the cruise line will pay for that, as well. Likewise, travel from the cruise ship to your home city at the end of your contract will be arranged and paid for.

Question 3

Do I have to pay for anything?

Accepted Answer

You’ll have to pay for the medical exam required to work on cruise ships. As for the visa (if applicable), cruise lines generally cover that cost once you’re onboard.

Question 4

And... what about getting off the ship?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Every time the ship is in a port, you'll have the opportunity to get off and explore. Most musicians work at night, so they have plenty of time to travel around and see the world during the day.

Question 5

Is the COVID vaccine required to work on board?

Accepted Answer

At this point, thankfully, just about all restrictions and limitations that were implemented due to COVID have been lifted, and crew life is back to normal. That said, if COVID cases on board do arise, the ship still has the authority to re-enact restrictions, for the safety of crew and guests, until the situation is resolved.

Question 6

How and when do I get paid?

Accepted Answer

You will get paid once or twice per month. For most positions on most lines, the cruise line pays you via direct deposit. You’ll set up your account once on board, which can be accessed online, and then your paychecks are automatically deposited to that account; you’ll also receive an international debit card. There are ATMs on the ship for you to withdraw cash, and the online access makes money transfers and the managing of your account straightforward and easy. There are a handful of positions where we pay your salary; in these cases, we’ll transfer your salary directly to your bank account of choice. All of our partner cruise lines pay in US dollars.

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