20 Cruise Ship Jobs Hiring
20 Cruise Ship Jobs Hiring Now – 18 to 23 August 2026
Looking for a cruise ship job this week? Nurses, cleaners, stateroom attendants, beauty therapists, nail technicians, waiters, guest services staff, photographers and entertainment crew are among the positions currently accepting applications.
Welcome to another week of verified cruise ship job opportunities!
This week’s bulletin brings together 20 active cruise ship vacancies and recruitment opportunities from Royal Caribbean Group, Princess Cruises, Disney Cruise Line and OneSpaWorld.
The opportunities cover:
Nursing and medical
Housekeeping
Guest services
Food and beverage
Security
Spa and beauty
Photography
Entertainment
Recreation
Galley
Every vacancy below links directly to an official employer recruitment page or an officially authorised recruitment provider.
Vacancies checked: 17 August 2026.
Cruise companies can close vacancies without notice, so read the complete requirements and apply as early as possible.
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Important Application Notice
A vacancy being online does not automatically mean every nationality is eligible.
Recruitment routes may depend on your country of residence, nationality, visa eligibility and the cruise line’s authorised hiring partners.
Read the complete employer listing before applying.
Do not submit the same general CV for every vacancy. Your CV should clearly match the experience, qualifications and skills requested for that particular position.
Read: How to Write an ATS-Friendly Cruise Ship CV →
Vacancies in This Week’s Bulletin
Nurse – Royal Caribbean Group
Cleaner – Royal Caribbean Group
Stateroom Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Public Area Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Laundry Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Linenkeeper – Royal Caribbean Group
Guest Services Officer – Princess Cruises / South Africa
Restaurant Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Assistant Waiter – Royal Caribbean Group
Security Officer – Royal Caribbean Group
Massage Therapist – OneSpaWorld
Beauty Therapist – OneSpaWorld
Nail Technician – OneSpaWorld
Hairdresser – OneSpaWorld
Cruise Staff – Disney Cruise Line
Youth Activities Counselor – Disney Cruise Line
Lifeguard – Disney Cruise Line
Costume/Cosmetology Technician – Disney Cruise Line
Photographer – Princess Cruises / South Africa
Chef de Partie – Princess Cruises
MEDICAL JOBS
Vacancy 1
Nurse – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Medical
Location: Shipboard
Experience: Minimum three years of postgraduate clinical experience
Royal Caribbean is currently accepting applications for qualified onboard nurses.
The Nurse provides medical care to guests and crew and works with the shipboard medical team on emergency care, illness reporting, infection control and outbreak prevention.
Applicants need:
A valid Registered Nurse licence
Current BLS certification
Current ACLS certification
Current PALS certification
At least three years of postgraduate clinical experience
Recent experience should include areas such as Emergency Room, ICU, Cardiac/Coronary Care or Trauma.
View Official Nurse Vacancy and Apply →
Important for Nursing Applicants
This is not an entry-level nursing position.
Cruise lines need nurses who can deal with emergencies independently in an environment where a hospital may be many hours away.
Make your acute-care, emergency, ICU or trauma experience very clear on your CV.
HOUSEKEEPING JOBS
Vacancy 2
Cleaner – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Housekeeping
Location: Shipboard
Cleaners maintain areas including crew cabins, staterooms, offices, public spaces, aquatic areas and gym facilities.
Royal Caribbean asks for basic education equivalency, communication skills and previous experience in a similar role.
Candidates with relevant hotel, resort, hospital or commercial-cleaning experience should highlight:
Cleaning chemicals
Cleaning equipment
Public-area cleaning
Guest-room cleaning
Hygiene and sanitation
Attention to detail
View Official Cleaner Vacancy and Apply →
Vacancy 3
Stateroom Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Housekeeping
Location: Shipboard
Stateroom Attendants are responsible for maintaining passenger cabins and providing high standards of guest service.
The work includes cleaning carpets, upholstery, floors, walls, windows and cabin accessories.
Royal Caribbean requires previous experience in a similar role together with knowledge of cleaning techniques and chemical handling.
View Official Stateroom Attendant Vacancy and Apply →
Vacancy 4
Public Area Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Housekeeping
Location: Shipboard
Public Area Attendants help maintain cleanliness throughout guest-accessible areas of the vessel.
Applicants should have previous relevant cleaning experience, knowledge of cleaning techniques and chemical handling, and good communication skills.
View Official Public Area Attendant Vacancy and Apply →
Vacancy 5
Laundry Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Laundry / Housekeeping
Location: Shipboard
Laundry Attendants collect, sort, wash, iron, dry-clean and fold linen, uniforms and clothing belonging to guests and crew.
Applicants should have laundry experience or relevant training and be comfortable operating laundry equipment and handling cleaning chemicals safely.
View Official Laundry Attendant Vacancy and Apply →
Vacancy 6
Linenkeeper – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Housekeeping / Laundry
Location: Shipboard
Linenkeepers distribute and manage bed linen, towels, cleaning cloths and uniforms throughout the vessel.
The current Royal Caribbean listing asks for a high-school or hotel-school diploma, previous Linenkeeper experience and tailoring or seamstress experience.
View Official Linenkeeper Vacancy and Apply →
Applying for Housekeeping?
Do not simply write:
“Cleaned rooms.”
Show exactly what you did.
Useful CV keywords may include:
Stateroom cleaning • Public-area cleaning • Linen handling • Chemical safety • Laundry operations • Guest service • Sanitation • Inventory • Attention to detail
Read our ATS-Friendly Cruise Ship CV Guide →
GUEST SERVICES
Vacancy 7
Guest Services Officer – Princess Cruises
Company: Princess Cruises
Department: Guest Services
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
Recruitment route: Blue Ensign – South Africa
Reports to: Assistant Purser
This one is particularly worth noting for applicants based in South Africa.
Princess Cruises currently lists Guest Services Officer through its official South African hiring route with Blue Ensign.
The listing states that candidates should be graduates of a recognised hotel or business school or have at least one year of Front Desk Receptionist experience.
Guest Services work can include passenger enquiries, onboard information, accounts, complaints, problem solving and front-desk communication.
View Official Princess Vacancy and Apply →
Important: This specific listing is routed through Princess Cruises’ South African hiring partner. Applicants living outside South Africa should check the Princess career portal for the correct hiring route for their country.
FOOD & BEVERAGE JOBS
Vacancy 8
Restaurant Attendant – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Food & Beverage
Location: Shipboard
Restaurant Attendants work across several onboard dining venues, including complimentary restaurants, room service and Windjammer-style buffet operations.
The role focuses heavily on professional guest service and following Royal Caribbean, USPH, HACCP and shipboard safety procedures.
Applicants with restaurant, resort, banquet or hotel food-service experience should tailor their CV carefully.
View Official Restaurant Attendant Vacancy and Apply →
Vacancy 9
Assistant Waiter – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Food & Beverage
Location: Shipboard
This is another strong opportunity for candidates with restaurant experience.
Assistant Waiters:
Set up tables
Take orders
Serve food and drinks
Clear and clean tables
Learn menus and wine lists
Work across different food and beverage venues
Royal Caribbean asks for strong customer-service skills and experience in a similar position.
View Official Assistant Waiter Vacancy and Apply →
Restaurant Applicants
Your CV should make experience with table service, customer service, food safety, menu knowledge, upselling, POS systems and high-volume operations easy to identify.
Read: How to Get a Cruise Ship Job – Step-by-Step Guide →
SECURITY JOBS
Vacancy 10
Security Officer – Royal Caribbean Group
Company: Royal Caribbean Group
Department: Security
Location: Shipboard
Security Officers support gangway security, inspections, incident response and security training while helping protect guests, crew and the vessel.
Royal Caribbean accepts relevant security leadership backgrounds including:
Armed Forces
Maritime security
Aviation security
Private security
Law enforcement
Hotel or hospitality security
Crowd management, conflict resolution, incident documentation and strong English communication are also important.
View Official Security Officer Vacancy and Apply →
BEAUTY & SPA JOBS
OneSpaWorld currently directs candidates interested in cruise-ship spa careers to London Wellness Academy, which OneSpaWorld identifies as its official recruitment and training provider.
Current careers-at-sea options include Massage Therapist, Beauty Therapist, Hairdresser, Nail Technician, Personal Trainer, Acupuncture and Medi-Spa.
Vacancy 11
Massage Therapist – OneSpaWorld
Company: OneSpaWorld
Official recruitment provider: London Wellness Academy
Department: Spa & Wellness
Recruitment: Worldwide
London Wellness Academy says it is currently seeking Massage Therapists for cruise-ship positions worldwide.
A Diploma in Swedish Massage covering anatomy and physiology is required, and the application also references Swedish massage training/experience of around 150 hours. Additional skills such as aromatherapy or reflexology can strengthen an application.
View Official Massage Therapist Application →
Vacancy 12
Beauty Therapist – OneSpaWorld
Company: OneSpaWorld
Official recruitment provider: London Wellness Academy
Department: Beauty / Spa
Applicants need recognised professional Beauty Therapy training.
London Wellness Academy specifically states that candidates need qualifications covering facials and body electrics together with facial and body massage.
The onboard position can involve:
Facials
Massage
Body treatments
Skin analysis
Hair removal
Spray tanning
Product recommendations
Guest consultations
View Official Beauty Therapist Application →
Vacancy 13
Nail Technician – OneSpaWorld
Company: OneSpaWorld
Official recruitment provider: London Wellness Academy
Department: Nail / Beauty
Applicants must have completed recognised Nail Technician training.
The current requirements include:
Manicure
Pedicure
Gel or acrylic extension experience
Good nail-painting skills
Strong communication
Excellent hygiene and sanitation standards
View Official Nail Technician Application →
Want to Know What the Nail Technician Recruitment Process Is Really Like?
Read my own experience of applying, completing the practical assessment, training and eventually receiving my first cruise-ship assignment.
Read: My Journey to Becoming a Cruise Ship Nail Technician →
Vacancy 14
Hairdresser – OneSpaWorld
Company: OneSpaWorld
Official recruitment provider: London Wellness Academy
Department: Salon
Onboard hairdressers need to be confident working independently with different hair types.
Duties can include:
Blow-drying
Cutting
Colouring
Formal hairstyles
Ladies' and men's hair services
Guest consultation
Product recommendations
London Wellness Academy is currently accepting applications from experienced hair professionals interested in working on cruise ships.
View Official Hairdresser Application →
ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION JOBS
Vacancy 15
Cruise Staff – Disney Cruise Line
Company: Disney Cruise Line
Department: Entertainment
Date posted: 10 August 2026
Location: Shipboard
This is one of the newest jobs in this bulletin.
Cruise Staff assist Entertainment Hosts with:
Deck parties
Game shows
Trivia
Sporting activities
Bingo
Guest activities
Port Adventures
Island activities
Disney requires at least one year of entertainment, resort/recreation or related experience, together with at least one year in a role demonstrating hosting, stage and microphone/public-speaking experience.
An interview/audition is required.
View Official Disney Cruise Staff Vacancy →
Vacancy 16
Youth Activities Counselor – Disney Cruise Line
Company: Disney Cruise Line
Department: Youth Activities
Date posted: 3 August 2026
Location: Shipboard
Youth Activities Counselors supervise and entertain children aged approximately 3–17 years onboard.
Disney asks for at least 12 months of recent experience working with children in settings such as recreation, resorts, day care, classrooms or before/after-school care.
Qualifying seasonal camp experience may also be accepted under the criteria listed in the vacancy.
View Official Youth Activities Counselor Vacancy →
Vacancy 17
Lifeguard – Disney Cruise Line
Company: Disney Cruise Line
Department: Sports & Recreation
Location: Shipboard
Disney Cruise Line is accepting applications for Lifeguards.
Applicants need at least six months of recent lifeguarding experience and must pass Disney’s required swim and lifeguard assessments.
Strong swimming ability and emergency-response readiness are essential.
View Official Disney Lifeguard Vacancy →
Vacancy 18
Costume/Cosmetology Technician – Disney Cruise Line
Company: Disney Cruise Line
Department: Entertainment / Stage Productions
Date posted: 21 July 2026
Location: Shipboard
This is an interesting opportunity for applicants whose beauty skills overlap with theatre and entertainment.
The Costume/Cosmetology Technician helps maintain theatrical wigs, assists performers with stage makeup, maintains costumes and supports quick costume changes during productions.
Disney requires at least two years of relevant industry experience, together with skills in theatrical wigs, stage makeup and theatrical costume operations.
View Official Costume/Cosmetology Technician Vacancy →
PHOTOGRAPHY JOBS
Vacancy 19
Photographer – Princess Cruises
Company: Princess Cruises
Department: Photography
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
Recruitment route: Blue Ensign – South Africa
Reports to: Assistant Photo Manager
Princess Cruises currently has a Photographer vacancy listed through its official South African hiring partner.
Applicants need at least two years of event, portrait or wedding photography experience, including experience photographing larger events.
This could be a strong opportunity for professional photographers with land-based experience who want to move into cruise-ship work.
View Official Princess Photographer Vacancy →
GALLEY JOBS
Vacancy 20
Chef de Partie – Princess Cruises
Company: Princess Cruises
Department: Galley
Employment type: Fixed-term contract
Location: Global
Reports to: Sous Chef
Princess Cruises currently lists this Chef de Partie vacancy as a Global opportunity.
Applicants need at least five years of relevant culinary experience, including experience at Chef de Partie level in high-volume food production.
Your CV should clearly highlight:
High-volume food production
Station management
Food safety
HACCP
Team supervision
Menu execution
Luxury hotel, resort or cruise experience where applicable
View Official Princess Chef de Partie Vacancy →
Before You Apply
Before sending an application:
Read the complete employer job description.
Check whether the vacancy accepts applicants from your country.
Apply only for jobs that reasonably match your experience.
Tailor your CV to the particular vacancy.
Make sure your telephone number and email address are correct.
Use a professional email address.
Remove unnecessary passport numbers, banking information and other sensitive information from your CV.
Keep copies of the vacancies you apply for.
Check your inbox and spam folder regularly.
Do You Need STCW Before Applying?
Not necessarily for every vacancy.
Requirements vary according to the employer, role, vessel and recruitment stage.
Do not spend large amounts of money completing every maritime certificate you see advertised online.
First check what the employer actually requires.
Read: Cruise Ship Certificates Required in 2026 – STCW, ENG1 & More →
Cruise Job Scam Warning
Never pay an individual who claims they can guarantee you a cruise ship job.
Legitimate candidates may later have genuine expenses connected with:
Passports
Medical examinations
Visas
Police clearances
Approved training
Required certificates
However, these costs should not be confused with paying somebody to secure employment.
Be suspicious if someone:
Guarantees a cruise ship job
Uses only WhatsApp or Telegram
Contacts you using a random Gmail or Yahoo address
Demands urgent payment
Sends a contract before an interview
Refuses to identify the official cruise company
Requests payment to an individual's personal account
Always trace the vacancy back to an official employer, concession company or authorised recruiter.
Cruise Ship Jobs Hub is an independent information website. We do not represent the employers listed in this bulletin, recruit candidates, collect placement fees or guarantee interviews or employment.
Need Help With Your Cruise Ship Application?
Your CV should make it easy for a recruiter to see why your experience matches the vacancy.
Do not simply list job titles.
Show relevant responsibilities, skills and measurable experience.
For example, instead of:
“Worked as a waitress.”
A stronger description could explain that you provided high-volume food and beverage service, handled guest requests, processed payments and maintained restaurant hygiene and service standards.
Read our ATS-Friendly Cruise Ship CV Guide →
Read our Step-by-Step Cruise Ship Application Guide →
Continue Your Cruise Ship Job Search
More Verified Cruise Ship Jobs Next Week
That concludes the 18 to 23 August 2026 Cruise Ship Jobs Bulletin.
Vacancies can close at any time, so if you find a position matching your experience, read the requirements and apply through the official link.
Bookmark Cruise Ship Jobs Hub and share this bulletin with someone preparing for a career at sea.
Vacancies last checked: 18 August 2026.
About the Author
Hi, I’m the founder of Cruise Ship Jobs Hub and a former cruise ship crew member with more than 10 years of experience working at sea.
I started my cruise career as a Nail Technician with OneSpaWorld, working onboard Disney Cruise Line and later Azamara. I eventually moved into Guest Services with Cunard, where I worked directly with passengers and gained experience in areas including customer service, complaints, disembarkation, transfers, onboard accounts and day-to-day ship operations.
After leaving ships and returning home to Zimbabwe, I created Cruise Ship Jobs Hub to help aspiring crew understand how cruise recruitment really works, find legitimate vacancies and avoid recruitment scams.
My goal is simple: to share practical information based on real shipboard experience and help job seekers make better-informed decisions before applying.
Cruise Ship Jobs Hub is an independent information website and is not a recruitment agency.
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