CRUISE
The cruise industry is big – and growing: a record 2.4 million passengers from the UK and Ireland went on a cruise in 2024. It supports thousands of jobs across British ports and UK cruise company offices, as well as vast numbers of staff working on ships navigating the world’s rivers, oceans and remote regions. Cruise ships come in many different shapes and sizes, from
small, exclusive yachts transporting a couple of dozen passengers around France or on private charters in the Caribbean, to ocean vessels that can hold several thousand passengers and are more akin to floating resorts. The number of staff on board correlates to the size of the vessel. Bridge staff and engineers are responsible for keeping things running smoothly, but there are many others working behind the scenes, such as housekeeping staff, entertainers, spa therapists, medical professionals and more. They all enjoy a unique lifestyle, often spending months at a time away from home, but with the added benefit of being able to explore the ports of call the ship visits. On land, harbour masters decide where ships can berth and
sail within their bounds, while safety and security officers work within cruise terminals. At cruise company head offices, you could work in marketing, create social media campaigns, coordinate operations and itinerary planning or work in sales.
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HShore excursions manager As a shore excursions manager, you’ll be in charge of making sure passengers enjoy themselves when they’re off the ship, organising guided tours and onshore experiences in the ports where the cruise ship calls during its voyage.
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HNavigation officer In this role, you’ll be responsible for making navigational decisions, regularly checking weather reports and using satellite and radar systems to guide a ship safely, ensuring operational records are kept up to date through the ship’s log.
HTrade training manager This dynamic role means you’ll host regular webinars and face-to-face training to keep travel agents up to date with a cruise company’s itineraries, ships, experiences and unique selling points.
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