Whatever sort of cruise experience you’re looking for,


there is a line offering it. Some cruises visit traditional holiday hotspots or famous cities, while others cater for those who want to explore wildlife or nature. There is even a wide range of themed sailings, which focus on a variety of topics, from wine to history. In terms of the jobs available, the options range from


marketing the line to selling the cruises themselves. And then there are the thousands of crew members looking after passengers – from the housekeeping, kitchen and entertainment staff to the engineers who maintain the XGUUGNU CPF VJG QHƂEGTU CPF ECRVCKP YJQ TWP VJGO


‘Try to get on board a ship, even just for a day’


SHANE LEWIS-RILEY is Virgin Voyages’ vice-president for international sales “The best advice I ever received Ü>à Ìo wn` ÃomiÌhin} ÞoÕ½Ài «>ÃÃion>Ìi >LoÕÌ >n` ÞoÕ½ll niÛiÀ viil liki ÞoÕ½Ài ÜoÀkin}° “My passion has always been holidays, especially cruise holidays.


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had roles in many areas of travel, ranging from working overseas for a travel agency to holding a position at a new cruise line. ”I may be biased, but the cruise industry offers so many


My advice… “Try to get on board a ship, even iv i̽à voÀ jÕÃÌ > `>Þ ÛiÃiÌ° 9oÕ½ll be amazed by the options, and ÞoÕ½ll Ãoon Li ¼Ãi>-in}½ ÜhÞ i̽à the gig of a lifetime for me.”


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opportunities and amazing experiences. You can work on board and see the world, or work shore-side and help travel agents understand more about the experience. “My biggest achievement has been to help launch a new cruise line to market that is scooping so many awards.”


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