Cruise Jobs

As cruise ships proliferate, the major cruise lines are constantly looking for qualified staff to fill a variety of positions in their shipboard casinos. More than 3,000 dealers and assorted personnel are now employed in these floating casinos, and while a friendly, outgoing personality is a clearly stated job requirement for cruise ship dealers, many seem genuinely happer in their work than a number of dealers we have come across in land-based casinos.

The major fringe benefit of the job is the obvious: the chance to visit a variety of  exotic destinations that cruise passengers pay thousands of dollars to see. And when ships are in port (where the ship’s casino is almost always closed), most of the casino workers generally are free to go ashore and sightsee, snorkle, sunbathe (or even visit the local casinos as a player).

Another major attraction is the ability (for those who choose) to save most of their pay and tips, since room and meals and pretty much everything they need while onboard ship is provided at no charge.

Onboard ship, casino staff generally live two to a small cabin, and dine and relax in crew areas. (Be sure to check: one major cruise line bunks casino four and even five to a cabin on some of its ships — not, from several first-hand accounts, a pleasant experience.)

Unlike many cruise ship employees, casino staff often are allowed to use the ship’s guest recreational facilities in their spare time.

Cruise casino staff generally enter into a four-to-six month “contract” to work on a given ship, after which they take a few weeks off before entering into a new contract to work on the same or another of the cruise line’s ships.

For the most part, the major cruise lines are looking to fill casino positions with men and women with casino experience. Dealers in particular are expected to have experience in dealing several table games.

Among the positions available on cruise ships are:

• Casino managers and assistant casino managers;
• Casino dealers (blackjack, baccarat, roulette, craps, poker);
• Casino technicians (responsible for maintaining slot machines and other casino devices);
• Casino cashiers;
• Casino hosts.

Below are links to several companies that hire casino staff for cruise ships.

Carnival Corporation

Norwegian Cruise Line

 

try Royal Caribbean as well

cruise line casino jobs

Types of Employment

Casino Department

For some passengers gambling is a form of excitement and for others relaxation. With extra disposable income during their holidays the casino can be a busy department during the cruse. You will find that people who would not normally visit such a venue onshore may visit once or even frequently during their stay onboard. Staff have to be fully conversant with gaming rules etc. This being a more specialised department than others the entry levels requested by cruise companies are very high. Below is a flavour of jobs available:-

 

Money Changer (Salary $800-$1500 US dollars per month)

Responsible for exchanging paper money for coined money. Previous money handling skills requested along with good English.

 

 

Slot Technician (Salary $1500-$2000 US dollars per month)

Responsible for the repair and maintenance of all machines and tables within the casino. Previous experience within a similar role is essential for this position along with basic English skills.

 

 

Casino Dealers (Salary $2000-$3000 US dollars per month)

Dealing cards and chips for various game tables throughout the casino. Previous experience within a similar role is essential for this position along with fluent English skills.

 

 

Assistant Casino Manager (Salary $2500-$3500 US dollars per month)

Reporting to the Casino Manager you will be responsible for the various operations throughout the casino floor. Previous experience within a similar role is essential for this position along with fluent English skills. Possible promotion to Casino Manager from this position.

 

 

Casino Manager (Salary $3000-$4000 US dollars per month)

Responsible for all operations within the casino department. Previous experience within a similar role is essential for this position along with fluent English skills.

 

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