According to statistics released by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the cruise industry is looking up for the 2010 season since the recession which started subsiding towards the end of 2009. The 2009 year saw over 313,998 cruise ship jobs created which paid salaries and wages to the total of $14.23 billion. Last year’s [...]
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The newest edition to the Cunard fleet, the Queen Elizabeth, is on track for its maiden voyage in October. Designed with the distinct art deco feel of the 30’s and 40’s, the Queen Elizabeth is beginning to take shape inside, where the Britannia dining room’s staircase and the Kew Garden’s inspired garden lounge are almost [...]
The 5th in its fleet, Queen of the West is the newest of the American Cruise Lines’ ships. It was acquired by the company and is now being upgraded ready for its first voyage into the Pacific Northwest on the 7th August 2010 from Portland. This 230 foot cruise ship will travel to various ports [...]
The maiden voyage of Norwegian Cruise Lines newest ship, the Epic, took place from Miami on the 8th July and was met with some mixed reactions. This uniquely designed ship offers everything you can possibly imagine on a cruise ship including wave-like cabin designs instead of the ordinary box shaped ones, as well as plenty [...]
If you have always loved the ocean, then you will find that there are various maritime jobs are most rewarding which can be found all over the world. The maritime jobs available are usually as deckhands for the unqualified, but you will still have to undertake some training to enable you to work on board [...]
If you have the travel bug, but you still need to earn money, then working on a cruise liner is just for you. You can find plenty of cruise ship jobs which cover all industries so you can find where you are best suited. From chefs and servers, to housekeeping staff, entertainers, spa therapists, and [...]
If you have always wanted to work in the hospitality industry, whether it is as a chef, food server, housekeeping, or management, you might just get the chance, this coming summer in the UK. The Premier Inn Hotel Chain, part of the Whitbread Group is planning to open 5 new hotels under its umbrella and [...]
As Universal Studios in Hollywood expands to accommodate the magnificent new ”King Kong 360 3D” tour, job seekers are preparing for the upcoming studio tour guide auditions are being held on Monday the 19th April. There are going to be 40 English and Spanish speaking tour guide jobs offered. This will involve taking groups of [...]
The world of boating is vast with jobs ranging from building and maintenance, to on board yacht crewing. Many crew members have revealed that the reason for yachting being so lucrative is that they have mentors to aid in career progression. One of the reasons that crew members are able to sustain a good career [...]
Whale watching is one of the most famous of all pastimes when people go on vacation, and around the world there are prime whale watching places that you should put on your list if you love these majestic creatures. The best places to see whales around the world will mean that there are plenty of [...]
