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Positions in this area include: Senior Accountant, Chief Accountants, Paymaster, Financial Controller, Financial Officer, Cost Accountant, Revenue Accountant, Night Auditor

Like any other business, a cruise ship has to be able to ensure that it is going to make a profit. A number of accountants are hired to ensure that every department is operating within budget. It will be the job of the accountant to discover problems before they happen.

Some of the responsibilities of an accountant are to prepare balance sheets, make profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Creating daily food and supply costs is another task. They watch trends so that they can see and predict future income and expenses. They also check inventories, cash accounts, gratuities, and taxes in the various departments. Payroll is another important task. Results are regularly reported to management.

Accountants need to have formal training and a college degree. They also need to have one to three years of accountant or bookkeeping experience working in a large hotel or resort. They will also be expected to be able to speak excellent English. There are opportunities for promotion as an accountant.

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Staff Accountant II, Operations Accounting Record voyage activity for assigned ship(s) in a timely manner. Complete reporting of results on a weekly basis to Shipboard and Shoreside Management. Assist during month end closing in areas needed. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations of assigned accounts. Prepare monthly accruals of revenues expenses. Participate in projects as assigned by management. Perform/assist in analysis of shipboard activity. Document departmental procedures for voyage processing and any additional duties Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Record voyage activity for assigned ship(s) in a timely manner. Duties include the following: Review and record on-board revenues, expenses and costs by utilizing reports generated from the point of sale system, backoffice system, pursers journal and JD Edwards purchasing system. Allocate both shore side and shipboard staff bar signing costs to appropriate departments. Record all prepaid and complimentary functions. Review all voyage documentation for validity and report discrepancies to the supervising staff accountant. Review concessionaire settlement reports for accuracy. Record bimonthly shipboard payroll disbursements. Resolve all outstanding issues independently with ships or operating departments. Audit weekly voyage paperwork to ensure internal controls are being followed. Prepare month-end balance sheet reconciliations of assigned accountant. Accounts include the following: Various cash accounts (purser, bank) Various inventory accounts (gift shop, food, beverage, consumables and replaceables). Various liabilities (accrued payroll, concessionaire gratuities, sales tax). Assist in the variance analysis ofmonthly results. Prepare monthly accruals of revenues and expenses. Duties include the following: Prepare analysis and calculation of gift shop cost ofsales. Review validity of data interfaces from JD Edwards Purchasing Systeminto the general ledger (food cost, bar costs, consumable and replaceable expenses). Proactive in acquiring new duties which will increase promotability. Participate in projects as assigned by management. Perform/assist in analysis of shipboard activity. Document departmental procedures for voyage processing and any additional duties. Bachelors degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required. One to three years experience in related field or equivalent combination of education and business experience required.

Accountant II - To perform port agent accounting, from advance processing, expense accrual, settlement processing, account reconciliations and budget assistance. Job may involve multiple companies.

Revenue Accounting Supervisor - Responsible for all phases of the revenue accounting function of the cruise line and it's related companies and the supervision and control of staff members dedicated to cruise revenue reporting.

Accounting Clerk II - Process in a timely and accurate manner all Company invoices and employee expense reports in the appropriate currency for products and services received whether ordered through purchase orders or direct so that vendors and employees are paid as required according to Company policy and departmental guidelines.

Clerk, Air Settlement - Will perform monthly reconciliation for airline billing tapes; research discrepancies encountered during reconciliation; prepare payments for monthly airline billings; schedule & process all carrier payments & cost spreads; process and write off all ARC cash sales; review & analyze all aging air payables/air receivables; reconcile monthly air accounts against general ledger account; coorespond with airlines verbally and in writing to follow-up on outstanding issues; file all airline correspondence and assist supervisor with special projects as needed. Requirements: Associates degree or equivalent from 2-year college or technical school; or 6 months - 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Knowledge of airline and/or cruise industry helpful. Must have ability to use 10-key calculator. General typing skills required. Must be familiar with AS/400. Must have knowledge of accounting systems with emphasis on journal entries. PC spreadsheet and work processing applications knowledge required. Education: Associates degree or equivalent Experience: 6 months - 1 year Skills: 10-key calculator, general typing , AS/400 Software: PC spreadsheet & word processing applications Other: Knowledge of accounting systems/journal entries.  

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The requirements to become an accountant with a cruise line are the same for becoming an accountant for a large accounting firm or government department. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor, to become an accountant you must obtain at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Many accountants and auditors choose to obtain certification to help advance their careers, such as becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Accounting positions are onshore, so accounting professionals typically work in the main office with administrative/clerical personnel as well as air operations employees, marketing & public relations workers and reservation and salespersons. Accountants typically earn an average of $51,000-$61,000+ per year.

When you are ready to apply for an accounting position on cruise ships, if you have a specific cruise line in mind, locate the cruise lines’ OFFICIAL website first. Visit the Ships and Cruises Directory for official listings. Once you have located the site, visit the website and search around for job postings. Most cruise line websites have a career center or job postings page. If the cruise line lists job openings, be sure to follow the application procedure to the letter . Applicants that do not follow directions are typically passed over in favor of those that do. If the cruise line does not list job openings on its site, send a polished cover letter and resume to the cruise lines Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department is typically located at the cruise lines headquarters. This information is usually listed on the cruise line website. It is important to include the position you are interested in so that it can be directed to the appropriate department manager.

For more information about jobs on cruise ships visit Cruise Ship Jobs online. Here, you can download the 2010 cruise ship employment guide; you can read through cruise line profiles; you can find out which ships are hiring and for what positions — and you can even apply for a cruise ship job right online. Please note that this website charges a fee. You can apply for a job on your own, free of charge, sign up with a placement agency , or use Cruise Ship Jobs’ service. Good Luck.

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15 Incredible Cruise Ship Jobs (Get Paid To Travel!)

Posted: October 16, 2023 | Last updated: October 16, 2023

Traveling the world while getting paid to do it might sound like a dream, but it can be a reality if you take a job on a cruise ship.

Of course, this type of work isn’t for everyone — the hours can be long, and it may mean a lot of time away from home. But there are plenty of benefits as well.

If working for a cruise line sounds ideal, there are plenty of career opportunities on board. Here are 15 jobs that can help  boost your bank account  as you travel the world.

Editor's note:  All salary figures are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

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Activities coordinator

Even short cruises are packed with activities for travelers to engage in. Among other things, you'll find games, happy hours and live music.

An activities coordinator is similar to an event planner. In this role, you oversee things like recreation on board and coordinating shore excursion activities. The BLS does not offer wage information for this position.

If you want to start traveling more — and get paid to do it — this can be a good role to consider.

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It’s no secret that people on cruises like to drink. Many cruise lines offer a food and alcohol package as part of the booking process.

The amount of money you can make working as a bartender on a cruise ship varies greatly, depending on whether guests are expected to tip. But the average salary for bartenders is $29,380 annually.

Casino dealer

Working as a dealer at a cruise casino can be an exciting gig. These workers may oversee poker, blackjack, roulette, and more games.

Gambling service workers make $31,290 a year. However, as with tending bar, the actual wages for casino workers on a cruise can vary.

Many cruise ships have cafeterias and restaurants for when guests are in the mood for fine dining.

Cruise ship chefs may be involved in cooking and planning menus for guests and staff. Chefs or head cooks make $56,520 on average annually.

Deckhands help maintain the cruise ship. They may be involved in keeping these massive ships running, including cleaning and maintaining equipment, loading cargo, and getting passengers safely on board.

The experience required to work as a deckhand can vary greatly depending on the job description. The BLS does not offer salary information for this position.

Entertainer

Cruise lines hire all sorts of entertainers, from dancers to cover bands and magicians.

Working on a cruise ship can be a great way to hone and improve your craft or even take it in a different direction. The average wage for entertainers and performers is $29.67 an hour, which equates to about $61,713 annually.

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Entertainment director

Cruise ships also need people to manage their entertainers, particularly if the ship has a lot of shows and performances scheduled.

Entertainment directors may be involved in scheduling staff, planning performances, and doing administrative work. The average salary for entertainment/recreation managers is $67,220 annually.

Fitness instructor

Many cruise ships also offer various fitness classes, including yoga, Zumba, spin, and more.

For qualified instructors, this can be a great way to stay healthy, make money, and travel the world all at the same time. The average fitness instructor makes $45,380 annually.

Hair/makeup artist

On cruise ships, hair and makeup artists may work in spas, providing services to guests looking to get pampered while on board, and may be needed to work with the ship’s performers.

The BLS groups barbers, hairstyles, and cosmetologists together and states an average of $33,400 annual salary for these workers.

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Hotel director

Since a cruise ship is essentially a floating hotel, many employees with experience working in hospitality are needed.

Hotel directors ensure that guests are comfortable and enjoy their experience. They may also be involved in planning and coordinating cruise activities.

The average salary for lodging managers is $61,910 annually.

Some cruise ships also hire nurses to provide care to passengers and cruise staff.

The amount of money nurses make on average usually depends on the type of nurse. Registered nurses (RNs) make $81,220 annually. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) make $54,620 a year.

Massage therapist

Many cruise passengers opt to take advantage of spa services. Massage therapists may work in a spa or travel to guests’ rooms with their equipment to provide massages.

Licensed massage therapists make just under $49,860 annually on average.

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Cruise ships also frequently employ security staff to ensure the safety of guests and crew members. These workers may patrol the ship regularly and respond to any issues that come up.

The average salary for security guards is $33,030 annually.

Eating often and well is a big draw for many cruise passengers. Ships often have several restaurants on board and employ experienced servers to staff them.

Pay for these workers can vary, depending on the cruise line’s tipping policy. The average salary for a server in the U.S. is $29,120 annually.

Sales associate

Part of the beauty of the typical cruise ship is that it’s kind of like a floating mall, filled with gift shops and retail stores galore. Ships often need many sales associates to staff these stores.

Again, depending on the cruise line and the job, the pay for these gigs may vary. However, BLS data puts the average salary for a retail sales worker at $30,750 annually.

That’s not huge money, but perhaps it's enough for students to get ahead financially during breaks between school years.

Bottom line

Working as a cruise crew member is certainly not for everyone — lodging for staff can be cramped, days can be long, and you might be away from home for weeks at a time.

But for those looking to tap into a new source of income as they travel, it just may be a win-win situation.

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A more direct question is: Thinking of the 2 for 1 deal offered by Viking for "Waterways of the Czars" for June 2009 on ship Pakhomnov? Anyone have any experience with this particular ship? What is food quality? Staff quality? Any other information is appreciated. Thank you very much.

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In brief, the food was more than adequate, plentiful, nutritious but not "haute cuisine". We found plenty of dishes to enjoy. The staff was numerous, variable in quality and very different to our limited experience of ships in Western Europe and Alaska.

Pakhomov is in need of renovation. Thin cabin walls, inadequate curtains and wobbly beds in the ordinary cabins and diesel fumes at the stern were our biggest concerns and but at 2 for 1 may be good value.

We enjoyed the company of our fellow travellers, were fascinated by the all the destinations and pleased that we had organised extra days in hotels in Moscow and St Petersburg, as we didn't see as much as we wanted to on the cruise tours.

I would choose the Viking River Surkov. Take the lowest level cabin available. We were on the vessel in Nov 2008. Very good trip. Nice Cabin, good food, and nice shower. Also the tour escorts were excellent.

The Pakhomnov is not up to par! Very old, no tv in, room.Cab You ins so tiny so have to sit on the toilet to take a shower. You have to rent the laptop. I went on the newly renovated Surkov last year. The Kirov is being renovated for 2009. I had a great time. Food and service were great. Internet cafe and new rooms. I like some luxury. Of course, this is Russia. For the amount of $$$, you have to go on renovated ships. Nitzi

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We have just booked a cruise to the Baltics for next year. I am trying to find out the average cost for a day trip to Moscow from STP. I have searched several times, and whilst I have read reviews and reports about the trips etc - I cannot actually see any examples of the costs. I imagine its quite expensive - but we want to do it so I need to budget LOL !!

Any ballpark figures ? :D

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We have just booked a cruise to the Baltics for next year. I am trying to find out the average cost for a day trip to Moscow from STP. I have searched several times, and whilst I have read reviews and reports about the trips etc - I cannot actually see any examples of the costs. I imagine its quite expensive - but we want to do it so I need to budget LOL !! Any ballpark figures ? Thanks

We did the Moscow trip through our cruise ship in late July 2008. Its cost was a little under $1000 pp. Now, that cost through this cruise line is a little over that $1000 pp cost. Now, most are using the high-speed rail connection versus the air flights as we did. I have seen some other numbers from other cruise lines and/or private firms that run $700-850.

Why cheaper or the differences? As cruise lines are pressured to keep their "sticker price" low, they need to make up some "margin" with ship tours, beverages, spa stuff, etc., to help cover their costs and gain some profit. Second, different tours provide various features. Our tour included going inside the famed and spectacular Kremlin Palace. Most Moscow tours don't feature that option and you cannot just walk up there and get in on your own. That Palace is where the Czars were crowned and all of the current/recent Russian leaders assumed their powers.

We could have saved a little if we had used a private tour to go to and visit Moscow, but, with my wife's pushing, we felt it was worth it to pay a little more, do it through the cruise line. If there had been any problems or mix-ups, it was the ship's duty to "make it right" and we would not have to worry.

If you have three days in St. Petersburg and/or have been there before, then the Moscow tour can work out very well. It's not cheap, but in my view, worth it!! Both are a few of my visuals from this super great city with such interesting history and dramatic architecture.

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik . Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 66,454 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

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One of the Kremlin Wall Towers in Moscow:

Walking on the famed Red Square of Moscow:

St. Basil's sits on Red Square and dates back to its 1555-61 construction on the orders of Ivan the Terrible (Ivan IV). It commemorates the capture of Kazan and Astrakhan and marks the geometric center of the city. This location has been the hub of its growth for Moscow since the 14th century. It was the tallest building in Moscow until the completion of the Ivan the Great Bell Tower in 1600. This church was near destroyed in the 1930’s when Stalin was in control.:

Here is a small sampling of the Kremlin Royal Treasures of the Czars: Eggs & Jewels insicde the famed Armory.:

Moscow’s subways are called the “People’s Palaces” with their marble coverings and unique designs for each of the different and many stations.:

This is the interior for Moscow's most historic church, Assumption Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Dormition, inside the Kremlin walls. It is the mother church of Muscovite Russia. The church stands on Cathedral Square and was built in 1475–1479 by the Italian architect Aristotele Fioravanti. It was erected on the spot of an older 14th century cathedral of the same name:

We did the day trip to Moscow with Alla-tour and were very pleased with our tour. Our guide whose English was great was a wealth of information and the day went very smoothly. I checked the web site and Alla's prices for 2012 range from $884 a person for two down to $542 a person for 6 with the 5% cruisecritic discount. So if you can get a group together the per person price goes down considerably. You can try to do this on the roll call section of cruisecritic.

We did not go to the Palace and as Terry says this is not included generally in tours. However, we did go to the Diamond Fund, an amazing display of crown jewels and jewelry in the Armoury building but not really part of the Armoury. I would think you could include this if you had a small group and really wanted to see it. It is quite small and does not accommodate a large group. You can google "diamond fund kremlin" to learn more.

Here are some of my pictures

Red Square with St. Basil’s at the far end

Kremlin Cathedral Square

Bolshoi Theatre

Treasures at the Armoury

200 ton Tsar Bell

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

We did the day trip to Moscow with Alla-tour and were very pleased with our tour. Our guide whose English was great was a wealth of information and the day went very smoothly. I checked the web site and Alla's prices for 2012 range from $884 a person for two down to $542 a person for 6 with the 5% cruisecritic discount. So if you can get a group together the per person price goes down considerably. You can try to do this on the roll call section of cruisecritic. We did not go to the Palace and as Terry says this is not included generally in tours. However, we did go to the Diamond Fund, an amazing display of crown jewels and jewelry in the Armoury building but not really part of the Armoury. I would think you could include this if you had a small group and really wanted to see it. It is quite small and does not accommodate a large group. You can google "diamond fund kremlin" to learn more.

Well said, cadreamer! (nice photos, by the way).

We also used Alla. She is just a super person to work with and, if you get a group together, she will accomodate what YOU want to do!! You can check-out her Moscow tour at:

http://www.alla-tour.com/tours/1

As cadreamer suggests, go to your roll call on Cruise Critic & see if you can get a group together.

Terry, your pix, per usual, are awesome! Still envious! :)

Terry, your pix, per usual, are awesome! Still envious! :) jill

Appreciate, Jill, the kind comments! Envy is GOOD!!

Below are a few more visuals on Moscow that are more "interesting". Fascinating to having seen both cities, back-to-back. It really puts all of this unique Russian history and architecture in better perspective.

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik . Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 67,001 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

The famed KGB (Secret Police) Headquarters in Moscow where many entered and did not exit (alive) during the 1950’s and 1960’s:

Kremlin Treasures: Royal coaches:

Young Military Officers on the streets of Moscow with Soviet "High Hat".:

These are the series of smaller domes on the top of the Church of the Deposition of the Robe in the Kremlin Cathedral Square area.:

Inside the newly, more westernized GUM Department Store:

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