

> I was seriously contemplating bartending on a cruise line...has
> anyone bartended on a cruise, and if so...please share your
> experience? are you allowed to receive tips? It's it a fun
> experience overall?
>
> What's the best way to getting an "in" on a cruise line....
I have worked for two different cruise line.one Americann registry and one
norweigan,I liked the norwiegan line better because the living conditions were
better.You have to share a room with strangers,the living quaters are
cramped,the hours are long and most of the free time you get is at sea and not
in the ports where you can enjoy sights.
on the upside you get to meet a lot of intresting people and go to a lot of
places,the food an lodging is inculded so you can save money and you will
learn about service.
Keep in mind that on the ship or in a foriegn county the capt is the law and
your ticket home is given to you at the end of your contract,if things aren't
to your liking you don't have the freedom to quit that you would in a normal
job.
You will also have ship duties tha have nothing to do with bartendeing, mostly
involve with saftey drillsss and fire fighting training
There is no cash involved so people don't tip you directly they run a tab and
are automacticly dinged a certain percent that is paid to you later.(on one
ship my records never matched what the bursar said i was due and there was
really nothing I could do about it)You don't get an hourly wage youd get a
daily wage no matter howmany hours you work.You meet a lot of lazy people tha
what will pay you to do their sidework or pull a shift for them and can make
money that way in additon to your pay.
most lines require you to have experience plus a certificet from the I.B.A
you will probably be required to join the International seafares union and
they will have retirment and insurance benefits.You will have a rating as a
stewart.
Most cruise lines hvee their owwn web sight where you can apply directly
Be wary of anyone who wants money up front as no line will ask you for
that.You will need a passport and/or "z" card.
One line I worked for 90 days and bailed as soon as my contract was up and the
other almost a year and half and only left because of family reasons requiring
me to be closer to home.There's good and bad with everything but I would rate
cruise lines as a mostly positive experience.
Dennis
P.S.I you have specific questionns fell free to email me directly.
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