Publisher's Synopsis
Are you ready to make your life an adventure? From 100 to 2,200 crew members per ship are needed to manage operations onboard the more than 300 cruise ships worldwide. Explore exotic foreign ports and get paid for your unique skills.
Ok, it's work, but the benefits are numerous! Sleep in the same bed, get well fed every day--and yes, get paid! Nancy Soule has been at sea since 2011 and shares secrets and insights from hundreds of crewmembers. This is the ultimate how-to for anyone seeking a life of the extraordinary.
Learn:
* Who exactly the cruise lines want to hire
* What jobs need to be filled and how to get them
* How to manage life at home
* Essential travel advice
* What will be required of you onboard
* Updated protocols post-2020
* The inside scoop on the secret world below decks
Work at Sea, See the World will also reveal how the exceptional life skills learned onboard will support your life as a landlubber. Spiced with personal stories, this is the definitive to-do list for a sea life and beyond. Gain expertise in international relations, teamwork, diversity, and personal self-development that will expand your horizons and enlarge your perspectives; the essential guide to landing a job at sea.
"This book is the most entertaining way to learn about what to expect when transitioning from dreaming about working on a cruise ship to actually making it happen. Tips and firsthand experiences are passed on from many cruise ship employees to you, the future of the industry. This is definitely the best start to your experience of an exciting life on a cruise ship."
Carlos Torres, cruise director, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian Cruise Lines
Nancy Soule answers the many questions she had as a new crew member. She has worked for different lines and traveled to more than 60 countries repeatedly. An author, jazz vocalist, voice-over artist, and speaking coach, she also ship-hops as a wardrobe costumer installing theatrical productions fleetwide for Royal Caribbean. Find her at http: //www.NancySoule.net
