Air seat ticketing agent cruise jobs are a popular way for individuals to get the many benefits of working for a cruise line without having to work and live at sea. These jobs are land based positions that help individuals book their travel and make arrangements to get to and from the ships port of departure.
Many companies refer to these positions as reservation agents. It is useful for individuals who are applying for these jobs to have training or certification as a travel agent but this is not required. However, having a travel agent certificate from an accredited school or having an agent license will no doubt help get you to the front of the line when applying for an open position. Experience in the industry or the drive and desire to be successful is often enough to get an entry level cruise job.
Ticketing agents are an important part of any cruise line as without them there would be no one to book the tickets guests need to make their travel dreams a reality. Knowledge of cruise lines, where they go and what they offer, is essential for cruise ship employment as an agent as part of the job is selling interested persons on the idea that they have chosen the right cruise line to meet their vacation dreams and needs.
Many individuals calling reservation agents are looking for information when they first call. As such, agents need to be able to answer a multitude of questions including those about the various cost options available to guests. Costs of taking a cruise varies depending on what type of cabin is chosen as well as the time of year someone chooses to travel.
Cruise line jobs as a reservation agent provide a good living although pay will vary greatly depending on whether or not a cruise line offers bonuses around the number of reservations an agent successfully makes. This is one of many benefits cruiseline jobs in ticketing might offer an employee.
Although a position as a ticketing agent is not one of the many jobs on cruise ships that is sea based, there are still many benefits that include the ability to travel. Possible benefits include the ability to get discounts on the cruise line for yourself, friends and family allowing for reduced travel to unique and exotic places around the world. When traveling there are usually additional discounts offered onboard as well as at port locations to employees of the cruise line. Medical, vacation and sick leave are also usually made available to full-time employees. Average base pay for these positions rang from $1,600 to $2,400 U.S. per month.