At any given time, MSC Cruises may have several positions available. MSC Cruises’ job opportunities page is as follows:
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Below are positions that are currently available. If you believe that you have the skills to succeed in a fast paced environment, please fill in the form & resume it now.
Professional photographers. Requirements: fluency in English plus one European language among Italian, German, Spanish, French; good sales attitude and knowledge in both digital and analogic processing.
Sales assistants to be employed in the following onboard shops: Jewelry, Duty Free, Perfumery, Boutique, Logo Shop.
Skills required:
- Good knowledge of English and working knowledge of another European language among the following: Italian, Spanish, French, German and Portuguese
- Age ranging from 20 to 35 years old
- Previous experience, either in shops ashore or on board
- Sense of responsibility, flexibility, teamwork and a dynamic attitude
- Communications skills
The possession of the Basic Safety Training and all other certification in force at the time of engagement compliant with the flag state requirements of the vessel is an advantage. –www.msccruisesusa.com
To apply for MSC cruise jobs, you must visit the official MSC Cruises website and fill out the application electronically. On the home page, scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the “Job Opportunities” tab. The site updates job postings regularly, so if a position you are interested in isn’t listed, it might be posted several days later. You may fill out an application and include the position you are interested in (whether it is listed or not), then upload your resume. MSC Cruises will keep it on file and if interested, they will contact you.
To apply for positions not listed on the site, use the department information below as a guide.
Cruise Ship Departments
Jobs on cruise ships will fall under several categories: Activity/Entertainment Department, Deck & Engineering Department, Service & Hospitality Department, Personal Care Department, and Office Positions.
Jobs on cruise ships in the Activity/Entertainment department are considered some of the most glamorous jobs aboard the ship. These positions deal with anything relating to passenger entertainment. This department includes: DJs, Production Managers, Photographers, Managers, Casino Staff, Host/Hostess, and Cruise Consultant, to name a few. Those best suited for jobs in this department are typically enthusiastic and extroverted.
The Deck & Engineering Department is one of the most important departments on the vessel –without it the ship would never set sail. This department is responsible for maintaining and running the vessel. Please note that the positions in this department are not typically entry-level positions, especially on large ships. The department consists of deckhands, maintenance workers, engineers, and officers. These positions help to motor or sail the ship, attend to the physical maintenance needs of the ship, and keep it in accordance with fleet regulations and international maritime laws. Officers are in charge of passenger safety as well.
Staff members in the Service/Hospitality Department or Hotel Management Department have the responsibility of managing the bars & restaurants and passenger cabins, as well as shipboard retail concessions like gift shops. Just a few Service/Hospitality positions include: Hotel Manager, Cabin Stewards/Stewardesses, Accountant, Executive Chef, Wine Steward, Chief Purser, Purser Staff, Chief Purser, Bellman, Pastry Chef and the list goes on and on. Most service positions such as bartenders, waiters, and cocktail servers can earn a good amount of extra money from tips.
No cruise would be complete without a department devoted to helping passengers pamper themselves. The Personal Care Department includes spa, fitness, beauty, and medical services. It helps manage hair stylists, manicurists, massage therapists, fitness instructors, beauty therapists, spa attendants, nurses and physicians all dedicated to the well-being of passengers.
Most office positions are onshore — employees typically work in the main office performing administrative tasks, arranging cruises, or performing general office tasks. Office positions generally fall under the following categories: Accounting, Administrative/Clerical, Air Operations, Marketing/PR, and Reservations/Sales.
About MSC Cruises
Mediterranean Shipping Company — MSC Cruises, has been in service since 1998. MSC Cruises is considered one of the world’s top European cruises based on excellent ‘Italian service’, fine cuisine, and itineraries that cover dozens of exotic locations around the world. MSC Cruises features Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Transatlantic, Caribbean, South America, and South Africa sailings.
Eastern and Western Mediterranean sailings travel to places such as Venice, Florence, Casablanca, Istanbul, Dubrovnik, Marseilles, Sicily, France, Barcelona, Alexandria, Ephesus, Athens, Yalta, Odessa, and more. MSC Cruises’ Northern Europe sailings travel to Russia, Stockholm, Denmark, Norway, and Estonia while Transatlantic sailings travel from Ft. Lauderdale or Europe around the world. Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Key West are on the Caribbean cruise menu and during MSC Cruises’ South America sailings passengers will visit Brazil and its numerous beach towns such as Ipanema and Copacabana. And finally, South Africa sailings feature visits to Port Victoria in the Seychelles, Zanzibar, the city of Durban, Cape Town, the Canary Islands, Alexandria, Ajaccio and more!
Besides regular cruises, MSC Cruises also offers a variety of theme cruises such as hobby cruises, baseball greats cruises, astral theme cruises, well-being cruises, golf cruises, bridge cruises, food & wine cruises, big band cruises, and even singles cruises. MSC Cruises features more than 70 ports of call and hundreds of shore excursions ranging from rainforest hikes and historic tours to snorkeling and shopping in open-air markets. Just a few MSC Cruises’ tours include: panoramic tours, walking tours, bus tours, bike tours, and ATV tours.
MSC Cruises’ fleet includes 11 luxury liners, each its own individual style and amenities. The MSC Cruises fleet includes: MSC Magnifica, MSC Fantasia, MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Melody, and MSC Rhapsody. Just a few of the ships’ amenities include: casinos, discos, gyms, spas, beauty salons, cinemas, libraries, jogging tracks, laundry services, and conference facilities. Guests can also find plenty of duty free shopping aboard MSC ships as well.
If you are interested in booking an MSC Cruises vacation, booking online has several advantages. If you book early online, you can save hundreds of dollars. Booking early can cost you as little as $1,149 for an interior room (12-day cruise) up to $2,049 for a suite with balcony (12-day cruise). MSC Cruises features sailings ranging from 3 days up to 22 days. MSC Cruise Line features a wide range of Internet only specials as well. A good example is MSC Cruises Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises. The seven night Caribbean cruise may cost as little as $75 per night, especially if you book off-season. Not only can you enjoy discounts of up to 50% on MSC Caribbean cruises, but kids under 17 sail free These discounts may be available through your local travel agent as well, so inquire within.