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Working as crew on a cruise ship

"What if you worked six months as a librarian or guide on a cruise ship?"

Fun to do

Every port is a new discovery and guests genuinely appreciate your life experience. You return home with stories, new friends and the realisation you can still surprise yourself.

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De eerste passagier die de bibliotheek binnenkwam snoof diep en zei: 'Eindelijk, échte boeken. …

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Three first steps

  1. 1Apply to Holland America Line
  2. 2Get STCW basic safety certificate
  3. 3Update your CV with service-oriented experience

Useful websites

Holland America Line — CareersEnglishhollandamerica.comOn-board career openings at Holland America Line: from hospitality to deck/engineering crew. International employer.DRTC — STCW Basic Safety Trainingdrtc.nlMandatory basic safety training (STCW BST) for anyone wanting to work on board — Dutch provider.FMTC Safety — STCW Basic Safety TrainingEnglishfmtcsafety.comSTCW Basic Safety Training: hazards on board and emergency response. Recognised Dutch training provider.VDAB — STCW A-VI/1 Basic Safety Training (BE)maritiem.vdab.beBelgian maritime training with STCW A-VI/1 certificate, valid for 5 years — through VDAB.CruiseShipJob PlatformEnglishcruiseshipjob.comInternational job platform for crew openings on cruise ships worldwide.

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Places to discover

CaribbeanBSPopular cruise route, many Dutch guests, warm climateMediterraneanItalyCultural routes, diverse ports, seasonal work April-OctoberNorwegian FjordsNorwayBreathtaking nature, smaller ships, premium passengers

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