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What jobs on cruise ships require college degrees?

I have a strong desire to work on a cruise ship and I am going to be attending college next year (still haven't decided what I am going to study.) I would like to be able to use my degree on a cruise ship. Please list all of the jobs on cruise ships that require a college education. Thanks.

Public Comments

1. For jobs on cruise ships you need more of practical work experience in the department you want to go for on a ship, than a college degree. So even if you have a college degree in Hospitality and not worked in a Hotel - there will not be much of a chance that you get a job there. There are 3 main departments on a ship: Deck, Engine and Hotel. e.g. in the Deck Department you find AB's (Able bodies Seaman) and you need no college degree for that. Carpenters - you need to be a Carpenter. Deck Officers (you need to be a certified Officer, after attending nautical school and have worked before on cargo ships, before you get to be on a cruise ship) Since there are plenty of different jobs onboard a cruise ship, what you have in mind ? Which department ? Reception, Kitchen, Restaurant, Housekeeping, Spa, Shops, Casino, Purser's Department ?
2. You can easily get a job on a cruise ship if you study courses such as: culinary courses, sales or marketing in the shipping industry, hotel management, public relations, etc. Cruise liners basically require you to have excellent social skills. You can also ask various cruise companies what kind of professionals they are looking to hire.