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What is the best answer for why do you want to work in cruise ship? ›

I love to travel and I think it would be a great opportunity to see different parts of the world while working. I also like the idea of working on a cruise ship because it would be a new and exciting experience. Good luck with your Interview at Msc Cruises.

Around 95% of all cruisers rate their experience as satisfying, with a 45% claiming the highest "Extremely Satisfying" ranking, and a 80% of them convinced that taking a cruise trip is an excellent opportunity to sample destinations and geographical areas before visiting them on a future land-based vacation.

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Interview Answers

Firstly, a good way to set yourself apart from other candidates is to understand how working on cruise ships is different from working in the same position on land. The recruiter will be trying to evaluate whether you are suited for the unique environment of working on a cruise ship.

Provide a Brief Highlight-Summary of Your Experience

The best way to answer "Tell me about yourself" is with a brief highlight-summary of your experience, your education, the value you bring to an employer, and the reason you're looking forward to learning more about this next job and the opportunity to work with them.

Also, with an average household income of $114,000, one-third of cruise travelers earned from $100,000-$199,000 and 28 percent earned from $60,000-$69,000, annually (Figure 1).

Cruises do not discriminate against the age of the passengers. People of all ages are allowed to board the cruise ships. It also provides a list of fun activities that people of all ages can engage in to make their vacation exciting. However, the average age of passengers who travel on cruise ships is 47 years.

Other cruise brands that have shut down over the past four years, almost all citing the financial effects of the pandemic, include luxury line Crystal Cruises and its two Asia-based sister brands, Dream Cruises and Star Cruises; Japan-based Venus Cruises; India-based Jalesh Cruises; Swedish-based Birka Cruises; U.S.- ...

Who are cruise critic competitors? ›

World's Leading Cruise Lines is a part of Carnival Corporation & plc, the largest cruise vacation company in the world.

Beyond holiday periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Labor Day when there may be some flash sales, January and February are particularly good times to book a cruise, as the first two months of the year are considered “wave season” in the cruising industry.

There's No Best Day to Book

Cruise lines generally release their lowest fares when itinerary schedules are first published, and then run sales every so often to encourage bookings. As cabins fill up, the prices go up.

Ask once on board

The hotel director on any cruise ship has a certain amount of discretion in moving guests to different cabins. Being bold enough to ask for an upgrade once you are on the ship could pay off. To try your luck, you'll want to ask about an upgrade at guest services.

One of the main advantages of working on a cruise ship is the opportunity to travel to different destinations. Although the work shifts are long, you can still visit various ports of call and experience different cultures, landscapes, and attractions.

Friendliness: Working on a cruise ship puts you in contact with a large number of passengers, and it's among your duties to ensure they enjoy their experience. Thus, a friendly personality and approachable attitude are essential when interacting with them.

Working on a ship, we wake up in a different country virtually every day and appreciate every free moment. Being part of such an amazing group of people is the most special experience I've ever had. I feel such a sense of community and morale with the other crew members.

The best answer to this question includes something that personally stood out to you in your research about the company, what that means to you and the contribution that you could make in the role you are interviewing for. The best answer focuses on the company, not yourself or your needs.