Cruise Ship Department

Cruise ship departments: on the Sky Princess now.

I have attended several talks/lectures 

conducted by various members of the staff and crew that are held on sea days.

I also frequently take behind the scenes tours on most cruises.

There is some of what I have learned: 

On a typical cruise ship for a mainstream cruise line, the departments and various jobs can include:

1. Hotel Operations:

• Hotel Manager

• Assistant Hotel Manager

• Front Desk Manager

• Guest Services Associate

• Concierge

• Shore Excursions Manager

• Loyalty Program Manager

2. Food and Beverage:

• Food and Beverage Director

• Restaurant Manager

• Assistant Restaurant Manager

• Head Chef

• Sous Chef

• Pastry Chef

• Bartender

• Waiter/Waitress

• Barista

3. Entertainment:

• Cruise Director

• Assistant Cruise Director

• Entertainment Manager

• Production Manager

• Stage Manager

• Performers (Singers, Dancers, Musicians, Comedians)

• DJ

• Activities Host/Hostess

4. Housekeeping:

• Chief Housekeeper

• Assistant Chief Housekeeper

• Cabin Steward/Stewardess

• Laundry Attendant

• Public Area Attendant

5. Deck and Engineering:

• Chief Engineer

• Assistant Chief Engineer

• Deck Officers (Captain, Staff Captain, First Officer, Second Officer)

• Deck Crew (Able Seaman, Bosun, Ordinary Seaman)

• Engine Officers (Chief Engineer, Second Engineer, Third Engineer)

• Engine Crew (Motorman, Oiler, Fitter)

6. Medical:

• Ship’s Doctor

• Nurse

• Paramedic 3 onboard. One is on duty at all times.

7. Retail:

• Retail Manager

• Assistant Retail Manager

• Retail Sales Associate

8. Spa and Wellness:

• Spa Manager

• Massage Therapist

• Esthetician

• Fitness Instructor

• Personal Trainer

9. Casino:

• Casino Manager

• Casino Dealer

• Slot Technician

10. Youth Program:

• Youth Program Manager

• Youth Counselor

11. Photography:

• Photo Manager

• Photographer

12. Security:

• Security Manager

• Security Officer

13. Environmental:

• Environmental Officer

• Waste Management Officer

14. Human Resources:

• Human Resources Manager

• Crew Welfare Officer

15. Finance:

• Financial Controller

• Accountant

16. Information Technology (IT):

• IT Manager

• IT Technician

17. Communications:

• Communications Officer

18. Art Auction:

• Art Auctioneer

• Art Sales Associate

19. Shore Excursions:

• Shore Excursions Manager

• Shore Excursions Coordinator

20. Guest Relations:

• Guest Relations Manager

• Guest Relations Officer

It’s a hotel, it’s dining, it’s transportation, it’s education, it’s safety, it’s entertainment, and so much more!

Yes, we are living and traveling in/on a virtual city complex!!