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Royal Caribbean International currently operates a fleet of 25 cruise ships and will be welcoming another four ships between 2022 and 2026.

Facts about Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean has been around since 1968, but redefined their brand names in 1997 when Royal Caribbean Cruise Line changed its name to Royal Caribbean International. Royal Caribbean International operates under its parent company, Royal Caribbean Group. Other brands within the Royal Caribbean Group include Celebrity Cruises, Silversea Cruises (which was fully acquired in 2020), and TUI Cruises. They sold Azamara to Sycamore Partners in 2021.

Royal Caribbean debuted another Quantum-class ship in July 2021, Odyssey of the Seas and a fifth Oasis-class ship, Wonder of the Seas will be delivered in March 2022. They also have a new Icon class, fuelled by liquefied natural gas (LNG) with the first one to be delivered in fall 2023. A second one will be delivered in the second quarter of 2025 and a third ship in 2026.

The Royal Caribbean International brand appeals to families and cruisers seeking adventure since their ships’ features amenities not found on other cruise lines. They offer climbing walls, skating rinks, boxing rings, ziplines, surfing simulators, Aqua Theaters and much more. Children and teens have a number of separate categories based on age with select ships also offering nursery options for babies and tots.

How to Apply for Royal Caribbean Jobs

They employ an international crew that promotes Royal Caribbean’s Gold Anchor Service. Their employment web pages provide details on how to apply for job vacancies and a list of authorized hiring partners. Click on the desired cruise ship job and you will be prompted to “Apply Online”.

If the position you are interested in is not one of their current vacancies, Royal Caribbean encourages applicants to use one of their authorized hiring partners. Royal Caribbean also works with a number of third-party concessions to provide some of their onboard services.

Updated:  November 10, 2021

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Royal Caribbean International is a Norwegian-American company that is based in Miami, Florida. It is the second-largest cruise line in the world and its family of companies includes:

• Royal Caribbean International
• Celebrity Cruises
• Pullmantur Cruises
• Azamara Club Cruises
• CDF Croisieres de France

The company also owns a 50 percent share of TUI Cruises .

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Royal Caribbean owns an impressive fleet of cruise ships, including the following:

• Allure of the Seas
• Oasis of the Seas
• Freedom of the Seas
• Liberty of the Seas
• Independence of the Seas
• Navigator of the Seas
• Adventure of the Seas
• Voyager of the Seas
• Explorer of the Seas
• Mariner of the Seas
• Serenade of the Seas
• Brilliance of the Seas
• Radiance of the Seas
• Jewel of the Seas
• Vision of the Seas
• Grandeur of the Seas
• Rhapsody of the Seas
• Splendour of the Seas
• Enchantment of the Seas
• Legend of the Seas
• Majesty of the Seas
• Monarch of the Seas
• Quantum of the Seas
• Anthem of teh Seas
• Ovation of the Seas
• Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Destinations

Royal Caribbean cruise ships visit the following destinations:

• Australia/New Zealand
• Canada/New England
• Dubai/Emirates
• Panama Canal
• South America

Onboard Experience

Life on board a Royal Caribbean cruise ship includes delicious meals, shopping, a fitness center, spa, and a casino. Guests can also enjoy bars and lounges on board. Special programs for children are available.

Working for Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean International hires thousands of people to work for the company in various capacities. The following are some examples of the types of jobs that this leader in the cruise industry is looking to fill on a regular basis:

Land-based Employment

• Analyst, Revenue Management
• Certified Vacation Planner
• Commodity Manager - Print/Media
• Compliance Manager
• Cruise Representative
• Direct Marketing Manager
• External Tools Specialist
• Inside Sales Representative
• Interactive Developer
• Manager, Azamara Strategic Business Development
• Marketing Campaign Analyst
• Organizational Development Consultant
• Paralegal, Compliance and Ethics
• Reservations Operations Supervisor
• Sr. Digital Strategist - Media Manager

Shipboard Jobs

• Assistant Food Manager
• Broadcast Operator/Assistant
• Chef de Partie
• Chief Housekeeper
• Chief Officer
• Deck Supervisor (Food and Beverage Supervisor)
• Environmental Officer
• Guest Relations Manager
• Housekeeping Supervisor
• International Host/Hostess
• Jr. Payroll Purser
• Pastry Chef
• Personal Concierge
• Shore Excursion Manager
• Training and Development Manager

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Sr. Manager, Port Captain, Marine Nautical

Journey with us!  Combine your career goals and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees. Royal Caribbean Group is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and excellent career development opportunities, each offering unique ways to explore the world.

The Royal Caribbean Group’s Celebrity Cruises brand has an exciting career opportunity for a full time Sr. Manager, Port Captain Marine Nautical on the Marine Operations Team reporting to the Vice-President, Marine Operations.

This position will work on-site in Miami, Florida

Position Summary:

In this position, you will support the VP, Marine Operation in carrying out the day to day operations of the Fleet with particular focus on Safety and Navigation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Main Role Internally:

• Coordinates on behalf of CEL Marine Operations with the following internal stakeholders on an as needed basis (not exhaustive list):
• Hotel Operations
• Human Resources
• Maritime Safety
• Safety Training Program for Marine officers
• Ship Manager for any Marine Class-related issues, inspections, and surveys or any vessel maintenance and safety related reports
• Oversees and implments Marine injury prevention and workplace safety initiaitives. 
• Coordinate with Maritime Safety on implementation of corrective actions/lessons learned.
• Monitors Company’s Shoreside training program for all Marine Officers.
• Leads special projects for Marine & Nautical Ops related to safety and navigation.
• Responsible for hiring Bridge Officers for the Celebrity Fleet.
• Member of Evacuation Working Group, Navigation Working Group & Human Factor Working Group.
• Oversees routine regulatory issues such as certificate management and scheduling of USCG, Class and Flag Safety Inspections.
• Monitors vessels’ maintenance and safety related reports.
• Monitors vessels’ stability reports and liaise with Newbuild team for future stability enhancements.
• Liaise with Technical team on Class related issues, inspections, surveys to ensure repairs, inspections and upgrades are completed on timely manner.
• Point of Contact for any and all Situation Alerts for the Celebrity Fleet with regard to weather, propulsion, fire, collision, grounding or any other Safety of Life at Sea elements that need elevation
• Point of contact for Supply Chain.
• Point of contact for Global Port Operations.
• Point of contact for Public Relations.
• Point of Contact for Marketing.

Role with the Fleet:

• Coordinates with HR as Marine Ops contact for Hiring Processes, Rotation, Officer time onboard and Promotion List for 3rd,2nd, 1st Officers, Chief Officer/Safety & Staff Captain (notified in copy for officer terminations).
• Manages International Deck Cadet Program in coordination with HR – implementation, maritime academy selection, scheduling, ambassador coordination, rehire process.
• Conducts Port Captain Assessments – Carries out visits to company's vessels for assessing Navigation, Safety operations and Officers efficiency. Generate nautical & marine report focused on Safety, Deck and overall bridge ops, bridge teamwork.
• Participates in Marine Safety investigations – Work closely with Maritime Safety and Risk Management with regards to investigating Marine incidents/accidents and ensuring post-incident corrective actions are appropriately implemented.
• Communicates directly with the shipboard Senior Marine Officers for day to day operational matters.

Role Externally:

• Flag State/USCG/Class issues
• USCG/Port Authority/External workshops and exercises (Mass Rescue, Port Security, etc.)

Financial Responsibilities

Oversees Shoreside training program budget.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Master’s Mariner license with   Senior Marine Officer and/or shoreside managerial experience of at least 5 years in the cruise industry
• Strong leadership skills, collaboration/teaming, the ability to develop and maintain a high performing team, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and computer skills
• Ability to employ design thinking methods to solve problems and apply the right solution for a given problem
• Ability to identifying the root cause of complex problems, develop options and recommend solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks and priorities

We know there's a lot to consider. As you go through the application process, our recruiters will be glad to provide guidance, and more relevant details to answer any additional questions. Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group. We'll hope to see you onboard soon!

It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment.

Nearest Major Market: Miami

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About Hiring Partners

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Royal Caribbean Group has a network of hiring partners to assist in meeting recruitment goals around the world. Hiring partners are third party service providers; they are not employees of our company.

Only those listed on this site are authorized to recruit for our company. If you received a solicitation from a company that is not listed on our site, please report it to [email protected] .

The hiring partner’s responsibilities are to source, pre-screen, and present qualified applicants for final approval by a recruiter from our team. The hiring partner does not have the authority to hire applicants or decide on an assignment for approved applicants. They are acting on instruction from our recruitment or scheduling teams.

Once a new hire receives a ship assignment, he/she will receive a Letter of Employment from Royal Caribbean. The hiring partner will assist new hires with their visa applications, and provide guidance for medical and travel arrangements. The new hire also receives access to company orientation and information about shipboard life.

After the new hires join their assigned ship, they become employees of our company and will work directly with the Human Resource office on the ship and their scheduler for future assignments.

Royal Caribbean Group pays hiring partners for their services and does not allow the collection of administrative fees, agency fees, or processing fees from job applicants. Once approved by a recruiter, there are costs involved with joining the ship (passport, seaman’s books, national identification documents, medicals, airlines tickets, certifications and license as required for the position) but there is no fee associated with obtaining an interview, position or ship assignment with the company. If you successfully complete all of the requirements and are able to join your assigned ship, the cost of travel visa(s) will be reimbursed once you join the ship, services charges or associated fees for obtaining the visa are not eligible for reimbursement.

If you are asked to pay money for an interview, position or ship assignment, or suspect other unethical activities, we encourage you to contact our AWARE Compliance and Ethics Hotline at rclaware.ethicspoint.com.

If you are interested in a job with our company that is not listed on this website, we invite you to contact one of our hiring partners. Please only contact the hiring partner closest to your permanent address. Submitting applications to more than one hiring partner could result in your disqualification as a candidate.

Thank you again for your interest in Royal Caribbean Group.

Find your local Authorized Partner

Please select your country of residence from the list below to find the nearest authorized Hiring Partner or Referral Agent. If your country of residence is not listed, we apologize for the inconvenience, but we currently do not have a partnership developed in your country. You may apply online if a position you are qualified for is available, please check our job opportunities page for current postings.

Only the Partners listed here are authorized to provide recruitment and placement services for any of the brands operated by Royal Caribbean Group. They have been certified to meet company and MLC 2006 guidelines.

You will note that some are listed as “Certified Hiring Partner”, these agencies are regularly audited, and are certified and authorized to provide Recruitment and Processing services for the company.

Those listed as “Authorized Referral Sources” are partners that are authorized to refer interested applicants or resumes to the company. The services they provide are limited and therefore are not considered a full-service hiring partner.

Housekeeping Manager Shipboard Royal Caribbean International

POSITION SUMMARY

Housekeeping Manager owns the guests experience related to cleanliness and visual impressions onboard, offering a seamless execution of premium service that is both exceptional and memorable. Housekeeping Manager must possess outstanding hospitality, communication, and organizational skills in addition to effective decision-making abilities. This individual will take full ownership and accountability for the maintenance and cleanness and will also ensure the flawless delivery of all services to the highest level of expectation. He/she excels at establishing and maintaining a positive working environment and manages to performance expectations through open and frequent communication. He/she demonstrates excellent training, leadership development and recognition skills with both supervisors and crew members, and always maintains a strong floor presence, ensuring team members deliver exceptional customer service to guests through flawless and consistent execution of their responsibilities. This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the shipboard employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform any other job related duties assigned by their supervisor or management. All duties and responsibilities are to be performed in accordance with the Company's Safety, Quality and Environmental standards and Royal Caribbean International’s brand standards, SQM standards, USPH guidelines. In accordance with Royal Caribbean International’s Royal Way, each Employee always conducts himself in a professional and courteous manner. This consists of physical and verbal interactions with guests or fellow Employees and/or in the presence of guest and employee.

Qualifications:

• Two to three years progressive Housekeeping managerial experience, preferably in an upscale hotel, resort, or cruise ship. (Shipboard experience preferred).
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in hospitality management, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university or the international equivalent.
• Extensive knowledge of proper cleaning techniques, chemical handling and safety related procedures, requirements and use of equipment, personal protective equipment and job safety analysis related to proper handling chemicals, lifting, pushing, and pulling heavy equipment, garbage removal.
• Knowledgeable about talent assessment techniques, quality service standards and guest satisfaction, development of crew / management, leadership skills and coaching abilities for front line employees and junior management, increased ability to solve issues.
• Knowledge of policies and practices involved in the human resources function.
• Working knowledge of computers, Internet access, and the ability to navigate within a variety of software packages such as Excel, Word, or related Company programs (SQM, OCIMS, Fidelio, LGA, Medallia, Kronos etc.)
• Working knowledge of financial aspects, budgeting, and cost containment, planning and future orders, inventories, and C&R.
• Demonstrates strong results oriented management style with proven successes.
• Must focus on operational goals where training, leadership development and recognizing overall team performance is paramount.
• Specific knowledge of principles and processes for providing exceptional customer and personal service including needs assessment, problem resolution, demonstrated strong attention to detail and achievement of quality service standards.
• Must be able to utilize and administer the progressive disciplinary action process through coaching and counseling to improve performance where possible.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically with managers, shipboard and shore-side employees to resolve problems and negotiate amicable resolution to challenges.
• Flexibility to manage, direct and encourage a positive, dynamic, diverse Housekeeping operation by navigating through a changing work environment.
• Pass Omnia Assessment for Behavior and Cognitive

Language Requirements:

• Required to speak English clearly and distinctly, has aptitude to read and write English in order to understand and interpret written procedures, including the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers. Ability to speak additional languages such as Spanish, Mandarin, Italian, French, German or Portuguese preferred.
• All shipboard employees must be able to communicate in the English language in order to understand and interpret written procedures. This includes the ability to give and receive instructions in written and verbal forms and to effectively present information and respond to questions from guests, supervisors and co-workers.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the shipboard employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• All shipboard employees must be physically able to participate in emergency lifesaving procedures and drills. Full use and range of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency including the lowering of lifeboats. The employee must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Experience Requirements

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Cruise Ship, in a 4/5* Hotel or in an Upscale Restaurant.

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Royal Caribbean Group

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Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a cruise vacation company comprised of three award-winning global brands: Royal Caribbean International , Celebrity Cruises , and Silversea Cruises . Royal Caribbean Group is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that includes TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises . Together, our brands operate a global fleet of 60 ships traveling to more than 800 destinations worldwide.

We’re proud of the way our team members from different cultural backgrounds, ages, races, religions, education levels, sexual orientation, genders, and disabilities come together to create the incredible vacation experiences we’re known for. We believe that the diversity of our employees plays a major role in our success.

We are proud of our entrepreneurial spirit, the force that drives us to innovate. It’s that state of mind that helps us see opportunity where others see only risk.

Come join our RCG family and journey with us!

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• Provides medical care for minor and major emergencies for the Team Members, Guests, and Visitors as instructed by the Chief Nurse and Doctor.
• Leads and coordinates the team responding to an emergency, and transfers leadership duties when a Nurse, Chief Nurse, or Doctor arrives to the scene. 
• Evaluates patient’s condition on the scene, performs preliminary diagnosis, and provides life support. • Immediately reports life threatening condition or any abnormality in the vital signs to the Chief Nurse and Doctor.Has ability to triage, treat appropriately, and document accordingly. 
• Transfers patients from the emergency area to the nearest Medical Center or onboard the Ship.
• Provides administrative assistance to the Chief Nurse and Doctor including completion of medical forms/reports.
• Maintains current medical records for all Team Members. Maintains Guest illness logs and medical notes in SeaCare. Maintains and completes accidents, injury, and Public Health logs.
• Additional responsibilities may be required.
• Advanced Life Support Paramedic Qualification (or equivalent) and current registration and licensing with an appropriate governmental or national regulatory body. A valid accredited BLS/ACLS certification is required.
• Minimum three (3) years post graduate clinical experience in paramedicine, emergency medicine or other acute care settings including remote medicine, and the most recent work experience should be in a clinical setting.
• Excellent communication skills across a multicultural environment.
• Knowledge of medical procedures, terminology, and medications.
• Ability to stay calm and make the right decisions in adverse conditions.
• Adaptable with a great deal of stamina.
• Must have a professional appearance and good hygiene.
• Strong organizational skills Ability to work under stress and tight deadlines.
• Maintains decorum outside the Medical Centers to the highest standards.
• Excessive alcohol intake is unacceptable.
• Must be able to work seven (7) days a week if requested.
• Experience working onboard ships or private islands preferred.
•  While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste and smell. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• All Destination Team Members must be physically able to participate in emergency life-saving procedures and drills. Full use/range of motion of arms and legs as well as full visual, verbal, and hearing abilities are required to receive and give instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Outdoor environment where high temperature, precipitation, and humid temperatures are experienced.

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Wärtsilä to Optimise 37 Royal Caribbean Ships' Engine Performance

Wärtsilä will optimise the performance, reliability and availability of the ships' engines. Image Credit: Royal Caribbean Group

Engineering firm Wärtsilä has signed a deal to work on the engine performance of 37 ships owned by cruise firm Royal Caribbean Group .

The two companies have signed a five-year lifecycle agreement for the engineering firm to optimise the performance, reliability and availability of the ships' engines, Wärtsilä said in an emailed statement on Monday .

In order to improve emissions and operating costs, Wärtsilä uses AI technology to optimise predictive maintenance, while also having a portfolio of integrated powertrain systems, shaft line solutions, engines, propulsion systems, exhaust treatment, hybrid technology and digital technology.

"Together, we are committed to achieving the highest operational reliability and meeting the strictest sustainability and decarbonisation standards in the cruise industry," Roger Holm , president of Wärtsilä Marine, said in the statement.

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