International Luxury Cruise Ship Recruitment

Join our world-class luxury fleet and explore the world while building your career

The Luxury Cruise Industry is Calling for Talent

Every year, the global cruise industry hires 1,000 - 3,000 new crew members across restaurants, bars, kitchens, housekeeping, and maritime operations. This is your opportunity to build an international career at sea.

1000+

New hires needed per year

20+

Cruise job categories open

50+

Countries represented onboard

$1.5K-$4.5K

Monthly salary range

Why Merantau?

Direct Connection

Merantau connects you directly with trusted luxury cruise employers around the world

Global Opportunities

Access verified cruise ship job opportunities across multiple international destinations

Full Guidance

We guide you through application, interview, and onboarding to your cruise career

Trusted Agency

Verified cruise companies and a transparent recruitment process you can rely on

Available Positions

Restaurant & Service Department

Head Waiter

~$3,000-$4,000/month

Wine Waiter/ess

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Senior Waiter

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Waiter/ess

~$2,000-$2,500/month

Assistant Waiter/ess

~$1,000-$1,500/month

Bar Department

Bar Supervisor

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Bartender/ess

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Kitchen & Bakery Department (Galley)

Sous Chef

~$3,500-$4,500/month

Head Baker

~$3,000-$3,500/month

Chef De Partie Pastry

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Chef De Partie Baker

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Chef De Partie Butcher

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Chef De Partie (General)

~$2,000-$2,500/month

Housekeeping, Store & Laundry Department

Steward/ess

~$1,500-$2,000/month

Hotel Storekeeper

~$1,500-$2,000/month

Maritime & Technical Department

Electrical Technician

~$2,500-$3,000/month

Refrigerator Fitter

~$2,000-$2,500/month

Fitter Carpenter

~$2,000-$2,500/month

Fitter Mechanic

~$1,500-$2,000/month

Motorman

~$1,000-$1,500/month

Drop your CV

Apply now and join our world-class team. Start your journey across the seas today!

Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

Upload CV

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