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Onboard Employment FAQ

Are you interested in joining the thousands of worldwide employees who are proud to be part of the Princess Cruises family? We are committed to being an employer of choice and understand that our Consummate Hosts need to be supported, empowered, and recognized.

We also understand that working at sea can be a challenging new opportunity. Here are answers to some essential questions you might have when considering cruise ship employment.

• What are the requirements to work onboard?

What is a C1/D visa?

How do i get a medical certificate, which ship will i be assigned to, how do i get to and from the ship i am assigned to, do i need travel insurance, how long will i be onboard, can i get off and go home during the contract, will i have my own room, what is the power voltage in my cabin, can i drink alcohol onboard, is there a drug policy, is there a curfew, can i bring a family member or friend onboard, will i have access to guest areas and amenities during my time off, once onboard, how do i stay in touch with my friends and family back home, can i have mail delivered to the ship, is there an atm onboard to use, will i have to pay taxes, can i send money home from onboard, how do i pay for items onboard, how do i do laundry, what if i miss the ship in port, what happens if i get sick while working onboard, can i visit the ports while working onboard, how do i apply to work onboard, what are the requirements for onboard employment.

While specific position requirements depend on the job you are interested in, there are some essential requirements that all crew must meet to work onboard:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Be able to pass a criminal background check
• Hold a valid passport
• Have a US C1/D visa (if you are not a Canadian or US citizen/resident)
• Have a Princess-specific pre-employment medical exam certificate
• Meet the English fluency requirements relevant to your position

Also known as a seaman's visa, some nationalities need this to work onboard a ship and travel to certain countries. This visa normally lasts between two and five years. You will be required to make an appointment at your nearest US Embassy to gain this visa; all paperwork for the appointment will be supplied by your manning agency.

This extensive examination is at the employee's expense and can be conducted through one of Princess's recommended medical facilities—you'll be advised which one is closest to you. Once this is completed and approved by our corporate Medical department, you are cleared to travel and work onboard.

Shipboard employees are scheduled to vessels based on operational need. This means you could be assigned to any one of our vessels in the fleet depending on where a position is open at the time you are travel-ready. After your first assignment, we will be able to provide details about the next assignment after your leave period.

At the beginning of each contract Princess Cruises will provide flights from your designated airport to your assigned ship. At the completion of your contract, Princess will arrange for your travel back home as well. It is your responsibility to get to the airport from your home, but from there we will provide any necessary accommodations and/or transportation to and from the ship.

While you are covered medically in Los Angeles and onboard the vessel, we suggest you purchase basic travel insurance to cover the cost of lost luggage or injuries that could result from shoreside activities.

Contract lengths vary by position but range between four and ten months. After each contract you will receive approximately 60 days of vacation before your next assignment. Your daily work schedule while onboard will depend on your particular position, but you can expect to work seven days a week and anywhere between 10-13 hours per day.

Time off during the contract is not permitted. In case of family emergencies, Princess Cruises does understand that additional time at home may be needed and does accommodate these requests on a case-by-case basis.

Accommodations vary depending on the ship and position. Those in non-management positions generally share a cabin with one to three other roommates whereas those in most management positions are entitled to a single cabin. Cabins include a storage space, TV, and DVD player.

All vessels have 120v US power and some vessels also have 220v European power.

Yes, alcohol is available for purchase during time off. However, Princess Cruises has a strict alcohol limit and at no time can a crew member be intoxicated.

Princess has a zero-tolerance drug policy. All crew are subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug testing. Violation of these policies will result in termination.

There is no set curfew. However, crew who are out late should be respectful of other crew members and guests nearby.

Crew members who meet specific length-of-service criteria have the option of requesting "relatives travel," a benefit that allows family members to sail onboard for a limited period of time. Some restrictions may apply.

While some officer-level positions do allow restricted access to guest areas, most facilities are for guests only. However, we have a variety of crew-only facilities, such as a crew pool, whirlpool, gym, bar, and  Crew Club, which is a communal room where you can gather to watch movies, play games, sing karaoke, and much more!

Postal mail services are available while onboard. You will also have access to computers in the crew training areas. Wi-fi Internet is also available in the crew areas if you choose to bring your own laptop or tablet. Princess offers discounted rates for phone and Internet cards so you can stay in touch with those at home. But remember that satellite capabilities are sometimes limited while the ship is at sea.

You will be provided with mailing addresses for ports where mail can best be delivered.

There is an ATM in the guest areas; an ATM charge will apply. You can also cash checks in the Crew Office onboard to get cash.

US citizens will have federal taxes automatically deducted and may be required to pay state taxes, if applicable. All other nationalities are responsible for filing their own tax forms upon returning to their home countries (as they are self-employed).

You can wire money via the Crew Purser's office. Details are available onboard and rates may vary.

You will be provided with a bar account number, which is your personal number for the duration of your contract onboard each ship. As the entire vessel is cashless, even for guests, you will provide your account number at the bars, salon, and shops in guest areas. In the Crew Bar you can purchase a CrewCard and add money onto it for purchases. At the end of every month you will be required to settle your account.

There are crew laundry facilities where the washers and dryers are free of charge—you just provide the soap. You can also use the dry cleaning onboard, but there is a nominal cost.

Crew members who miss the ship should contact the ship's Agent who will be at the port (the address and phone number are always in the Princess Patter, a daily newsletter for our guests). The Port Agent will arrange transportation to the ship's next port of call. However, it is the responsibility of crew to pay these transportation costs. Crew may be disciplined for the offense and could be terminated. Depending on the port all crew members are required to be back onboard half an hour to an hour prior to sailing time.

While onboard, all crew are medically covered and can visit the Medical Clinic for health concerns. If you need to be medically disembarked during your contract, Princess will provide transportation to a land-based medical facility and repatriate you back home.

If you are not scheduled to work during the time the ship is in port, you can disembark the ship with your supervisor’s approval. Occasionally, there are crew-specific activities or tours to participate in.

Safety requirements dictate that a certain number of crew members be present on each vessel at all times. As such, there may occasionally be times when, although not scheduled to work, you will be required to remain onboard while the ship is in port.

Princess Cruises recruits globally through authorized hiring partners.  Find a hiring partner located near you.

Once you contact the authorized hiring partner, you can get answers to questions regarding the application process and which positions are currently open in your region.

Why Work For Us

Wages Princess Cruises and Holland America Line offer competitive wages for summer jobs in Alaska and Seattle. Wages vary depending on your position, level of experience, and additional qualifications. Additionally, an Incentive Program may be available depending on your work location, the type of work you do and your commitment to work a specified period.

Our Season The Alaska and Canada seasons run from early May through late September. Training programs may be scheduled prior to May. The preferred applicant would be one who can commit to work the entire season.

Employee Rewards and Recognition

Princess Cruises and Holland America Line are known for providing the finest possible experience for our guests, in every aspect of their tour, during every moment of their day. Because of our reputation, our guests have high expectations of us, which translates into high expectations of our employees. By joining the team you’ll gain professional experience with a world-class customer service organization.

Within our programs, employees are rewarded for outstanding customer service by the following methods:

• Service recognition pins and prizes
• Star of the Moment
• Employee of the Month
• Circle of Excellence
• Division of the Month

Leisure Travel Discounts Upon successful completion of the terms of the employment agreement, an attractive discounted travel program may be available including cruises with Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Seabourn.

Reward for Referral New and returning employees have an opportunity to earn a cash bonus for recruiting potential employees to Princess Cruises and Holland America Line- Alaska. Both the referring employee and the prospective referral need to complete their entire contract for the bonus to be paid out after the end of the season. Furthermore, the prospective (referred) employee MUST put the name of the person that referred them on their application and employment agreement for that person to be eligible.

Housing Limited dormitory style employee housing is available at a reasonable cost at the following locations:

• Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge  and Denali Transportation and Guest Services
• Denali Shared Services
• Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge  and Mt. McKinley Transportation and Guest Services
• McKinley Chalet Resort
• Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Copper River Princess Wilderness Lodge
• Westmark Inn Dawson City
• Westmark Inn Skagway
• Skagway Transportation and Guest Services
• Ketchikan Transportation and Guest Services
• Dawson City Transportation and Guest Services
• Whitehorse Transportation and Guest Services

Room charges are based on double occupancy. Discount meal programs and laundry facilities are available on-site at most locations. Other locations may be able to assist in locating accommodations.

R.V. Sites Several locations offer full hook-ups for recreational vehicles including:

• Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge *
• Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge

Check with the hiring manager of your desired location for more details. * R.V. Sites near Denali are located nearby the lodge and not on our property.*

Activities During your leisure time, a multitude of outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, river rafting, horseback riding and more are easily accessible. Local sightseeing excursions are often offered at a discounted price to Princess Cruises and Holland America Line- Alaska employees. Locations such as Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Ketchikan, Seattle, Seward, and Vancouver offer typical city amenities such as movie theaters, shopping centers, and other urban venues.

Learn about more fun activities with our Alaska Day Off Guides .

Work Environment Princess Cruises and Holland America Line provide a drug-free, violence-free, hostility-free, and discrimination-free work environment.

It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need reasonable accommodation completing an application for employment, please call 888-207-3541 .

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Cruise Ship Job Contracts

After your application is accepted, the cruise line will offer you a contract. Make sure you read it carefully before you sign it. There is no such thing as a “standard” employment contract; however, they usually last for a minimum of three months, and are rarely longer than one year. Generally, an employee’s first contract will be short, but after successfully completing its terms, an employee often will be asked back for longer periods. A general rule of thumb is once you get that first contract, your next opportunity will be easier to obtain.

There are career positions onboard that not only include the captain and officers but also engineers and other staff. If you have the qualifications for such positions or gradually work your way up, employment contracts would tend to be on a more permanent basis just like other full-time positions onshore.

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Princess Cruises Duration and Termination of Contract of Employment

A. TERMINATION UPON NOTICE

The period of time for which a crew member is employed by Princess Cruises shall be at the parties’ mutual

agreement. Notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, this Contract of

Employment (hereinafter “Contract”) is terminable immediately at the will of either the

Company or the employee, with or without cause, upon seven days oral or written notice

of termination or resignation. In the event the employee becomes unable or unfit to work

in the position for which he/she was hired for any reason, including but not limited to illness,

injury or incapacity, this Contract may be terminated and unearned wages, if any are owed,

shall not extend beyond the end of the voyage during which the employee signed off duty.

B. TERMINATION WITHOUT NOTICE

The Company has the right to terminate this Contract without notice immediately upon the

employee’s unscheduled disembarkation from the assigned vessel for any reason, including

but not limited to personal leave, illness or injury, for more than 24 continuous hours.

C. TERMINATION UPON DESERTION

Crew member’s employment ceases immediately if he/she deserts the vessel, or if before

signing on or after signing off, crew member decides to visit and/or reside in any other place

prior to reporting to the assigned vessel or returning home as the case may be. If crew

member fails to report to the assigned vessel as scheduled in such circumstances, no

wages or other benefits shall be due from the Company. If desertion occurs after signing on

the vessel, the date of desertion will be taken as the date of cessation of employment. In

any such case, the crew member shall indemnify the Company in every respect against loss,

damage, expense, fine and death or disability claims or any other claims arising as a result

of, relating to or connected with such decision of the crew member.

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No Princess to Moscow Excursion?!

By JordanF , March 21, 2005 in Northern Europe & Baltic Sea

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It appears that Princess is dropping the excursion to Moscow! What's up with that?

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1. So very expensive that there are not enough takers to warrant hiring a Tour Guide. :eek:

2. 17.5-hour day is too long. :confused:

3. 5 hours travel time (1 hour to airport, 1 hour flight + fooling around at airport time = 5 hours). :o

4. There are sooooooo many beautiful places to visit right there in SPb. :cool:

Jordan: So sorry if you are disappointed. I know you really wanted to do that. I had not heard that it was cancelled; however, you are going in June, if I remember correctly. I don't go until September. You booked at Cab-Inn? Do you have your pre-cruise Docs?

I plan on doing Moscow another time. :D

• 2 weeks later...

After reading your post, I had to find out why. Turns out that the Princess web site hasn't been updated. :( The Intro to Moscow excursion lists available dates of Jan 01, 2004 - Sep 30 , 2004 ! :eek: Like you, we were planning on this one and are very disappointed. Maybe, and it's probably a BIG maybe, Princess will bring it back. I won't hold my breath though, as this would have to be arranged far in advance for a group outing.

Smooth sailing.

It is not on the selection for the July 24th Star Princess cruise. They have been available for selecting for about a week now.

[1. So very expensive that there are not enough takers to warrant hiring a Tour Guide. 2. 17.5-hour day is too long. :confused: 3. 5 hours travel time (1 hour to airport, 1 hour flight + fooling around at airport time = 5 hours). 4. There are sooooooo many beautiful places to visit right there in SPb.

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