I want to work on a tourism boat in europe?
I have no idea where to start?
Any websites, books, blogs that anyone know of?
Posted by
Freedonia
15047 posts
Tourism boat? Do you mean a cruise ship? Ferry? That would be a good start...learn what they're called.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
Marc, type in "employment on cruise ships" on your search page, and see what comes up. Only one warning do NOT pay for anything, or apply anywhere that wants a fee. I am sure there are bogus sites that will ask for fees to apply for you. I would apply directly to each cruise line by going to each cruise lines site. Since you are interested in Europe , look at which lines sail Europe first.
Ps. Are you sure you want such a job?
Posted by
Frankfurt, Germany
8946 posts
Unless you speak one of the languages of Europe besides English, you will not have a chance. Also a work permit and residency permit is needed. One also needs to have a skill that is useful on a cruise ship.
There are ships that cruise the Med, river cruise ships, North sea cruises, and on and on.
Posted by
San Francisco, Ca
59 posts
Marc, Do we have it correct that you want to work on a cruise ship? Have we established that is what a tourism boat is?
Posted by
Portlandia
3313 posts
A "tourism boat". Hmmm.
A vaporetto?
A Rhine River cruise boat>
The Bauteaux Mouches?
A hydrofoil from Naples to Capris?
A Greek ferry?
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32212 posts
Marc,
You might contact the Cruise Lines directly to enquire about employment opportunities.
I know several people that have worked on Cruise ships that operate out of European ports, and the vast majority of them speak only English (not a problem since most of the passengers only speak English).
However, they have specific skills in other areas, which is probably why they're able to work (ie: photography experts and able to teach courses to cruise passengers).
Good luck!