Being A Bartender On A Cruise Ship

Although a degree is not required to become a bartender some cruise ships prefer at least some college experience.

Being a bartender on a cruise ship. Most drinks are rum and coke types or their frilly beach drinks. Reviews from Norwegian Cruise Line employees about working as a Bartender at Norwegian Cruise Line. So I thought I would put it out there and see what others think.

The job of a cruise ship bartender requires that you are friendly knowledgeable and not afraid to work hard. I spent a weekend on a cruise ship staffed by robot bartenders. Once you get a job on a cruise ship in the bar department youll pretty much always have a job as long as you dont do something dumb and get fired or your performance is consistently low.

They are qualified individuals that do much more than simply pop open a fresh beer or pour some wine. You can see the world and get paid for it. You will also be expected to work 7 days a week and for as long as the cruise ship.

Bartending income on cruise ships comes largely from tips although bar managers and senior staff will be paid a nice salary. I on the otherhand was a bartender so my money was pooled with all the bartenders so I earned money regardless. If you want to survive life on cruise ships you have to be positive and focus on good things such as tax- free income lots of new friends and chance to see most beautiful places in the world.

On stafftemporarilyaboard the Celebrity Reflection Bruno Maddox discovers the secrets and hard-won wisdom of the modern barman at sea. Tipping your bartender some cash upfront is a good way to ensure attentive service throughout your cruise. On the first day of this seven day cruise I sit down at a bar with my wife.

You need to start working in a local bar near your place to earn valuable experience because lets face it. Hairdresser Helping people to look glamorous for formal nights is very rewarding. Quantum of the Seas is the cruise ship of tomorrow.