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Wellbeing Coach
Role summary
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The Wellbeing Coach supports guests in improving fitness, relaxation and overall wellbeing through consultations, coaching sessions, wellness activities and personalised guidance. Candidates should have relevant qualifications or experience in fitness, health coaching, personal training or a related field, along with strong communication and customer-service skills. The role requires confidence working with guests from different cultures, professional presentation, sales awareness and the ability to work independently. Candidates are expected to promote onboard wellness services, meet service and revenue targets, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and work flexible hours at sea, including evenings, weekends and port days. Previous cruise, hotel, spa or international hospitality experience is advantageous.
Can I work on cruise ships?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: No host-country permit: a seafarer medical, safety training, a seaman's book, a US crew visa and a Schengen visa.
Watch for: Recruitment fees are banned on ships.
Official source: US Department of State: crewmember visa. Checked October 2026.
What the job usually comes with on cruise ships
Usual for cruise ships, varies by employer. Checked October 2026.
| Housing | Free cabin, usually shared |
|---|---|
| Meals | Free (by law) |
| Flights | Joining and home flights usually paid; free repatriation (by law) |
| Service charge | Passenger service charges pooled on many lines |
| Contract | 6 to 9 months on board, about 2 months unpaid between contracts |
| Leave | 2.5 days a month, often paid as cash |
| Income tax | Usually not withheld; depends on your home country |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is a major international cruise company and part of the MSC Group, a privately owned global shipping and travel organisation. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises operates a modern fleet visiting destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, South America, the Middle East and other regions. The company offers holidays combining accommodation, dining, entertainment, excursions and wellness facilities. Its ships employ multinational teams across hospitality, marine operations, entertainment, retail and guest services. MSC places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, onboard experiences, safety and professional development. Employees generally live and work onboard for fixed contracts, serving guests while travelling between international ports. Working for MSC Cruises can provide valuable global hospitality experience, although the environment is demanding and involves shared accommodation, long working hours and extended periods away from home.