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Acupuncturist
Role summary
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The Acupuncturist provides professional acupuncture and complementary wellness treatments to cruise guests, following company health, safety, sanitation, and customer-service standards. Candidates should hold a recognized acupuncture qualification, relevant professional registration or licensing, and current liability or malpractice insurance where required. Previous experience in a spa, clinic, wellness center, or cruise environment is desirable. Strong communication and consultation skills are essential, as the role involves assessing guest needs, explaining treatments, maintaining accurate records, and recommending suitable wellness services or products. The candidate should be comfortable working independently, meeting treatment and sales targets, maintaining a polished appearance, and living and working aboard a ship for extended periods.
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 the cruise division of MSC Group, a privately owned global company with roots in Mediterranean shipping. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises operates a large and expanding fleet serving destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, Asia, the Middle East, and other regions. The company is known for combining European hospitality with modern ships, international dining, entertainment, family activities, wellness facilities, and shore excursions. Its onboard workforce includes marine officers, hotel teams, culinary staff, entertainers, medical professionals, and spa specialists. Employees typically work on fixed contracts while living onboard, with accommodation, meals, travel to and from the vessel, and access to crew facilities commonly included according to contract terms. MSC values multilingual communication, professional service, safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.