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AB/Quarter Master
Role summary
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The AB/Quarter Master supports safe deck operations, navigation and vessel handling. Duties typically include steering the vessel under direction, acting as lookout, assisting with mooring and anchoring, maintaining deck equipment, participating in emergency drills, and following company safety and environmental procedures. Candidates generally need an Able Seafarer Deck qualification, valid STCW certificates, a seafarer medical fitness certificate, relevant sea experience, and good English communication skills. The role requires physical fitness, alertness, teamwork, discipline and the ability to work safely in changing weather conditions. Flexibility for watchkeeping, long periods onboard and international travel is expected.
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 Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury ocean travel brand created by MSC Group, one of the world’s major privately owned shipping and cruise companies. The brand focuses on elegant, destination-led journeys with spacious suites, refined dining, attentive service and a more relaxed onboard atmosphere. Explora Journeys operates modern luxury ships visiting ports and regions around the world, combining hospitality with strong maritime standards. Shipboard employees work in an international environment and are expected to deliver professional service while following strict safety, security and operational procedures. Crew members usually receive accommodation, meals, onboard medical support and access to selected facilities, subject to company policy. Employment conditions, contracts and benefits vary according to rank, nationality, vessel and flag-state requirements.