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Assistant Luxury Jewellery Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Luxury Jewellery Manager supports the day-to-day operation of MSC Cruises’ onboard luxury jewellery boutique. Responsibilities typically include assisting with sales targets, delivering excellent guest service, presenting and replenishing merchandise, maintaining visual standards, handling stock and transactions, and supporting team training. Candidates are expected to have experience in luxury retail, jewellery, watches, or premium fashion, together with strong sales and communication skills. A polished appearance, commercial awareness, product knowledge, attention to detail, and confidence working with an international clientele are important. Cruise or onboard retail experience is advantageous. The role also requires flexibility, teamwork, and the ability to work long hours at sea while meeting performance goals.
Can I work on cruise ships?
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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 MSC Group, a family-owned global business with roots in shipping. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises operates a large fleet sailing to destinations across Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, the Middle East, and other regions. The company offers holidays built around accommodation, dining, entertainment, excursions, wellness, and onboard retail. Its ships welcome guests from many nationalities, creating a fast-paced and multicultural working environment. Employees generally work on fixed contracts at sea, with accommodation, meals, travel arrangements, and access to selected onboard facilities provided according to company policy. Luxury retail is an important part of the onboard guest experience, and MSC Cruises works with specialist jewellery and watch brands to offer duty-free shopping and premium service.