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Pest Controller
Role summary
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The Pest Controller is responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and pest-free environment throughout the cruise ship. Requirements typically include previous pest-control or environmental-health experience, knowledge of safe chemical handling, relevant certification where required, good physical fitness and the ability to work at sea. The successful candidate should be comfortable working independently, following company hygiene and safety procedures, maintaining accurate treatment records and responding promptly to pest-related reports. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, reliability and willingness to work shifts, weekends and extended periods away from home are essential. Experience in hospitality, maritime operations or international workplaces 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 Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury ocean travel brand created by the MSC Group, one of the world’s leading privately owned shipping and cruise businesses. The brand focuses on refined, yacht-inspired journeys, combining spacious accommodation, destination-focused itineraries, personalised service and contemporary dining. Explora Journeys operates within the luxury hospitality sector and places strong emphasis on guest wellbeing, high service standards, sustainability and culturally meaningful travel experiences. Shipboard employees work in an international environment and support daily hotel, marine, culinary, guest-service and operational activities. Depending on the position, contracts generally include onboard accommodation, meals, travel arrangements and access to crew facilities. Employees are expected to demonstrate professionalism, discretion, teamwork and consistent attention to detail while living and working at sea.