Please Note
- An estimate based on public data for similar roles. Not provided by the employer.
Laundry Master
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
The Laundry Master manages the ship’s laundry operation, ensuring that guest linens, towels, crew uniforms and other textiles are processed efficiently and to company standards. Requirements typically include previous laundry or hotel-services experience, knowledge of industrial washing, drying, pressing and stain-treatment procedures, and the ability to supervise a multicultural team. Candidates should be organized, physically fit, safety-conscious and comfortable working with chemicals and laundry equipment. Strong attention to hygiene, quality control, inventory use and production schedules is essential. The role requires flexibility, teamwork and willingness to live and work at sea for extended contracts, including weekends and holidays.
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 within the MSC Group, created to offer a more relaxed and refined alternative to traditional cruising. Its ships focus on spacious suites, ocean-front experiences, high-quality dining, wellness, personalized service and carefully designed itineraries. The brand aims to combine the privacy and standards of a luxury hotel with the freedom of life at sea, visiting ports and destinations around the world. Employees work in an international environment and are expected to deliver attentive, discreet and consistent service. Benefits for onboard roles commonly include accommodation, meals, medical support, travel arrangements and opportunities to develop a career within the wider MSC Group, although exact terms depend on the position, contract and nationality of the employee.