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Laundry Attendant
Role summary
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The Laundry Attendant is responsible for collecting, sorting, washing, drying, pressing, folding and distributing guest and crew laundry, as well as maintaining clean and organized laundry facilities. Candidates should ideally have laundry, housekeeping or hotel-service experience, good attention to detail and the ability to operate commercial laundry equipment safely. The role requires physical stamina, including standing for long periods and lifting laundry bags. Applicants should be reliable, well presented, safety conscious and able to work efficiently in a busy, multicultural environment. Basic English communication is generally expected, while previous cruise experience, medical clearance and required maritime certifications may be 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, offering boutique-style cruises focused on spacious suites, personalized service and immersive destination experiences. Its ships are designed to provide a relaxed residential atmosphere rather than a traditional large-resort cruise experience. The company emphasizes refined hospitality, high service standards, wellness, culinary experiences and thoughtfully planned journeys. Employees work in an international environment and support guests from many different countries. Laundry Attendants contribute behind the scenes by ensuring guest clothing, linens and uniforms are cleaned, pressed and returned to the expected luxury standard. Cruise employees typically receive onboard accommodation, meals, medical support and opportunities to travel between contracts, although schedules can be demanding and work may involve long hours.