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Crew Cleaner
Role summary
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The Crew Cleaner is responsible for maintaining clean, hygienic and orderly crew areas, including cabins, corridors, lounges, stairways and other shared spaces. Candidates should ideally have previous housekeeping, cleaning or hospitality experience, although training may be provided. The role requires physical fitness, attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work efficiently during busy periods. A positive attitude, personal cleanliness, teamwork and respect for multicultural colleagues are essential. Applicants should be willing to follow onboard health, safety and sanitation procedures, work flexible shifts and live and work at sea for extended contracts. Basic English communication is generally expected, while additional languages 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 MSC Cruises
MSC Cruises is a major international cruise line and part of MSC Group, a family-owned company with deep roots in shipping and transportation. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Cruises operates a large fleet serving destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, Asia and other regions. The company employs a multinational workforce in marine, hotel, culinary, entertainment, technical and administrative roles. Its onboard operations focus on guest service, safety, hospitality and creating leisure experiences for travelers of all ages. Crew members typically receive accommodation, meals, medical support and access to onboard facilities during their contracts. Working for MSC Cruises offers the opportunity to gain international hospitality experience, develop professional skills and work with colleagues from many different countries in a structured, fast-paced environment.