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Asst. Retail Manager
Role summary
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The Assistant Retail Manager supports the onboard retail operation by helping manage sales performance, stock control, merchandising, promotions and daily shop activities. Candidates should have previous retail or luxury retail experience, supervisory ability, strong customer-service skills and confidence working with sales targets. Experience in cruise, duty-free, fashion, jewellery, watches or premium brands is advantageous. The role requires excellent communication, commercial awareness, good organization and the flexibility to work long hours at sea, including evenings, weekends and port days. Candidates are expected to lead by example, coach team members, maintain high presentation standards and deliver an engaging shopping experience to international guests.
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. It operates upscale ships designed around spacious accommodation, refined dining, wellness, entertainment and highly personalized service. The brand aims to combine the freedom of ocean travel with the atmosphere of a sophisticated modern hotel, visiting distinctive destinations while providing an elevated onboard experience. Explora Journeys employs international teams across hotel operations, guest services, culinary, retail, marine operations and entertainment. Employees generally work within a multicultural environment and follow detailed standards for luxury hospitality, safety and guest engagement. Depending on the position, contracts may include accommodation, meals, travel to and from the vessel, medical cover and other onboard benefits. Retail management roles support the brand's premium shopping offering and help generate revenue while maintaining an exceptional guest experience.