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Asst. Housekeeper
Role summary
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The Assistant Housekeeper supports the Housekeeping Manager with daily cabin and public-area cleaning standards, inspections, linen control, inventory, and team coordination. Candidates should have hotel or cruise housekeeping experience, good organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure. Professional communication, customer-service awareness, physical stamina, and flexibility are essential. The role requires working long hours, following strict sanitation and safety procedures, living onboard, and cooperating with a multicultural crew. Previous supervisory experience and knowledge of English are 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. It focuses on refined, spacious ships, personalized service, destination-led itineraries, and a relaxed residential style of cruising. The company positions its onboard experience around elegant accommodation, high-quality dining, wellness, entertainment, and carefully designed shore experiences. Crew members work in an international environment and are expected to deliver discreet, attentive service while maintaining consistently high operational standards. Employment generally includes living onboard, shared or assigned crew accommodation, meals, medical support, and travel arrangements connected with joining and leaving the vessel. Explora Journeys continues to expand its fleet and hospitality operations, creating opportunities in housekeeping, food and beverage, guest services, marine operations, wellness, entertainment, and administration. Exact employment benefits, contracts, and salary depend on rank, vessel, nationality, and recruitment location.