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Beauty Therapist
Role summary
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The Beauty Therapist provides professional beauty and spa treatments such as facials, massages, manicures, pedicures, waxing and other services according to company standards. Candidates should hold relevant beauty therapy qualifications, have practical salon or spa experience, strong hygiene awareness and good spoken English. Experience in retail sales, skincare products or working in a luxury environment is advantageous. The role requires excellent grooming, a friendly and confident manner, patience, reliability and the ability to recommend treatments and products appropriately. Therapists are expected to meet service and sales targets, deliver consistent guest care, work flexible hours and remain professional in a multicultural, fast-paced cruise environment. Previous ship experience is helpful but may not be essential.
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 global cruise company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and part of MSC Group, one of the world's leading transportation and travel businesses. The company operates a large fleet serving destinations across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean, North America, South America, Asia and other regions. MSC ships provide accommodation, restaurants, entertainment, family activities, excursions, wellness facilities and retail services for international guests. The company employs crew members from many countries and offers opportunities across hospitality, marine operations, entertainment, technical services and onboard revenue departments. Its onboard culture is highly international and service-focused, with an emphasis on safety, guest satisfaction, teamwork and professional standards. Crew members typically live and work onboard under fixed contracts while travelling between destinations.