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Nautilus Club Host (Seasonal)
Role summary
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The Nautilus Club Host creates safe, engaging and age-appropriate experiences for children and teenagers onboard an Explora Journeys ship. Candidates are expected to have experience in childcare, youth activities, education, recreation or guest services, together with strong communication skills and confidence working with families from different cultures. Excellent spoken English is generally required; additional languages are advantageous. The role requires energy, patience, creativity, teamwork and a professional appearance. The successful candidate must follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures, supervise activities responsibly, respond calmly to emergencies and maintain a consistently welcoming luxury-service standard. Flexibility is essential because cruise work involves long shifts, weekend duties and living onboard for the contract duration.
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 suites, refined dining, wellness, entertainment and highly personalized service. The brand positions cruising as a more relaxed and destination-focused form of travel, with carefully curated experiences and longer stays in selected ports. Explora Journeys serves an international clientele and emphasizes elegant, contemporary design, attentive hospitality and enriching onboard programs for adults, families and younger guests. Employees work in a multicultural environment and are expected to deliver discreet, warm and consistent service. Depending on the position, crew members receive onboard accommodation, meals, medical support and opportunities to travel between destinations. Nautilus Club roles support the family experience by providing supervised activities and memorable programming for children and teenagers.