Working Onboard Ship with London Wellness Academy: Part 2 – Benefits of the Cruise Ship Adventure

Embarking on the adventure of a cruise ship contract will change your life, allow you to see the world while earning tax-free dollars, and superpower your career! London Wellness Academy contracts hair, beauty and wellness professionals to leading cruise ship companies – and hairdressers are in high demand! To take this step in your career, sign up for your confidential interview on www.londonwellnessacademy.com

If you have questions about what a cruise ship contract involves, read the answers in part 2 below. To read more answers, part 1 of this series is HERE.

Q. HOW MUCH MONEY CAN I MAKE?

A. There is no limit on your earnings. Wage commissions have a minimum monthly guarantee.

Q. HOW DO I GET PAID?

A. Each staff member receives a Visa debit card by Ocean Pay where you can access money via ATMs and transfer funds on line. Salaries are automatically credited to accounts. The debit card can be used to withdraw money from an ATM machine or pay at any venue that accepts credit or debit cards. Pay cycles vary from cruise line to cruise line, but typically occur bi-weekly or monthly. Another benefit of the Ocean Pay savings account is that money can be wired into a savings account.

Q. WHAT ONBOARD EXPENSES WILL I INCUR?

A. Your accommodation and meals are provided for free, and your work uniform is usually laundered for free. If you want to make phone calls, use wi-fi at sea, make gift shop purchases, buy drinks from the bar, and do personal laundry then you will pay for these extras.

Q: WHERE WILL I SLEEP ON BOARD THE SHIP?

A: . You will be allocated a small cabin which you will share with one other person. It is equipped with a bunk bed, telephone, small wardrobe closet, dresser, private shower and bathroom facilities.

Q: WHAT IS THE FOOD LIKE?

A: Cruise ships offer a wide variety of mouthwatering food and beverage options. The crew dining room is open at all times for staff and all food here is free. If the ship has specialty restaurants, crew are allowed to book in for a paid meal if you want to spoil yourself.

Mervin Arthur Naidoo is from Pietermaritzburg, KZN and has spent the last year working onboard the magnificent cruise ship Majestic Princess, on a shipboard spa contract.

"A Cruise Ship Spa Contract is such an amazing way to see the world and experience all they culinary surprises!

Onboard the Majestic Princess, we have fine dining restaurants, with Michelin star chefs preparing the most fantastic delicious foods.

• The Crown Grill - Steaks and lobsters tails on the menu

• French style LèMer bistro - French fine dining

• The Horizon Chinese themed restaurant

• Alfredos – a pizza n pasta restaurant for those with the craving.

The large dining halls for lunch and dinner serves around 1500 guests at a sitting, serving a 3-course meal. The ship also has a large collection of the finest wines and champagnes from around the world, making each meal a complete memory."

Q: WHAT ABOUT CALLING HOME AND WI-FI?

A: Calling family and friends has become easier over time, and on many ships you can call home from the comfort of your cabin. Costs are very reasonable. E-mail and messages can be accessed at sea if you subscribe to the onboard wireless plan (a nominal charge). You can use your phone whilst in port, and many ports also offer complimentary WiFi.

Q: WHAT CRUISE LINE PARTNERS DOES LONDON WELLNESS ACADEMY WORK WITH?

A: Our cruise line partners are:

Azamara Cruises - Carnival Cruise Line - Celebrity Cruises - Costa Cruises - Crystal Cruises - Cunard Line - Dream Cruises - Holland America Line - Marella Cruises - Norwegian Cruise Line - Oceania Cruises - P&O Cruises - Australia P&O Cruises - UK Princess Cruises - Regent Seven Seas Cruises - Royal Caribbean International - Saga Cruises - Seabourn Cruise Line - Silversea Cruises - Virgin Voyages - Windstar Cruises

Rene Ferreira has been in the industry for over 15 years and is now proud to partner and work with Veaudry Icon Salon and Veaudry Global.

"I have enjoyed 4 contracts on the ships. I believe that everything is as enjoyable as you want it to be. There were high moments and some low moments, but we always stuck together as a family and supported one another. Going to bed overlooking one island and then waking up to a brand new island next morning definitely kept my heart content.

There are so many perks: working with ever-changing views, meeting the most amazing people and creating memories that you will treasure forever, and of course, making money!"

How to apply:

Go to www.londonwellnessacademy.com and fill in the online form. A recruitment consultant will be in touch with you asap to set up a confidential interview. Your first step to a new life of excitement on board has begun!

Sign up HERE and set yourself on a career path that will change your life!