It's a strange feeling. Ever since I stopped working on the cruise ship, there hasn't been a single day when I don't think about going back. It was demanding work, with long hours, poor management, and lengthy contracts involving seven-day workweeks. Yet, I miss it immensely. It's hard to explain why; it's almost like an addiction. Once you experience life at sea, your perspective changes forever.

What level of medical care should you expect if you are a guest or crew member?

Are there any differences in how the ill passengers will be treated compared to the crew members?

If you're interested in working on a cruise ship, there are a variety of positions you can pursue—even with no experience. Whether you want to work in human resources or as part of the crew, you can find a position that suits your skills. Knowing the jobs available on a cruise ship can help refine your job search and prepare you for employment at sea.

If you have ever worked on the land and the cruise ship, it's almost incomparable; career progression on the cruise ship comes much different than one on the land. It's much harder, in my own opinion. A career on the land relies on many different factors, but a career on the ship can depend on different circumstances. 

The pandemic continued with deep, unforgettable, and unimaginable consequences for all of us. Many people lost their loved ones due to this horrible virus. I lost all my savings and did not know how to feed my family anymore. We struggled for almost two years, but somehow my family always looked for a reason to be happy. There were days when there was only a little bit of food on our table.

Nine months passed. I am waiting for the plane patiently. It's silent and peaceful at the airport compared to the mess and craziness of the cruise ship. At the same time, I don't miss the ship life. I feel much more relaxed and ready to go back home and spend time with my family. I feel drained and physically exhausted; the last time I left home, my wife was pregnant, and now our son is already five months old; I have not seen him since he was born. 

Suppose you ever dream of a cruise ship career, the opportunity to travel the world, and many other benefits of this highly skilled job. In that case, I will try to provide some relevant and important information for you. 

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Not all ship doctors earn the same salary, which may differ greatly among different cruise lines. Cruise ship jobs, including medical personnel joining the medical team on the ship, are advertised regularly.

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