YOU MAY WONDER WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORKING ON OCEAN SHIPS AND RIVER SHIPS. LET'S DISCUSS THIS.
WHO MAY APPLY FOR RIVER SHIP JOBS IN EUROPE?
EU nationalities are always welcome to join and work on board river ships in Europe. Nationalities that we can process: LITHUIANIA, LATVIA, ESTONIA, POLAND.
There are also openings for many other NON-EU nationalities, but usually only for CULINARY candidates or German speakers. Nationalities that we can process: ARMENIA, AZERBAIJAN, BELARUS, GEORGIA, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, MOLDOVA, RUSSIA, TURKMENISTAN, TAJIKISTAN, UKRAINE, UZBEKISTAN.
WHAT COMPANIES HIRE FOR THEIR RIVER FLEET?
Viking Cruises (only EU citizens)
AmaWAterways
Nicko Cruises
A-ROSA Cruises
CroisiEurope
and more!
WHAT COUNTRIES YOU MAY VISIT WHILE WORKING ON RIVER SHIPS?
Germany
Austria
Belgium
Chech Republic
Portugal
The Netherlands
France
Switzerland
Serbia and others
WHAT POSITIONS ARE OPEN TO APPLY?
Cooks (Chef de Partie, Commis de Cuisine)
Waiters/-ess
Stateroom Stewards/-ess
Utility Helper
Reception (already filled for 2023 season)
WHAT ARE THE EXCLUSIVE CONDITIONS OFFERED?
Seasonal contract duration: April - November 2022 (meaning you work since April until November 2022, then you may choose to prolong the contract to the next season however this period November 2022- April 2023 is unpaid)
Decent salaries in EURO with the same hour rate as for European Union crew. Shared and pocket tips are also available, depending on the cruise company.
After each 6 weeks worked on board all crew gets 2 weeks off paid vacation. This is mandatory by law and usually can not be worked and then compensated or accumulated for longer vacation, depending on the cruise company.
Each time crew has 2 weeks vacation, 200EUR provided for travel expenses, so crew may go home or stay in Europe and/or travel around during vacation, depending on the cruise company.
Companies pay in full joining and end of contract ticket expenses
Medical exam that is needed is very simple and can be done with any family doctor ⠀
No safety certificates or Seaman’s documents needed
Health Insurance provided for whole contract duration
Social benefits (sick pay, kids pay, pension, disability etc.) will be available for those who worked several consecutive contracts
Contract will be re-newed each season and salary increase may be offered to crew with good performance, depending on the cruise company.
REQUIREMENTS:
Min 20 years old, no visible tattoos
At least some relevant working experience required at the desired role
German language knowledge (for Cooks English is also acceptable)
Need to be fully vaccinated with WHO approved Covid-19 vaccine
NON-EU citizens need to obtain work visa D type for a job on European river ship