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
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Last updated: January 20, 2023
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