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I was young, single, dreamed of travelling and seeing some of the big wide world that's out there. I wanted new experiences, to meet new people from different nationalities and backgrounds.

Most of all I wanted excitement.

After having my application accepted, I set off on my journey. I can still remember leaving my home and family for the first time and contemplating how I would manage through the next six months without them.

I often considered how this different lifestyle would impact me as a person. People had told me all the stories of long shifts, being homesick as well as the rude, demanding passengers I could expect.

Quietly, I pondered if I was doing the right thing.

However, apprehension like this is normal and I didn't pay it much attention. I was starting a new life. I was going to earn decent money, visit amazing destinations, and make new friends from all over the world. Being young and single, obviously I was thinking too about all the girls I hoped to meet!

Over the following years, it became apparent I had made the correct decision in obtaining cruise ship employment. There's no doubt, sometimes it was hard work but the negatives parts were easily outweighed by all the positive experiences.

I'm revealing all this to show you that it's important that you think carefully about your own reasons for wanting employment on cruise ships. It's very important that you take some time to carefully consider it and that your desire is strong enough to keep you going and moving toward your dream job.

The most common reason why people don't succeed in this industry is down to the simple fact they lack determination. It's no good just dreaming of landing a job or giving up at the first hurdle. You must persevere until success comes your way.

Keep your aspirations alive and to the front of your mind. Doing this will increase your motivation and desire to succeed in an industry that can offer you rewarding, positive and life changing experiences.

If you've definitely decided this is the career for you, your next step is finding cruise ship employment. Where do you start? Whom do you apply to?

You will increase your chances of securing work on cruise ships if you send out as many applications as you can. However, if you concentrate on the 'top ten' companies in the industry, your chances will improve even more. This 'big ten' are:

* Cunard Line

* Norwegian Cruise Line

* Carnival Cruise Line

* Costa Cruises

* Celebrity Cruises

* P&O Cruises

* Crystal Cruises

* Holland America Line

* Royal Caribbean Cruises

* Princess Cruises

There are several reasons why you should focus on these leading companies.

1. These ten companies employ 85% of current crewmembers.

2. These companies frequently add more extravagant liners to their fleet, bigger and better than their predecessors. Amenities onboard are improving all the time, with one particular vessel now having a Surf Park!

3. These cruise lines have ships that visit a lot more destinations than other companies. Effectively, you're getting paid to travel to exotic places and visit exciting attractions.

4. There are many more crew working on these liners, so you get the chance to meet far more people and make more friends than you would on a smaller vessel.

5. Due to the size of these vessels, more positions become available, which means there are better opportunities to get hired and more long-term career prospects.

So, now it's up to you. Adopt a determined attitude and start applying right away to realise your dream of cruise ship employment!

Cruise Ship For Kids

A cruise ship wedding can be more fun than a traditional wedding. All cruise lines have different packages and rules for receptions and number of guests. The internet and your travel agent should have all the information about a wedding on a cruise ship for any particular cruise line. Not all the captains are licensed to marry you, but many lines will have a priest or rabbi or some other officiate that may provide these ceremonies. If you considering a cruise ship wedding, plan early so you will not be disappointed. Lots of cruise ships limit the number of ceremonies per cruise. Some of the Cruise Lines that offer cruise ship weddings are discussed below.

Princess Cruises has a wedding chapel where they perform the cruise ship weddings. The Grand Princess and her sister ships all have wedding chapels. Here the Captain is able to perform the ceremony. Wedding options start at $1400.00 per couple with receptions around $70-$80.00 per head. There will be hot and cold hors d oeuvres, drinks and an official marriage certificate, a cake and music. The ships photographer is available and the ships florist can design any arrangements that you have in mind. You can check out their packages on line. Click on the On Board link and then the wedding/special occasions link to get information on weddings on a cruise ship. They even supply you with a phone number for a wedding consultant. The Hearts and Minds Chapel is quite quaint and perfect for a wedding on a cruise ship.

A more upscale option is Crystal Cruise who will perform ceremonies for weddings, vow renewals or anniversaries. Your cruise ship wedding will be performed by the captain or a member of the clergy and includes Champagne, a Portrait, and a cake. They also have a Honeymoon Package with a cake, champagne, a picture and a certificate signed by the captain. I would discuss this one with your agent but of course you could check out their website.

Royal Caribbeans Voyager of the Seas has a wedding chapel and performs cruise ship weddings on the day of embarkation. Their wedding packages start at $800.00. They include flowers for bride and groom, a photo session, champagne and a cake. Go to their website to check out their options.

Carnival Cruises has shore side packages that are all inclusive. There will be a toast with keepsake flutes, a photograph, the wedding cake topper and an engraved announcement. You can also customize any extras for a fee. Talk to your travel agent, or, if you want to do some research on your own, go to the Carnival website.

After your cruise ship wedding take tons of pictures. Especially today with digital cameras, this helps to keep the cost of film and the film development down. Be sure to bring a lot of memory cards. Save stubs from tours you have taken, the invitation to the Captains Table for dinner, any notes you receive from the officers, the brochure that lists the itinerary, the dates of each port of call. You can make many beautiful well documented photo albums that will bring lots of smiles and many fond memories. It is highly recommend building a scrapbook from your trip; you will love it later when you pull it out and relive the experiences. It takes some time but is so worth it to have these pictures after your cruise ship wedding. On our honeymoon aboard the Volendam at the end of the cruise they supplied us with a beautiful menu from each dinner. On one side was the menu and on the other a beautiful scene from Holland.

All ships have a Newlyweds game. Go to it. It is fun and hopefully, you will only be a newlywed once. Participate in all the activities, they are a little bit corny but they do make you laugh. Let everyone know you have just had your cruise ship wedding, people love that. You might even get a few free drinks.

Honeymooning on a ship is a great way to kick back and relax after that year of stressful planning for the cruise ship wedding. It is now time to enjoy you and your spouse and the journey of a lifetime. Take advantage of your time together in a luxurious atmosphere. Have fun, meet new people, make new friends and be yourself, most of these people you will never see again.

Heres to a Bon Voyage, a wonderful cruise ship wedding and great honeymoon.

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