Luxury cruises that travel the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are an option chosen by many tourists. It is a luxury experience, in huge ships, with all kinds of details, which therefore needs a lot of staff. So, thousands of people work to guarantee comfort on board, but it is not a job as dreaming as they think.
Most workers They come from countries such as India, Peru, Philippines, Honduras or Colombia And they fulfill a very hard working day, which is invisible to tourists.
Image of a cruise
For many families, the fact of Obtaining a contract aboard an international ship is synonymous with high prestige and economic income. This is what Helena, a Colombian who works in the store of a ship: “For my parents I have a dream job. I live on a luxury ship and spend time traveling (I have counted 16 countries). But they don't imagine what it really implies, “he told 'Le Monde'.
Life is not so simple for crew: The contracts are temporary, between five and nine months, in which there are no days or paid breaks. When the contract ends, the workers return to their homes to enjoy the holidays, which are not paid.
A person signing a contract
The workday oscillates Between ten and twelve a day for seven days a week. And the salary between 900 and 1,100 eurosalthough it varies according to the position.
The cabins are reduced and without windows, so privacy is scarce and Social life looms around common areas for crew, such as dining rooms, gym and leisure areas. In addition, access to passenger roofs is regulated, as reported by 'Le Monde'. Even so, it is usually a fairly recurring option for those who seek to save for a specific objective and dedicate those months to work without having extra expenses.
