River cruise ships are going on European Rivers such as the Danube, Moselle, Main, Rhine, Rhone, Seine.

The capacity of the ships are different but are about 80-200 passangers on these ships and the crew’s number is about 35-85. The contracts are sesonal, usually from March to November every year.

The crewmember shares his/her cabin with one or two other crew members. Meals are provided.

Everyone who is planning to work on a river ship must have a good command of the English or German (or both) knowledges and have previous working experience in the position she/he wish to apply.

Working Time

You are expected to work seven days a week, about 10-12 hours every day. There are no free days, but you do have some free hours each day when you can relax.

How To Apply

The cruise companies usually held interviews from December till February in our office. We preselect people to attend these interviews. So the first step you can do is to fill our online application form and send your additional documents to our office.

These documents are the followings:

your cv in English or German with photo
2 passport sized photographs
references from previous working places
copy of relevant diplomas and certificates
copy of your passport
a criminal record check

Possible Positions and Salaries

Cook

  • Cook certificate + experience + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1300 – 2600€

Waiter/Waitress (Chef de Rang)

  • Experience + excellent language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1300 – 2600€

Bartender

  • Experince gained on a ship or abroad + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1500 – 2500€

Barwaiter/Barwaitress

  • Experience + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1500 – 2300€

Cabin Stewardess

  • 4-6 months chambermaid experience + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1200 –1600 €

Kitchen Crew/Cleaner

  • Be able to carry heavy items, conversational level of English or German
  • Basic salary + tips: 1200 – 1800€

Receptionist

  • Experience gained in a hotel reception, knowledge of hotel receptioni softwares + excellent language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1500 – 2500€

Night Auditor

  • Relevant experience + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1300 – 2300€

Pastry Chef

  • Pastry diploma + experience + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1800 – 2400€

Baker

  • Baker diploma + experience + good language knowledge
  • Basic salary + tips: 1500 – 2700€