Mauritian Job Seekers: 3,100 Cruise Ship Positions Available

Over 3,000 jobs are open on cruise ships, with monthly salaries reaching up to Rs 225,000. CSCS International Manning Ltd has launched a recruitment campaign targeting Mauritians for roles with companies like Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and Carnival. Applications are open until August 31.

By the end of October, about 3,100 Mauritian workers are expected to be hired.

Recruiting Companies:

• Royal Caribbean Cruises
• Celebrity Cruises
• Carnival Cruise Lines

Available Positions and Salaries:

• Cook: from Rs 60,000
• Demi-chef (pastry, hot, cold): from Rs 80,000
• Chef de partie: from Rs 92,000
• Sous-chef: from Rs 130,000
• Waiter: Rs 150,000 – Rs 175,000
• Assistant waiter: Rs 90,000 – Rs 120,000
• Head waiter: Rs 190,000 – Rs 225,000
• Restaurant attendant: from Rs 45,000
• Bartender: Rs 130,000 – Rs 150,000
• Bar waiter: Rs 90,000 – Rs 120,000
• Bar helper: from Rs 45,000
• Cabin steward: Rs 140,000 – Rs 160,000
• Floor supervisor: Rs 130,000
• Guest relations officer: Rs 115,000
• Restaurant hostess: Rs 90,000 – Rs 120,000
• Sommelier: Rs 130,000 – Rs 160,000
• Butler: Rs 150,000 – Rs 175,000
• Spa therapist: Rs 90,000 – Rs 120,000
• Nail technician: Rs 60,000 – Rs 75,000
• Hairdresser (male and female): Rs 60,000 – Rs 90,000
• Fitness instructor: Rs 60,000
• Sales associates (duty-free shop): from Rs 60,000
• Photographer: Rs 50,000 – Rs 70,000

Contract Duration: 6 to 8 months, with possibility of renewal

Qualifications and Experience:

• Food & Beverages: minimum age 21
• Spa: minimum age 20
• Other roles: minimum age 18
• Languages: fluent in French and English
• Experience: at least two years in the relevant field
• Additional assets: fluency in German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, or Spanish; previous cruise ship experience is highly valued
• Spa positions: completed training from an accredited institution is mandatory
• Sales associates: knowledge of gemstones is an advantage

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

Chandra Kumar Seepaul, Managing Director of CSCS International Manning Ltd, said, “We expect a significant wave of recruitment by the end of the year.” “This year, we’ve seen a notable increase in Mauritian interest in cruise ship jobs compared to last year. Many former employees, who left or lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic, are now returning to the industry. As global cruise tourism continues to grow, companies are expanding their hiring, creating new opportunities. The sector remains vibrant, and more Mauritians are eager to join or return to this line of work.”

Source: Defi Media