1、An Ocean of Opportunitieswww.cruising.org2CLIA I AN OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITIESTable of ContentsLife Onboard1202ForewordKelly CraigheadPresident and CEO,Cruise Lines International Association(CLIA)05About CLIA 05Regulatory Framework1603The Cruise Workforce06013CLIA I AN OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITIESOnshore role

2、s2806Considering a career in cruise3207Skills for the future3608Careers Onboard1804Onboard training&Development24054“In 2024,cruise lines will employ a multinational workforce of nearly 300,000 seafarers,and tens of thousands of employees on land.The workforce is expected to grow in coming years,wit

3、h more than 50 new cruise ships coming online between 2024 and 2028.”KELLY CRAIGHEADPresident and CEO,Cruise Lines International Association(CLIA)CLIA I AN OCEAN OF OPPORTUNITIES5At the heart and soul of the cruise industry are hundreds of thousands of men and women who are passionate about their ca

4、reers on cruise ships.They provide quality services to guests and take immense pride in doing so.The cruise industry likewise strives to provide a high-quality work environment for its seafarers.To operate cruise ships in destinations around the world,CLIA member cruise lines rely on a truly global

5、workforce,representing more than 150 countries.Our members would not be able to deliver exceptional cruise vacations without the hard work of dedicated crew.The industry is proud of its high job satisfaction levels as reflected by a strong employee retention rate.Research from the U.S.Travel Associa

6、tion shows travel jobs such as in the cruise industry provide and cultivate essential skills that lead to successful and rewarding careers that help transform lives.The cruise industry offers seafarers competitive wages and benefits,ongoing training,career advancement,and the opportunity to travel t