A real shift
Long shifts seven days a week through months-long contracts, living in crew cabins between services. Shifts are split around the ship's day and night schedule, and sea days are the busiest. Crew also take part in regular safety drills.
Skills that matter
- Speed and accuracy
- Cocktail skills
- Sales
- Cultural awareness
Qualifications
- STCW basic safety training
- ENG1 medical
- Bar experience; WSET or cocktail courses help
Where it leads
- Cruise ship bartender
- Bar supervisor
- Bar manager at sea
What we'd ask on the show
- Bartending on the ocean
- Drinks packages and staff pressure
- Crew bars and friendships