Working on cruise ships: guides and advice
Honest, practical guides for candidates from Morocco, North Africa and the rest of Africa who want to build a career at sea: jobs, documents, pay, visas and life on board.
MoroccoWorking on a cruise ship from Morocco: what to really expect
Departments, contracts, working hours, rest rules, cabins, pay and your rights at sea – an honest guide for Moroccan candidates before they apply.
Read article1 November 2026 · 9 min read
Documents & visasCruise ship job documents: STCW, medical, seaman’s book and C1/D visa
The complete checklist every candidate from Morocco and Africa needs before signing on: what each document is, the right order to get them, how long they last and who pays.
Read article1 November 2026 · 9 min read
North AfricaCruise ship jobs for North Africans: Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt
Languages, hospitality experience and a busy Mediterranean cruise market give North African candidates a real edge. Country-by-country guide, best departments and how to join your first ship.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
AfricaCruise ship jobs across Africa: where the opportunities are
From South Africa’s large recruitment programmes to growing interest in East and West Africa – a region-by-region guide for candidates across the continent, and what employers look for.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
SafetyHow to spot and avoid cruise ship job scams
Fake offers target candidates across Africa. How the scams work, what a real recruitment process looks like, the warning signs, and what to do if you have already paid.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
JobsEntry-level cruise ship jobs: the best first jobs with no cruise experience
Assistant waiter, galley steward, cabin steward, bar waiter and more: what each first job involves, who it suits, and how quickly you can move up.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
PayCruise ship salaries: how much crew earn and how pay really works
Base wage, service charges and tips, typical monthly earnings by job, and how Moroccan and African crew can save and send money home.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
ApplyingHow to write a cruise ship CV and pass the interview
What to put on a one-page cruise CV, the photo, the English test, the questions recruiters ask, and how to prepare a video interview from Morocco or anywhere in Africa.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
Documents & visasThe C1/D crew visa from Morocco: a step-by-step guide
Who needs the US crew visa, the documents to prepare, the DS-160, the interview at the US Consulate General in Casablanca, and the rules once you are on board.
Read article1 November 2026 · 7 min read
Life on boardLife on board for Moroccan and North African crew: cabins, food, faith and family
Your first week, sharing a cabin, the crew mess, praying and fasting at sea, staying in touch with family, rest, rules and shore leave – practical advice before your first contract.
Read article1 November 2026 · 8 min read
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About the OceanHire blog
OceanHire is a Moroccan recruitment platform for cruise lines and maritime employers. Our guides are written by people who have worked on board, and every article lists its sources so you can check the facts yourself. We start with Morocco, then North Africa and the rest of the continent.