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There are an exciting range of opportunities across many careers and levels of seniority within our companies.

We have recently become aware of a number fraudulent recruitment appointments for roles based on-board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines.  Please be advised that Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines only advertises our vacancies on our own website www.fredolsen.co.uk/ via the ‘Vacancies’ section: shore or ship portals below, or through our manning agents with whom we have agreements. We do not use any other form of recruitment services for on-board working, and neither would we ask you to send us any money / funds to join us, either ship or shore-side at interview or appointment stage.

Should you be interested in pursuing a career with us then please do look at the Fred. Olsen website only, and if you have any doubts over the legitimacy of a recruitment site, job advert, or job offer in writing or verbally then please check with our website or please contact the Company direct.

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

• 26 June 2019

Based in Ipswich, Suffolk (UK) with its Headquarters in Oslo, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines originated in Norway in 1848 with 3 brothers, Fredrik, Peter and Andreas Olsen.

Still family owned today, they stand out in the cruise market with their four smaller ships, known as the friendliest fleet afloat.

The Olsen Way of Cruising

In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising. There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.

But this is not for Fred. Olsen. They believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring. Where cabins are called cabins, and ships look like ships. Where the journey is as important as the destination.

According to Fred. Olsen, smaller is better and they believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised – treating passengers as guests, like the family-run business they are.

It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds, but Fred. Olsen claim they never will; always choosing to do things a different way, The Olsen Way.

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For information on on-board job opportunities, visit Fred. Olsen's current vacancies on All Cruise Jobs and Fred. Olsen's career site .

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Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Fred. Olsen House White House Road Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 5LL United Kingdom

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Fred Olsen Cruise Line Job Postings

Fred Olsen Cruises currently has 10 shipboard vacancies listed on their website. Fred Olsen operates four small sized cruise ships with guests that are predominantly from the UK. The job postings have closing dates between November 1 and November 15, 2021, depending on the position.

Cruise Ship Job Postings

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines employs an international crew and they are currently seeking a number of new employees to fill 10 management vacancies. Their listing of shipboard careers include:

• Environmental Engineer • Sous Chef • Inventory Controller • 2nd Engineer Snr • Hotel Manager • Restaurant and Bar Manager • Nursing Officer • Doctor • Senior Fitness Instructor • Senior Spa Manager

How to Apply for Cruise Ship Jobs

For information on how to apply for cruise ship jobs with Fred Olsen visit, Fred Olsen Cruise Ship Jobs . Interested applicants can read the job descriptions and apply online through Fred Olsen’s website.

Posted: October 30, 2021

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176 ports of call 71 countries to be visited Fred Olsen Cruise Lines offers cruise and fly/cruise holidays covering an impressive array of ports worldwide visited by four cruise ships, Boudicca, Braemar, Black Watch and Balmoral (formarly an NCL ship - Norwegian Crown). Many of the cruises operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines are based in Dover and Southampton and offer cruises to the Canaries, Mediterranean, Scandinavian  fjords and Baltic Sea. On the longer cruises further afield - for instance The Amazon, Caribbean, Around Africa - there is a choice of taking one long cruise in its entirety or taking just one segment as a fly/cruise holiday instead, flying from London or Manchester. In addition to the South American and African cruises, the 2009/2010 brochure also features extensive itineraries to the Baltic and Scandinavia, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, USA and Canada. The ever popular cruises to the Canary Islands are also featured alongside some spectacular itineraries around the Mediterranean.

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Entertainment Host/ess

Welcome to The Olsen Way.

In recent years, we have seen a new era emerging in cruising.

There is a trend for everything to get bigger and busier, and for a cruise to be seen as an alternative to a large luxury resort, with a limitless flurry of activity.

But this is not for us.

We believe there is another way to cruise. A way that is based on five generations of seafaring.

Where cabins are called cabins and ships look like ships.

Where the journey is as important as the destination.

In our world, smaller is better, and we believe in keeping the experience on board uncrowded, warm and civilised - treating passengers as guests, like the family run business we are.

It would be easy to follow the trends and go with the crowds.

But we never will.

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a family run company, well known for our quality cruises and the ‘personal’ touch we offer our guests.

The Entertainment Host/Hostess works within a busy entertainments department, with responsibilities including:

• Performing and assisting with guest entertainment activities;
• Socialising with guests;
• Arranging and hosting guest parties;
• Table hosting;
• Assisting embarkation and disembarkation.

Applicant should possess the following skills and qualities:

• Ambitious, hardworking and results driven work ethic, with a focus on excellent customer service;
• Wide knowledge of popular music and recreational trends;
• Fluent in English communication: both written and spoken;
• Basic knowledge of sound and light set up;
• Knowledge of tournament set up and scoring system;
• Commercial awareness in a highly customer focused environment;
• Engaging public speaking manner when presenting to large groups;
• Competent use of all Microsoft Office functions;
• STCW training - essential;
• Cruise Ship experience - advantageous.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a 4:1 work rotation of four months on board followed by one month of leave. This is an exciting opportunity to work on board our cruise ships, travelling to worldwide destinations whilst enhancing our guests' holiday experience. This is your chance to give our guests the experience of a lifetime!

**We do not charge candidates any referral fee**

**Direct applicants only please. Any candidates submitted by recruitment agencies will be treated as direct applicants**

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You will need valid STCW certificates to apply for this position. Find an STCW course near you .

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

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Early careers, hints and tips when applying.

Here at Fred. Olsen Travel our people are at the forefront of what we do, that’s why we have created the following hints and tips to help you when applying to one of our vacancies. If you have any questions that aren’t answered below you can always contact us on [email protected] were the team will be more than happy to help you.

If you want to work with us but can’t find any suitable vacancies at the moment you can sign up to receive our job alerts. The job alert section is quick and easy to sign up to, just tell us the types of vacancies that interest you and we’ll do the rest. As soon as a suitable vacancy becomes available, we’ll email you with details of the role and with links to apply.

Our application forms ask for some supporting information that may not be listed on your CV, here’s some useful information to assist you in making the most of these sections.

• Use the text boxes to answer any of our supporting questions, we have a large word count for these boxes so remember to use it to your advantage and sell yourself, we want to get to know you, your skills and motivations!
• Read each question and review your answers before you hit submit.
• Remember you can always come back to your application, take your time to answer the questions and give it some thought.
• You can upload a covering letter at the same time as your CV, this is not always needed as part of your application but is there as an option and some hiring managers like this approach.

Hints and Tips To prepare you for your Interview

• We hold interviews both in person and via video call using MS Teams and try to be as flexible as possible.
• If your interview is in person, look up the location of your interview well before time allow yourself enough time to get there. It might sound obvious, but have you checked the route? Can I get there in time? Is there parking? What’s the closest bus route?
• Our Head Office has loads of free onsite parking but not all of our branches do, so it’s best to check before you travel.
• For MS Teams interviews, ensure that you’re in the lobby in good time for the start of your interview. Check what’s in the background, is there something lurking that you wouldn’t want your interviewer to see?
• Remember the name of your interviewer, it’s a simple first impression but it will go a long way.
• Dress to impress, we don’t expect you to arrive ‘suited and booted’ however, looking your best will also help to give you that extra bit of confidence. Even on a MS Teams interview, it’s a good idea to do the same, the top half of you at least.
• Do your research. Have a look around our website for information about who we are and what we do. We’re not expecting you to be able to list everything about us but a few snippets of information are always well received and it shows that you’re genuinely interested in a role. Think about some questions that you would like to have answered. An interview is as much about us impressing you as it is the other way around, so feel free to give us a grilling!  

Timeframes of when you should expect to hear from us

• Your interviewer should give you a time frame of when you should expect to hear back from us as they may have other interviews planned over the coming weeks.
• We aim to get feedback to you as soon as practically possible, we will make you aware of the outcome whether you are successful or not.  

What to do if you can’t attend your interview?

• Please contact us as soon as possible on [email protected] to let us know if you can’t make the interview.

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Newcastle to Cádiz

Your cruise at a glance

Hand-crafted highlights.

Your cruise from Newcastle aboard Balmoral will offer you the chance to experience an island-hopping adventure of the Mediterranean, with visits to the famed Gibraltar Rock offering panoramic views across the Strait, Ibiza's cerulean seas contrasting with white-sand beaches, and Sardinia and Corsica's craggy coastlines and picturesque villages. You can immerse yourself in the laidback Mediterranean way of life, such as Ibiza's bohemian atmosphere, discover tantalising local dishes like fresh seafood, and sample traditionally produced Corsican wine. Meanwhile, you'll have opportunities to discover more about Gibraltar's crucial role in World War II and explore the ancient history of the region. Please note this is cruise only .

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Life On Board

Introducing balmoral.

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral retains a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open deck space.

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising.  Balmoral offers a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open-deck space.

Our Signature Experiences

To make your experience even more special, our Journey Planners have designed a unique programme of Signature Experiences which will allow you to discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, so you can arrive in each destination fully prepared to get the most out of your visit.

We have carefully curated a programme of events to give you a deeper understanding of each of the destinations you will be visiting

Our Scenic Discoveries are designed to allow you to enjoy seeing the world from the unique perspective of our ships

Maritime is in our DNA - our history in shipping goes back almost 200 years

There’s very little in the natural world more beautiful than a clear night sky, sunrise or sunset seen at sea

We love to bring a taste of the region's food, drink, local tastes and culinary traditions to life on board

Treats & Pastimes

In addition to our Signature Experiences, we have a selection of lovely Treats & Pastimes for you to enjoy when on board. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.

Cabins, Prices & Offers

Cabin Options On Your Cruise

* Prices correct as of 03:00 12/09/2024, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on two people sharing a twin cabin. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.

* Prices correct as of 03:00 12/09/2024, based on the lowest available Cruise Only fare, and on sole occupancy. Please call +441473746175 for live availability & prices.

Cabin Grades

From £6,699 pp

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From £1,899 pp

From £1,499 pp

From £2,199 pp

Balcony Junior Suite (BJ)

Balmoral's Balcony Junior Suites have a large cabin area and private balcony

Superior Suite (SS)

Located on Bridge & Highland deck, Superior Suites have a balcony and large cabin area

Last few cabins remaining!

Marquee Suite (MS)

Situated on Highland deck, Marquee Suites have a private balcony and large cabin area

Premier Suite (PS)

Located on Highland deck, Premier Suites have a private balcony and large cabin area

Owner's Suite (OW)

Exclusive Suite - please call for more details

Balcony Cabin (BA)

Located on Lido deck & Bridge deck Balcony Cabins have a private balcony and spacious cabin area

Ocean View (F)

Two portholes in Balmoral's F Grade Ocean View cabins offer ocean views

Ocean View (E)

The E Grade Ocean View cabin on Balmoral features a picture window

Ocean View (D)

Balmoral’s D Grade Ocean View cabins have a picture window

Superior Ocean Fully Obstructed View (CO)

CO Grade Superior Ocean View cabins have a fully obstructed picture window.

Superior Ocean View (C)

Balmoral's C Grade Superior Ocean View cabins feature a picture window.

Superior Ocean View (B)

These cabins feature a picture window offering ocean views

Superior Ocean View (A)

These cabins feature a picture window offering ocean views.

Interior Cabin (I)

I Grade Inside cabins on Balmoral offer everything you need on a cruise.

Interior Cabin (H)

Balmoral’s H Grade Interior cabins offer all the features you need on a cruise

Superior Interior Cabin (G)

G Grade Superior Inside cabins on Balmoral are perfect for a relaxing cruise

Single Interior Cabin (N)

N Grade Single Interior cabins are located on Marina & Main deck.

Single Interior Cabin (M)

M Grade Single Interior cabins are perfect for a relaxing cruise

Single Ocean View (K)

K Grade Ocean View cabins on Balmoral offer scenic views from the picture window

Single Ocean View (L)

Balmoral's L Grade Single Ocean View cabins offer ocean views from the porthole

Single Balcony Cabin (J)

On Lido deck, Balmoral's J Grade Balcony cabins have a picture window

Single Balcony Suite (JB)

Balmoral's Single Balcony Suites have a private balcony and airy inside area

From £12,728.10

From £2,499

From £2,829

From £2,199

What's Included

So much already included.

As well as our Signature Experiences, there are a host of other treats to enjoy on board our ships.

Dining & Lounges

• À la carte breakfast, lunch & dinner
• Daily buffet dining options
• Late night Supper Club
• Afternoon tea
• Self-service tea & coffee
• In-cabin dining & snacks
• Evening shows
• Live music & dancing
• Dance classes
• Lectures & talks
• Cookery demonstrations
• Traditional deck games
• Daily games & quizzes

Relaxation & Fitness

• Swimming Pools
• Fitness Centre
• Fitness Classes

Enhance your cruise

Each of our cruises has been carefully designed for you to get the very best out of your time on board; and now you can enhance your cruise to make it even more special.

Need Some Help?

Take a look at our faqs, what do i pack for a cruise.

The handy checklist below has been created to assist in making sure you remember all the important things to pack for your cruise.

Are there any visa requirements I need to be aware of?

Visa and health requirements can change at any time. It is your own responsibility to ensure that you check with a professionally qualified source and comply with such requirements. UK passport holders will need visas for certain Fred. Olsen cruise holidays and will advised at the time of booking. Your cruise booking information will also detail any requirements applicable to your holiday.

What's the difference between Freedom and Saver fares?

On certain sailings we offer two types of cruise fares; Freedom and Saver Fares.

I'm travelling alone, how will I get to meet people?

Our single guests feel right at home on board our ships; Fred. Olsen have the reputation of sailing the friendliest fleet afloat. 

How do I get off the ship if we're at anchor?

Disembarking when your ship's at anchor is a very different experience to when it's docked portside. Getting ashore in this instance often involves the use of the ship's tender, which is accessed via the steps of a secure gangway.

Marine Superintendent

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier

• Frist 25.09.2024
• Ansettelsesform Fast

Do you want to work as Marine Superintendent for our Cruise ships?

Fred. Olsen Windcarrier manages the technical management for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines three vessels. We are currently seeking a dedicated Marine Superintendent - CRUISE to join our dynamic team in Oslo, Norway.

For more information about Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, please see: fredolsencruises.com

Main Tasks:

• Act as the company's nautical, marine, and security advisor, ensuring the competence and training of deck and security personnel
• Develop career and training plans for the deck and engine departments, and assist in crew rotation planning
• Provide advice on best practices for deck maintenance and security, including for High-Risk Area (HRA) voyages
• Content owner for Navigation and Security in SQM
• Conduct port security inspections, audits, and offer input on itinerary planning
• Collaborate with authorities and external security providers to ensure appropriate measures are in place
• Support superintendents with daily operations, insurance claims, and accident investigations
• Stay informed on new maritime regulations and participate in the company’s Emergency Group and Safety & Quality Management (SQM) system

Key qualifications we are looking for:

• Certificate of Competency (CoC) with appropriate seagoing experience OR
• Relevant BSc-level education in Safety Management
• Completion of DNV Maritime Risk Management and Incident Investigation courses
• Excellent communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language
• Have possibility to work in Europe

Personal Attributes:

• Strong ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated with a positive mindset
• Practical problem-solving skills
• Willingness to visit vessels regularly and engage with stakeholders
• High level of integrity and adherence to ethical standards

Why Join US?

To the right candidate, we offer a working environment based on having fun, being innovative, and with plenty of responsibility to the individual. We operate in the cross-over between engineering and the maritime environment which creates an inspiring and developing multidisciplinary environment and culture. We value dedication, and the willingness to go the extra mile and we strive to put our customers first.

We value equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and take gender, age, and cultural background into account during recruitment.

We use Semac background checking for final candidates in our recruitment processes. Background checks are conducted with consent and involve, among other things, verifying CVs and other application documentation in connection with the hiring process.

Om arbeidsgiveren

• Sektor : Privat
• Sted : Fred Olsens gate 2, 0152 Oslo
• Bransje : Maritim og offshore
• Stillingsfunksjon : Ingeniør, Ingeniør / Marinteknikk / Naval architecture, Ingeniør / Teknisk sikkerhet/QHSE

Superintendent, Maritime, Cruise, Shipping, Offshore

• FINN-kode 370067621
• Sist endret 10.9.2024, 10:54

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Working in Cruise at TUI

We power an impressive fleet of 16 cruise ships spanning three dynamic brands – TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, and Marella Cruises - but that’s not all as we’ve just introduced five River Cruise vessels, ready to navigate the scenic waters of European rivers. Picture this: Teams of passionate individuals not only setting the stage on board, ensuring our guests have seamless sailing experiences but also behind the scenes at our vibrant head offices where we craft unforgettable memories for our guests.

Ocean Cruises

We have careers available with Marella Cruises, based in the UK with an international crew, and with Hapag-Lloyd and TUI Cruises. This is your ticket to excitement, join our Cruises team today!

River Cruises

Careers with TUI River Cruises are diverse, from shoreside roles in our Luton office, to life on the river onboard our ships. You can apply directly for our shoreside roles on our careers website. We also work with partners to deliver our product across the fleet.

Careers in Ocean Cruise

Every year we take over 300,000 customers away across the shining seas. On the front line and behind the scenes, our Cruise family runs a fleet of 16 ships.

Jobs on an ocean cruise

We have a variety of careers areas onboard our ocean cruises. Some of these are recruited internally and some are fulfilled by our partners .

Destination Services

To keep our fleet running like a well-oiled machine we need a specialist crew of highly-trained mariners dedicated to getting us from a-to-b safely and securely. Our Marine and Technical team are responsible for ensuring our ships meet international laws and regulations, for ensuring the integrity of the vessel and all the onboard systems, and for delivering an efficient and cost-effective operation.

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Entertainment

Travel the world and do what you love. We pride ourselves on the high-calibre entertainment programme we host onboard. Our entertainment teams work together to create a fun and fast-paced package of activities, quizzes, game shows and competitions. In our theatres, we put on a variety of bespoke full-production performances ranging from West End-style shows to band-backed celebrations of legendary performers. We’re looking for five-star entertainers, AV specialists and production professionals to join our team onboard Marella Cruises or for TUI and Hapag Lloyd Cruises.

Head Office

We aim to be the friendliest crew at sea and that means we champion our guests, putting them at the heart of everything we do. Want to add your smile to our family? Well, whether your skills are in customer service, food and beverage, administration, or housekeeping, we have an opportunity to suit most aspiring Marella teammates.

Marine Technical

Fancy exploring the world and getting paid for it? Yes? Join our onboard Destination Services team. Our Destination Services team onboard Marella Cruises are our onboard experts, helping to create unforgettable experiences for our customers. From organising activities and tours, to advising on the best places to go independently, our team ensure our customers make the most of their precious time ashore in the culture-packed and diverse destinations we visit. The main two roles we offer are our Destination Services Advisors and our Bike Guides.

Careers in River Cruise

From the Rhine to the Danube, we sail along some of Europe’s longest and most beautiful rivers, visiting the crème de la crème of the continent. From winter 2024, we’ll also be adding Egypt’s mighty Nile to our line up and in summer 2025 we’ll be adding our fifth ship to the fleet when we set sail along the Douro in Portugal. Join our team where we pride ourselves on our friendly team, with one crew member to every four guests.

Jobs on river cruises

Our River Cruise team is made up of a variety of roles. Some of which we recruit for internally and and some are fulfilled by our partners.

HOTEL OPERATIONS

Our Hotel Operations team help us deliver truly memorable holiday experiences for our customers. We’re proud of the friendly intimate atmosphere we’ve created onboard that makes our customers want to return again and again. No matter if you work in the galley, front desk, or in our restaurants and bars, onboard you're part of one brilliant team.

NAUTICAL & TECHNICAL

Join our esteemed team in various nautical and technical roles on our River Cruises to ensure the smooth operation, navigation, maintenance and safety of our ships. Your expertise will be vital to creating a secure and unforgettable experience for our guests. In our nautical team we offer roles like Captain and Sailor, while in our Technical team among others, we have engineering jobs.