Tips On How To Apply and Join Cruise Crew at Vikings

Tips On How To Apply and Join Cruise Crew at Vikings

Tips On How To Apply and Join Cruise Crew at Vikings

All crew members, regardless of whether they interact regularly with guests, must be prepared to communicate and work in English language.

All crew members are subject to our grooming standards (including in relation to visible tattoos) and employees are expected to project a professional image at all times.

Do you have what it takes to become a Viking?We look for hospitality professionals who share our Viking Way values, who are committed to providing the best service possible to our guests and to each other onboard. If you believe you perform and live best when part of a team, bringing humility and warmth, then you may be a great fit for the Viking family.

Minimum requirements for applying

Ocean & Expedition

• • Speak and understand English, our primary language on board
  • Have a valid passport
  • Be at least 21 years old

• • Willing to spend 4 to 6 months onboard at the time
  • Have an STCW certificate or be prepared to study and pass the exam prior to joining
  • Experience in the hospitality or cruise industry is an advantage

• Degree/qualification from an hospitality academy or schooling hotel is an advantage​​​​​​​

River

• • Speak and understand English, our primary language on board

• Hospitality or shipboard experience is preferred but not required
• EU Work permits are required. If you would need to apply, there may be delays in considering your application

Mississippi

• • U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (green card) to work onboard the ship, as required by federal regulations
  • Hospitality or shipboard experience is preferred
  • Ability to satisfactorily pass a pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for marijuana and other controlled substances

Nautical

• • For nautical requirements on board Ocean & Expedition ships, refer to our hiring partner Wilhelmsen
  • For nautical requirements on board the Viking Mississippi, refer to our hiring partner Edison Chouest

• • For European cruises: EU Work permits are required. If you would need to apply, there may be delays in considering your application
  • Officers (Ocean & Expedition) For many roles we require a Captain’s license
  • Officers (River) must have an Inland Navigation Certificate

• Sailors & Engineers must have a Seaman’s book

Are you interested in joining our nautical team but do not yet meet the requirements? Consider our dedicated training programs

Tips for Applying to join Cruise Crew at Vikings