A cruise ship needs many people to run smoothly. Some of the important positions and roles on board include:
- Deck Crew
- Cruise Directors
- Disc Jockeys
- Expedition Leaders
- Hosts and Hostesses
- Naturalists
- Shore Excursion Managers
- Water Sports Instructors
- Youth Counselors
- Cosmetologists
- Fitness Directors
- Medical Staff
- Air/Sea Reservation Agents
- Bartenders
- Gift Shop Positions
- Photographers
- Junior Assistant Pursers
- Information Technology Staff
- Administration Assistants
- Customer Service Representatives
- Casino Staff
- Cruise Staff
- Entertainers
- Gentleman Host
- Lecturers
- Production Managers
- Shore Excursion Staff
- Lifeguards, Beauticians
- Massage Therapists
- Fitness Instructors
- Personal Trainers
- Bar Stewards
- Bedroom Stewards
- Hospitality or Hotel Managers
- Deckhands
- Pursers
- Dance Instructors
- Booking Agents
- Sales and Marketing Positions and Engineering Department Crew.