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This is a group for Massage Therapists who want to connect with other seafarers, share information, and discuss their experiences in the cruise ship industry.
Location: at sea
Members: 49
Latest Activity: Nov 25, 2013
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Helping our therapists from Nepal gets jobs with cruise ships?
Hello everyone,Any ideas or contacts on ways to help my therapists from Nepal get jobs at Steiner and other cruise ships?Last year we were listed as "Top 10 Spa Academy in Asia" by the Asia Spa…Continue
Started by Rob Buckley Jul 11, 2012.
Cruise Ship Employment 26 Replies
The cruise ship spa industry is dominated by one major player, Steiner Leisure and a few smaller competitors like:…Continue
Tags: crew, ships, employment, jobs, cruise
Started by Alex Frigino. Last reply by Chaise N Hasan May 18, 2012.
Sea Stories 4 Replies
I remember one time I was giving a session in my treatment room on the cruise ship when there was a quiet 'tap tap' at the door. Since I was in session, I decide to ignore it. Tourists would always…Continue
Started by Alex Frigino. Last reply by Alex Frigino Sep 10, 2010.
Thinking about cruising? 16 Replies
Cruise ships are a GREAT way to see the world. You only unpack once. You visit fabulous places. You get a ton of hands-on experience. You work ungodly hours for low wages. What a glorious way to kick…Continue
Started by Alex Frigino. Last reply by Alex Frigino Jul 22, 2010.
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Comment by Alex Frigino on December 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
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Hi Marissa,
that depends on what you are seeking to get out of it. Yes to me it was worth it. Contracts used to be for six months. I do not know if that has changed. You will be employed by the ship's spa concessionary not by the cruise line, unless their spa operations are run in-house. The only one I know of that had this set-up were Mediterranean Shipping Cruises. The stories are true but how much damage you do to your body is entirely dependent on how ergonomically functional your therapeutic skills are. That said, I know of no better way to fine-tune your skill set than by working in an environment that requires you to be attentive to every move, every session. If you are a new therapist you tend to work a 'routine' and that can be disastrous to your body because once you are tired, you begin to slacken attention to your body mechanics. But you do learn fastest and best on the job. If I had to do it all over again now, I would train in taijiquan, Yoga, or Trager for at least a year before taking on a similar workload :)
Best regards and please post an update on here if you do decide to take up the ship life.
Alex
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Comment by marissa lynn bauer on December 4, 2009 at 8:27am
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is it worth the expierence? how long are you out at sea for? are you employed or contracted? id love to try it but i hear horrible stories of being put in the bottom of the ship and really taken some serious damage on the body
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Comment by Mike Hinkle on October 16, 2009 at 11:59am
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Could you put up some photos of your trips? Not to romanticize, this part of the industry..... yea right!
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Hi Mike, Thank you for joining the group and for spreading the word. Although it is definitely not for everyone, the subject makes for great armchair travel as well. That's how I 'cruise' lately too. Warmest regards, Alex
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Hi Alex,
This is kinda funny. I do appreciate the invite. I can not do water. I would like to keep up on this aspect of the industry. I will add as I can. I know a lot of new therapists fantasize about doing this, so I will stay informed for them. Thanks for adding this group! It would be great if you started a discussion about what additionally a student needs to do to do this. Do they have to go to specific schools? What requirements are needed?
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