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Your Career
at Sea Starts Here

OceanBridge places talented hospitality, deck, and culinary professionals aboard the world's most celebrated cruise vessels. We operate with integrity, transparency, and real maritime expertise.

1400+ Placements Made
38 Cruise Line Partners
6 Years Operating
Active Opportunities
Ship's Doctor
Royal Caribbean International · Caribbean
Concierge ÔÇö Suite Class
Celebrity Cruises · Mediterranean, Caribbe…
Spa Director
Oceania Cruises · World Cruise
98% Contract Completion Rate
62 Nationalities Placed
4.8★ Candidate Satisfaction
100% Fee Transparency Guaranteed
Current Openings

Featured Positions

Hand-curated opportunities from cruise lines that trust OceanBridge to source the right talent.

The Process

From Application to Embarkation

A straightforward, candidate-first process built around maritime industry realities.

01
Build Your Profile

Register and complete your maritime profile — experience, certifications (STCW), passport details, and professional summary.

02
Discover & Apply

Browse curated positions matched to your background. Apply with a single click once your profile is complete.

03
Recruiter Review

One of our experienced maritime recruiters personally reviews every application. No algorithms replacing human judgment.

04
Board & Begin

Receive your offer, complete pre-departure briefings, and embark on your cruise career with full OceanBridge support.

Why Choose Us

A Recruitment Partner That Understands the Industry

Our team has sailed. Several of our recruiters spent years working aboard cruise ships before transitioning into talent placement. That experience shapes how we match people to roles, how we prepare candidates, and how we advise cruise lines on realistic crew requirements.

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Total Fee Transparency

Our recruitment fee is paid by the cruise line — not you. Where third-party costs apply (STCW training, ENG1 medical, government visas), you receive a full written breakdown before any payment. Every authorised agent is verified and code-listed — always check before paying.

Transparent Pipeline

Track every stage of your application in real time. No black-box waiting — you always know exactly where you stand.

MLC 2006 Compliant

All placements comply with Maritime Labour Convention 2006 standards. We only work with certified, ethical operators.

Dedicated Pre-Departure Support

Once you're placed, our coordinator team walks you through documentation, travel, and what to expect on embarkation day.

Complete Fee Transparency

Understanding the Fees Involved in Your Maritime Career

We believe every candidate deserves to know what fees exist and why — before committing to anything. Every applicable fee is communicated in writing via an official OceanBridge invoice. You will never be asked to pay something we have not first confirmed to you in writing.

Training Requirement
STCW Basic Safety Training

Required by international maritime law (SOLAS) before anyone works at sea. Covers firefighting, survival craft, personal safety, and first aid. Paid directly to an IMO-approved training institute — OceanBridge receives no portion of this cost. We will connect you with a certified centre in your region and confirm the exact fee by invoice before you proceed.

Paid to training institute
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Medical Requirement
ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate

A mandatory physical examination confirming you are medically fit for sea service. Must be issued by an approved maritime medical examiner — a standard GP certificate is not accepted. OceanBridge maintains a directory of approved examiners in most regions and will confirm the exact cost before your appointment.

Paid to approved examiner
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Government & Visa Fees
Flag State & Visa Endorsements

Depending on your nationality and the cruise line's flag state, you may need a Seafarer's Identity Document, flag state endorsement, or a C1/D crew visa. These are set by government authorities. We will identify exactly which documents you need and issue a written breakdown of all applicable costs before any payment.

Paid to government authority
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Optional Support
Regional Agent Documentation Service

Our authorised regional agents can assist with document collection, apostille, notarisation, local authority coordination, and pre-departure logistics. This is entirely optional — many candidates manage independently. Where an agent assists, the service fee is agreed in advance, invoiced by OceanBridge, and fully receipted.

Optional · Invoice-only
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OceanBridge Guarantee

Our Placement Fee Is Paid by the Cruise Line — Not You

OceanBridge is compensated exclusively by the hiring cruise lines. Every fee listed above goes directly to a third-party authority or service — never to OceanBridge. You will always receive a written breakdown before any payment is required, and you can verify every authorised agent through our Agent Verification Portal. Any payment demand outside of official, receipted channels is fraud — report it immediately.

Success Stories

Crew Members Who Made It Happen

Real people. Real placements. Hear directly from the professionals whose maritime careers started with OceanBridge.

OceanBridge guided me every step of the way ÔÇö from my STCW training to signing my first contract. Within six months I was working aboard a ship I had only ever dreamed about. They were honest about what was required and never asked me to pay anything without a written invoice first.

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Amara Osei
Hospitality Officer · Royal Caribbean International
Ghana

I had applied to cruise lines on my own for two years with no success. OceanBridge matched me to a role that fit my culinary background perfectly. The team is professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about placing you in the right position. I am now on my third contract.

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Maria Santos
Head Chef · MSC Cruises
Philippines

What impressed me most was the transparency. I knew exactly what each fee covered before I paid a single shilling. OceanBridge sent an official invoice for everything. Three years later I have been promoted twice and I credit their support at the start for making this career possible.

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Priya Sharma
Guest Relations Manager · Celebrity Cruises
India

As a single mother I was nervous about working at sea. The OceanBridge team answered every question I had ÔÇö sometimes at midnight ÔÇö and helped me understand the rotation schedule so my family could plan around my contracts. I have never felt more financially secure.

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Fatuma Hassan
Spa Therapist · Norwegian Cruise Line
Kenya

OceanBridge found an opportunity that matched both my language skills and my hospitality background. The pre-departure orientation they arranged was thorough and practical. I felt prepared on day one aboard the ship. I recommend them to every friend looking to work at sea.

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Sarah Kimani
Entertainment Coordinator · Holland America Line
Kenya

I was sceptical of recruitment agencies after bad experiences elsewhere. OceanBridge was completely different ÔÇö no hidden fees, no pressure, and they matched me to a line that valued bilingual staff. I have now referred four colleagues who are all working on cruise ships thanks to them.

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Lucía Fernández
Food & Beverage Supervisor · Costa Cruises
Colombia

I started as a cabin stewardess and OceanBridge helped me negotiate a supervisor role on my second contract. They coached me on the interview, helped me update my CV, and stayed in touch throughout my first contract to make sure I was settling in. That personal touch is rare.

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Blessing Adeyemi
Cabin Services Supervisor · Carnival Cruise Line
Nigeria

The maritime industry can be hard to break into without the right connections. OceanBridge not only found me a reputable line but also helped me understand the flag state requirements for my certificate endorsement. Straightforward, professional, and highly recommended.

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James Ochieng
Deck Officer ÔÇö OOW · Princess Cruises
Kenya

I came to OceanBridge with two years of hotel experience and no idea how to translate that to a cruise ship career. They identified exactly which departments valued my background and prepared me well for the interview process. I am now on my second voyage and loving every day.

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Nadia Rahman
Cruise Staff ÔÇö Activities · Viking Ocean Cruises
Bangladesh

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