That being said, each position on a cruise ship will require different education and training. For example, an IT coordinator on a cruise ship should have a Bachelor’s Degree in IT and/or work experience in a professional setting. A massage therapist or personal trainer should be certified. A cosmetologist needs to be licensed. A bartender, server or other hospitality worker should have previous industry experience. The education/training needed is no different than that that is needed for similar jobs outside a cruise ship. Some cruise ship workers take on multiple duties. Those who look for entry-level work on a cruise ship and then can back with education and/or experience in the department/segment they apply for will be the most desirable to cruise ship employers. Also, those who are bi-lingual or can speak multiple languages will be coveted by cruise ship employers.