You have the opportunity to travel and get paid -- sometimes to tourist destinations to which everyone travels, sometimes to places off the beaten path. Your living expenses are minimal. You won’t spend money on utilities -- the ship has generators that provide virtually unlimited power -- and the cost of your cabin and groceries is less than it is onshore. Working at sea also provides a unique job experience. If you work in the food and beverage industry, cruise line experience can prove invaluable in future employment.