FAQ About Life Onboard: Your Questions Answered Part 1
We answer some frequently asked questions about life and work on board, including questions from readers who are keen to know more.
With cruise ships sailing again, London Wellness Academy- Cape Town has fully restarted their training courses for hairstylists in South Africa to upskill and qualify for exciting onboard careers! They are the leading training institute for spas and wellness, recruiting hairstylists and spa professionals to work for the most prominent cruise lines sailing to dream destinations all around the world.
Since Covid and lockdown recovery, my career as a stylist seems to have really hit a snag – I just can’t seem to succeed where I am – what can I do?
If you are feeling stuck in your career and that you are going nowhere in terms of your earnings, your skills, or where you are at this time – then you need to make positive changes. Working aboard a cruise ship will take you to the next level in your skills and your career outlook and it will also leave you in a good financial position where you will have a nest-egg of funds that opens up future opportunities!
What are the biggest benefits of doing a cruise ship contract?
It’s the most rewarding way by traveling the world and earning money, with a huge amount of self-discipline and entrepreneurial skills developed whilst enjoying an incredible lifestyle.
All this while gaining experience working on international waters with a diverse clientele, working with a multiple of nationalities that takes you out of your comfort zone and teaches you people skills that you will just not experience in a spa on land at home. Your spa team and the cruise crew become your family away from home, with a wonderful sense of teamwork developing, and friendships for life made.
Am I too old to apply?
Age is just a number onboard! If you are healthy and have a passion for the industry, nothing is stopping you from working successfully onboard. Applications are open to all qualified hairstylists over 18 years of age and there are no upper age limits. It is never too late to reinvent yourself and embark on a new adventure.
What training is involved with the Academy?
Our training programmes include all varieties of treatment procedures, protocols and product knowledge we offer to our guests onboard! There are programmes from anything from head to toe, covering health and wellbeing.
Just a few examples include:
hair stylist
nail technician
massage therapist
beauty therapist
detox specialist
Medi spa doctor
acupuncturist
fitness trainer, and so many more!
Our training includes so much more than just knowledge – it helps you develop your complete successful business identity that can help you succeed in future ventures!
Your business appearance and demeanour.
The self-motivation and dedication to succeed.
Training and preparation of yourself, treatment room and protocols.
Training and experience in a large variety of treatments and product ranges
Giving guests the best service and care and going the extra mile.
After training, documentation and visa appointments need to be scheduled, applied and accepted. Once this in place, our graduates can be placed at any time. There are over 180 ships on 20 cruise lines, so destination may vary.
What is the work like?
You will have a full schedule working with the most amazing guest clientele from all over the world! Every day you will be enjoying helping your guests fully enjoy their relaxing adventure. There are specific evenings which are more formal onboard and then all the passengers want to look their best and their main stop is then the Hairdressing Department, so we always need the maximum hairdressers that each vessel needs to be able to handle all the passengers. Your days off can be fully enjoyed exploring the ports the cruise ships dock – a different adventure every day!
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Why does a cruise ship contract have so many positive effects personally and professionally?
“On board, you learn new skills all the time, and because you work with so many different guests you learn a lot of new styles and trends. I will honestly say when I joined the first time I was scared and extremely nervous. But after what I have learned and how my personality has changed, I would never change this experience for anything in the world.”
– SA cruise ship stylist Lushe Carstens who sailed around the Caribbean and Mexico.
Are you keen for the adventure of a lifetime, while earning an excellent income and working in the career you love? Get in touch for your confidential interview by signing up on www.londonwellnessacademy.com
Sign up today!
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