The two-story, 143,000 square feet building with berthing space for two ships, Smith Cove Cruise Ship Terminal, opened in April. Processing cold storage, facilities, factory trawlers and other operations, it shares space on terminal 91 underneath the Magnolia Bridge... more »

Cruise ships has played a big role in increasing the popularity of tourism worldwide and in giving hundreds of jobs giving a lot of economic benefit for the country. Even during the economic crisis, people are still going for cruise vacations and as the need for more cruise ships increases, so does the need for more ships to ferry people from one .. more »

Even with the current economic problems and issues, the cruise industry is still one of the great factors in keeping Florida’s economy in good condition. The industry’s leading trade group has reported that the cruise industry for Florida has generated more than 120,000 jobs and more than 6 billion in direct spending last 2008... more »

Number of applicants can easily become prey to scammers and being scammed is really frustrating, not to mention disheartening. Not only that you don’t get the job that you have always wanted, but in most cases you actually end up losing a lot of money. Thus, you should know how to avoid them at all costs... more »

If you have both the penchant for taking pictures and traveling at the same time, then cruise ship jobs will definitely be to your liking. You get to do your art while traveling and earning as you go. And with the variety of people you are going to meet, your work on board will definitely be exciting... more »

As cruising is increasing its popularity in terms of tourism, the need for more cruise ships also rises. The good news with this demand is that as there are more cruise ships, the number of jobs available on shore and on board also increases. One cruise line that has been providing cruise services and giving cruise ship jobs is the Finnish-owned .. more »

One of the most common problems encountered by those working on cruise ships is home sickness. Even with all the lights and the festive going ons around, you won’t help but be lonely at times. After all, you won’t be seeing the people back for almost six months... more »

Working on a cruise ship is definitely one of the dream jobs that you would want to take. Even with the hard work at hand, you will be probably still be enthusiastic and energetic to do it. But, as you probably know, work aboard a cruise liner can also be very taxing... more »

Swan Hallenic offers discounts on deals for their 320 passenger ship Minerva, larger than Hebridean ships, to passengers whores cruises on Spirit were canceled. Swan, headed by former P&O boss Lord Sterling, is also a potential buyer for the Hebridean Princess... more »

Trivia about places, events or significant items in every country or cruise ship destination around the world are one of the many life enriching experiences that one can gain on board a cruise ship. These trivia and other amazing facts or even urban legends are interesting topics that guests can relay to their family and friends back home... more »

With an estimated cost of more than $21 million, the new terminal will be built on Broadway Pier and is expected to be finished by 2011. Designed by Miami-based Bermello Ajamil & Partners, a 52,000 square foot cruise ship terminal is expected to be operational by that same year... more »

There are actually many ways that you can get a job on cruise ship. However, just like many other jobs, not all of them will guarantee you landing on the job. In order to find the most useful way, you need to know what these ways have to offer... more »

One of the activities that is growing its popularity on board is golf. Most cruise ship has built in golfing range for the sport enthusiasts. And, positions for those who like to teach or instruct golf is always available as not all passengers will and know how to play the game... more »

A cruise ship is like a small community and it needs every factor that a community on shore has. It can also be compared to a floating hotel as it serves the same function, to serve quality experience to the passenger. The hotel department on a cruise ship is run as a concessionaire, or another company is hired to manage the department. Here are .. more »

Even during the times of recession, cruising, one of the growing trends in industry, is going strong according to the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA). Cruise line operators has been getting an increase in pre-bookings for the 2010 and 2011 holiday season according to some firms... more »