Luxury Retail & Guest Experience Opportunities – Cruise & Global Roles
The Cruise Retail Academy, through our Academy Onboard careers platform, is continuously recruiting exceptional people for luxury retail, guest experience, and premium onboard opportunities across a global portfolio of cruise lines and international partners.
This is an always-open opportunity designed to connect ambitious, people-focused professionals with world-class brands, international environments, and long-term career pathways — including freelance and project-based roles.
If you’re not actively job-hunting but open to the right opportunity, we’d still love to hear from you.
Who We Are
The Cruise Retail Academy, through our Academy Onboard careers platform, is a specialist recruitment and talent partner working across luxury retail, guest experience, and premium onboard roles.
We work with leading cruise lines and global brands, supporting opportunities within high-end retail environments, guest-facing experiences, and specialist onboard projects.
Our approach is personal, transparent, and relationship-led. We don’t just fill roles — we support long-term careers and flexible pathways in luxury and service-led environments.
Learn more about who we are and how we work:
www.academy-onboard.com
The Opportunity
By applying, you’ll join the Academy Onboard Talent Network, giving you access to a wide range of opportunities as they become available.
Roles may include:
* Onboard cruise ship positions
* International or global retail projects
* Freelance, rotational, or project-based assignments
* Luxury, premium, or experience-led environments
This approach allows you to apply once and be considered for multiple opportunities, now and in the future — matched to your experience, strengths, availability, and aspirations.
Roles We Regularly Recruit For
Depending on project type and experience level, opportunities may include:
Retail & Luxury Sales
* Retail Sales Associate
* Luxury Sales Advisor
* Watch, Jewellery, Beauty or Liquor Specialist
* Luxury Watch Specialist (Travelling)
* Assistant Manager
* Retail / Boutique Manager
Guest Experience & Brand Roles
* Shopping Ambassador
* Shopping Concierge
* Luxury Influencer
* Presenter / Brand Presenter
* Guest Experience or Brand Ambassador
Creative & Specialist Roles
* Luxury Art Specialist / Art Consultant
* Adventure Photographer / Onboard Photographer
Freelance & Project-Based Roles
* Freelancer (Luxury & Guest Experience Projects)
* Destination Speaker / Destination Specialist
* Enrichment Host / Enrichment Specialist
Roles vary by client, ship, destination, and deployment model.
Life Onboard & Financial Freedom (Selected Roles)
For selected onboard roles, contracts typically run for 6–8 months and offer a unique lifestyle and financial advantage.
These opportunities may include:
* Accommodation and meals provided onboard
* No rent or mortgage payments during deployment
* No commuting or travel-to-work costs
* The ability to save significantly, travel the world, and focus on personal and financial goals
For many candidates, this creates a genuine sense of financial freedom, while gaining international experience in premium environments.
Details vary by role and client and will always be discussed transparently during the process.
Who This Is For
This opportunity may be a great fit if you come from:
* Luxury or premium retail
* High-end hospitality or guest experience
* Art, photography, presenting, or enrichment backgrounds
* Client-facing, presentation-led, or brand ambassador roles
* Commission-based, performance-driven environments
* International, multicultural, or fast-paced settings
Cruise experience is beneficial but not essential. We value transferable skills, mindset, personality, and presence just as much as sector experience.
What We Look For
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Confidence engaging, presenting, and building rapport with guests
* A genuine passion for luxury, storytelling, travel, or experiences
* Professional presentation and reliability
* Commercial awareness or sales confidence (role-dependent)
* Openness to working internationally or onboard
* A positive, adaptable, and service-led mindset
What to Expect
* Recruitment and interviews are conducted remotely
* Opportunities may be full-time, fixed-term, or freelance/project-based
* Specific details such as location, duration, salary, commission, fees, and onboard benefits vary by client and will be discussed during the process
What Happens Next
If your profile aligns:
* We’ll review your application
* We may invite you to an initial conversation
* You’ll be considered for suitable opportunities as they arise
This is not a one-off vacancy — it’s the start of an ongoing conversation.
How to Apply
Apply with your CV or LinkedIn profile.
All applications are treated confidentially.
Thank you for trusting us with your journey.