Beauty Therapists

Ever dreamt of working as a Beauty Therapists whilst travelling the world? With the Onboard Spa Company, you have the opportunity to train and gain experience as a Beauty Therapists onboard some of the world's most luxurious cruise ships.

Required Qualifications and Experience

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with 6 months full time working experience

Required Qualifications for Australia and New Zealand

• Cert 4, or ITEC, CIBTAC, CIDESCO, IHBC, or equivalent qualification
• Must also be qualified in both face/body massage and face/body electrics

Training while at the Academy:

All staff complete the following Guest Service Modules:

• Module 1: Great Customer Service
• Module 2: Assertiveness
• Module 3: Time Management
• Module 4: Work Life Balance
• Module 5: Handling Conflict in the work place
• Module 6: Customer Complaint Systems
• Module 7: Customer Service Surveys

Beauty Therapists will also complete the following:

• Guinot practical
• Guinot theory
• Oxy-jet Star practical(2nd or more contractors)
• OxyAROMA
• Serenity hot stones
• Poultice therapy
• MMA seaweed wrap and lymphatic massage
• Luxury wrap and massage
• Gel nails practical and theory/products and retail.(All ships except P&O, OV & Minerva 2
• Serenity journeys
• BeautyTek
• [comfort zone] product training
• Air Brush Tanning
• Seminar training

Employee testimonials

Amy Breslin, Beauty Therapist

Ship: Ventura

My name is Amy. I’m a facialist onboard the new P&O ship, Ventura. I have been working on cruise ships for over a year. My first ship was Ocean Village 2. It is such a great way to earn and save money. You have free food 24 hrs and you don’t pay any rent. So it’s really easy to save money.

I love waking up somewhere different every day and there is a different place to explore on your day off, The sights you see are amazing. My treatment room has a window so I can look at the sea all day. The work itself can be very tiring as the hours are very long but I don’t mind as I’m doing what I enjoy. But if you are a hard worker and can put the hours in you reap the benefits. My decision to work on a cruise ship has been my best career move yet.

Maryke Van Rhyan, Oxyjet Specialist

Ship: Oceana

I love being able to do what I enjoy, whilst being surrounded by a strong and supportive team. Working onboard gives me the opportunity to run my own small business at sea. At time my work is hard and stressful, but it is worth it when I get to wake up each day in different places all around the World.