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GETTING ONBOARD
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WELCOME ABOARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
JOINING THE BEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ABOUT THIS BOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PREPARING TO LEAVE HOME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13SHIP ASSIGNMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DOCUMENTS YOU WILL NEED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
APPEARANCE STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18UNIFORMS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
TAILORING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SHOES, SOCKS AND HOSIERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
TATTOOS, BRANDING AND PIERCING . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
JEWELRY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
GROOMING STANDARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22SHOWERING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ORAL HYGIENE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
HANDS AND FINGERNAILS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BODY AND FACIAL HAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
HAIR CARE AND STYLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
HAIR ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
COSMETICS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
FRAGRANCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
PACKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25WHAT TO PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ARRIVING AT YOUR DESTINATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26CLEARING IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS . . . . . . . . . . 26
Contents
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ABOUT YOUR JOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27WORKING HOURS AND SCHEDULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS . . . . . . 28
GETTING PAID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
BANKING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SENDING MONEY HOME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
KEEPING IN TOUCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30MAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
INTERNET CAFÉS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PHONE CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
EMERGENCY PHONE CALLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
PUBLIC AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31GUEST AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RESTRICTED AREAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
ELEVATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
RULES & REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33MASTER’S RULES & REGULATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
CREW CONDUCT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34STATEMENT OF FAIR TREATMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
DISCRIMINATION FREE ENVIRONMENT . . . . . . . . . . . 34
VERBALLY ABUSIVE OR OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE . . . . . . . 36
INAPPROPRIATE OR ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR . . . . . . . . . . 36
UNSAFE BEHAVIOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
ACCIDENT, INCIDENT AND CREW MEMBER
INJURY REPORTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
PROHIBITED ITEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
SAFETY AND SECURITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON HARRASSMENT,
SEXUAL MISCONDUCT, CRIME AND ALCOHOL ABUSE. . . . . 39
INAPPROPRIATE GUEST INTERACTION . . . . . . . . . . . 40
ALCOHOL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
CONSEQUENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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KEY POLICIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46SAFETY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
QUALITY POLICY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY- SAVE THE WAVES™ . . . . . . . 46
PERFORMANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
PROBATIONARY PERIOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
ILLNESS AND TARDINESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
MASTER’S HEARING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
SHIP ADDRESSES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Welcome to Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.! Whether you are joining Royal
Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises or Celebrity Cruises, you are joining
“As a global enterprise and as a leader in our industry, we recognize
end, we are committed to practices and policies that encourage
Richard Fain,
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Joining the Best
in the world! When you join our Company you are joining world-class cruise
guests.
Best regards,
Maria Del Busto
and Vice President
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About this Book…
This Getting Onboard guide is designed to assist you in your preparation
Right to Change Policy
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General Employment Policy
Employment with Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and
the Company may pay traveling expenses,
Nothing in this guide is intended to, or should be interpreted to change
Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
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Preparing to Leave Home
Ship Assignments
Employment Agreements
the ship. This agreement will be based according to your position assignment
employment are outlined in your Employment Agreement. This agreement will
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Preparing to Leave Home
Documents You Will Need
Letter of Employment or Letter of Guarantee
A Human Resources Representative
or your Hiring Partner will issue you
a Letter of Employment (LOE) or
Letter of Guarantee (LOG) once a ship
assignment is made. This is a very
important document. It is a good idea
to keep it secure at all times!
PassportA passport valid for at least one
year from the date of employment is
required for all shipboard employees.
You will not be allowed to join the ship
if your passport is not valid for at least
a year.
Seaman’s BookA Seaman’s Book valid for at least
one year from the date of employment,
when applicable, may be used in
conjunction with a valid passport.
Your Hiring Partner Scheduler or HR
Representative will advise you if this
document is required.
VisasTo enter the United States, a valid
C1/D visa is required for all non-U.S.
citizens, excluding Canadian citizens
and U.S. Resident Alien card holders.
Once you receive your LOE or LOG
you will use it to obtain a C1/D visa.
It is your responsibility to obtain this
visa from your home country before
leaving for your onboard job. The C1/
D visa requested should be valid for
multiple entries and can be obtained
from the United States of America’s
home country. C1/D visa must be
valid for the entire contract + 1 month
in case of extensions.
If you will be joining a ship in a port
outside of the United States, you may
still need to obtain a C1/D visa and
any other country visa requirements.
Your Hiring Partner may assist you in
obtaining these visas for a service fee.
It is your choice whether you use
this service.
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Preparing to Leave Home
must pass a pre-employment medical
Your Hiring Partner may suggest
doctor’s report, including Forms A &B,
Licenses (Please make an extra
copy for your own records)
the ship. You will present these to
with any training records that you
Photographs
at least two recent passport-size
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Preparing to Leave Home
Travel Arrangements
departs.
Airline Ticket
or your Hiring Partner will tell you what
you need to do to obtain your airline
For Hotel employees, you may use the
Caribbean International, Azamara
and scheduling.
Luggage Restrictions
name and home address. You should
airline bag restrictions, such as: the
Hiring Partner.
Space in your cabin is limited
to consider luggage which is collapsible
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Preparing to Leave Home
Hotel ArrangementsDepending on where you are
Hiring Partner or Human Resources
detailed instructions to join your
please see your Human Resourses
Getting to the Ship
joining port, you will need to get to
the ship. The Human Resources
and how to get there.
MoneyYou will want to bring at least
$200-$300 cash in U.S. dollars or a
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Royal Caribbean International, Azamara
presentation while onboard. Guidelines
grooming.
Uniform Guidelines
to the guidelines presented by your
themes and your ship’s itinerary.
Depending on your position, you may
stated in your Employment Agreement. Your
pressed, and in good repair at all times.
Your undergarments must not be seen
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When going ashore, you should wear
your personal clothing and your ship’s
Tailoring
threads, missing buttons, and open seams
right away! Non-logo items and personal
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The correct shoes, hosiery and
purchase onboard. It is essential that
proper shoes be worn at all times when
on duty.
that are the same color as your shoes
Tattoos, Branding and Piercing
Body art such as tattoos and or
one piercing in each earlobe, are not
acceptable. Tattoos should not be
JewelryFemales may wear a single earring
in each earlobe that are simple,
should be no larger than 2.4 cm or
while in guest areas.
In addition, you may wear one ring
per hand, a business-style watch and
while on duty.
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You represent our Company.
appearance at all times. All shipboard
employees are to practice personal
hygiene standards on a daily basis.
Showering
you go on duty. Special attention
body odor. Wear antiperspirant to
are easily soiled should be especially
Oral HygieneAt least twice daily, use toothpaste
and mouthwash to help eliminate
guests and other shipboard employees.
Teeth must be clean at all times and
maintained in good repair.
Hands and FingernailsNails should be clean, neatly
and thumb. Women may wear clear
or colored nail polish that matches
appropriate when in guest areas.
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Body and Facial HairEmployees are to appear
their sideburns trimmed and no longer
well-trimmed beard or moustache
is acceptable as long as the beard
on. Females whose underarms or
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Your hair and scalp should always
be clean. Hair must be dry when
reporting to duty. Please do not
comb, brush, or arrange your hair in
and maintained in a clean, combed
should be no longer than collar length
on male employees. For women,
hair longer than collar length should
based on Company’s standards.
Hair AccessoriesHair accessories should be
Cosmetics
Fragrances
and grooming standards in mind as
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Packing
What to Pack
also be able to shop when you’re in port, so bring only enough items to get you
Here are some items you will want to bring:
ClothingUndergarmentsJeans and/or long pants
Shorts and T-shirts
Running ShoesBeach ShoesSwimsuitShoes
Toiletry ItemsDeodorant and soapRazorsBrush/Comb Toothbrush/PasteShampoo
Feminine Products
Cosmetics
Other Items
contract Beach TowelCamera
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Arriving At Your Destination
Clearing Immigration and Customs
go directly to your assigned ship or to your designated hotel.
I-94 FormFor non-US and non-Canadian employees joining a ship in the United States,
Puerto Rico, or St. Thomas, an I-94 Form will be stamped when you go through
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About Your Job
Working Hours and Schedules
Work
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About Your Job
Job Responsibilities and Job Descriptions
Getting Paid
their tips twice a month with their salary. Your Hiring Partner or Human
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About Your Job
Banking
There are many options to secure your money while at sea:
Sending Money Home
on the account
set up.
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Keeping In Touch
Mail is usually received at every
homeport and is distributed as soon
as possible. (See pages 49-50 for
your ship’s address.) Sending mail
is easy. Stamps are available in any
port where you can send your mail.
Parcels and small packages must be
cleared by Customs before leaving the
ship. You will need to complete a form
that you can obtain from the crew
can mail these items ashore.
Internet Cafés
Staying connected to family and
friends through the internet is simple.
Most of our ships have Internet Cafés
you can use to send e-mail to friends
and relatives. Some ships even have
internet access from your cabin! A per
minute fee will apply. Your immediate
Supervisor can provide you with the
details.
Phone Calls
It’s expensive to place or receive
calls from the ship. If you do need to
will give you the procedures.
Phone calls can be placed from
crew cabins using the long-distance
cards purchased onboard only. You
can purchase calling cards from the
vending machine located in the Crew
area. Cards purchased ashore may
be used at telephone booths in the
ports.
Emergency Phone Calls
immediate family may contact Human
number which is 1-305-539-6000.
Resources will relay the emergency
information to the ship.
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Public Areas
Guest Areas
Depending on your position, you
may not enter guest areas unless
you’re performing a work-related
duty. Also, our guests always come
Guest StateroomsYou may only enter a guest
you are found in a guest stateroom and
No exceptions.
Restricted Areas
Elevators
crew areas.
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Rules & Regulations
Master’s Rules & Regulations
Captain onboard our ships has the authority to establish his rules and regulations,
whether onboard or ashore.
3. No employee will use indecent language while on duty.
13. All shipboard employees must show their crew cards upon boarding the ship.
14. Shipboard employees must be properly dressed at all times.
16. Shipboard employees will not miss the ship.
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At Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises
and Celebrity Cruises. Failure to obey these rules and regulations, or any
a Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises ship
means you will no longer be employed by the Company.
Statement of Fair Treatment
Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises
Discrimination Free Environment
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when it comes to their conduct.
All crew members will:
all times
Adhere to the Company’s Zero Tolerance Policy on harassment, inappropriate
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Verbally Abusive or Offensive Language
permitted.
Inappropriate or Abusive Behavior
Unsafe Behavior
which could result in injury, such as standing on a crate to change a light
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Accident, Incident, and Crew Member Injury
Reporting
demonstrate courtesy at all times, and respect common crew spaces and ship
tobacco onboard.
Dining Areas Dress Code
guidelines are unacceptable.
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Hand Washing
Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises
Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises maintains
Prohibited Items Items with Heating Elements or Open Flames
on our ships. This includes clothing irons, hotplates, candles, incense, and any
Banned Food Items
Drugs or Other Illegal Substances No illegal drugs or other illegal substances are allowed onboard or during
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ashore.
Safety and Security
locations at which we conduct business should immediately report this to the
Zero Tolerance Policy on Harassment, Inappropriate Guest Interaction, Alcohol Abuse, and Crime
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Inappropriate Guest Interaction
with guests you can be dismissed immediately. This policy applies to all crew
leased by the Company.
the law.
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authorization will be dismissed immediately.
in port.
by the Captain.
area.
Alcohol
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consume alcohol must do so responsibly.
No crewmember shall use, possess, sell or assist in the sale or distribution
No crewmember may consume or otherwise use alcohol while on duty.
.04%.
termination.
beer, wine and spirits in designated employee lounges. Employees who are
circumstances:
1- Pre-Hire
2- Random Testing
3-
4-
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a crewmember celebrates his/her 21st birthday while onboard, he/she may
any time, and those concealing or attempting to conceal alcohol will be subject
attempting to conceal alcoholic items in their luggage, when boarding, or
to all employees. Employees wishing to participate in the Alcohol Assistance
policy.
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ConsequencesFailure to act in accordance with this policy may result in:
Disciplinary action up to and including termination
Establishing and articulating a Crew Member Conduct Policy helps ensure that
* Royal Caribbean has adopted Crew Conduct as policy 2007
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Key Policies
Safety Policy
Royal Caribbean International, Azamara Cruises and Celebrity Cruises are
health are practiced at all times.
Quality Policy
Commitment, Communication, Conscientious, Compliance & Culture.
Environmental Policy- Save the Waves™
Performance
as Company policies and procedures.
Probationary Period
As a new employee, you will be placed on a probationary period when
and Celebrity Cruises. The Company may end your employment at any time
more details.
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Key Policies
Illness and Tardiness
may lead to disciplinary action.
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Key Policies
Progressive Discipline
discipline is also used.
scheduled.
Master’s Hearing
orientation.
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PO Box 019030
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Constellation
PO Box 019265
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PO Box 019031
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Mercury
PO Box 019033
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PO Box 019073
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Millenium
PO Box 019008
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PO Box 019929
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Summit
PO Box 019158
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Journey
PO Box 019659
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Quest
PO Box 019913
Miami, FL 33101-9913
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I understand that it is my responsibility to read the Royal Caribbean Ltd.
rules, regulations, policies and terms and conditions, and I agree to abide by
them.
Signature: ________________________________ Date _________
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