by Viking Crew Cruise Line Jobs :
Company Name:
Viking Crew (formerly known as Viking Recruitment)
Headquarters:
Dover, Kent, United Kingdom
Overview:
Viking Crew is a leading global recruitment and crew management company specializing in sourcing professional officers, crew, and hospitality staff for the maritime industry — particularly for cruise lines, superyachts, commercial vessels, and luxury expedition ships.
Founded in 1988, Viking Crew is not a cruise line itself, but a trusted recruitment partner to some of the world’s most prestigious cruise operators and private yacht owners. The company is recognized for delivering highly trained, certified, and service-oriented maritime professionals across a variety of seagoing sectors.
Core Services:
- Recruitment & Placement for deck, engine, hotel, culinary, and entertainment crew.
- Crew Management services including payroll, visas, contracts, and travel arrangements.
- Maritime Training through its in-house Viking Maritime Training Centre.
- Cadet Programs to help nurture the next generation of professional seafarers.
Industry Focus:
- Ocean and river cruise lines
- Private superyachts
- Expedition vessels
- Ferry services and commercial shipping companies
Viking Crew partners with luxury cruise brands and maritime employers around the globe, providing both permanent placements and contract-based crewing solutions.
Key Strengths:
- Deep understanding of both luxury hospitality and maritime compliance.
- Large global candidate pool, including deck officers, engineers, chefs, stewards, entertainers, and spa professionals.
- Close partnerships with flag states and training bodies for STCW certification and compliance.
- Known for its high service standards and thorough vetting, making it a trusted name in the luxury cruise and yacht staffing sector.
Target Clients:
- Cruise lines seeking professional shipboard crew for hotel and marine departments.
- Private yacht owners and management companies.
- Maritime logistics and ferry operators.
- Hospitality professionals looking to build careers at sea.
Market Position:
Viking Crew is positioned as a specialist maritime human resources provider rather than a cruise line, highly regarded for connecting world-class talent with seagoing roles that emphasize safety, luxury service, and technical excellence.
It works with many globally recognized luxury and expedition cruise brands — often filling roles on new ship launches, seasonal contracts, and long-term placements.
Click at Job Titles for Online Apply/Details :
Fleet Technical Superintendent
