Part 5

Now we get to know more another functions on board the cruise ship.

Dance Instructor
Usually a part of the Cruise Staff and may have other duties in addition to teaching dance classes. Often hired in pairs, dance instructors are generally well versed in all types of dance from ballroom to disco. May also be apart of the entertainment staff and may perform during the cruise.

Dealer (Croupier)
An employee of the casino who operates the various casino games (Black Jack, Roulette, etc).

Deck Steward (Pool Attendant, Life Guard)
Assigns deck chairs (on cruise ships where reservation for such are necessary) and serves cocktails and other beverages to passengers on deck. On some ships, the Deck Steward may double as Pool Attendant/Life Guard.


Disc Jockey
Plays records in the discotheque and/or organizes the music programs through the ship's sound system. May have additional cruise staff duties.

Diving Instructor
Some ships employ qualified diving instructors to teach passenger snorkeling and scuba diving. One of the diving instructors is assigned to be Dive Leader. They may have additional cruise staff duties.

Doctor
A qualified M.D. who maintains regular office hours for passengers and special hours for crew. Is on call 24 hours a day when the ship is at sea. To assist him is the Nurse. If the ship has more than one Doctor on board one of them is assigned to be the Principal Medical Officer.

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