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Cruise Ship Employee Earnings
- Carnival: $16,622
- Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings: $20,101
- Royal Caribbean Cruises: $19,396
- Some Lines Pay Higher Wages
Salary Ranges Based on Cruise Ship Positions
- Captains: $110,000-$220,000
- Officers: $70,000-$120,000
- Engineers (Chiefs): $75,000-$110,000
- Dancers: $2,000-$4,000 monthly plus benefits
- Age Limit and Taxation Information
Cruise Company Rankings and Market Forecast
- Largest: Carnival Corporation & plc
- Second Largest: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
- Third Largest: Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
- Average Prices and Market Growth
Family-Friendly Cruise Activities and Destinations
- Activities for All Ages
- Family-oriented Amenities
- River Cruises for Older Travelers
Salaries and Benefits Comparison Among Cruise Lines
- Virgin Voyages: $112,803
- Celebrity: $50,000
- Royal Caribbean: $43,000
- Princess: $40,000
- Insurance Averages
Exploring Profitability in the Cruise Industry
- Comparison of Median Earnings
- Differential Salary Structures
- Financial Aspects of Cruise Lines