
Krista spent 6 years as a manager onboard, cruise ships' 12 years in executive level leadership with Fairmont and Hilton hotels and is an academy trained coach and recruitment agent for Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency.
READ CAREFULLY: Krista Thomas is an Independent Global Placement Agent with Cast-a-way Cruise and Resort Hiring Agency. This is not the agency's official site, however as an independent consultant, Krista is able to advertise her recruitment services. All applications received through this page are forwarded directly to Cast-a-way via Krista's email, krista@cast-a-way.com
If you feel more comfortable, you may email your application. You are ENCOURAGED to validate Krista's affiliation on the official Cast-a-way website www.cast-a-way.com
Applications received through this page may receive priority responses because of the pre-screening features.
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Ikigai = What you love + what you are good at + what the world needs ÷ what you can be paid for. What is your Ikigai?
Confidential Sessions To Help You Attain The Cruise Ship Job You Are Striving For
Find out what cruise ship job you will get the most fulfillment out of and a career map to get there. Results can be emailed or request a recorded voice memo from a coach/recruiter.
Join this exclusive group to receive job openings, weekly podcast style application/recruitment advice and industry updates, with access to the a recruitment agent for group discussions and questions.
Be fully prepared for your cruise ship job interview with information about what to expect mockbinterview and feedback. AI interview preparation requires a 45 minute add on ($39). Leave the session feeling confident and far more knowledgeable.
Switching from cargo, oil tankers, and all non-passenger ships is not an easy process. Learn what steps you need to take and what rank you qualify for. Upgrading to the resume rewriting is recommended.
Cruise industry resumes are unique and so are you! Get a professional resume tailored to the job, curated to highlight your qualifications and made to be Automatic Tracking System compatible. Includes 1:1 consultation and networking with coach and recruiter to ensure that your resume stands out and represents everything you have to offer!
Cruise ships require that you speak English, but before you pay for the test or fail an interview, book this assessment and find out if you will pass.
Personalized mentoring for any topic or goal that you have. Excellent resource for crew who are stuck in one position, or struggling with performance or onboard relationships.
Struggling to get an interview? An analysis of your resume, what to change on it and, what steps to take to navigate your application efforts.
Had an expected job loss? This supportive sessions offers guidance with how to handle it, which resources and options you have, and confidence to walk down the best path for your personal journey ahead.
Personalized mentoring for any topic or goal that you have. Excellent resource for crew who are stuck in one position, or struggling with performance or onboard relationships.
Isolation onboard can lead to mental health concerns, and they also play a huge part in your career goals. These sessions coach you through any insecurities or introverted traits, to help you build important relationships onboard or through your corporate office contacts. If you are seeking confidence to build romantic or intimate relationships, this is a safe, confidential space, to develop respectful, culturally competent, consensual approaches to more personal relationships.
$79 for singles/$119 couples. Relationships at sea are complicated. Whether you are struggling together onboard, dealing with the emotions of being in an affair, jealousy, insecurity, heartbreak or long distance love, none of this easy without support. Rebuild self-confidence, set boundaries, enhance communication or overcome the pain of separation through compassion led coaching sessions by a coach who has firsthand experience. All relationship types welcome. (Poly, plural, troubleshooting etc)
Priced low because the most important investment onboard is your mental well-being. This coaching session is not therapy and is conducted using International Coaching Federation code of ethics style coaching which means advice is not given directly. Facts about the impact of the onboard environment and stimuli and its impact are shared. Thought provoking questions will lead you to empowered solutions.
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Includes 12 group coaching classes
Exclusive WhatsApp group with cruise ship job postings with direct access to a recruiter
Priority link to job applications
Resume review and feedback
Sessions are facilitated by cruise ship recruitment agent, academy trained coach with 6 years of onboard management. Designed to elevate your interview skills, enhance industry knowledge and prepare you for the onboard living and working environment. Have hospitality experience? You may qualify for further discounts! Contact us below for a list of sessions such as cruise ship job interview coaching, guest services coaching, onboard crisis management, cultural competency coaching, and more.
Regular rate is $15.00 per group session. $180 value. Save $60 with a membership.


Starting a new career at sea is a culture shock for everyone and it is critical to pass probation. This mentorship package offers 8 bi-weekly 1:1 sessions on WhatsApp with a professional cruise career coach who was promoted to an officer 4 months into her first contract and knows exactly how to guide you to success. Or, if you are a seasoned crew member being turned down for promotions and cross training, she will analyze and provide you the reason why and aid your transformation. Probation mentorship has a money back guarantee that you will succeed. *Terms and conditions apply.
$240 value
Save $60


Includes:
Everything in group coaching membership with coach/recruiter membership above PLUS:
One on one career consultation and development plan
Resume rewrite
Monthly mentorship call (bi-weekly during onboard probationary period)
Ikigai Assessment (Job Fulfillment) assessment and results
Interview coaching x 2 sessions
Reference letter after 3 mentorship sessions, 3 groups and career consultation * conditional upon competency and skills
Over $1000 value
Theodore Roosevelt

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This action packed, interactive coaching workshop prepares you for interviews, probationary periods and problem-solving, leadership skills and communication. It is the ideal session for candidates and ambitious crew. $15. Limited space available.