Employment Contracts
There are many variations of our employment contracts. Individual contracts are discussed in greater detail with your hiring agent or DCL representative.
- Contracts can be for 3, 4, 4 1/2, 6, or 8 months, depending on position.
- After each contract, Crew Members receive a break on average of 6 to 8 weeks, depending on the position.
- While on contract, every Crew Member works every day. Crew Members do have some time off during the day, but it is limited.
- There are no days off while on contract.
- Most Crew Members work a minimum of 70 hours each week. For our tipped Crew (Dining Room, Bar, Stateroom), a minimum workweek is 84 hours.
- Anything over minimum is considered voluntary overtime, and our Crew are compensated for those additional hours.
- No Crew Member will work more than 94 hours a week or extend past an 8 month contract.
- While on contract, a Crew Member receives free room and board, access to Crew spaces/recreational activities, and access to medical services.
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