Cruise Alternatives CC has been operational for more than 9 years and has grown to be the biggest cruise ship employment agency in Southern Africa. CA represents many of the largest and most recognized companies in the global industry, at this time adding up to over 90 luxury mega ships and mega yachts.
Cruise Alternatives CC (CA) is the only official and legitimate agent in Southern Africa for:
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Apollo Ship Chandlers, Incl. (Oceania Cruises, Island Cruises & Discovery Cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line
- Starboard Cruise Services
- Viking Recruitment , Dover, UK
STCW95 Basic Training (Seaman’s Training)
International Maritime Organization (IMO) requires that all crewmembers onboard a ship must be proficient in the following 4 modules:
Personal Survival Techniques.
Elementary First Aid.
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility.
Fire Prevention & Fighting.
Please note: This training may be compulsory, although each company handles it in a different manner i.e. onboard ship training. The Certificates issued locally are valid for 5 years and are Internationally Recognized. CA can assist and coordinate specific seaman’s training in association with SAMSA recognized companies based to Capetown and Durban. This training is usually part of the first few days onboard as orientation and vessel familiarization.
Advice
Qualify yourself by gaining relevant experience on land at any hotel/catering establishment/school and/or complete a course in the field of Hotel Management., and or Food & Beverage Service management and/or Housekeeping Management and or Hospitality Management. We also recruit qualified photographers to meet the demands of our clients.
Our clients send a representative to South Africa at various times of the year to conduct formal and individual final interviews.
Fax: +27 (0)12 667-2404
Cellphone: +27 (0)82 820 7732
Web: http://www.cruisealternatives.com/
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 60049
Pierre van Ryneveld
Pretoria, 0045 – South Africa



