Royal Caribbean International Mock Interview

Practice 30 Royal Caribbean International interview questions covering hospitality, shipboard operations, and guest service excellence.

Question 14 of 30

How do you feel about living in shared accommodations while working on our ship?

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Not only do cruise ship employees live in very tight quarters, but unless they are working directly with the captain or are entertainment, they often have to share accomodations with others. "Depending on your position you may share your cabin with a fellow crew member. Because space is limited onboard, cabins and bathrooms are relatively small compared to land-based accommodations, but don't worry there are plenty amenities for you to enjoy when you are off duty." Knowing that such confined quarters can be difficult for many individuals, your interviewer needs to know that you have a full picture of what this aspect of the lifestyle looks like. There are various YouTube videos out there that offer the full scope of the life of a cruise ship employee. Do your homework and come prepared to assure your interivewer that you have what it takes to thrive in such a living arrangement.

Kevin Downey

"I have had roommates in the past, but perhaps not in such proximity. So long as we remain respectful of each others' space, I see no problem living cozy for a few weeks. I consider myself as a friend to all, and am not that nit-picky. So I am confident I would make for a good roommate."

Kevin Downey

"Cabin crew living arrangements sound a great deal like the arrangements I had in university! I talked to a couple of people who worked on cruise ships, and they all say that it's tough for the first couple of weeks, but then you get used to it. I also heard that depending on the level I'm on, it could be loud from the engine hum or the water. I trust that Royal Caribbean International knows how to best pair employees when it comes to roommate situations. But I am adaptable and it shouldn't be a problem for me."

Kevin Downey

"I was in the Navy for four years, living on board a submarine. These accommodations seem luxurious in comparison."

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30Royal Caribbean International Interview Questions & Answers

Compatibility

1.What do you expect from our workplace culture?

Behavioral

2.What interests you in working shipboard as opposed to shoreside?

3.Do you have demands from your personal life that would make traveling for months at a time difficult?

Experience

4.Have you ever been on a cruise? What was your experience?

Discovery

5.If you could set sail to any place in the world, where would you go, and why?

Compatibility

6.Why do you want to work for Royal Caribbean International over other cruise lines?

Direct

7.To work with Royal Caribbean International, you will need to complete a full background check, along with a medical examination. Are you okay with this?

Stress

8.Working on a cruise line means working long hours and being able to cope with fatigue. How adept are you at managing stress?

Situational

9.Tell me about your experience working around children.

Job Satisfaction

10.Which area of our ship do you have the most interest in working?

Experience

11.Have you ever planned an international vacation?

Experience

12.Are you CPR and First Aid certified?

Customer Service

13.How would you go above and beyond to make a guests' vacation their best trip ever?

Direct

14.How do you feel about living in shared accommodations while working on our ship?

Diversity

15.The crew of Royal Caribbean International greatly ranges in background, ethnicity, and culture. Tell me about your exposure to diversity.

Adaptability

16.How do you feel about the Royal Caribbean International dress code and code of conduct?

Customer Service

17.How would you rate your customer service skills?

Career Goals

18.What type of promotion, or long-term opportunities, would you be looking for from Royal Caribbean International?

Discovery

19.Do you have any special interests or hobbies?

Compatibility

20.Do you think you can sustain the cruise ship lifestyle for the long term?

Compatibility

21.What would you say are your top three qualities?

Competency

22.Describe the typical Royal Caribbean International customer, and the type of vacation they are seeking.

Behavioral

23.How important is healthy living to you?

Conflict

24.How would you handle a rude customer?

Stress

25.How comfortable do you feel you could cope with an emergency situation while at sea?

Salary

26.How much do you think this job should pay?

Problem Solving

27.When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?

Adaptability

28.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

Teamwork

29.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

Education

Royal Caribbean International Mock Interview

How do you feel about living in shared accommodations while working on our ship?

30Royal Caribbean International Interview Questions & Answers

1.What do you expect from our workplace culture?

2.What interests you in working shipboard as opposed to shoreside?

3.Do you have demands from your personal life that would make traveling for months at a time difficult?

4.Have you ever been on a cruise? What was your experience?

5.If you could set sail to any place in the world, where would you go, and why?

6.Why do you want to work for Royal Caribbean International over other cruise lines?

7.To work with Royal Caribbean International, you will need to complete a full background check, along with a medical examination. Are you okay with this?

8.Working on a cruise line means working long hours and being able to cope with fatigue. How adept are you at managing stress?

9.Tell me about your experience working around children.

10.Which area of our ship do you have the most interest in working?

11.Have you ever planned an international vacation?

12.Are you CPR and First Aid certified?

13.How would you go above and beyond to make a guests' vacation their best trip ever?

14.How do you feel about living in shared accommodations while working on our ship?

15.The crew of Royal Caribbean International greatly ranges in background, ethnicity, and culture. Tell me about your exposure to diversity.

16.How do you feel about the Royal Caribbean International dress code and code of conduct?

17.How would you rate your customer service skills?

18.What type of promotion, or long-term opportunities, would you be looking for from Royal Caribbean International?

19.Do you have any special interests or hobbies?

20.Do you think you can sustain the cruise ship lifestyle for the long term?

21.What would you say are your top three qualities?

22.Describe the typical Royal Caribbean International customer, and the type of vacation they are seeking.

23.How important is healthy living to you?

24.How would you handle a rude customer?

25.How comfortable do you feel you could cope with an emergency situation while at sea?

26.How much do you think this job should pay?

27.When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?

28.Have you ever worked in a cross-functional environment?

29.Describe your working relationship with your previous or current colleagues.

30.Are you bilingual?