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👋 Hello SP Community! We've got some fresh and exciting news to share with all of you! We're thrilled to introduce you to one of our incredible candidates who has been…

On Monday, March 4th, David Price visited our office for an audit. It was great to finally meet in person for the first time.  We shared a dinner with him…

Selection Partners has the privilege of taking you on board the spectacular Icon of the Seas by Royal Caribbean. The reason? An interview with Maxi, a member of the #SPCommunity!…

Ever wondered what it's like to trade in your cozy holiday traditions for a Christmas at sea? The holiday spirit is alive and well on board. The ship gets a full festive makeover, with decorations that make you feel like you're in a floating winter wonderland. Lights, tinsel, the whole shebang—it's a Christmas extravaganza on the high seas. Sure, you're far from home, but fear not! You've got a new family on board. The crew is a diverse bunch, each with their own knack for adventure. Christmas away from home? Absolutely. Christmas alone? Never. Your shipmates become your holiday tribe!

We are proud to announce that we have just added a new customer, Carnival Cruise Line. It is one of the most popular cruise lines with a fleet of 25 ships, so we will be able to offer a variety of positions on board. We will start selecting candidates for this company in 2024 and we are already preparing for it!

Before you join your ship, you need to be aware of the threat of human trafficking and the consequences of desertion. • Out of concern for your safety and well-being, this conversation is a requirement for all new and returning crew members.

Angelo Tramontana is one of the longest-serving team members at Selection Partners.  Before the pandemic Angelo was already working remotely and with the pandemic he left to Italy and since then he continued to work remotely from there.   While traveling through Spain, Angelo traveled to visit me.  It was a nice meeting because we hadn't seen each other for more than two years.  And despite being on vacation we did nothing but talk about our crewmembers that are the reason why we get up every day. 

Sky Princess was the latest ship to undergo an extensive dry dock in Rotterdam, providing teammates an opportunity to get a birds’ eye view of the ship while it’s out…

We have an important role in the recruitment and retention of great crew talent.  We are committed to keep our new hires informed and prepared for their exciting journey ahead, assisting them with all the required documentation to be travel ready. Since the moment we started working for Royal Caribbean, we have had empathy for our candidates having so many expenses to finally get on board.  That is why we have been asking the company to reduce these expenses. And we did it!  We are excited to share the great announcement that we received from RCCL: . As of July 1, 2023, newly hired Hotel crewmembers will have their joining ticket covered by the Company. RCCL will also cover the associated travel expenses at the joining destination.   The joining travel expenses include airfare, hotel accommodation and ground transportation.   We know that this change in the air-ticket policy will help a lot to get more good candidates. Graciela Bidone International Operations Manager Selection Partners