Come Sail Away with Cast-A-Way Founded in 1998 and based right here in St. Thomas, Cast-A- Way is a Canadian recruitment agency that connects talented individuals with employment opportunities on some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines and duty-free companies. As CEO, Fabiana Estrela, explains, “We provide meaningful employment opportunities to candidates looking for a lifestyle or career change, offering 5-6-star international experience in the hospitality industry.” With clients such as Disney Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International, and more, Cast-A-Way has established itself as a leader in the niche cruise and resort hiring market. Cast-A-Way primarily serves individuals over 21, the minimum drinking age in the USA, a requirement for working on cruise ships. Candidates must possess skills or experience relevant to the wide range of positions available onboard. “A ship is essentially a floating hotel,” Fabiana points out. “On average, there are approximately 160 different roles available on ships, serving anywhere from 1,000 to 1,850 crew members, who cater to up to 7,000 guests on the largest ships.” These roles span departments like entertainment, culinary, guest services, retail, IT, and deck and engine positions. Fabiana emphasizes the qualities they look for in candidates: “We seek energetic, positive individuals who want to travel the world while providing exceptional services to international guests. Candidates need to be versatile, resourceful, and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment. While extra languages are a great asset, all crew members must have a strong command of English, as it is the international language onboard.”
Fabiana’s journey with Cast-A-Way is rooted in her experience as a crew member. Before joining the agency, she worked as a Project Coordinator for the St. Thomas-Elgin Local Immigration Partnership and decided to take a vacation cruise on the Carnival Glory. It was during a ‘Behind the Fun Tour’, which takes guests through crew areas, the galley and the engine room, that she became inspired to work onboard. “I got excited to travel the world,” she recalls. “I rented out my home and decided to spend a year travelling. I applied for a Media Manager position, was hired, and completed two six-month contracts, visiting 49 countries.” After returning to St. Thomas, Fabiana saw an opportunity to assist others in finding similar roles. She reached out to Cast-A-Way, the agency that had placed her, and began Adrian Zamfir enjoyed 12 years working aboard a cruise ship.
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