Cruise ship jobs pay up to 3.23 million shillings in Kenya
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Tuko
Cruise ship jobs offer Kenyans monthly salaries from 77,400 to 3.23 million shillings, with accommodation, meals, medical cover and air tickets included. The Kenya Maritime Authority has licensed five recruitment agencies, but visa delays and the cost of medical examinations are slowing hiring, Tuko reports.
Monthly salaries for Kenyans working on cruise ships range from 77,400 shillings ($600) for entry-level positions to 3.23 million shillings ($25,000) for a captain, according to Tuko. Crew members also receive accommodation, meals, medical cover and free air tickets.
Pay varies by job and seniority: a waiter can earn up to 387,000 shillings including tips, a cabin steward up to 516,000 and an executive chef up to 1.16 million. A chief engineer can earn as much as 1.93 million shillings a month, while a hotel director may receive up to 1.55 million, according to 2026 industry salary scales.
The Kenya Maritime Authority, the public body responsible for maritime regulation in Kenya, licences five recruitment agencies through which applicants can apply. However, the parliamentary committee responsible for diaspora affairs has reported recruitment difficulties, including visa processing delays and the high cost of medical examinations, according to Tuko.
