ICMA will coordinate and assist with all required joining arrangements prior to your departure such as Seaman’s Book, Yellow Fever vaccination, Medical Examination & Visa(s).
You will be provided with details for our port agent before signing on. ICMA has a port agent in each sign on port who will assist you if needed.
In most ports, you will arrive one day prior to joining and overnight at a hotel. Accommodation and transportation from the airport to the hotel and to the ship the following morning will be handled by ICMA.
Flight tickets to and from the vessel will be organized for you. You will receive meal allowance when travelling international. Luggage allowance according to sign on documents.
Joining Costs
Please note that there are no joining fees or costs when joining the vessels from Crystal Cruises. Your Medical Examination, visas, and travel expenses are all paid for by the Company.
We advise all applicants to be watchful of agencies claiming to do business with ICMA. There are several websites that encourage applicants to forward personal details and/or money in order to receive an employment package.
If in doubt, contact us to check if we are affiliated with the said agency. ICMA works with a small and exclusive group of dedicated professional employment agents in various parts of the world, whom we work very closely with.
Once you are selected by ICMA to work in one of our cruise vessels, you do not need to pay any agency fees, as they are paid by ICMA.
