About Us

About Ship-A-Shore

Why Choose Us?

At Ship-A-Shore, our results speak volumes. The quality of our training program is recognized across the cruise ship industry, evidenced by cruise line executives actively seeking our graduates for employment. This not only demonstrates the effectiveness of our training but also the trust and confidence that industry professionals place in our graduates’ abilities.

Successful careers

Job Placement Success

Our training program is proven versatile and effective, with our graduates securing positions at world-renowned cruise lines. We take pride in seeing our trainees excel and embark on successful careers. Here’s a look at some of the top cruise lines where our graduates have found opportunities:

  • Virgin Voyages
  • Disney Cruise Line
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Cunard
  • Regent Seven Seas Cruises
  • Silversea
  • Marella Cruises
  • Princess Cruises
  • Holland America
  • Seabourne
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
  • Carnival Cruise Line
How it Works

Training Schedules

Scenario

Ideal for candidates outside Gauteng or international students, our classes start on the last Monday of each month and run for 5 consecutive days. We offer these intensive sessions monthly from January through December. Attendance is in-person only, with no online option.

Scenario

This 4-week training program requires physical attendance one day per week, every Monday, for four consecutive weeks. This option is offered approximately once every three months.

Fees & Payment Options

Option 1

All fees are to be paid upfront, at least 48 hours before the commencement of classes.

Option 2

Payments can be split into two within 30 days, with the balance due at least 48 hours before class starts.

Please note, that all fees are non-refundable but may be applied towards a future training program should you need to reschedule due to illness or personal circumstances.

Success Stories

Ship-A-Shore Alumni

Chef Sakhe Sandlwana: Princess Cruises (South Africa)
2021: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Programme
2021: Hired as Commis Chef 2 and promoted to Commis Chef 1 within 90 days onboard.
2022: 1 year later promoted to Demi Chef De Partie
2024: Promoted to Chef De Partie
Nqobizitha King David Phiri: Waiter at Princess Cruises (Zimbabwe)
2022: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2022: Hired as a Junior Waiter
2022: Promoted as Concierge Junior Waiter (Club Class)
2023: Promoted as the Waiter
Khanya Khoza: Disney Cruise Line (South Africa)
2021: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2021: Hired as an Assistant Server
2023: Promoted as a Server
2024: Concierge Server Trainee
Twaya Mangochi: Carnival Cruise Line (Malawi)
2022: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2023: Hired as a Junior Waiter
2024: Promoted as the Waiter
Grace Adedoja: Virgin Voyages (Nigeria)
2022: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2023: Hired as an Assistant Waiter
2024: Promoted as a Server
Floyd Kenosi: Princess Cruises (Botswana)
2022: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2022: Hired as a Junior Waiter
2024: Promoted as a Waiter
Charles Adesanmi: Silverseas (Nigeria)
2022: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2022: Hired as a Junior Waiter
2022: Promoted to VIP Junior Waiter
2023: Promoted to Waiter
Vuyisa Dinga: Silverseas (South Africa)
2022: Graduated from Ship-A-Shore Training Program
2023: Hired as Guest Services Associate
2024: Promoted to Concierge Hostess