life at Viking Japan | Viking Cruises

What sets Viking apart from other Ocean cruise lines?

Exciting Career Growth Opportunities: As we continue to expand, we plan to double in size by 2028, offering numerous opportunities for career advancement and personal development. We are proud to have one of the highest promotion rates in the industry.
Rapid Growth and Team Expansion: Since 2015, we've grown from 400 to 4,000 crew members on our Ocean ships, fostering a dynamic and collaborative team environment.
Modern Fleet and Future Plans: All of our Ocean ships are less than 10 years old, and more planned for the future.
Bilingual and Inclusive Work Environment: Onboard our ships sailing along the coast of Japan, our Viking crew and guests communicate in both Japanese and English, promoting a positive and inclusive work culture.

Bar

Provide beverage and wine services to guests in all dining venues and lounges onboard, according to Viking Standards.

Bartender

Housekeeping

Provide friendly and twice daily housekeeping services to all guests staterooms, and cleans public and crew areas.

Stateroom Steward / ess

Guest Services

Provide guests with safe and enriching expedition experiences both onboard and onshore.

Explorer Staff

Restaurant

Provide guests with friendly, food and beverage services in all dining venues onboard, according to Viking Standards.

Restaurant Manager
Waiter

Senior Management

Lead the hotel crew to ensure a guest-oriented environment and deliver excellent services up to Viking Standards.

General Manager

Galley

Prepare and cook high quality food for guests and crew, ensuring production and presentation meets Viking Standards and recipes.

Executive Chef

Discover open job positions
to join our Japan crew

View Japan jobs

We provide you with unique benefits

Competitive fixed monthly salary

We make sure you always get the same pay, no matter how many guests are on board

Fixed contracts

Our fixed 4/6 month contracts provide job security and a pre planned return date, allowing you to take a relaxing vacation

Loyalty & seniority bonuses

Earn bonus pay as you spend more time on board with Viking and advance to senior roles

Onboard health &
life insurance

We take care of your well-being while you travel with us

Free joining ticket
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Flights to and from the ship will be organized and paid for by Viking

Free Wi-Fi

Unlimited use of our Wi-Fi connection

Access to fitness center & crew pool

Crew members have exclusive access to our top-notch equipment from 10pm to 6am

Crew welfare program

Viking funds events for the crew and shore excursions to visit destinations

Free uniform and equipment

We provide, wash and maintain clothes, shoes, technical equipment

Internal transfers
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Opportunities to transfer to River or other Viking cruises

Explore life on board

Ocean ships have a 465-person crew, whereas our Expedition ships have a 256-person crew

Crew members commonly work from 4 to 6 months on board, followed by 2 months off

2-person cabins with TV, storage and unlimited Wi-Fi

Crew-only outdoor lounge and bar

Crew members can access Guest Fitness center in certain hours

New high-tech ship

Crew-only swimming pool