Cast-A-Way Costs Policy
Please see below all costs involved in preparing to head out to sea, and who is responsible for each cost.
| COST | AREA OF RESPOSIBILITY |
| Marlins English Test (non-English speaking candidates only) | This is paid for by the crew member and is required by cruise lines |
| Criminal Background Check (Vulnerable Sector required for cast members working with children) | This is paid for by the crew member unless otherwise specified. Legal translation into English may be required and is paid by crew member. |
| Pre-Employment Medical | This may or may not be the responsibility of the crew member, depending on cruise line/concessionary and position. Please refer to received paperwork. |
| C1/D Visa (not required for US/Canadian passport holders) – some positions will also require B1/B2 Visa, if training will be provided on land prior to embarking | This is paid for by the crew member and will be reimbursed upon producing receipt on board. |
| Flight from crew member’s home (major gateway only) to port. | This may or may not be the responsibility of the crew member, depending on cruise line/concessionary and position. Please refer to received paperwork. |
| Pre-embarkation hotel, food, land transfers | This is paid for by the cruise line/concessionary unless otherwise specified. |
| Costume/Uniform | This is provided by the cruise line/concessionary at no cost to the crew member unless otherwise specified. Shoes might be required in specific colors to match uniform and will be at crew member’s cost, if applicable. |
| Flight from port to crew member’s home (major gateway only) | If full contract is completed, this will be covered by the cruise line/concessionary unless otherwise specified. |
