Majestic Line Jobs: Oban Cruise Crew Hiring for 2027

Majestic Line jobs are open now for the 2027 season: the Oban-based small-ship cruise company is hiring stewards, and its official careers site also lists chef, engineer and skipper roles. Every advert closes on 31 December 2026. You apply online, free of charge, through the careers site of Craig of Campbeltown, the family-owned group that runs The Majestic Line.

Who is hiring and where?

The vacancy was picked up by the Daily Record on 15 November 2026. The paper describes a fleet of small vessels carrying up to 12 guests each, which it names as the Glen Massan, Glen Tarsan, Glen Etive and Glen Shiel. Trips reach the Hebrides, St Kilda and Orkney.

The official steward advert confirms the details. The Majestic Line has run cruising holidays off Scotland's west coast for more than 20 years, most departures leave from Oban, and the sailing season runs from April to October.

Which roles are open?

These four adverts were live on the group's careers site when we checked on 15 November 2026.

All four are listed under the Oban branch. The skipper advert says that role manages three crew members on board, so each ship sails with a very small team.

What does the steward job involve?

According to the advert, a steward looks after guests for the whole cruise. Duties include:

• serving food and drinks
• preparing cabins and keeping the ship clean
• helping with the tender when guests go ashore
• working with the chef and engineer to order and buy provisions
• responding to on-board emergencies alongside the rest of the crew

The steward advert does not list formal qualifications. The other roles do: engineers need marine mechanical and electrical experience, an ENG1 or ML5 medical and at least the RYA Diesel Engine Maintenance course, while skippers need a valid skipper's licence and strong seamanship. Chefs must be experienced and plan menus around local produce.

What is the salary?

No pay figure is published. The steward and chef adverts say "competitive salary plus great benefits". The chef advert adds that the rotation pattern is to be discussed, so ask about pay, time off and living on board.

How to apply — step by step

1. Go to the steward advert, or open the full vacancy list to find the chef, engineer or skipper role.
2. Check the job reference, then press "Apply for this job". The site lets you register and upload a CV.
3. Prepare a CV that shows hospitality, housekeeping, bar or galley work, plus any time spent on boats.
4. Have your proof of right to work in the UK and any certificates ready (first aid, food hygiene, sea survival, medical).
5. Submit before 31 December 2026.
6. If you are offered a job, expect to be tested for drugs and alcohol before you start. The company says every offer depends on it because the work is safety-critical.

Apply only through the official careers site. You do not need an agent or a middleman, and nobody should ask you for money for an application, an interview or a job offer. Treat any such request as a scam.

Tips to improve your chances

• Show guest-facing experience first. With only around a dozen guests on each trip, the crew gets to know every one of them. Small hotels, fine dining, yachts and chalet work are all relevant.
• Prove you fit a small team. A crew this size shares every task, so give a real example of helping outside your job title.
• Be clear about availability. State that you can commit to the April to October season, or say exactly which months you can do.
• Common mistakes: a generic CV with no mention of boats or Scotland, and no dates of availability.

Quick checklist: updated CV · right-to-work document · certificates · availability dates.

What it means for job seekers

• This is a small employer with a handful of posts, not a mass hiring drive, so expect competition and apply early.
• The same careers site also lists bus, coach and trainee bus driver jobs with West Coast Motors in Glasgow, Dunoon, Campbeltown and Ardrishaig, paid at £14.42 an hour.
• We found no mention of visa sponsorship in the adverts. Assume you need an existing right to work in the UK unless the employer tells you otherwise.
• Nothing guarantees a job; a tailored, early application gives you the best chance.

Related: Signature Group's 90 hospitality jobs in Edinburgh and Travelodge's new Watford hotel hiring for January 2027.

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