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Jenny Dela Cruz
Bartender, Freedom of the Seas
Jenny “Jen” Dela Cruz decided in college that she wanted to work on cruise ships.
“I love to travel, so I thought, why not work on a cruise ship and see the world,” she said.
Following her passion for cooking, she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management in the Philippines and went on to work at luxury hotels in Manila and Bahrain. The real-world experience she gained there gave her the confidence to follow her dream of applying for a job in the cruise industry for the first time in 2015.
Three years later, she attended Royal Caribbean’s open-house interviews in the Philippines and was offered a bartending position on Harmony of the Seas at the Bionic Bar alongside two robotic bartenders.
She had heard from people that Royal Caribbean was a great place to work, and now experiencing it firsthand, she said Royal Caribbean never ceases to amaze.
“We’re always coming up with new concepts, innovations, newer ships, and a lot of things for the guests to experience,” she said. “I’m very proud to say that I am Royal.”
After three consecutive contracts on Harmony of the Seas, she moved to Freedom of the Seas, where she currently mixes drinks for guests at Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade.
“I love my work in the bar,” she said. “It’s very fun to meet different people, guests, and other crew members, and there’s always a lot to learn and experience. Royal Caribbean has a heart for everyone, its guests, and especially for its crew. That’s why many crew members want to stay at Royal.”
