Hotel Management and Onboard Services Course

Why this course?

The Hospitality and Onboard Services

This course prepares you to deliver an exceptional passenger experience by combining high-level customer service skills with efficient space and resource management. Learn to master event organization, food and beverage preparation, and the impeccable maintenance of facilities. This program equips you to excel on cruise ships, yachts, floating hotels, and other luxury maritime environments.

Differentiating Advantages

  • Comprehensive Training: from protocol and etiquette to food safety and hygiene.
  • Practical Simulations: recreation of real-life situations on board to perfect your skills.
  • Expert Instructors: professionals with extensive experience in the maritime hospitality industry.
  • Networking: connection with leading companies in the sector for job opportunities.
  • Professional Certification: validates your knowledge and increases your employability globally.
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Hotel Management and Onboard Services Course

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Who is it aimed at?

  • Hotel and resort staff looking to enhance their skills in customer service, food and beverage handling, and safety protocols.
  • Cruise ship and luxury vessel crew members wanting to specialize in high-end services, cabin management, and onboard recreational activities.
  • Restaurant professionals interested in adapting their knowledge to the maritime environment, optimizing logistics and service quality at sea.
  • Entrepreneurs and tourism managers seeking new business opportunities in the floating hotel sector, exploring the latest trends and regulations.
  • Tourism and hospitality students aspiring to an international career in the shipping industry, acquiring comprehensive training and practice.

Flexibility and applicability
 Adapted to diverse schedules: accessible online modules, practical cases to apply immediately, and personalized tutoring for your professional development.

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Objectives and competencies

Effectively manage customer service:

“Empathize with the customer, resolve issues efficiently, and offer personalized solutions, while maintaining clear and professional communication.”

Coordinate and supervise cleaning and maintenance operations:

“Manage teams, optimize resources, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards.”

Mastering the techniques of food and beverage preparation and service:

“To create balanced and appealing menus, applying advanced culinary techniques and respecting hygiene and food safety standards.”

Apply safety and emergency protocols:

“Use safety equipment (PPE, gas detection, fire extinguishing) according to company regulations and procedures.”

Optimize reservation management and resource allocation:

“Implement centralized and automated reservation management software, with demand forecasting and optimization of staff and equipment allocation.”

Monitor and ensure the quality of service:

“Ensure the correct application of standard operating procedures (SOPs), company policies and port regulations, documenting deviations and promoting continuous improvement.”

Curriculum - Modules

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation

    Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics

    Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates

  1. Introduction to Customer Experience (CX) in Hospitality: Definition and Relevance.
  2. The Customer Lifecycle: Stages, Touchpoints, and Moments of Truth.
  3. Customer Journey Mapping: Tools and Methodologies.
  4. The Importance of Protocol in Creating Positive Experiences.
  5. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Written.
  6. Empathy and Active Listening: Understanding Customer Needs and Expectations.
  7. Managing Complaints and Claims: Techniques for Turning Problems into Opportunities.
  8. Service Personalization: Adapting the Experience to Individual Preferences.
  9. The Impact of Technology on Customer Experience: CRM, Chatbots, and Social Media.
  10. Measuring and Analyzing the CX: Key metrics and customer feedback.

  1. Introduction to Quality Management in Hospitality and Onboard Services: Key Concepts and Historical Evolution.
  2. ISO 9001 Standards: Principles, Requirements, and Application in the Sector.
  3. Business Protocol: Types of Events, Organization, and Communication.
  4. Customer Service: Effective Communication Techniques, Active Listening, and Empathy.
  5. Complaint and Claim Management: Procedures, Conflict Resolution, and Continuous Improvement.
  6. Service Quality: Standards of Excellence, Personalization, and Exceeding Expectations.
  7. Interpersonal Communication: Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Barriers, and Strategies to Overcome Them.
  8. Negotiation Skills: Persuasion Techniques, Handling Objections, and Closing Deals.
  9. Customer Psychology: Consumer needs, motivations, and behavior in the sector.
  10. Services Marketing: Loyalty strategies, branding, and online reputation.

  1. Introduction to Hotel Management: Evolution, Trends, and Challenges
  2. Organizational Structure: Departments, Roles, and Responsibilities
  3. Reception Management: Check-in/Out, Customer Service, and Reservations Management
  4. Housekeeping Management: Cleaning, Maintenance, and Quality Standards
  5. Food and Beverage (F&B): Kitchen, Restaurant, and Bar Operations
  6. Event Management: Planning, Organization, and Execution
  7. Maintenance Management: Preventive, Corrective, and Safety
  8. Human Resources Management: Staff Selection, Training, and Development
  9. Basic Financial Management: Budgets, Costs, and Profitability

    Hotel Management Systems (PMS): Implementation and Optimization

  1. Introduction to Hospitality in Transportation: Evolution and Trends.
  2. Basic Protocol: Greetings, Introductions, Dress Code, and Etiquette.
  3. Effective Communication: Verbal and Non-Verbal Skills, Active Listening.
  4. Customer Service: Types of Customers, Needs, and Expectations in Transportation.
  5. Handling Complaints and Claims: Conflict Resolution Techniques.
  6. Protocol for Special Events: Inaugurations, Presentations, Receptions.
  7. Hospitality in Different Modes of Transportation: Air, Sea, Land.
  8. Managing Personal and Corporate Image: Personal Branding, Online Reputation.
  9. Customer Safety and Well-being: Basic First Aid, Management of emergencies.
  10. Cultural adaptation: Intercultural sensitivity and diversity in service.

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

    Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

    Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

Plan de estudio - Módulos

  1. Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
  2. Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
  3. Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
  4. Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
  5. Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
  6. Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
  7. Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
  8. Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation

    Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics

    Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates

  1. Introduction to Customer Experience (CX) in Hospitality: Definition and Relevance.
  2. The Customer Lifecycle: Stages, Touchpoints, and Moments of Truth.
  3. Customer Journey Mapping: Tools and Methodologies.
  4. The Importance of Protocol in Creating Positive Experiences.
  5. Effective Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Verbal, Nonverbal, and Written.
  6. Empathy and Active Listening: Understanding Customer Needs and Expectations.
  7. Managing Complaints and Claims: Techniques for Turning Problems into Opportunities.
  8. Service Personalization: Adapting the Experience to Individual Preferences.
  9. The Impact of Technology on Customer Experience: CRM, Chatbots, and Social Media.
  10. Measuring and Analyzing the CX: Key metrics and customer feedback.

  1. Introduction to Quality Management in Hospitality and Onboard Services: Key Concepts and Historical Evolution.
  2. ISO 9001 Standards: Principles, Requirements, and Application in the Sector.
  3. Business Protocol: Types of Events, Organization, and Communication.
  4. Customer Service: Effective Communication Techniques, Active Listening, and Empathy.
  5. Complaint and Claim Management: Procedures, Conflict Resolution, and Continuous Improvement.
  6. Service Quality: Standards of Excellence, Personalization, and Exceeding Expectations.
  7. Interpersonal Communication: Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication, Barriers, and Strategies to Overcome Them.
  8. Negotiation Skills: Persuasion Techniques, Handling Objections, and Closing Deals.
  9. Customer Psychology: Consumer needs, motivations, and behavior in the sector.
  10. Services Marketing: Loyalty strategies, branding, and online reputation.

  1. Introduction to Hotel Management: Evolution, Trends, and Challenges
  2. Organizational Structure: Departments, Roles, and Responsibilities
  3. Reception Management: Check-in/Out, Customer Service, and Reservations Management
  4. Housekeeping Management: Cleaning, Maintenance, and Quality Standards
  5. Food and Beverage (F&B): Kitchen, Restaurant, and Bar Operations
  6. Event Management: Planning, Organization, and Execution
  7. Maintenance Management: Preventive, Corrective, and Safety
  8. Human Resources Management: Staff Selection, Training, and Development
  9. Basic Financial Management: Budgets, Costs, and Profitability

    Hotel Management Systems (PMS): Implementation and Optimization

  1. Introduction to Hospitality in Transportation: Evolution and Trends.
  2. Basic Protocol: Greetings, Introductions, Dress Code, and Etiquette.
  3. Effective Communication: Verbal and Non-Verbal Skills, Active Listening.
  4. Customer Service: Types of Customers, Needs, and Expectations in Transportation.
  5. Handling Complaints and Claims: Conflict Resolution Techniques.
  6. Protocol for Special Events: Inaugurations, Presentations, Receptions.
  7. Hospitality in Different Modes of Transportation: Air, Sea, Land.
  8. Managing Personal and Corporate Image: Personal Branding, Online Reputation.
  9. Customer Safety and Well-being: Basic First Aid, Management of emergencies.
  10. Cultural adaptation: Intercultural sensitivity and diversity in service.

  1. System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
  2. Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
  3. Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
  4. Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
  5. Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
  6. Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
  7. Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
  8. Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
  9. Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.

    Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.

    Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.

  1. Introduction to Hospitality: History, Evolution, and Current Trends
  2. Fundamentals of Protocol: Etiquette, Precedence, and Communication
  3. Experience Management: Design, Personalization, and Sensory Experience
  4. Customer Service: Communication Skills, Conflict Resolution, and Complaint Management
  5. Event Organization: Planning, Coordination, and Execution
  6. Experiential Marketing: Promotional and Loyalty Strategies
  7. Tourism and Hospitality: Destinations, Segments, and Sustainability
  8. Service Quality Management: Standards, Indicators, and Continuous Improvement
  9. Innovation in Hospitality: New Technologies and Business Models
  10. Professional ethics and social responsibility in the sector.

  1. Introduction to Hotel Management: History, Evolution, and Current Trends
  2. The Hotel Guest: Segmentation, Needs, Expectations, and Behavior
  3. Designing the Guest Experience: From Booking to Check-Out and Beyond
  4. Hotel Marketing and Online Reputation Management: SEO, SEM, Social Media, and Review Platforms
  5. Revenue Management: Pricing Strategies, Forecasting, and Revenue Optimization
  6. Reservations and Distribution Channels Management: PMS, OTAs, GDS, and Direct Sales
  7. Food and Beverage (F&B) Management: Planning, Costs, Quality Control, and Culinary Trends
  8. Housekeeping and Maintenance: Cleaning Standards, Inventory Management, and Sustainability
  9. Human Resources Management in the Hospitality Industry: Recruitment, Selection, Training, and Staff Development

    Quality and Customer Service: Service Standards, Complaint Resolution, and Customer Loyalty

  1. Introduction to Quality Management in the Hotel Industry: Key Concepts and Evolution.
  2. Quality Standards and Norms: ISO 9001, EFQM, Q for Tourism Quality.
  3. Customer Service: The Importance of Customer Experience and Its Impact on Reputation.
  4. Effective Communication: Active Listening Skills, Empathy, and Conflict Resolution.
  5. Service Protocols: From Reception to Room Service, Including Food and Beverage.
  6. Complaint and Claim Management: Procedures for Resolving Problems and Building Customer Loyalty.
  7. Digitalization in Customer Service: Online Tools, Social Media, and Online Reputation Management.
  8. Quality in Services Onboard: Particularities of customer service on cruise ships and ferries.

    Staff training: The importance of continuous training in quality and customer service.

    Measurement and continuous improvement: Quality indicators, satisfaction surveys, and improvement plans.

  1. Introduction to Hotel Management in Unique Environments: Cruise Ships and Floating Resorts
  2. Fundamentals of Customer Experience: Expectations, Perceptions, and Value
  3. Organization and Departmental Structure: Accommodation, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, etc.
  4. Online Reputation Management: Monitoring, Response, and Continuous Improvement
  5. Effective Communication with the Customer: Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Resolution
  6. Protocol and Etiquette in High-End Service: International Standards and Cultural Adaptation
  7. Complaint and Claim Management: Procedures, Resolution, and Prevention
  8. Designing Personalized Experiences: Segmentation, Preferences, and Memorable Surprises
  9. Innovation in Customer Experience: Trends, Technologies, and Creativity

    Measuring and analyzing customer satisfaction: surveys, metrics, and action plans

Career opportunities

  • Hotel Manager: Planning, organization, and control of hotel operations.
  • Head of Reception: Staff coordination and customer service, reservation management, and incident resolution.
  • Food and Beverage Director: Management of restaurants, bars, and catering services in hotels and cruise ships.
  • Sommelier/Winemaker: Specialist in wines and pairings for fine dining restaurants and events.
  • Airline Cabin Crew: Passenger service, onboard safety, and food and beverage service.
  • Event Coordinator: Planning and execution of events in hotels, cruise ships, and convention centers.
  • Cruise Ship Crew: Various positions in hospitality, food service, and onboard entertainment.
  • Consultant in Hospitality and tourism: Consulting services for companies in the sector in areas such as marketing, management, and service quality.

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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:

Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:

Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

5. Induction

Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):

Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.

Admission process and dates

1. Online
application

(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview

(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision

(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place

(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction

(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).

Scholarships and grants

  • Industry Mastery: Learn the essential skills for excellence in hospitality and onboard services.
  • Customer Experience: Techniques for creating memorable experiences and exceeding guest expectations.
  • Efficient Management: Optimize resources, control costs, and improve profitability in hotel and cruise ship environments.
  • Safety and Protocols: Understand the regulations and key procedures to ensure safety and well-being onboard.
  • Global Opportunities: Prepare for an international career in the hospitality and tourism industry.
Boost your career with a hands-on approach and a comprehensive view of the world of hotels and onboard services.

Testimonials

Frequently asked questions

To provide an exceptional guest/customer experience, satisfying their needs and expectations of comfort, convenience, entertainment and service during their stay or trip.

Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.

Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.

Food, drinks, entertainment, recreational activities, shore excursions, and access to facilities such as swimming pools, gyms, and spas.

Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.

Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.

Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.

Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.

A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.

  1. Introduction to Hotel Management in Unique Environments: Cruise Ships and Floating Resorts
  2. Fundamentals of Customer Experience: Expectations, Perceptions, and Value
  3. Organization and Departmental Structure: Accommodation, Food and Beverage, Entertainment, etc.
  4. Online Reputation Management: Monitoring, Response, and Continuous Improvement
  5. Effective Communication with the Customer: Interpersonal Skills and Conflict Resolution
  6. Protocol and Etiquette in High-End Service: International Standards and Cultural Adaptation
  7. Complaint and Claim Management: Procedures, Resolution, and Prevention
  8. Designing Personalized Experiences: Segmentation, Preferences, and Memorable Surprises
  9. Innovation in Customer Experience: Trends, Technologies, and Creativity

    Measuring and analyzing customer satisfaction: surveys, metrics, and action plans

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  1. Complete the Application Form
  2. Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
  3. Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
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