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Mystic Invest

Operates river and expedition cruise businesses

Receptionist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Porto, Portugal
In PersonWork aboard a cruise ship on the Douro River during the cruise season.
Food Service & HospitalityHotel Guest Services

About the job

Requirements
  • Proven professional experience in cruises and/or four- or five-star hospitality.
  • Fluency in German and English is required.
  • Availability to embark on the Douro River during the cruise season.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities are required to provide efficient and welcoming reception service.
Responsibilities
  • Welcome passengers at check-in and check-out, providing a friendly and professional environment.
  • Complete the necessary system registrations, ensure information is accurate, and resolve guests' questions or concerns.
  • Provide detailed information about the cruise itinerary, onboard services, events, and available activities.
  • Work closely with other departments, including Housekeeping and Food & Beverage, to meet guests' needs.
  • Provide high-quality service throughout passengers' stay, remaining available to answer questions and resolve problems.
  • Contribute to stock management to ensure resources are available according to operational needs.
  • Collaborate with the team and other departments to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
  • Keep the Newhotel, Newstock, and Newpos systems updated and ensure recorded information is accurate.
  • Promote a culture of service excellence aboard the ship.
Desired Qualifications
  • Knowledge of computer systems used in hotel reception, especially Newhotel, New Stock, and New P.O.S.
  • Knowledge of stock management.

About the company

MysticInvest Holding operates a portfolio of travel businesses centered on river, ocean, and expedition cruising for international holidaymakers. Its brands include DouroAzul, Nicko Cruises, Mystic Cruises, Mystic Ocean, and Atlas Ocean Voyages, each serving different destinations and styles of travel. The group combines passenger-vessel operations with onboard hospitality, itinerary development, sightseeing, and shore excursions, supported by nautical, commercial, and corporate teams. Part of Pluris Investments, the business traces its origins to the establishment of DouroAzul in 1993. MysticInvest Holding is headquartered in Porto, in Portugal's Porto district.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Porto, Portugal

Founded

1993

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What believers are saying

  • Junior accounting exposure: the holding-company role covers vessel, equipment, and infrastructure investments, asset classification, and audit support.
  • Service training: DouroAzul's onboard-assistant position includes training in high-quality service standards.
  • Travel privileges: Atlas Ocean Voyages advertises travel perks and industry privileges for its shipboard expedition ambassador.

What critics are saying

  • Technical entry requirements: the junior accounting role asks for Portuguese SNC knowledge, Excel proficiency, and accounting software skills.
  • Seasonal boarding: DouroAzul assistants must board ships during the Douro cruise season and speak fluent English.
  • Maritime documentation: Atlas ambassadors need valid STCW certification, seafarer documents, medical clearance, and international vaccination records.

What makes Mystic Invest unique

  • River reach: DouroAzul and Nicko collectively operate across seventeen rivers, including the Rhine, Nile, Mekong, and Mississippi.
  • Douro formats: DouroAzul combines river cruising with private-yacht experiences and sightseeing cruises.
  • Regional operating bases: Nicko is based in Germany, while Mystic Ocean operates from Portugal.

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