Yes, married couples (and even unmarried committed partners) can and frequently do work on cruise ships together. Most major cruise lines, such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian, have "Couple Policies" designed to support the retention of experienced crew members. If both individuals are hired, the cruise line will make a reasonable effort to assign them to the same ship and, crucially, provide them with a shared cabin—often referred to as a "double cabin." However, there are some logistical hurdles: both partners usually need to be qualified for positions that the cruise line needs on the same vessel. It is often easier for couples to be placed together if they work in different departments (e.g., one in Entertainment and one in Food & Beverage) to avoid issues with direct supervision, as most lines prohibit one spouse from being the direct manager of the other. The application process usually requires each person to apply individually and then link their profiles with a "request to sail together." While not guaranteed for every single contract, cruise lines generally value the stability that working couples bring to the onboard community.