Being a cruise ship captain can seem like a glamorous vocation. Every time I think of a cruise ship, the Love Boat comes to mind, and Captain Stubing, played by Gavin McLeod! To become a captain, you need to graduate from one of the 7 colleges that offer a maritime program. Captains have full responsibility for the ship, and the job is one of great authority. It's a great career choice, as
. captains make $6,000 to $10,000 per month.