No additional items are required, but navigators and captains will alternate posts at bridge controls if available. A full officer crew is required for autopilot to function. Officers serve to handle the ship's steering, navigation, supplies, and passengers in place of the player. All crew members cost $100 to hire in addition to a daily wage. There are three types of crew member: officers, cleaning, and maintenance. They contain four crew beds, with each crew member requiring one bed. Crew are essential for certain features in Cruise Ship Tycoon.