CRUISE SHIP CREW LIFE: What life is like as a cruise ship crew member.
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Hi guys! Here's an inside look into what it's like to live work, eat, sleep, everything on a cruise ship! If you have any questions let me know below! Also, a bit of a disclaimer: this is solely my experience working on cruise ships and a lot of things differ based on cruise line, what your position is on board and ship to ship! Hope you enjoy :)
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Crew Bar
2:28 Crew Mess
4:58 Wi-Fi
7:21 Shore Leave/ Time Off
9:42 Crew Tours
10:21 Onboard Expenses
11:56 Roommates/ Cabins
14:26 Safety/ Crew Drills
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Since the vast majority of the crew are housekeepers, food service, etc., it’s nice to see you mention them. I’ve watched a lot of these crew videos and they are pretty much always someone in the entertainment department. I have been on several cruises as a passenger but I am also a professional stagehand and have known a number of performers who have worked cruise ships. Sometime though, I would like to see a video made by one of the food service, housekeeping or custodial staff to see how their life is different from the entertainment staff, beyond the obvious difference of the actual work they do.
Well yes...
Because ONLY contractors can film or even eat in main spaces
They are a small fraction
The regular employees. So not easy in main dining do paying customer activities and don't get to film.
Same with any resort
Hotel
Super market
Etc
As she said there is difference between staff and crew. Food and beverages services and housekeeping are crew (unless you are manager or assistant manager). Crew are not allowed to film or be in guests areas apart from when they are working. On some cruise lines if they find that you have phone with you when you are working you will get warning ( 3 warnings and u are fired). So don't expect videos like this from those departments anytime soon and also crew is easier to replace, so lets say someone from Thailand decides to open his youtube channel and films his working experience, company can just replace him, there are many waiters and housekeepers in every hotel around the world. However if you are dancer it takes a lot of time to train for the shows so they are a lot harder to replace.
@@kkkkk7216 Thanks for that reply. It’s a very clear explanation.
Is because hk and restaurant staffs have work to do. Crew members from theter as dancers and singers have a plenty of free time. They dont wak everuday and when they do, is like 3hr a day.
@@wenryareco6228 there are 6000 crew members and 7000 travelers, on vacation, let's say...
You on vacation, do you really want crowds of workers all around?
I worked on Cruise ships in my 20’s, back in the 1990’s. I worked in the gift shops and then as a Cruise Staff Host for a total of 4 years, usually for between 6-9 months per contract. As the shop manager I had my own cabin which was great! You’ve done a fantastic & comprehensive job explaining what life is really like onboard. For me, it was a great opportunity to travel the world and experience unique places while meeting some wonderful people. Thanks for this.
How much did it pay? And shop assistant paid?? Got accepted to for a job as a shop assistant is it good???
Absolutely love this! I'm preparing myself to cruise and your video took off some of the ruges doubts i got right now
Wow! I never new couples could actually work and share a room as crew members ❤
I really enjoy vids on cruise ships. This was really interesting to watch. I never plan on taking a cruise. Not my style of travel but I think it’s the inner workings of a little city that intrigues me.
It is good to see these videos and know there are people who actually live in the depths of the ship who are the backbone of the entire operation. It is one thing to see the crew, shows and entertainment while not thinking about where crew go when the cameras and the crowds are gone. Not a job for the fainthearted or those who always think 'Titanic' whenever they see a ship... any ship even a cargo ship... also, the fact that Enchantment of the Seas is still sailing in 2023 is itself a miracle.
I very much agree that it is a miracle she is still sailing 😅😅 thanks for watching!
@@krista.jocelynha.. I we all say that about where we work
Miracle this place is still not burnt down the next day
Really good behind the scenes video! Watched a couple other crew who are performers and UA-camrs and they never give this much detail!
Thank you so much! 🤗
People go on cruises to have that magical vacation/holiday. You don't think about what goes on in areas the guests can't access or how all these crew people live when they're not working. And I guess that's kind of the point of a magical vacation, to forget the little things, but I find the behind the scenes stuff fascinating (like the Disney World underground tunnels) and I think a lot of the stuff you shared here should give cruisers a better understanding and some appreciation for the crew who make that fantasy on the higher decks possible. We appreciate the hard work and sacrifice you crew folks make (being away from friends and family for long periods of time) to give the guests that memorable experience and let them forget the real world for a little while. Thank for sharing. Well done video.
Yes exactly! We try to keep the magic 🤗Thank you for watching! 💕
Your videos are amazing for other performers! Thank you!!!!!!
Thank you for watching! 🤗
Very great video,and also helpful for the person that had is first time ,that works in Cruise board.
Excellent and informative video.
I was on the last sailing of the enchantment out of Baltimore in April and the shows were awesome thank you
Thank you! 🤗
Can you do a tour of the theatre/backstage and of the ship generically? Maybe a look at more of the crew areas? So glad I found your channel!!
For sure! Thanks 🤗
You gained a new subscriber 💪, great content! Sending tons of good vibes from Winnipeg 😎
Thank you so much!! :)
Thanks krista that was really interesting ❤ awesome video ❤
Thank you! 🤗
I am new to your channel, and I hit the thumbs up. Nice show and explanation of cruise ship.
Thank you so much!!
Love your videos so much🤩 Can you please do an interview style video with your cast with each of them telling their process of how they got a contract with royal whether it was in person auditions or online submissions/online call backs or through their agent? How many times they auditioned before they actually got a contract? and what the audition process was like and advice on how to get a contract? What they wore/hair/makeup to the audition? What types of videos they put up on their royal profile? How much time they waited till they got the offer after attending the audition or submitting videos online?
Thank you
Thank you so much! And yes working on this now! 🤗
brilliant insight. thanks :)
your skin looks great, like glowing!!!!
ah thank you so much! ☺️ that means a lot cause it usually is not lol
Bro.. this was to the point. And entertaining...
Interesting.. you don't see that much these days
And as im gong on a cruise in a few months. Iv seen a few of you performers do tours.
Good job.
Thank you so much! 🤗
New follower here! I just disembarked from my first cruise ever and it was with NCL Getaway in the Mediterranean. :) Thank you for providing such insightful knowledge on your life as a cruise ship dancer, it's so interesting! Will continue to follow along this amazing journey of yours! Also, if you don't mind sharing, I just love the way you edit your IG pictures! Is there a particular filter/app that you use? :D
Thanks for following along! 😊 And I use Lightroom to edit!
It seems like a cool life and get to travel the world for free. I almost did it in the late 80s. Paid for the cruise ship jobs book and had my resume ready, but at the last minute I chose college. It still sounds like a cool job though.
FYI… I was on that ship back in 2002 as a performer. Oh the memories I have.
Great video!! Can you please discuss in your next video the guest speakers? How are they treated on Oceania and Regent? What are their relationships with the staff and the entertainers? What are their privileges/access in the crew sections of the ship, etc.,etc. Thanks!!
I was looking for this as well did you find a video I will be going on Oceania and wish to look more into this thank you
Vicente here I am on my way to part of being crew member talk about training thank you
I have a trip planned in January on the Icon Of The Seas. This will be my third free trip with Royal. I was going to take the Panama trip from Miami to Los Angles but I just can’t get off for 18 days. The best trips I enjoy are going to Alaska or Italy.
Fun! I want to go on Icon, it looks so cool! I still haven't been to Alaska, would love to go!
How do you get free trips
I worked in the salon 20 years ago. Funny, not much has changed apparently
ENCHANMENT OF THE SEAS MY FIRST SHIP I LOVE IT
I watched a documentary on cruise ships. You know what makes a cruise profitable are alcohol sales. Most of the cabin money goes to food etc. You make decent money at 700 a week take home. Nice to see the world. Last April was the first time I left the US. Mexico cruise on carnival at age 49. The juice was horrible.
do you have video for Oceania I will be going there and would like to have more information about this company and all, thank you
Do you need to know how to swim to work on a ship? Also, I know you touched on this, but are there rules against crew that want to date or "hook up"? I am just curious how they would be able to monitor that. I am sure it happens when you have a lot of adults working together day after day in a confined space.
Would you make a details video on the cruise ship jobs
Can you please tell/discouss or show the pic of the safety drill 50 questions papers like you shown your safety card and lots of informative papers/poster .i mean what kind of questions they normally ask. Thank you in advanced 😊
What does a day of work typically look like for a performer? What time do you clock in/out? Other duties besides safety and performing?
I’m gonna make a whole video on this! 🤗 each day is usually different!
can you change work duties on the ship if you dont like where you are working but want to do something different maybe you signed up to do 1 job but you dont like it and maybe you think another job might be for you, also can crew go to the casino, or is there a casino in staff/crew area???
I'm fixing to aboard the Norwegian what are some things I need to know I'm in food and beverage
Just stumbled on your channel! My daughter is a musical theatre BFA student so I’ve been learning more about the paths this career may take her. Do you have a musical theatre background as well?
I have a BFA in musical theater and I minor in dance! 🤗
So can u mention something about the security crew pliz
Which crew are able to go into guest areas? Activity hosts?
Hi Krista!
Do you know if Royal still has a blanket vaccine requirement for crew? I’m sure they still have it for some destinations, but didn’t know if more “domestic” travel crew doesn’t have the requirement anymore.
Thank you!
I’m not sure actually. I would assume they do though!
Hey Krista .The cruise director is it stil eric lopez.He was on my cruise last September to canda.I thought he was great CD
Yes it’s still Eric! He’s the best! 🤗
Great video. Questions; (1) in your POA vlogs, you talked about how much the crew get pay, Is Royal salary the same or better? (2) How did you boyfriend enjoyed working on Seabourn? and (3) Did he have to go through a lot of auditions to get the singing job on Royal?
So Royals pay is based on ship size so the bigger the ship the more the pay, which Norwegian doesn’t do! He liked Seabourn but I think prefers a larger cast (his was only 6) and slightly bigger ships but the itinerary was really cool. And for royal auditions he submitted online and was hired through the videos!
@@krista.jocelyn Thanks for answering my questions. Great info.
I have a bad eyesight, can you please tell me if i can pass the medical test or not
Just ran across your channel. Very interesting to hear the ins and outs from a staff member. I’ve been on 2 cruises as a touring sound company supplying equipment and crew for national tours. Wasn’t much up my alley, but, seeing the behind the scenes of a daily operation was kind of interesting. I really appreciate how you made sure to include all crew and not just the more elite. I agree with your statement about finding and making friends you can count on. I’ve been in the music touring business for over 40 years and I’ve seen a lot of good people quit because they can’t handle being away from friends and family for long periods of time. Thanks for doing this video. I will be watching more to come. Be safe and always enjoy life
Thank you so much for watching! It is so important to find people you can lean on when you're away from home!
Hi, thanks for sharing the whole of your day in details in the video. So grateful for you!! This definitely answers many of the questions in my head but there definitely few other questions left unanswered.
1. How the life of an employee would look like? Currently I am applying for jobs in Cruise ships as a dancer mainly trained in latin dance forms like Salsa and Bachata. I am a micro influencer too on Instagram. So will I be able to record videos for my content there, will I also have access to gyms and yoga/dance studios to keep up with my fitness and dance practices.
2. Are we allowed to communicate within our dance community?
Thanks Alley, waiting for your response
Best Regards
Yukti
Can you please tell us more about the activities and the schedule as Youth Staff ? I will soon start as this position for MSC Cruises and I would be greatful to have more info.
Hi I am curious about MSC CRUISES. Are they hiring?
@@nicolecatetibon74 yes
Thank You, Beautiful
Wow, all of this was really interesting.
You can be on duty with .04 BAC?? I find that funny!! Not many jobs you can have a drink or 2 in your system while on duty. And, I must have missed a few times that you said "kinda".... because I only counted 10,940 times!!
😁😆
Sometimes when we socialize with guests we’re allowed to have a drink so maybe that’s where that rule comes from? 🤷🏻♀️
You you have non dairy coffee creamer in your cabin fridge? Or a non dairy alternative milk like oat milk?
Yes you can or depending on the ship they will have alternatives in the mess!
Do you have to be able to swim to work on a ship?
Question. If you have a family emergency at home can you get leave or do you have to resign? Or is it like the military that you have to stay there.
It depends on the situation but usually you can leave for like 2 weeks and come back!
hey i want to know that whenever we are off duty can we go offboard the ship to the city areas ? and if we are on a specific cruise ship does it always travel the same place again and agian ex- place A to place B and repeat ?
If you have time off then yes you can get off the ship! And not necessarily, it just depends on the ships itinerary
It’s almost the same that Navigator right???
I'm still 15 years old. My brother will be working on a cruise ship in like 3 months. I am having interests to also work in a cruise ship. I would say my english is decent and it would be good enough to do daily conversations (English is not my first language). But i do have my concerns so if any crews or former crews are here, your help would mean a lot.
So first, what are the medical checkups to work in a cruise ship? I personally have some concerns. I have some crooked teeth and also have keratosis Pilaris (Both of which are fixable but won't be easy haha).
Second, I am worried about one major thing, and that is my social life. As a teen who spent a huge portion of my life in my home with very little social life because of Covid. I stutter quite a lot when saying repetitive words. I always say those words too fast so it almost becomes hard to know what I'm saying
Third, i am an introvert. Even though I'm not badly introverted, sometimes during a conversation i don't know what to say or what to choose the topics of the talks are
Fourth, How is the daily expenses on cruise ships? I know the food and cabins are free, but how is the other stuffs like Wifi, and etc? Especially that I'm looking to work as a food service which have a low pay compared to others
Lastly, what is the work time? What is the time you spend at work daily? I've heard that sometimes it's around 8-16 hours a day and 7 days a week which is quite a lot but still manageable
So yeah, that's about it, if anyone's reading this please give some advice haha
Hey krista, I'm Shubham here from India. I have completed MBA in finance and marketing stream. Can you tell me in which department I can apply for job on ship. And also tell me about the purser department on cruise ship
yOu need to make a separate video on the safety duty requirements, i was like HUH?
What experience is needed to work on a cruise ship
I just found your channel. I want to work for royal once I graduate college to be part of the youth staff. I never see videos of crew mentioning that department. Could you talk a little more on what you know about that?
What questions do you have? 😊
Cabin inspection? I'd make sure my cabin looked like beirut. :P
I have a question. If you're married but you want to work on a cruise ship, does your husband and kids get to live on the cruise ship with you or do you have to like leave your family for the time that you're going to be gone working on the cruise ship?
Unfortunately you have to leave your family for that time, but they can always come visit!
Very interesting video
Thank you! 🤗
Random question, but who and why would certain crew members not be allowed in guest areas?
The cooks , normally they're not allowed near the pax cabin area
What is the age limit to work on a cruise ship
New sub here...where did u learn to dance?....do crew staff have a pharmacy onboard the shop?
Thanks for subscribing! 🤗 I started dancing when I was like 3 and studied at a few different schools in Colorado. And yes we have a medical facility that can prescribe things!
Can you share your during duty time ...add on your video 📸
I worked for TUI Cruises as a sound engineer and am cvonsidering to go back. Does anybody here know. how flexible Royal is? For example at TUI you could request to go on a specific route or to have a contract together with your girlfriend/friend, does Royal Carribean let you do that? Thanks :)))
You can always request things but you never know if they’ll be able to accommodate!
How are you doing & you look really good.
Are you going to get into yachting and sailing? Or are you sticking to the cruise boats?
Probably not! I’ve never really considered it though!
How many months per contract do you have? Can you transfer from galley utility to entertainment?
Usually 6-9. And I’m sure there are opportunities if you apply!
@@krista.jocelyn im already hired as a utility. Interested to work also in entertainment if there will be a chance
Is coffee/ soda free for crew members? Love your videos.
No we have to pay for it, but it’s cheap! And thank you! 🤗
I don’t know if you will reply but I’m applying for the Entertainment Media Specialist job position, what can you tell me about it?
I’m actually not sure what that position is! Is it onboard or shoreside?
Thanks for replying, it's on board. The position is about TV production basically.
Would you ever work on a Carnival cruise line ship?
Yeah! I’ve auditioned for them once!
what does it mean that you get paid in wi-fi? free all month or how does that work?
I get paid 300 Wi-Fi minutes per hour of work!
Hi! Im graduating high school at the end of this year and i really want to work on a cruise ship next year. Me and my boyfriend are looking at working with NCL so any tips on how we could apply and what we would need will be so so so appreciated. I do have a few questions if you dont mind me asking lol:
1) Would we need any job expierence to start working on the ship? we arent entertainers and looking at working anywhere else (bar, waiters, shop, housekeepers etc)
2) Would it be possible for NCL to take both me and my bf or is that rare where they hire 2 people at once?
3) How could me and my boyfriend request a room togther with NCL if we happened to start working there, would we even be able to because we have been dating for almost 3 years but havent lived together because we are in highschool ?
4) Any other information will be appreciated as we really really want to work on the ships and feel a bit lost on what we could maybe need since we are finding it hard to get information on how to start etc.
thank you so much! we really appreciate any form of help!
I totally relate to your comment I’m also looking for ships that are hiring but unfortunately I haven’t found any yet
You are so beautiful ❤ new subscriber ❤ informative video... I got selected in costa ❤
Thanks for watching! 😊
Hey dear, what work do you do there
Would u be able to send checks out? While ur on the ship
Yeah there are mailing options and you could always go to like a local mail place too
How do crew have access to a hair and nail salon while onboard
If they have guest area privileges they can go to the guest salon. Or occasionally other crew members offer their services in their cabins! Haha
Just how many what it’s really like to be a crew member of a cruise ship videos are needed to keep the earth spinning. OMG people.
Exactly 73744 so we’re about halfway there 👍🤗
What is the pride bump for wig captain
On the Pride it was just one wardrobe supervisor who did everything so I’m not sure but on Royal I believe it’s between like $250-$400 depending on the ship? Not positive tho!
In royal did you pay for the flight ticket?
No they provide flights!
can you order stuff like online and how does that work ?
Yep! You can often get things shipped to wherever your home port is!
so pretty
How much money make a week?
do you also have a stcw or only onboard training
We got stcw certified onboard which was amazing!
Your voice tone reminds me of Kylie Jenner! Absolutely love your page! I was really considering working on a cruise ship....but then I got pregnant lol😂❤❤❤
Really?? 😅 that’s funny. But yeah definitely not a great place for a baby haha ❤️
Want to join in retail please help me to know the process
I wish I talk to you person to get more information about cruise ship work
Do the ships have maintenance personnel?
Yes!
I take it the ice skaters have very different rules and/or privileges?
I would think they’re similar, but this ship doesn’t have an ice cast!
Not from what I've watched on Jordan Bauth's channel. She's in the ice cast and has her own channel. I guess it's like any corporate job; people/departments are treated differently 🤷
In which company are you working and position
Royal Caribbean and I’m a dancer!
What if the ship left you when your on the road touring?
As a crew member, you get fired 🫢
@@krista.jocelyn so how will you be back on board,all your stuff is on board?
@@raymondsanderson3688 I’ve heard that they will pack up your room and leave it with the port agent!
@@krista.jocelyn don't ever let the ship leave u one day ok,I need more videos 👍🙏🥂
Hey I'm your new subscriber and I'm confused 😮 where are you from??
I'm from Colorado!
@@krista.jocelyn ohhh "Denver" so you live there now?
I want to apply ship...
What is your position on a crew?
Dancer!
Your so pretty.
Are working for which company???
Royal Caribbean!
Anthem Of The Seas has single share room, you only share bathroom
Omg yes! I totally forgot about jack and jill rooms 🤦🏻♀️
freind ships
Wow they really treat the employees like dogshit. I can't believe they make you work for WiFi. The infrastructure for you all to have 24/7 access is already in place, and Im confident the guests pay the Starlink bill and more.