"The Guest Is Always Right" is a bad policy, especially if there is no chance for the employee to present her side of the story. I work in the hospitality industry and thankfully, my boss will always listen to the employees whenever a guest complains.
@@johnfluttrell right ...when they complain they want to be heard and they're heard and the mgr do what they need to but sometimes empl never get 2nd chance which is sad.
I've seen some drunk crewmembers after their crew party. One of them kept trying to get me to share her pizza with her. It was funny to me. I didn't care because it was the day before we got off the ship after being on an extended cruise due to a hurricane. I was just glad they were having their own fun and not worrying about us.
@@ag4103 but most people in the maritime industry you can lose your license and go to jail if charges are filed for drugs for drinking , I have my AB license and If I got caught drinking my license would be revoked.
@@matthewestrada407 Are you still shipping? if so, have you noticed an increase in "random" drug tests? Lately we seem to be getting them at least once a trip (3 months)
Poor girl! Sad that she didnt get to say her side of story :( It makes sense now that several massage places I’ve gone to in the past year or so have asked you to sign a statement saying you won’t ask for those “services“ and if you do you will be escorted out and banned.
Absolutely disgusting! The cruise company should be ashamed of its self and I hope the man who got her fired is visited my lady Karma! Nasty human being
I got one for you! I’m a musician and I made friends with the drummer of one of the cruise ship bands. As a fellow drummer we got along really well so one night, at about 1:00am he asked me to fill in on a song. It was supposed to be just one song, but, the band director liked what I was doing and the set only had two more songs so I finished the set. We all had drinks afterwards! So a week after I got back, I got a text from the drummer telling me he got fired for letting me sit in! I apologized profusely but he told me he had been having issues with the director for a while. We’re still good friends to this day!
It’s sad that instead of protecting a crew member from a predator, they fired her. Twisted mentality. I’ve heard that sexual assault is a very real problem on cruise ships. I guess if an employee is assaulted by a passenger, they too get fired for being a victim, you know, the way U.S. schools treat the students, any involvement in a fight is immediate punishment for all involved.
Imo more scary then sad. Actions like that is nationwide and goes all the way to government. It makes one wonder just how many predators are really out here and protected.
Over 14 years I worked for Carnival cruise 🚢 and I’ve watched many of my friends get fired for drinking sneaking into Guest cabins, all of the above in which I did as well but never got caught. The thing that almost got me fired is a guest lying about a gay comment that I never said I never did luckily for me I known the hotel direct very closely so he listen to my story my side and he believe me and that is how I end up surviving that.
10 years ago my husband and I caught 3 employees toking up on board. In a stair well near the nursery. We didn’t turn them in, but I was somewhat amused.
Just took my first cruise on the Carnival Elation two weeks ago. Had a great time. Interesting video. Having worked in corporate America as a private security officer, I know a thing or two about false and frivolous complaints. People that make a complaint should have it thoroughly investigated by competent and fair trained officers. The vast majority of crew I encountered went above and beyond to make myself and fellow cruisers happy. They work real hard and are undervalued. It is my hope and prayer that fellow cruisers aren't making false complaints against the crew mates. If it is found that they are, the cruise line should be able to permanently ban a guest from future cruises. Several of the young crew members I spoke with had families and young children back home. One missed his young daughter's first birthday. I cannot understand why any guest would make a false or frivolous complaint against a crew member. Guess I was raised differently.
A guest may make a false or frivolous complaint if a crew member did not accepted their advances or paid attention to them. People do not like to be ignored! 😡
@@mariareyes-ku6194 True. There were several ranking cruise officers that I said hi to or nodded to and a few ignored my pleasantries. Some others were happy to say hi and talk. The officer in charge of the dining room was very friendly, professional and conversational. Guess you gotta respect the arrogant officers because they're running the ship with the Captain and have huge responsibilities. I respect that.
Hold up kid and stand right over there for me. You're not an officer and you never have been an officer. You have been a security guard, also referred to informally as "mall cop" or simply "goon". There's an important distinction to be made here, because even though police officers and security guards are both civilians, you can not exert neither the authority nor enjoy the qualified immunity from the law, that a police officer does. When you wear your private sector security guard uniform, your first worry must be to avoid at all times giving the impression that you are a sworn officer with police powers. Personally I'm happy to tell you straight up that as a security guard you are at the very bottom of the food chain. Now I know you've done better in life, but anybody else working a security gig, If you want to improve your standing in life and are looking for prestige, none of that is to be had wearing a Securitas uniform or that of some similar outfit. People with ambition do occasionally work as security guards, but for them that's just an interim solution until they succeed in whatever they are working towards.
Yeah ir always amazes me when people want to try and get workers fired in hospitality settings… your bad experience or fake complaint is not worth them losing their livelihood, unless of course they do something like attack a guest or something, but that’s an extreme example lol.
Do you really think she had a fair investigation? Rich male guest against female Indonesian worker with no witness, along with more than likely all male officers? Many of the boat crew were probably not American either.
I am a retired railroad engineer. We must get to work on time ,drug and alcohol free for obvious reasons. The train will not run on time if the engineer is either absent or late on duty. If you feel sick ring the depot immediately so they can roster an alternative engineer to do your shift. If you get too sick to work again you don't get fired you get a medical retirement, that sounds much better. I have been on many cruises, Princess is my favorite line but that is a personal choice. Lots of good information for which appreciate. PS Lots of medical examinations and random drug tests too. I suggest if wish to take drugs and or be a heavy drinker the railroad is NOT the job for you.
I met a carnival cruise ship cabin Stewart on the flight home from my last cruise before covid-19 and he told me that they can get fired if they get in the bottom group on their ratings three times they will get sent home. All it takes is a couple of nasty guests to end up in that category and I thought it was really unfair and I think that's why he told me about it because I was asking him questions about something related to that. Also a cabin Steward can get a bad evaluation because a passenger tells guest relations they would prefer to have their beds pushed together as opposed to being apart or the other way around. Usually the cabin stewards are not given directions by the passenger before the trip starts so the Stewart is just making their best guess on what the passengers want. I found that out when I told my cabin Stewart that I had advised some people at my table during a muster drill that they should just talk to their cabin Stewart that evening before they went to dinner and then their room would be just the way they wanted it when they got back.
Just accepted a job offer for NCL & out of all the channels I’ve been watching this is by far my favorite. Thank you for the tips & your insight. Liked & subscribed keep it up brother.
I worked on Carnival Cruise Lines as a musician from 2003 to 2004. We had plenty of short leave. We did have rotations where we had to stay on the ship every two weeks, but it was just for one day. I know for some of the people working in the lower part of the ship didn’t have the luxury like we did. But I had a great experience working on a cruise ship!
Your channel has become one of my new favorites. I’ve never been on a cruise, nor am I planning to travel on one. Just find this interesting as hell nonetheless
We never had random alcohol tests on the cruise ships I worked on, but if you were suspected to be drunk on a shift, you were tested. Did you ever have the 2:00 am cabin searches? Our cruise director would give us a heads up, but it was still weird to be asleep and then have the hotel manager and head of security come in with flash lights to search your lockers.
Definitly sounds like its shaky ground staying in the job, but the community with the staff sounds worth it. Must be a perfect place to learn to be outgoing more.
Years ago I was on the Dawn Princess, on a South Pacific tour. It was late and I was about to go into my room, and this crew member introduced himself to me, saying he was from Mexico. He asked me if I wanted to go for a coffee, after a few min of weird small talk. I said no, I am tired I am about to head to bed. I thought to myself he must have known I was a female travelling alone, and knew my room number. I am certain he was looking for some "fun".
That story about clients asking Massage Therapists for something extra is so typical, especially in private areas (many scarier things have been told when you're doing house calls) especially in some Provinces of Canada where the municipal governments have regulated Sweedish Massage and I've heard of therapists having the clients doing everything from neglecting payment and asking for something extra - when the Therapist denies these things everything from the client becoming physically abusive, sticking dogs on them, or even something worse and weapons have been said to be used. In other words, sounds like the Therapist that you met had a client who had deep pockets and power if the spa management company stopped her from working...or the spa management company oddly takes sides with the clients and not the therapist. Though I feel that if anything the client must have had a connection with the management and pulled a very cold and personal trick on her when they didn't get what they wanted.
That is what they did. They also use these deep pockets of theirs, to buy the massage therapists loyalty. So that the client(s) get away with whatever they want, and before too long, they turn these places into what they call, "brothels", and then designate someone who never questions or doubts their cult like behavior as the, "madame". I guess that's if your a woman, but if your a guy, it's just another whore house, or business, ran by pimps and John's. These people trying to constantly mess with me, are going to lose soon. Another thing I have learned is that when someone keeps telling you, that they live in an office building as their home, they are either trying to help you, figure it out, or expose the ones who have been doing you and others dirty. I've now realized and see, that these cell phone companies, need to be more transparent about their intentions and their motives, because they purposely try to make me do the things they want. Well, the YWCA, is being corrupted, but only because corrupt dirty, people have taken it over, and are controlling it, and other buildings that are supposed to be helping the poor. Not sure whose all involved, in my hometown, but I do know that a few of these places, and this YWCA and horrible government building, that looks like a big old eye sore, right in the middle out town, are holding all kinds of secrets and corruption. They are not being stopped, so we as a society have to be proactive. Lastly, this nasty, suburb my family and I were living in, had evicted us, and were allowing all kinds of convicted, registered, sex offenders, to move into these small neighborhoods, which is actually against state laws. Because, the offenders are not allowed to move into neighborhoods, that are closer than a certain area, such as parks, and any and all schools, and daycares and anything involving the care or supervision of children. Lastly, the fact that when I saw all these people living in my suburb, and had been convicted of crimes against children, heinous acts also, well let's just say I was extremely upset, angry, and wanting to stop and help expose and fight the cause of getting these people out of neighborhoods were children lived!!! I did that, by writing the local county sherrifs office, sharing my opinions and the things that I feel strongly about, that go happen in my neighborhoods, which set off the powder keg (no pun), to cause all this chaos and lack of wanting to protect our most valuable assets, which our the youth!! The schools are corrupt, the latch key programs have been corrupted, and we can't allow that, to happen!! We have to stand up! We have to fight for the right to want our streets safe, and not plagued with evil on every corner!!! If you agree, we have to find a platform, get together, have meetings, demand transparency, and hold the ones who manage the funds that go towards helping the communities, and the most affected areas like the lower income, higher crime areas, receiving the money people desperately need, and deserve, and make sure those who are being oppressed, and retaliated against because the liberals or the cults. They don't like their rich buddies being exposed like they are, so they use their corporate interests, and donors whom are also elite oligarchs, to bribe the citizens and the people in those communities, opposing their communist like rhetoric, and attempt to get rid of anyone standing up to dissent and race baiters, and anyone promoting hate towards one another, which only keeps the heat off the real bad guys, living in the gated communities, using police to protect them and their families. But if they would instead, just listen to the voters and quit allowing, promoting, and even financing the chaos, and destruction of the lower and middle class communities!! Then, we should try to come as one, all of us, to make this world, this economy, and this country, the place we want our nation to be. Not what government or baptists tells us too!! Meaning, don't allow too much power in any area of a community, unless its giving back, helping, and saving others!! We don't need little evil dictators popping up all over the place, thinking they can treat the people that don't agree with them, with callous and inhumane actions. If the people are hungry, feed them. If the people need medical care, treat them. Don't retaliate, or pull one of these career politicians moves and target the people who speak out, or don't agree with your antics!! Believe in something better, and that even though the city has been burning, and many of us were unaware, because we were too busy trying to earn a living, or get free from some kind of force able manipulation, and abuse through monetary denials, and lack of assets at all, because of corruptions at the government building, and the fact some stalker has been illegally using my identity, all these years, while I was moved away, and lied too, while this witch, was out ruining our suburbs, and our kids. I am done with this lying monster!! She and all her accomplices and all of them will be brought to justice for what they've done!!
@@momof1576 The places that those other people are looking for are called, "Massage Parlors" and they don't look anywhere like actual clinics, because a clinic looks like any other medical clinic, or a little more down to earth and chill...or sometimes the therapists running it usially just leave it to be...well in their houses if it isn't at an office, wellness/clinic/or office, or even expo sometimes.
I work in the gift shop which had to be closed while in port (duty laws), so always got to out while in port. The only times we wouldn't be allowed is if we were getting inventory, but that would usually be only once every two weeks and while in your home port. It was the same with the casino - they had to close as well.
Re: Going to guest cabins, that happened a lot on my ships, also I went to my parent's cabin a few times while they were visiting. Luckily at the time I knew the captain fairly well and he knew my parents would be on board, so even without the paperwork it would have been okay. Also, sleeping with the guests is absolutely something that happened all the time. I didn't do it personally, but I knew several people who were notorious for that 😂
Same happens on resorts as well. I feel sorry for the poor saps who actually think the employee they are sleeping with are actually interested in them. "I normally don't do this but..." LMFAO
I worked on Princess, I always bought Rum in Jamaica or port bought 2 (2 liter diet coke) in Miami and brought it onboard put in my refrig. I did hear of musicians getting fired bringing illegal stuff onboard LOL, or getting drunk, I was very careful about drinking so I was ok, my cabin was on other end of theatre/lounge area so it took more like 15 min to get there from my cabin, also we were not allowed to go on guests elevators we used our elevators behind the scene you know which ones I'm talking about, and behind scenes doors where we went thru the windy stairs etc. Another way of getting fired was eating in guests buffets well we were allowed (entertainers) buffets 10am-2pm that's it, after that we go to crew cafeteria and you know what they have, rice, fish, catering to mostly philipinos, etc. I like fish but not everyday. So I ate at guests buffets 10am & 1:30pm stuffed my face, then we had gigs 6-9pm or something like that. Then we hung around with other entertainers or saw theatre shows /sat top decks or just went to cabin to sleep ...port days we were last to get off the ship first ones onboard, and we had great time walking around ports. They did drug tests sometimes weekly sometimes 2x month we never knew. They can wake you up 1am if they felt like. Yeah don't remind me of those days.
@@raul0ca I am FIipina & hawaiian and I dont care for bony scaly fish lol I like grouper ...salmon ..guess spoiled by living in Fl my family ate alot of different foods and guess spoiled from living in US vs islands. Being a musician Lead vocalist I worked on ships and everyone is so nice onboard working everyday meeting people from around the world was cool. Enjoy your day ..where do you live now? in US? I live in FL and FL fish is grouper ...
I would have agreed immediately and did whatever he wanted as long as i only needed to use my hands and no other part of my body. Only if he paid very well because it would traumatize me!!
Now I heard if you work in Shore Excursion you gave a lot of time to spend off board and enjoy the excursions with the guest... Now I truly understand the alcohol limit rule for safe reasons. Like preventing the crew members from falling off the ship and like you said have the crew be alerted if something with happened with the ship!!!
I met my husband while he was working on a cruise ship. I actually snuck down to his cabin and we talked all night. (honestly, we just talked) Glad he wasn't fired! However, watching this video, it seems like he broke almost all of the rules lol.
Heads up with the security stuff, they get hit hard for stuff that goes down even if they aren't around. They will argue with them not being tenitive in correcting stuff that happens on the ship as a whole.
Thanks J for continuing to post information about what it's like to work on a cruise ship and the challenges. As a conscientious cruiser it's important to me to see the difficulties crew face; often far exceeding what others here in the USA would experience on land. In the USA we have labor laws that protect employees while working as crew do not have as many protections. It seems we would have more opportunities in the USA workforce to correct our errors vs just getting fired (always exceptions though). When we start cruising again I will work towards giving more in tips for both customer facing and behind the scenes crew.
If I ever caught a crew member toking in a stairwell I’d offer to be a lookout for them so they can have a more relaxing toke and I would never tell on them. In fact I’d let them know I’m willing to be a lookout for any crew member and to just come and find me. I’d encourage it! Way easier to do a good job and give great customer service if you are high!
There is another way of getting fired or “let go” from a cruise. When I was working for a cruise line that was managed by Greek officers, they did not liked when any of the good looking females dated anyone onboard that was not Greek. I personally dated a guy from South America and was let go when they discovered me spending time with my boyfriend. They told me my contract was over and sent me home. Yes, if an officer is fixated with a crew member, they can make their life onboard difficult and will find a way to fire he or she.
Aviation (Maintenmance) here: At one station of an airline I worked, the base captain (most senior captain of the base and supervisor of the other pilots and flight crew) thought that the female flight attendants were exclusively reserved for the pilots. A friend, also in maintenance, and his then flight attendant girlfriend had a serious confrontation with him.
To protect both perhaps in the spa there should be microphones recording the conversations and interaction and that employees be given small recording devices so that when they enter the area both know that interaction will be recorded and/or monitored. The employees should also be trained how to diffuse the situation and maybe have code phrases that alert management when they are asked to something inappropriate.
In the US Navy if you "miss movement" you will be punished. This missing movement can be as simple as the ship moved from one berth to another in the same port to getting underway without you.
We had been cruising for a while and on occasion sitting on the balcony or in the corner when the room steward came. I was surprised when a steward was uneasy and finally told us he wasn’t allowed to do that. We of course agreed to leave while he offered to come back later. We simply didn’t realize there was such a rule! On most ships it’s easy to figure out when we go to breakfast and scoot in and out while we are away for a short time so there really weren’t too many times we stayed reading a book etc.
Just ran across your videos. So interesting! You are very well spoken and keep it moving right along! 😁 I hate when people draw stuff out and it gets boring and you lose interest. I have to subscribe to hear more. Never have wanted to cruise before, but always have wondered about that life! So thank you! I hope you have a job you love now. You seem like a really great guy who deserves to be treated well! You know your stuff! 🙃😎
Some workers on cruise ships have ended up being mysteriously bumped off and dumped over the side, sadly this is also something that happens because the jurisdiction depends on where the ship is registered (Panama, for example) as opposed to wherever you might come from which is a truly scary prospect - really, unpopular cruise ship workers can end up never being seen again and not too many questions asked
@@rabbitss11 thanks for the reply. You mentioned that crew cannot sleep with guests. I was wondering if those Jo work on the ship but are not directly employed by NCL are allowed to. For example, the Park West art auction employees, can they date guests? Thank you, I really appreciate all of your videos.
Definitely a Part 2. I was also wondering if there was an approximate breakdown of rule-breaking by job category. I'm imagining that most of the ones you mentioned were people in the entertainment category, except for the cook who got others sick. All the rules I've heard of sound righteous to me. If crew want to do those kinds of things, they should try to get work on the yachts as in the show Below Deck. They nasty. After watching that show, I wouldn't want to be on one of those yachts even if I could afford it.
Number 10 really surprises me. When I took a cruise on Carnival in the early 90's, there was a group of "ladies of the evening" on the ship that told me they were hired by Carnival.
Getting drunk…I dunno…I have had crew members tell me that crew gets wasted nearly every night. Esp kitchen staff. In the crew bars. I even gave him my hang over cure breakfast. He told me it was a huge hit with his so-workers
I used to stay ay a fancy hotel that did massages in the guest rooms but stopped for the reason in this video. The guests were asking for favors and they had nobody to help them out of the situation. In the spa they could just step out of the room into safety.
Remember there are cameras on the cruise ships all over it including hallways ,so watch your self because the cameras are recording everything you do and say .
Just got off Freedom Of the Seas, how on earth passengers get the amount of weed I could smell for all 4 nights on board I don’t know. Their was no sniffer dogs at the pier either!! It was ridiculous!
I will be going on my fourth cruise trip in May and I always want to learn about how the crew gets treated. Just discovered you today and it was an immediate subscribe!
I was an Uber Driver in Orlando, picked up a couple from Magic Kingdom Disney World. They were Brits, working on Disney Cruise Ship that was suppose to sailaway at 6:30 p.m. From the Park to the port its about 1 1/2 hours. I got to pick up at 5:30 p.m. As soon as they get in my car and I hit the start button, I see their destination. I was like okay, so we start driving and we start talking. They start start telling me how they are crew members and went to park at this stop. I was like ok, then I ask them what time the ship was leaving they tell me time, I got quiet. When I told them there was no way we were going to make that, they started freaking out. I told them even if I drive 100 mph, the ships stop loading people way before the ship leaves. I was driving fast, got them there at 6:35 p.m. Ship was long gone, they had no money, port was deserted, they had no IDs of any kind other then their Disney bracelets and phones. Before I left, I gave them 30 dollars cash and stayed there until we found a porter, not sure what happened after that. No they didn't tip me.
I have a question about getting fired. If you get fired, in the middle of the ocean, 1- do they make you stay in your cabin? 2-Do they drop you off at next port? 3-do you have to pay for your way home?
I’m going to do a video on this but yes technically you are limited on where you can go depending on what you did but other than the mess to get food you are confined to your room. Usually you’re dropped off back at the home port unless you did something serious and in most cases the Cruise line pay your way home if you are on foreign land
A friend of mine was fired for messing with a guest and was told he couldn't leave his cabin. When they got back to the U.S. port, he was escorted to the airport up until he boarded the plane.
I think sick people should be released forget the duration of the sailing and permitted to get medical care. If it is chronic in my opinion it would be okay to dismiss them because as you said no Titanic II..
One cruise I went on a lot of the entertainment staff went on an excursion with us and they partied so hard they all were drunk when we got back to the ship. They got into so much trouble. Not kinky did they get back on the ship drunk there were a bunch of passengers from the ship that were total stiffs that complained because the dancers kinda started a little dance and danced with some of us. So they ended up getting in trouble for that too!
I guess it depends on the excursion. I don't want a bunch of drunk people on my upcoming sting ray and dolphin tours. Call me Karen, if you like. There are plenty of excursions where the purpose is to party, of course.
We had a deckhand take a leak on the general manager's car as the most interesting way to get fired. He had a job lined up on a tanker so he was cool with it.
The lighting in this video combined with your hair on that side is giving the illusion that your left eye is shut or partly closed. 😂that’s not a slight at all because I love your videos!
@19:15 I have a friend who is a licensed massage therapist, she sees clients in-home or at a hotel room. She NEVER goes alone to these appointments (that final). She has asked me to go with her a couple of times (I have a concealed carry permit) and she offers to pay me...but I can't take money from her, it would be like making your mom pay for a ride home
That's so sad about the girl getting fired because she wouldn't perform extra services :( some men I tell you...SMH. I'm really enjoying your channel J and am learning a lot :) I've never been on a cruise but my sister and I are interested in one, these videos really help. We're thinking for our first cruise we'll go with Disney, have you been on Disney before and if so, which ship would you recommend for first-timers?
I remember back in 1998 there was a very lovely Filipino Blackjack dealer that "walked" into my room. Let's just say it was very interesting. Ahhhhh my wild days. I'm married and old now, but I do have memories lol.
Haha I love it! Cherish the beautiful times! Btw I caught your comment on Don’s video about making a mistake with the couple getting kicked off. Nice one!
@@JSHIPLIFE Jay I don't personally have anything against Don. I actually think he is a nice guy. Many times he makes me laugh with his goofy jokes. I have followed him since probably close to his beginning. I'm sure trying to come up with content to put out to the public may not be easy at times for you all. I probably couldn't do it myself. You all do a good job at what you do. I definitely think you do a very good job with your channel. Like you, I also have the same habit of saying "at the end of the day". It drives my wife crazy lol. It seems I have noticed a pattern with Don. In this case his "pattern" made him look foolish in my opinion and could make him lose some credibility. I would hate to be the people he was talking about in his video and be smeared by untruth. However I appreciate you reminding me about my comment. I really should have kept my criticism to myself and it was uncalled for. I have made several in the past on his page. I'll go back and erase them. I appreciate the nice way you brought that to my attention. Thank you all for putting out the news and doing what you do. I know you all probably don't hear "thank you" enough. I have been cruising since 1989 and cherish each cruise I have been on. I lost count of the cruises after I reached the 150 mark, long ago. I'm only 50 now but started cruising with my parents as a teen. I took my kids on many when they were little, now I'm hoping one day to be able to take grandchildren on them also (if I'm ever fortunate enough to have any). Keep up the good work, sir. Hopefully I will have the good fortune to catch up with you on a cruise one day (round of drinks on me).
In the 90's, I was approached to be an impersonator of a celebrity on a cruise and was told there would be so many women for me. I didn't do that and later on heard all the issues from it.
I was approached to impersonate Robert Redford. They said it would be unpaid but I could have all the women I wanted. Okay, this is a fantasy of mine....
THANKS FOR WATCHING! PART 2? DID ANY OF THIS SURPRISE YOU?
I guessed it all but appreciated ur confirmation….(Luv ur hair now !!! Lol
U didn’t answer …air fixed ?
It doesn't surprise me, but that makes for a pretty boring job.
@@lowellpratt8275 Not if you know how to not get caught!
@@darleneeastburn7639 I answered! It’s fixed❄️😁
"The Guest Is Always Right" is a bad policy, especially if there is no chance for the employee to present her side of the story. I work in the hospitality industry and thankfully, my boss will always listen to the employees whenever a guest complains.
I used to work in hospitality, saying at our place was “the guest is never right, but we make them feel like they are”
"The guest is not always right but they are always the guest" Conrad Hilton
@@johnfluttrell right ...when they complain they want to be heard and they're heard and the mgr do what they need to but sometimes empl never get 2nd chance which is sad.
Can we please get the customer is always right model removed.
@ AlaskaChick Yeah we have the same policy at my job because we know in fact customers lie all the time
I've seen some drunk crewmembers after their crew party. One of them kept trying to get me to share her pizza with her. It was funny to me. I didn't care because it was the day before we got off the ship after being on an extended cruise due to a hurricane. I was just glad they were having their own fun and not worrying about us.
Hey free pizza is always a win 🍕
@@visionist7 Lol. Share that pizza. Last time I had it it wasn't good anyway.
@@que_creations come to Napoli, Presidente, Da Michele, Starita Materdei, Pellone, Sorbillo...
Intermediate drinkers. Lol.
Brilliant mate, I worked for 30 years at sea and worked on 17 ships and you have nailed it with your video 👍👍🙏
What position
I don’t plan on going on a cruise, don’t plan on working at a cruise ship but somehow i still like these videos
I work on cargo ships and a lot of these rules apply to us too. No drinking, random drug tests, don't be late to the ship, etc.
Pretty much any job
@@ag4103 but most people in the maritime industry you can lose your license and go to jail if charges are filed for drugs for drinking , I have my AB license and If I got caught drinking my license would be revoked.
@@matthewestrada407 Are you still shipping? if so, have you noticed an increase in "random" drug tests? Lately we seem to be getting them at least once a trip (3 months)
My hubby is 50 yrs port of Tampa & there is zero tolerance for drugs & alcohol. Also, random testing is definitely done.
Imagine that, STANDARDS, what assholes.
Poor girl! Sad that she didnt get to say her side of story :( It makes sense now that several massage places I’ve gone to in the past year or so have asked you to sign a statement saying you won’t ask for those “services“ and if you do you will be escorted out and banned.
Yep! Exactly!
@@cruisecrazy7066 They don’t
Your word against a customer, you always lose.
@@davidbeppler3032 yep
Absolutely disgusting! The cruise company should be ashamed of its self and I hope the man who got her fired is visited my lady Karma! Nasty human being
I got one for you! I’m a musician and I made friends with the drummer of one of the cruise ship bands. As a fellow drummer we got along really well so one night, at about 1:00am he asked me to fill in on a song. It was supposed to be just one song, but, the band director liked what I was doing and the set only had two more songs so I finished the set. We all had drinks afterwards! So a week after I got back, I got a text from the drummer telling me he got fired for letting me sit in! I apologized profusely but he told me he had been having issues with the director for a while. We’re still good friends to this day!
Wow! That’s insane!
It’s sad that instead of protecting a crew member from a predator, they fired her. Twisted mentality. I’ve heard that sexual assault is a very real problem on cruise ships. I guess if an employee is assaulted by a passenger, they too get fired for being a victim, you know, the way U.S. schools treat the students, any involvement in a fight is immediate punishment for all involved.
Imo more scary then sad. Actions like that is nationwide and goes all the way to government. It makes one wonder just how many predators are really out here and protected.
Sexual Assault is a problem everywhere ...more so on land .
She didn’t report it to her line manager. That exacerbated the problem.
women should never go into a man's suite alone.
Yup that stupid zero tolerance policy. If a kid walks up to another and punches him , even if the victim does nothing wrong , they both get suspended
Over 14 years I worked for Carnival cruise 🚢 and I’ve watched many of my friends get fired for drinking sneaking into Guest cabins, all of the above in which I did as well but never got caught. The thing that almost got me fired is a guest lying about a gay comment that I never said I never did luckily for me I known the hotel direct very closely so he listen to my story my side and he believe me and that is how I end up surviving that.
Any advice for security guard I'm a new recruit starting in January
The epitome of "if there's a will, there's a way" is the list of things not allowed in psychiatric hospitals.
Last one wasn’t “Do nothing”, it was “Have morals.”
The most professional personality I've seen on UA-cam. This man has a future in broadcasting!
Love him. But he takes 30 words to tell 10.
@@joandougan8682 so like any broadcaster ever lol
10 years ago my husband and I caught 3 employees toking up on board. In a stair well near the nursery. We didn’t turn them in, but I was somewhat amused.
They probably needed it keep from losing their shit with a particular guest( not referring to you of course).
YOU ARE NOT UGLY AT ALL. you ARE CHARISMATIC, intelligent and very wise. Most respect my friend
Wow. Thank you so much bro!
Just took my first cruise on the Carnival Elation two weeks ago. Had a great time. Interesting video. Having worked in corporate America as a private security officer, I know a thing or two about false and frivolous complaints. People that make a complaint should have it thoroughly investigated by competent and fair trained officers. The vast majority of crew I encountered went above and beyond to make myself and fellow cruisers happy. They work real hard and are undervalued. It is my hope and prayer that fellow cruisers aren't making false complaints against the crew mates. If it is found that they are, the cruise line should be able to permanently ban a guest from future cruises. Several of the young crew members I spoke with had families and young children back home. One missed his young daughter's first birthday. I cannot understand why any guest would make a false or frivolous complaint against a crew member. Guess I was raised differently.
A guest may make a false or frivolous complaint if a crew member did not accepted their advances or paid attention to them. People do not like to be ignored! 😡
@@mariareyes-ku6194 True. There were several ranking cruise officers that I said hi to or nodded to and a few ignored my pleasantries. Some others were happy to say hi and talk. The officer in charge of the dining room was very friendly, professional and conversational. Guess you gotta respect the arrogant officers because they're running the ship with the Captain and have huge responsibilities. I respect that.
Hold up kid and stand right over there for me. You're not an officer and you never have been an officer. You have been a security guard, also referred to informally as "mall cop" or simply "goon".
There's an important distinction to be made here, because even though police officers and security guards are both civilians, you can not exert neither the authority nor enjoy the qualified immunity from the law, that a police officer does. When you wear your private sector security guard uniform, your first worry must be to avoid at all times giving the impression that you are a sworn officer with police powers.
Personally I'm happy to tell you straight up that as a security guard you are at the very bottom of the food chain. Now I know you've done better in life, but anybody else working a security gig, If you want to improve your standing in life and are looking for prestige, none of that is to be had wearing a Securitas uniform or that of some similar outfit. People with ambition do occasionally work as security guards, but for them that's just an interim solution until they succeed in whatever they are working towards.
Yeah ir always amazes me when people want to try and get workers fired in hospitality settings… your bad experience or fake complaint is not worth them losing their livelihood, unless of course they do something like attack a guest or something, but that’s an extreme example lol.
Do you really think she had a fair investigation? Rich male guest against female Indonesian worker with no witness, along with more than likely all male officers? Many of the boat crew were probably not American either.
The last one that will get you fired........exactly..nothing like a " gentleman" who doesn't get his way..
I am a retired railroad engineer. We must get to work on time ,drug and alcohol free for obvious reasons. The train will not run on time if the engineer is either absent or late on duty. If you feel sick ring the depot immediately so they can roster an alternative engineer to do your shift. If you get too sick to work again you don't get fired you get a medical retirement, that sounds much better. I have been on many cruises, Princess is my favorite line but that is a personal choice. Lots of good information for which appreciate. PS Lots of medical examinations and random drug tests too. I suggest if wish to take drugs and or be a heavy drinker the railroad is NOT the job for you.
I met a carnival cruise ship cabin Stewart on the flight home from my last cruise before covid-19 and he told me that they can get fired if they get in the bottom group on their ratings three times they will get sent home. All it takes is a couple of nasty guests to end up in that category and I thought it was really unfair and I think that's why he told me about it because I was asking him questions about something related to that. Also a cabin Steward can get a bad evaluation because a passenger tells guest relations they would prefer to have their beds pushed together as opposed to being apart or the other way around. Usually the cabin stewards are not given directions by the passenger before the trip starts so the Stewart is just making their best guess on what the passengers want. I found that out when I told my cabin Stewart that I had advised some people at my table during a muster drill that they should just talk to their cabin Stewart that evening before they went to dinner and then their room would be just the way they wanted it when they got back.
Just accepted a job offer for NCL & out of all the channels I’ve been watching this is by far my favorite. Thank you for the tips & your insight. Liked & subscribed keep it up brother.
How long did it take after getting an interview did you get an offer to your leave date?
I’d like to know as well
What ship are you on?
What position
Glad I am self employed and work from home. Some of those things seem unfair. If I were the message therapist I would have tried to sue.
Message me some of your therapies please. A text will do
@@Steampunksaly- did your message therapy have a happy ending...
I worked on Carnival Cruise Lines as a musician from 2003 to 2004. We had plenty of short leave. We did have rotations where we had to stay on the ship every two weeks, but it was just for one day. I know for some of the people working in the lower part of the ship didn’t have the luxury like we did. But I had a great experience working on a cruise ship!
Exactly. It always comes down to you’re position. I had every port off and worked 2-3 days a week
I would love a part 2 to this. This was very interesting.
Thank you! Let’s do how everyone else feels!
@@robbennett332 ??
That is absolutely appalling what happened to that girl. The cruise line should be ashamed.
Your channel has become one of my new favorites. I’ve never been on a cruise, nor am I planning to travel on one. Just find this interesting as hell nonetheless
We never had random alcohol tests on the cruise ships I worked on, but if you were suspected to be drunk on a shift, you were tested. Did you ever have the 2:00 am cabin searches? Our cruise director would give us a heads up, but it was still weird to be asleep and then have the hotel manager and head of security come in with flash lights to search your lockers.
Yep! We had all that as well and our CD would always tip us off as well! That part I didn’t enjoy
😂😂😂
Sounds like prison. Cell toss
Definitly sounds like its shaky ground staying in the job, but the community with the staff sounds worth it. Must be a perfect place to learn to be outgoing more.
Years ago I was on the Dawn Princess, on a South Pacific tour. It was late and I was about to go into my room, and this crew member introduced himself to me, saying he was from Mexico. He asked me if I wanted to go for a coffee, after a few min of weird small talk. I said no, I am tired I am about to head to bed. I thought to myself he must have known I was a female travelling alone, and knew my room number. I am certain he was looking for some "fun".
never give a massage in a client's room without a witness being there.
Is that even a thing. 😂
That story about clients asking Massage Therapists for something extra is so typical, especially in private areas (many scarier things have been told when you're doing house calls) especially in some Provinces of Canada where the municipal governments have regulated Sweedish Massage and I've heard of therapists having the clients doing everything from neglecting payment and asking for something extra - when the Therapist denies these things everything from the client becoming physically abusive, sticking dogs on them, or even something worse and weapons have been said to be used. In other words, sounds like the Therapist that you met had a client who had deep pockets and power if the spa management company stopped her from working...or the spa management company oddly takes sides with the clients and not the therapist. Though I feel that if anything the client must have had a connection with the management and pulled a very cold and personal trick on her when they didn't get what they wanted.
That is what they did. They also use these deep pockets of theirs, to buy the massage therapists loyalty. So that the client(s) get away with whatever they want, and before too long, they turn these places into what they call, "brothels", and then designate someone who never questions or doubts their cult like behavior as the, "madame". I guess that's if your a woman, but if your a guy, it's just another whore house, or business, ran by pimps and John's. These people trying to constantly mess with me, are going to lose soon. Another thing I have learned is that when someone keeps telling you, that they live in an office building as their home, they are either trying to help you, figure it out, or expose the ones who have been doing you and others dirty. I've now realized and see, that these cell phone companies, need to be more transparent about their intentions and their motives, because they purposely try to make me do the things they want. Well, the YWCA, is being corrupted, but only because corrupt dirty, people have taken it over, and are controlling it, and other buildings that are supposed to be helping the poor. Not sure whose all involved, in my hometown, but I do know that a few of these places, and this YWCA and horrible government building, that looks like a big old eye sore, right in the middle out town, are holding all kinds of secrets and corruption. They are not being stopped, so we as a society have to be proactive. Lastly, this nasty, suburb my family and I were living in, had evicted us, and were allowing all kinds of convicted, registered, sex offenders, to move into these small neighborhoods, which is actually against state laws. Because, the offenders are not allowed to move into neighborhoods, that are closer than a certain area, such as parks, and any and all schools, and daycares and anything involving the care or supervision of children. Lastly, the fact that when I saw all these people living in my suburb, and had been convicted of crimes against children, heinous acts also, well let's just say I was extremely upset, angry, and wanting to stop and help expose and fight the cause of getting these people out of neighborhoods were children lived!!! I did that, by writing the local county sherrifs office, sharing my opinions and the things that I feel strongly about, that go happen in my neighborhoods, which set off the powder keg (no pun), to cause all this chaos and lack of wanting to protect our most valuable assets, which our the youth!! The schools are corrupt, the latch key programs have been corrupted, and we can't allow that, to happen!! We have to stand up! We have to fight for the right to want our streets safe, and not plagued with evil on every corner!!! If you agree, we have to find a platform, get together, have meetings, demand transparency, and hold the ones who manage the funds that go towards helping the communities, and the most affected areas like the lower income, higher crime areas, receiving the money people desperately need, and deserve, and make sure those who are being oppressed, and retaliated against because the liberals or the cults. They don't like their rich buddies being exposed like they are, so they use their corporate interests, and donors whom are also elite oligarchs, to bribe the citizens and the people in those communities, opposing their communist like rhetoric, and attempt to get rid of anyone standing up to dissent and race baiters, and anyone promoting hate towards one another, which only keeps the heat off the real bad guys, living in the gated communities, using police to protect them and their families. But if they would instead, just listen to the voters and quit allowing, promoting, and even financing the chaos, and destruction of the lower and middle class communities!! Then, we should try to come as one, all of us, to make this world, this economy, and this country, the place we want our nation to be. Not what government or baptists tells us too!! Meaning, don't allow too much power in any area of a community, unless its giving back, helping, and saving others!! We don't need little evil dictators popping up all over the place, thinking they can treat the people that don't agree with them, with callous and inhumane actions. If the people are hungry, feed them. If the people need medical care, treat them. Don't retaliate, or pull one of these career politicians moves and target the people who speak out, or don't agree with your antics!! Believe in something better, and that even though the city has been burning, and many of us were unaware, because we were too busy trying to earn a living, or get free from some kind of force able manipulation, and abuse through monetary denials, and lack of assets at all, because of corruptions at the government building, and the fact some stalker has been illegally using my identity, all these years, while I was moved away, and lied too, while this witch, was out ruining our suburbs, and our kids. I am done with this lying monster!! She and all her accomplices and all of them will be brought to justice for what they've done!!
I dont disbelieve you but good grief. When I go for a massage I just want the knots out of my neck and shoulders. 🤦♀️
@@momof1576 The places that those other people are looking for are called, "Massage Parlors" and they don't look anywhere like actual clinics, because a clinic looks like any other medical clinic, or a little more down to earth and chill...or sometimes the therapists running it usially just leave it to be...well in their houses if it isn't at an office, wellness/clinic/or office, or even expo sometimes.
And I'm here thinking walk the plank when you get fired from the ship
😂
Your vids are a REAL insight into the shenanigans going on onboard ship. So glad I didn't pursue a career onboard - you've totally put me off 😂😂😂
So for the 10th reason, I believe the employee hands down!!
The guest probably thought who’s going to believe a Thai girl
That last story makes me think security should be recording and monitoring those massage services over the hallways looking for employees 😑 smh
I work in the gift shop which had to be closed while in port (duty laws), so always got to out while in port. The only times we wouldn't be allowed is if we were getting inventory, but that would usually be only once every two weeks and while in your home port. It was the same with the casino - they had to close as well.
Re: Going to guest cabins, that happened a lot on my ships, also I went to my parent's cabin a few times while they were visiting. Luckily at the time I knew the captain fairly well and he knew my parents would be on board, so even without the paperwork it would have been okay.
Also, sleeping with the guests is absolutely something that happened all the time. I didn't do it personally, but I knew several people who were notorious for that 😂
Same happens on resorts as well. I feel sorry for the poor saps who actually think the employee they are sleeping with are actually interested in them. "I normally don't do this but..." LMFAO
Cheek busting on the ships 😂😂😂
@@sebastienbolduc5654 lol well, get it while you can I guess right?
Spreading diseases and possibly kids all over!!
I worked on Princess, I always bought Rum in Jamaica or port bought 2 (2 liter diet coke) in Miami and brought it onboard put in my refrig. I did hear of musicians getting fired bringing illegal stuff onboard LOL, or getting drunk, I was very careful about drinking so I was ok, my cabin was on other end of theatre/lounge area so it took more like 15 min to get there from my cabin, also we were not allowed to go on guests elevators we used our elevators behind the scene you know which ones I'm talking about, and behind scenes doors where we went thru the windy stairs etc. Another way of getting fired was eating in guests buffets well we were allowed (entertainers) buffets 10am-2pm that's it, after that we go to crew cafeteria and you know what they have, rice, fish, catering to mostly philipinos, etc. I like fish but not everyday. So I ate at guests buffets 10am & 1:30pm stuffed my face, then we had gigs 6-9pm or something like that. Then we hung around with other entertainers or saw theatre shows /sat top decks or just went to cabin to sleep ...port days we were last to get off the ship first ones onboard, and we had great time walking around ports. They did drug tests sometimes weekly sometimes 2x month we never knew. They can wake you up 1am if they felt like. Yeah don't remind me of those days.
I'm Filipino and we tend to favor bony, scaly fish
@@raul0ca I am FIipina & hawaiian and I dont care for bony scaly fish lol I like grouper ...salmon ..guess spoiled by living in Fl my family ate alot of different foods and guess spoiled from living in US vs islands. Being a musician Lead vocalist I worked on ships and everyone is so nice onboard working everyday meeting people from around the world was cool. Enjoy your day ..where do you live now? in US? I live in FL and FL fish is grouper ...
Oh that poor girl that wouldn’t offer a “happy ending”. 😢 So not fair.
Agreed. Poor girl. That sucks.
The customer is always right.
lol
I would have agreed immediately and did whatever he wanted as long as i only needed to use my hands and no other part of my body. Only if he paid very well because it would traumatize me!!
Now I heard if you work in Shore Excursion you gave a lot of time to spend off board and enjoy the excursions with the guest... Now I truly understand the alcohol limit rule for safe reasons. Like preventing the crew members from falling off the ship and like you said have the crew be alerted if something with happened with the ship!!!
I met my husband while he was working on a cruise ship. I actually snuck down to his cabin and we talked all night. (honestly, we just talked) Glad he wasn't fired! However, watching this video, it seems like he broke almost all of the rules lol.
Heads up with the security stuff, they get hit hard for stuff that goes down even if they aren't around. They will argue with them not being tenitive in correcting stuff that happens on the ship as a whole.
Very true
Thanks J for continuing to post information about what it's like to work on a cruise ship and the challenges. As a conscientious cruiser it's important to me to see the difficulties crew face; often far exceeding what others here in the USA would experience on land. In the USA we have labor laws that protect employees while working as crew do not have as many protections. It seems we would have more opportunities in the USA workforce to correct our errors vs just getting fired (always exceptions though). When we start cruising again I will work towards giving more in tips for both customer facing and behind the scenes crew.
Always enjoy your stories about cruise ship life. So entertaining !
If I ever caught a crew member toking in a stairwell I’d offer to be a lookout for them so they can have a more relaxing toke and I would never tell on them. In fact I’d let them know I’m willing to be a lookout for any crew member and to just come and find me. I’d encourage it! Way easier to do a good job and give great customer service if you are high!
Working on a cruise seems like a lot of work. That’s for ur channel, I’m a Subscriber. 👍
There is another way of getting fired or “let go” from a cruise. When I was working for a cruise line that was managed by Greek officers, they did not liked when any of the good looking females dated anyone onboard that was not Greek. I personally dated a guy from South America and was let go when they discovered me spending time with my boyfriend. They told me my contract was over and sent me home. Yes, if an officer is fixated with a crew member, they can make their life onboard difficult and will find a way to fire he or she.
Aviation (Maintenmance) here: At one station of an airline I worked, the base captain (most senior captain of the base and supervisor of the other pilots and flight crew) thought that the female flight attendants were exclusively reserved for the pilots. A friend, also in maintenance, and his then flight attendant girlfriend had a serious confrontation with him.
To protect both perhaps in the spa there should be microphones recording the conversations and interaction and that employees be given small recording devices so that when they enter the area both know that interaction will be recorded and/or monitored.
The employees should also be trained how to diffuse the situation and maybe have code phrases that alert management when they are asked to something inappropriate.
In the US Navy if you "miss movement" you will be punished. This missing movement can be as simple as the ship moved from one berth to another in the same port to getting underway without you.
Don’t miss work, don’t get drunk and be on time when the ship leaves port. Kind of like having discipline and self respect.
We had been cruising for a while and on occasion sitting on the balcony or in the corner when the room steward came. I was surprised when a steward was uneasy and finally told us he wasn’t allowed to do that. We of course agreed to leave while he offered to come back later. We simply didn’t realize there was such a rule! On most ships it’s easy to figure out when we go to breakfast and scoot in and out while we are away for a short time so there really weren’t too many times we stayed reading a book etc.
Just ran across your videos. So interesting! You are very well spoken and keep it moving right along! 😁
I hate when people draw stuff out and it gets boring and you lose interest. I have to subscribe to hear more. Never have wanted to cruise before, but always have wondered about that life! So thank you! I hope you have a job you love now.
You seem like a really great guy who deserves to be treated well! You know your stuff! 🙃😎
He is an excellent presenter!
Yes.. Please do a Part 2. I love hearing what goes on behind the scenes..
Great video. I am a avid cruiser and I have seen a lot. Can't wait to hear more cruise stories.
It's like missing movement in the military, but you go to jail.
Some workers on cruise ships have ended up being mysteriously bumped off and dumped over the side, sadly this is also something that happens because the jurisdiction depends on where the ship is registered (Panama, for example) as opposed to wherever you might come from which is a truly scary prospect - really, unpopular cruise ship workers can end up never being seen again and not too many questions asked
Well this is scary, can't imagine been dumped in the middle of nowhere
Not limited to cruise ships, other ships at sea occasionally have workers dissapear "at port" and never seen again. They went over the rail.
They knew the risks
@@yt_energy I'm not sure they did
@@rabbitss11 thanks for the reply. You mentioned that crew cannot sleep with guests. I was wondering if those Jo work on the ship but are not directly employed by NCL are allowed to. For example, the Park West art auction employees, can they date guests? Thank you, I really appreciate all of your videos.
J this is why I started watching you channel, this is some great tea that you spilled. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I have more coming!
Very interesting as usual (even though I am no longer interested in cruising)! Looking ahead for Part II.
Definitely a Part 2. I was also wondering if there was an approximate breakdown of rule-breaking by job category. I'm imagining that most of the ones you mentioned were people in the entertainment category, except for the cook who got others sick. All the rules I've heard of sound righteous to me. If crew want to do those kinds of things, they should try to get work on the yachts as in the show Below Deck. They nasty. After watching that show, I wouldn't want to be on one of those yachts even if I could afford it.
Number 10 really surprises me. When I took a cruise on Carnival in the early 90's, there was a group of "ladies of the evening" on the ship that told me they were hired by Carnival.
Wow
nonsense.
Interesting
you are so even tempered and insightful
Thank you!
As a crew for 4 years I can say that there's actually a thousand ways.
Getting drunk…I dunno…I have had crew members tell me that crew gets wasted nearly every night. Esp kitchen staff. In the crew bars. I even gave him my hang over cure breakfast. He told me it was a huge hit with his so-workers
When I worked in restaurants years ago, cooks on land tended to drink.
I used to stay ay a fancy hotel that did massages in the guest rooms but stopped for the reason in this video. The guests were asking for favors and they had nobody to help them out of the situation. In the spa they could just step out of the room into safety.
So the BAC limit at sea is the same as on land here in Australia :) Here in Australia the BAC limit, when driving, is 0.05, so all good here haha.
You make listening to your stories so easy 🙂
Great job bud!!! So proud to see your growth.
Remember there are cameras on the cruise ships all over it including hallways ,so watch your self because the cameras are recording everything you do and say .
It was a great episode. I've never been on a cruise and have no desire to, but your channel is still interesting.
Just got off Freedom Of the Seas, how on earth passengers get the amount of weed I could smell for all 4 nights on board I don’t know. Their was no sniffer dogs at the pier either!! It was ridiculous!
Yes... I'd be up for a part 2.
It's interesting to hear the "inside scoop"
God bless you all in the hospitality and customer service industry. I believe in treating people they way I want to be treated.
The ship I worked on had an executive chef who was a RAGING alcoholic and everyone knew it smh. Very abusive work environment
I will be going on my fourth cruise trip in May and I always want to learn about how the crew gets treated. Just discovered you today and it was an immediate subscribe!
More inside stories would be great! 😂⚓️😂
I was an Uber Driver in Orlando, picked up a couple from Magic Kingdom Disney World. They were Brits, working on Disney Cruise Ship that was suppose to sailaway at 6:30 p.m. From the Park to the port its about 1 1/2 hours. I got to pick up at 5:30 p.m. As soon as they get in my car and I hit the start button, I see their destination. I was like okay, so we start driving and we start talking. They start start telling me how they are crew members and went to park at this stop. I was like ok, then I ask them what time the ship was leaving they tell me time, I got quiet. When I told them there was no way we were going to make that, they started freaking out. I told them even if I drive 100 mph, the ships stop loading people way before the ship leaves. I was driving fast, got them there at 6:35 p.m. Ship was long gone, they had no money, port was deserted, they had no IDs of any kind other then their Disney bracelets and phones. Before I left, I gave them 30 dollars cash and stayed there until we found a porter, not sure what happened after that. No they didn't tip me.
That was so kind of you,did they ever get in touch to know what happened?
I have a question about getting fired.
If you get fired, in the middle of the ocean,
1- do they make you stay in your cabin?
2-Do they drop you off at next port?
3-do you have to pay for your way home?
I’m going to do a video on this but yes technically you are limited on where you can go depending on what you did but other than the mess to get food you are confined to your room. Usually you’re dropped off back at the home port unless you did something serious and in most cases the Cruise line pay your way home if you are on foreign land
A friend of mine was fired for messing with a guest and was told he couldn't leave his cabin. When they got back to the U.S. port, he was escorted to the airport up until he boarded the plane.
@@jenniferdean8302 wow they take that really serious
Yep. That’s what happens
You're always on time with great updates on what the cruise ships are doing.
I think sick people should be released forget the duration of the sailing and permitted to get medical care. If it is chronic in my opinion it would be okay to dismiss them because as you said no Titanic II..
As my Band director use to say; Imma need ya'll here back at 3:00 PM and not CP Time, lol; thanks for posting!!!
One cruise I went on a lot of the entertainment staff went on an excursion with us and they partied so hard they all were drunk when we got back to the ship. They got into so much trouble. Not kinky did they get back on the ship drunk there were a bunch of passengers from the ship that were total stiffs that complained because the dancers kinda started a little dance and danced with some of us. So they ended up getting in trouble for that too!
I guess it depends on the excursion. I don't want a bunch of drunk people on my upcoming sting ray and dolphin tours. Call me Karen, if you like.
There are plenty of excursions where the purpose is to party, of course.
@@mandywalker3393 yeah you are a Karen.
We had a deckhand take a leak on the general manager's car as the most interesting way to get fired. He had a job lined up on a tanker so he was cool with it.
That hair in banging bro! Love it!
Thanks bro!
The lighting in this video combined with your hair on that side is giving the illusion that your left eye is shut or partly closed. 😂that’s not a slight at all because I love your videos!
You really make working on a ship sound like torture. Ever work an Atlantis cruise?
Not at all. I had too much fun during my contract.
Passengers can bring alcohol from land onto the ship, it is just held for you and delivered to your room on debarkation day.
I never said they couldn’t. I said thing crew and “sometimes” couldn’t bring on board
A part 2 would be interesting.
Yes. Please do a part 2 of ways you can be fired from a Cruise Ship.
Yes please part 2 and even a part 3 really enjoy you sharing your past stories.
I have a lot more coming!
Show the cabin the crew lives in ,messhall bar ,and what the jobs is like .
How can they fire you for not passing a alcohol test if the cruise line threw the free alcohol crew party the night before
That’s how they get you
5:08 Prison Pocket 🤣😆🤣
I was not ready.
Everything you said is 100% correct.
Well explained.
Thanks Bro
Thank you!
@19:15 I have a friend who is a licensed massage therapist, she sees clients in-home or at a hotel room. She NEVER goes alone to these appointments (that final). She has asked me to go with her a couple of times (I have a concealed carry permit) and she offers to pay me...but I can't take money from her, it would be like making your mom pay for a ride home
I like that quote. "A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skillful Sailor."
That's so sad about the girl getting fired because she wouldn't perform extra services :( some men I tell you...SMH. I'm really enjoying your channel J and am learning a lot :) I've never been on a cruise but my sister and I are interested in one, these videos really help. We're thinking for our first cruise we'll go with Disney, have you been on Disney before and if so, which ship would you recommend for first-timers?
I remember back in 1998 there was a very lovely Filipino Blackjack dealer that "walked" into my room. Let's just say it was very interesting. Ahhhhh my wild days. I'm married and old now, but I do have memories lol.
Haha I love it! Cherish the beautiful times! Btw I caught your comment on Don’s video about making a mistake with the couple getting kicked off. Nice one!
@@JSHIPLIFE Jay I don't personally have anything against Don. I actually think he is a nice guy. Many times he makes me laugh with his goofy jokes. I have followed him since probably close to his beginning. I'm sure trying to come up with content to put out to the public may not be easy at times for you all. I probably couldn't do it myself. You all do a good job at what you do. I definitely think you do a very good job with your channel. Like you, I also have the same habit of saying "at the end of the day". It drives my wife crazy lol. It seems I have noticed a pattern with Don. In this case his "pattern" made him look foolish in my opinion and could make him lose some credibility. I would hate to be the people he was talking about in his video and be smeared by untruth. However I appreciate you reminding me about my comment. I really should have kept my criticism to myself and it was uncalled for. I have made several in the past on his page. I'll go back and erase them. I appreciate the nice way you brought that to my attention. Thank you all for putting out the news and doing what you do. I know you all probably don't hear "thank you" enough. I have been cruising since 1989 and cherish each cruise I have been on. I lost count of the cruises after I reached the 150 mark, long ago. I'm only 50 now but started cruising with my parents as a teen. I took my kids on many when they were little, now I'm hoping one day to be able to take grandchildren on them also (if I'm ever fortunate enough to have any). Keep up the good work, sir. Hopefully I will have the good fortune to catch up with you on a cruise one day (round of drinks on me).
@@cruisingcory5414 wow you must have lots of memories sir
Love that you left the blooper in the video and had fun with the topic. Loved the choices in pictures for visual, like Coca Cola and Captain Kate. 😉
I figured why take it out?
GREAT as always!!! Been there done IT!!! THX Bother take care and be safe
In the 90's, I was approached to be an impersonator of a celebrity on a cruise and was told there would be so many women for me. I didn't do that and later on heard all the issues from it.
I was approached to impersonate Robert Redford. They said it would be unpaid but I could have all the women I wanted. Okay, this is a fantasy of mine....
Another good job! Love your content, whatever is may be! Lois
I love you support! Seriously thank you so much!