what they DON’T tell you about actually working on a cruise ship!! 🛳️🛟⚓️🗺️

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  • @jbauth
    @jbauth  11 місяців тому +20

    address for mail 💌
    Jordan Bauth/FCO/Explorer of the Seas
8014 NW 66th Street
Miami, Florida 33166
    USA
    ❤ you all to bits!

  • @Nancy-nx9cf
    @Nancy-nx9cf 11 місяців тому +33

    The fact that people are able to have their side jobs is something that I appreciate for you all as crew members.

  • @ycabonifacio
    @ycabonifacio 11 місяців тому +14

    you make me appreciate the crew so much more! recently sailed on symphony and i stood up every time the performance ended because not only was it an amazing show, but because i now understand how hard you guys have to work just to give the guests an experience of a lifetime! grateful for you and everything you guys do

  • @dena-mo118
    @dena-mo118 11 місяців тому +17

    Jordan, being a regular watcher, you've shared some of these aspects of living on a cruise ship in other videos. Things I learned from this video: 1. you have to purchase your uniform; and 2. having to pay a fee to eat in the Windjammer. It's interesting to learn about your life while working on board. ♥

    • @lindatannock
      @lindatannock 11 місяців тому +8

      Having to buy your own uniform is absolutely ridiculous!!

  • @rayray8986
    @rayray8986 11 місяців тому +12

    I’m so glad you explained how different your role is compared to most on board. I worked for Disney Cruise and I was working SO much more than most cruise performers I see on TikTok etc

    • @kateriordan8275
      @kateriordan8275 11 місяців тому +3

      I agree! I’m currently a performer for DCL and it seems it is very different to RCCL

  • @vemovasnena
    @vemovasnena 5 місяців тому +4

    Having worked on another cruise line its so interesting to hear the differences and similarities. I wish our ship would have had a set time to get off, we were always congregating in the I-95 just waiting to hear when we could get off. But our crew mart was usually super cheap, so its interesting to hear yours was expensive. I also never had to pay to eat at the guest buffet.

  • @mercyrodriguez5780
    @mercyrodriguez5780 11 місяців тому +4

    We have been in Odyssey for two weeks and had the pleasure of meeting Bryan James, he told us about you and we told him that I have followed you since 2021 when you went on the Adventure of the Seas out of Nassau right after the Pandemic, he told us you were a very sweet girl! Love all your videos!

  • @neeceynurse
    @neeceynurse 11 місяців тому +3

    I love to cruise (as a guest) and I love your videos! I'm a "glass half full" type of person as well so a really appreciate your sharing your experiences on the "other" side of ship board life.

  • @stephenmorrison3002
    @stephenmorrison3002 11 місяців тому +3

    Yes, I'm a cruiser. 55 so far across six cruise lines. Have three booked for this year. Love your videos!!!

  • @juno2013
    @juno2013 9 місяців тому

    That was so interesting. As a retired dancer who once 16:26 toured with companies around the US we had generally one day off for every ten days performing.

  • @wifisaysbye
    @wifisaysbye 11 місяців тому +7

    Giving over your passport is definitely a little scary but it’s a common thing to do across the shipping industry! When I join my ship I relinquish all my documents and STCW certs:)

    • @ruthbickerstaffe1915
      @ruthbickerstaffe1915 11 місяців тому

      Jordan I’ve watched you for several years. I live just outside of Toronto. Buffalo and Toronto have been blasted with snow. Your video was very interesting, but as The ship keeps your passport, how are you able to get off especially last summer and fall when you travelled to so many European Cities🙏🌠

    • @cruisecrazy7066
      @cruisecrazy7066 3 місяці тому

      What does "STCW certs:)" mean?

  • @elaineheim6477
    @elaineheim6477 11 місяців тому +4

    Loved the content of this video, certainly an education for us subscribers. I have always loved your shopping videos, would you consider doing a video of your favorite shops onboard this current contract? Would enjoy seeing what products they have for purchase and special sales. Enjoyed seeing Cocoa Bean on your cabin photo wall.

    • @everhea9907
      @everhea9907 11 місяців тому +1

      I love this idea!

  • @stacy805
    @stacy805 11 місяців тому +5

    you could try one of those lights that mimics sunlight for your windowless room. i know there are alarm clocks that brighten slowly like a rising sun. unsure if theres a solution that would be good for the entire duration of a day, but its something worth thinking about and researching!

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +4

      i got callum a hatch alarm clock! but sadly it needs wifi to work😩

    • @designdoctor247
      @designdoctor247 11 місяців тому +4

      it is heart breaking that they do not provide wifi for u...the MONEY they make from the crew ....uuuuhhhh that should not be a thing IMO lower the prices...and for wellness they should give FREE wifi n FREE uniforms...that is just sad so sad that those things r not provided. EVEN the penny pinchers at Disney give their cast FREE uniforms...and for crew moral ...food guys... food should be the same as wind jammer.

  • @Pintopam321
    @Pintopam321 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video! One of the best I’ve seen about working on a cruise ship.

  • @tailahowden3279
    @tailahowden3279 11 місяців тому +3

    Hey Jordan! Id love to see an interview or chat with someone from another department like business admin to compare how their experience differs from performers ❤

  • @karbear26
    @karbear26 11 місяців тому +1

    Was fun to watch! Thanks for all the information! I think I knew most of it from watching your other videos but was fun to see it all in one spot!

  • @JustCallMeAnnie
    @JustCallMeAnnie 11 місяців тому +1

    I always wondered why you didn’t go to Windjammer more. Now I understand about the $3 and the specific time window. Interesting!

  • @rawbean11
    @rawbean11 11 місяців тому +3

    I enjoy all of your videos and wonder if you have done one about crew pay and benefits? I’m wondering about the HR side of things…medical / dental insurance / retirement plan? / payroll taxes & if you pay into US Social Security…may be too boring of topics so I understand if these topics are a pass but just thought I would put it out there. Safe and happy work & travels! I look forward to the next video!

  • @budgetwithrenay2419
    @budgetwithrenay2419 11 місяців тому +6

    I think a fun video might be to have you interview some of the other employment opportunities on board other than performing,( not all are blessed with your amazing talents). Is there an age limit,( or minimum) or health requirements for crew members?

    • @NVDS26
      @NVDS26 11 місяців тому +1

      It's not just "amazing talents" It takes ALOT of hard work to get to the level of a professional performer...

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 4 місяці тому

    It is in the target 🎯 plaza in lake Mary Florida

  • @marissadivita
    @marissadivita 11 місяців тому +1

    i love your vids they always make me smile 🥹🩷

  • @eljj7968
    @eljj7968 11 місяців тому +3

    Curious after you mentioned about passports how immigration works at ports? Are there no immigration procedures? I guess this would take too long when you’re only in a port such a short time, so I assume the company takes care of it and sends a list of all the people who got off to customs and immigration or something??

  • @Jada
    @Jada 11 місяців тому

    fav girllll so proud of youuu

  • @bobhowe2234
    @bobhowe2234 11 місяців тому +1

    One of your BEST Vlogs!

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому

      thanks so much bob☺️

  • @RobertHansenRob
    @RobertHansenRob 11 місяців тому

    That's one of your best vlogs. Thanks you for explaining. Love your channel

  • @beccy8679
    @beccy8679 11 місяців тому

    Really interesting! Thank you Jordan.
    I love every video from you, even though i have never cruised before 😅

  • @greenadventures1297
    @greenadventures1297 11 місяців тому +1

    Hi Jordan! We’re sailing on Explorer next month (February 18th-23rd) and I was wondering if you’ll still be on board? I’d love to see you perform, and my kids think it’s very impressive that you’re a You Tuber in addition to working on a ship 😊

  • @jaybruminator
    @jaybruminator 11 місяців тому

    Hopefully, you can get on the Icon soon with the bigger skating rink!

  • @johnanderson6385
    @johnanderson6385 11 місяців тому

    I’m retired now, but it used to be that Americans could get two passports. The US is one of the few countries that allow that. I don’t know if you still can or not. The usual scenario was that a passport was in some embassy awaiting visa processing, but you needed one for another trip in the interim.

  • @clemlowes2112
    @clemlowes2112 11 місяців тому

    I imagine port days is when you get more "time off"? Ice skating shows are usually in the evening especially on port days.

  • @Loissupes
    @Loissupes 11 місяців тому

    Hi. I am a mariner. US FLAG. So we rarely had to handover our passports. But often times this is done because you signed a contract for work, and essentially you aren’t allowed to quit or get off the ship and not come back because you want to stay in that country. The downside is that bad ship owners can abandon you on the ship and you can’t leave. There are horror stories of people beings stuck on ships in terrible ports but they are unable to leave because they don’t have their passport and the local port authority had a lien against the ship and won’t let it depart.

  • @HazelHammond1505
    @HazelHammond1505 11 місяців тому

    I came across your video's at least 2 or more years ago. I stay because I love watching ice skating. and I like you and your Parents aka your dad is funny. and you go places I will never go. So I get to see those places threw you.

  • @dlrmadison
    @dlrmadison 11 місяців тому +1

    Fun info. Thank you! Like others I began watching during pandemic and never miss a post. We are Diamond Plus, but haven’t had the privilege of sailing with you…yet.

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому

      hopefully see you in the future :)

  • @annestaley899
    @annestaley899 10 місяців тому

    Just found your channel and am loving it! We are avid RCCL cruisers and I’ve always wondered about additional gratuities for cabin stewards. Is cash best? Amazon cards? What have you heard or what are your thoughts?
    We will be on the Odyssey the end of March.

  • @steveshabino5540
    @steveshabino5540 11 місяців тому +1

    Even the crew mess food looks pretty good, especially taking into account that it's included in one's pay. Do all crew members have access to the same crew-only food options, or are there separate mess halls for higher and lower-ranked crew members? Roughly what fraction of crew members have access to guest food options?

    • @lindatannock
      @lindatannock 11 місяців тому +1

      She's said before that the crew food isn't that great, and reiterates that in the video.

  • @commonsense246
    @commonsense246 11 місяців тому +1

    Loved this episode Jord, thx.

  • @carlim6356
    @carlim6356 11 місяців тому

    Love when you do these kind of videos!

  • @carolyamond1063
    @carolyamond1063 11 місяців тому +2

    I see your parents come on every cruise. Do they give you discounts for family members? I would hope so! Love watching your videos!

  • @user-mp4zs2by9m
    @user-mp4zs2by9m 11 місяців тому

    Excellent vlog, I really enjoyed this! Thanks kindly for sharing.

  • @chrispalacios_18
    @chrispalacios_18 5 місяців тому

    I'll join the Explorer as a crew in August. My first contract. You know my destination.
    I saw a lot of your videos, it's just that I recently subscribed.
    How's your leg?
    a few weeks ago you had a little pain.
    I hope to see you one day, your friend and fan!

  • @ShantyKganyagoVlogs
    @ShantyKganyagoVlogs 11 місяців тому +1

    Your cabin is so clean

  • @jordins1000
    @jordins1000 11 місяців тому

    This is such an interesting video! It made me wonder, you mention the crew hallway so you don’t walk with the guest. Is that protocol or is that preference?

  • @tuttingacademy1434
    @tuttingacademy1434 Місяць тому

    This really helped, thanks!!

  • @apex6186
    @apex6186 6 місяців тому

    I applied for an IT Support job on Royal Carribean. Let's see how it goes

  • @garyyoung7641
    @garyyoung7641 11 місяців тому

    Very informative and complete. Thanks!

  • @DenaInWyo
    @DenaInWyo 11 місяців тому +2

    That is just crazy they charge crew for Wifi. Being able to stay in touch with family and friends back home should be free to all crew.

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 4 місяці тому

    We take reservations as well

  • @tudorgheorghe4532
    @tudorgheorghe4532 7 місяців тому

    Seaman book is mandatory or not for your or any entertainment roles? Do you have a national seaman boolmosr they've processed yoi one onboard?

  • @adventuresforthecurious
    @adventuresforthecurious 11 місяців тому

    I'm new to your channel and had to subscribe. I just got home from a cruise, have sailed on The Explorer (and other RCCL ships) and this vlog was quite informative to me! I've loved chatting with so many of the crew members I've met onboard the different ships, but hearing some of the insider details really was eye-opening and has made me even more appreciative of what they have to deal with. Thank you for sharing!

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 11 місяців тому

    Jordan what favorite thing on explore of the seas so far

  • @CSteffen-p9z
    @CSteffen-p9z 11 місяців тому +1

    Hey Jordan was wondering about medical onboard. What happens if you have a broken tooth or UTI or something not critical like a broken bone. Do they antibiotics or treatments onboard for you guys?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +2

      they’ll usually send us to medical off the ship in one of the ports if not the US home port!

  • @AnnaleiseVaughan
    @AnnaleiseVaughan 4 місяці тому

    this is incredible, 1 questions, if you and your bf broke up what would happen with the room?

  • @trbarton743
    @trbarton743 11 місяців тому +1

    Are you able to view the ships camera so you can see what’s outside?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +1

      yes!! there’s a channel on our tv that shows the view from the bridge

  • @ladydove45
    @ladydove45 11 місяців тому +2

    I've always wondered how you and the crew got alone time away from roommates or does everyone have to keep working without a break

  • @nickmoney
    @nickmoney 11 місяців тому +1

    This reminds me of assumptions of aena/stadium staff. It's work and we don't get to see games or shows 90% of the time or know what is going on.

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 4 місяці тому

    Are you coming to Gators on August 10 I work 1:00 to 2..ok please come early bring your skate 🛼 cast and your boy friend

  • @Wind-e6x
    @Wind-e6x 3 місяці тому

    Do you think i will have time to go out from ship if i am kitchen staff ???

  • @missyhay1088
    @missyhay1088 11 місяців тому

    My daughter is in technical theatre and would love to work on the ship. How is the best way to go about finding a position

  • @ycabonifacio
    @ycabonifacio 11 місяців тому

    the boy bawang box at the bottom of the slop chest! omg! happy for the Filipino crews that they have it onboard 😂

  • @trbarton743
    @trbarton743 11 місяців тому

    I’ve seen on other cruise ships that on embarkation day, there is a separate gangway for only crew members, as usually their is crew members leaving the ship & new crew members arriving. Do you have that option?

  • @MahirosQT
    @MahirosQT 7 місяців тому

    I’m literally on explorer right now 😂

  • @moshinemametja54
    @moshinemametja54 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for the knowledge. I am coming! 😁🇿🇦❤️

  • @RyanHolliday211
    @RyanHolliday211 11 місяців тому +1

    FYI some of us paid about $20 per hour of internet 10 years ago. You have it pretty good compared to that, even if it's not free. 😂😂 What you would pay now would not even get us the shitty crew internet cafe access.
    That being said, I would never have paid for a minute of access if that side job had been available to me at the time.

  • @alfamaize
    @alfamaize 11 місяців тому +1

    Jord, what do you do to help new cast members who struggle with living on board?

    • @cathytussing4718
      @cathytussing4718 11 місяців тому

      I thought she said hundreds of thousands?
      I wondered the same!😊😆

    • @alfamaize
      @alfamaize 11 місяців тому

      @@cathytussing4718 For this ship, I think there is about 50 total cast members between the ice, stage, and aqua show. Total crew would be about 3500.

  • @maryanngee2698
    @maryanngee2698 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Thanks for the info

  • @nickclimer1362
    @nickclimer1362 11 місяців тому +2

    ****DISCLAIMER****HOPEFULLY NOTHING BAD HAPPENS BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR BOYFRIEND!!
    But what would happen with the living situation if you guys broke up? Are you stuck living together? or would one of you be able to move out?

    • @tomcollins5112
      @tomcollins5112 11 місяців тому +1

      Yeah, I was sort of thinking the same thing. The problem with housing unmarried couples together is that they could break up at any time. There isn't the commitment of marriage there. I can understand why Jordan wants love and companionship, but there's no commitment. I hope she doesn't end up broken-hearted, because she doesn't deserve that.

  • @ColouredPony11
    @ColouredPony11 11 місяців тому

    I’m shocked that you don’t get free WiFi and have to pay for your uniform. We cruised on Enchantment last summer. Would love to cruise again. The crew work so hard

  • @BarbaraAnnLittle
    @BarbaraAnnLittle 11 місяців тому +3

    Working wifi--smart cookie!!! How many minutes do you usually earn?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +5

      300 minutes per 1 hour of work😊

    • @BarbaraAnnLittle
      @BarbaraAnnLittle 11 місяців тому

      @@jbauth NICE!!! I'm from Williamsville, enjoy your videos!

  • @Katz1950
    @Katz1950 11 місяців тому +2

    “Hundreds and thousands a week”. How big is the seating area?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому

      i meant over the years of working onboard lol whoops

    • @Katz1950
      @Katz1950 11 місяців тому

      @@jbauth 🤣🦋

  • @bigtbone1980
    @bigtbone1980 11 місяців тому

    It's been snowing in Buffalo ny

  • @namakulagladysheilla
    @namakulagladysheilla 10 днів тому

    So is the pay enough to sustain yourself given that Wi-Fi seems like such a stretch

  • @Muana-b4u
    @Muana-b4u 2 місяці тому

    Can a Cruise worker can work till 50 years old ? Or is there anyone from the cruise who work for 50 years old ?

  • @elizabethbrown9904
    @elizabethbrown9904 10 місяців тому

    Jordan - do you have an alternate address in case you are in between contracts?

  • @viktoriar.1913
    @viktoriar.1913 11 місяців тому +3

    It’s crazy that people work months on end without a day off 😧
    Knowing this I don’t think I could enjoy being a guest 🙄 just seems so wrong 😢

  • @BrianAlt
    @BrianAlt 11 місяців тому

    These are my favorite type of video. Nothing you said was too surprising. The "side job" was interesting. Good for you for taking that on.

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 11 місяців тому

    How is explore of the seas

  • @Candybar11
    @Candybar11 10 місяців тому

    Did you say that you work every single day?

  • @Puppylucy1
    @Puppylucy1 11 місяців тому

    I have noticed that your parents cruise with you at least once every contract. Are you able to get them a discount ?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +1

      yes family & friends discount :)

  • @Bill_WTW
    @Bill_WTW 11 місяців тому

    How do crew members get haircuts?

  • @trbarton743
    @trbarton743 11 місяців тому

    How do we say THANKS for sharing as much as you do. Perhaps you’ll be on a ship that visits San Francisco one day because I would like to treat both of you to lunch to express what you do for us.

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 11 місяців тому

    How is it

  • @user-ow3jl5dp5o
    @user-ow3jl5dp5o 10 місяців тому

    The fact they make crew members pay for uniforms I want to cry that's insane

  • @meganhess9531
    @meganhess9531 10 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @castillomomma
    @castillomomma 11 місяців тому

    Off topic. We will be going out of Galvston on royal, going to Honduras, cozumel and roatan. Will my 18 year old be allowed to drink on the ship once we are in the waters of those places?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому

      unfortunately no! the ship goes by US legal drinking age

    • @castillomomma
      @castillomomma 11 місяців тому

      @@jbauth lame. Thank you for responding. 😘

  • @trishr2081
    @trishr2081 11 місяців тому

    Go Buffalo! Hugs from Houston ❤ 😂❤😅

  • @Pintopam321
    @Pintopam321 11 місяців тому

    Are you and your boyfriend contracted together or can be reassigned separately to different ships?

  • @amandasavard1381
    @amandasavard1381 11 місяців тому

    Did you add negotiate sharing a room with your boyfriend in your contract?

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 11 місяців тому

    Thanks you

  • @kateriordan8275
    @kateriordan8275 11 місяців тому +1

    I am a performer for Disney Cruise Line and it sounds like I need to switch companies lol

    • @beccy8679
      @beccy8679 11 місяців тому +1

      It would be interesting to learn more about the differences in the cruise lines. Would you like to telk us more?

  • @johnnorris9323
    @johnnorris9323 11 місяців тому

    Jordan - My wife and I have watched your videos since your first week on Allure. We have been cruising since 1990. Back then all of the cruise staff - singers, dancers, musicians and the rest of the entertainment staff all had their meals with us in the main dining room. We have a piece of Royal Caribbean cruise ship couture from 1990 that we would like to send to you. I will mail it to the address below.

  • @smegheadish
    @smegheadish 11 місяців тому +1

    I couldn't hack that.. need space and time alone.

  • @ColoRadio6996
    @ColoRadio6996 11 місяців тому +1

    Go Buffalos!!!!

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +2

      GO BILLS❤️💙

  • @StaceyValente
    @StaceyValente 9 місяців тому

    I hear cruise ships only pay like 800 a month !

  • @rickyt3961
    @rickyt3961 11 місяців тому

    interesting!

  • @vickieelliott787
    @vickieelliott787 11 місяців тому

    I can’t find your address to send a card 😊

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +1

      i’ve just added it now sorry about that ❤

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 4 місяці тому

    How are you

  • @brentpayne4215
    @brentpayne4215 11 місяців тому

    How are you and your boy friend

  • @BlueSkyGreenGrass54
    @BlueSkyGreenGrass54 3 місяці тому

    20 packages!?? Poor guy, shame on you! haha

  • @madisenhill960
    @madisenhill960 6 місяців тому

    The fact you have to pay for wifi and uniforms is ridiculous. Royal should do better for employees.

  • @elizabeththompson1525
    @elizabeththompson1525 11 місяців тому

    Do they hire people in their 40s?

    • @jbauth
      @jbauth  11 місяців тому +2

      of course :)