Cruising As Crew
🏅Authority CreatorCruising As Crew description on YouTube:
Hey Sailors, Greetings, I'm Lucy, and I'm thrilled to have you join me on my channel, where we delve into the fascinating world of cruising. While much of my content is geared towards guiding aspiring crew members on their journey to embark on a career aboard cruise ships, my decade-long experience working in this industry has also equipped me with valuable insights into maximizing the enjoyment of a cruise vacation. As a result, I'm increasingly dedicated to creating videos aimed at helping cruise passengers get the most out of their voyage experience. Thanks for visiting! Lucy xx
We’ve analysed 495 of 522 videos so far.
Comprehensive read on Cruising As Crew's catalogue. The signal below is well-grounded.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
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Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Consensus Seals
Auto-awarded when creators consistently praise specific aspects of this ship.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“I have thoroughly enjoyed every single cruise ship”
“that show was absolutely fantastic what a great start to my afternoon off”
“the excitement is definitely a huge Pro and then also there's the fact that there's no passengers”
“I have recently started my new job on this new Cruise Line and it is wonderful I am enjoying it I'm having a lovely time”
“i would recommend if you come on board definitely get the greek salad and the quinoa salad and mix them together because they're a lovely combination”
“If you have a manager who doesn't take into consideration that you are in fact a human, your schedule is unfortunately going to reflect that.”
“you are going to work probably more hours than you usually would”
“it's not as exciting there's not an electric buzz there's not a an amazing atmosphere”
“bring your own little Pharmacy I spoke about this before but I really hate going to the medical center on a cruise ship”
“You can love your job and everything about ship life but hate your cabin and your cabin mate.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Cruising As Crew.
If you have a unique skill, consider teaching classes to fellow crew members.
Use officer laundry access if available for an easy side hustle.
Send an email to lucy@cruisingcrew.com for personalized job search help.
Apply as early as possible, as the placement process can take up to six months.
Do not quit your day job until you have a confirmed joining date for your first cruise ship.
Take a universal adapter, a fitted sheet, a shoe rack, and earplugs when packing.
If you can't swim, consider taking a few lessons to get familiar with the water.
Get good at selling products to improve your experience and earnings
Videos (495)
15:45TipsWhat Crew Do to Make Extra Money on Cruise Ships
20:24TipsAnswering Your Cruise Ship Questions (Crew Life, Jobs & Reality)
28:36ReviewThe Truth About Working for Steiner on Cruise Ships
12:23TipsIs Working on a Cruise Ship Worth It in 2026?
16:04TipsWhy Some People Quit Cruise Ships After One Contract
13:52TipsWhy Some Cruise Ship Contracts Are Amazing… and Some Are Hell
7:05VlogWhy Cruise Ship Friendships Feel Deeper Than Normal
13:01TipsHow I Passed a Cruise Ship Medical After Being Told I’d Failed
16:40TipsYour First Week on a Cruise Ship Will Test You (Here’s Why)
12:21TipsWho ACTUALLY Makes the Most Money on Cruise Ships: Crew Salaries EXPOSED
12:27TipsCrew POV: Why Lifeboats Don’t Work When Cruise Ships List
20:31ReviewCruise Ship Jewellery: Scam or Worth It? (Insider Explains)
24:34TipsThings Cruise Ship Crew Wish They Knew Before Their First Contract
20:18TipsMan Overboard: The Terrifying Truth Cruise Lines Don’t Tell You
27:03ReviewShip Life: The DARK Truth About Cruise Ship Relationships
29:25TipsWhat Cruise Ship Crew REALLY Get Paid: Crew Salaries EXPOSED
24:05TipsEmbarkation Day NIGHTMARES: When the Holiday Goes Wrong Before It Begins
31:30TipsHidden Fees, Drink Packages & Shocked Passengers: The TRUTH About ‘All-Inclusive’ Cruises!
26:38Chaos, Fights, & Fans: What’s REALLY Happening on Carnival Cruises
12:11Tips8 Things CREW Members HATE passengers Doing On A Cruise !STOP IT!
19:17TipsSecrets The Cruise Lines Don’t Like Talking About
29:48Tips10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships- Reaction Video
19:45Tips10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Sharing A Cabin On A Cruise Ship
19:16Tips20 Things Aspiring Cruise Ship Crew Members Need to Know (Q&A with a Former Crew Member)