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MONEY TIPS for cruise ship crew members.

Cruising As Crew
Cruising As Crew
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πŸ‘οΈ 8K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 11:53
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

i would recommend doing the top up system i have done both and i found that i spent a hell of a lot more money when i linked my debit card to the c-pass

always keep your receipts so when you get a job with a cruise line obviously you need to get visas medicals siemens books there's a lot of things that you need to get

don't always exchange money on the ship and for those of you who don't know you can exchange money on the ship the crew office and reception of a cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Do not link your debit card to your crew ID card; use a top-up system instead.
βœ“Always keep receipts for reimbursements from the cruise line.
βœ“Shop around for better exchange rates outside the ship.
βœ“Consider getting a local SIM card for cheaper calls and data if staying in one area.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to budget without expenses like rent or food β€” Use a top-up system for your crew card to limit spending and avoid linking your debit card.
Needing cash for tips, phone cards, or topping up crew card β€” Always have a little bit of cash in the cruise ship's currency on board.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can cruise ship crew members save money while onboard?
QWhat are the best ways to manage finances on a cruise ship?
QHow can crew members avoid high fees and exchange rates?

Topics Covered

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Hey sailors, Today we are discussing money and what you can do when you're onboard to ensure you can save as much as possible, always have access to cash, save money on exchange rates and spend less on wifi and calls. MUSIC The music in my videos is from Thematic, a royalty-free music sharing site. Music by MYSM - Look At Those Clouds - https://thmatc.co/?l=128E3FE1 WATCH NEXT How to save money, working on a cruise ship. https://youtu.be/Ib65togxPa4 What is The Mess like on a cruise ship? https://youtu.be/xtbSUaiKbns Pros and cons of working in the shops onboard cruise ships https://youtu.be/TywnD5D51no FOLLOW Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching