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Pack with Us for our next Cruise Ship Crew Contract! | Kate & Jörn

K&J Polte
K&J Polte
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👁️ 107 views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 10:13
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We're about 30% done, I would think.

I'm feeling pretty proud of myself right now cuz look at this room.

We kind of had two different ideas on how to tackle such the big task that is packing for 8 months of your life.

We're going to try to take you through how do we conquer this pile of all of our stuff and decide what comes with us.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Start with clothes first when packing for a cruise contract.
Use packing cubes to organize and maximize space.
Weigh items individually to manage luggage weight limits.
Sort items into yes, no, and maybe piles to prioritize what to bring.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to pack for a long contract without overpackingUse strategies like sorting into piles and weighing items to manage space and weight.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do cruise ship crew pack for long contracts?
QWhat strategies can be used to pack for 8 months of life?
QHow to decide what to bring when packing for a ship contract?

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YouTube Video Description

We spend 8 months at a time working on cruise ships, and people are always wondering how we could possibly pack for something like that! So we finally made a video for you, documenting how we tackle such a task, and highlighting some strategies for a smooth packing experience! As always, if you have any questions about what we bring or why, or about ship life in general, please leave a comment down below! 😁 ❤️‍🔥 We post every Thursday at 5pm Berlin time, BUT don't forget to like and subscribe, so you never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/@KandJPolte?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Stay connected with us! Channel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandjpolte/ Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelyn_polte/ Jörn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jp_aus_b/ Email: kandjpolte@gmail.com 🕑 Video Chapters: 00:00 - Preview 00:12 - Intro 01:01 - Singer Allowance 01:13 - Kate's Strategy 01:32 - Kate's Clothes 01:46 - TV Operator Allowance 02:11 - Jörn's Strategy 02:44 - Packing Cubes 03:39 - Weighing Suitcases 04:21 - Everything But Clothes 04:55 - Yes, No, and Maybe Piles 05:29 - Separating Checked vs. Carry On Items 05:57 - Jörn's New Strategy 06:37 - First Suitcases Done 07:00 - Stuffing Shoes 07:22 - Progress Report 08:52 - Storage Unit Pile 09:12 - Wrap-Up #packwithme #cruiseshipcrew #packing #crewlife