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My Cruise Ship Interview experience| The Entire process (For Americans)

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👁️ 35K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 31:53
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

intelligence is the ability to adapt

80% of the terminations on board are caused by drinking and that is not an exaggeration

you are there to work not to be on vacation

as a entry level crew member you are not getting your own room I could tell you guys that right now it ain't happening

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Emphasize adaptability during interviews
✓Maintain self-control with alcohol to avoid termination
✓Prepare for shared cabins with bunk beds
✓Expect to work minimum 40 hours per week
✓Understand medical and training processes take time

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Shared living accommodations — Entry level crew share rooms with 2-4 people in bunk beds
Medical process complexity — Medical evaluations can delay the process significantly
Work hours — Expect minimum 40 hours per week, potentially 60+

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the cruise ship interview process?
QWhat are the living conditions for crew?
QHow much do entry-level crew get paid?
QWhat medical requirements are needed?
QWhat are the rules regarding grooming and tattoos?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description↓

My Cruise Ship Interview experience| The Entire process (For Americans) Today I had an Interview with one of the largest Cruise Lines in the world to become a potential crew member. In today’s installment of Shiplife I will be sharing my entire experience while it’s still fresh in my head along with a lot of tips as well. This video is specifically for my American viewers by the way! Please don’t forget to Like, Share, Comment and SUBSCRIBE! Thank you and Enjoy! SHORTCUT👇🏾 3:50- GENERAL OVERVIEW 6:05- MEDICAL PROCESS 9:28- PRE- TRAINING PROCESS 12:15- TRAVELING FOR CONTRACT 13:59- LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS 16:40- DINING OPTIONS 19:59- PAY 22:18- PARTYING & CREW LIFESTYLE 25:30- GROOMING & TATTOO POLICY 26:40- WORKLOAD/ FREE-TIME What do the crew cabins look like on a cruise ship? || Shiplife! Ep-2 https://youtu.be/wE23HF2rZc0 What do the officer cabins look like on the cruise ship? || SHIPLIFE! Ep-5 https://youtu.be/SaLhAcPbkk8 How much money do you make on the cruise ship?? || SHIPLIFE! Ep-6 https://youtu.be/Y0Ih6BMhmeU SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC404kEt4oyD8CNsMU735dvg CONTACT ME: Email- ThePursuit92@gmail.com INSTAGRAM- JTHENOMAD__