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What Perks Do Cruise Lines Give Their Crew? - Buddy Passes For Cruise Lines and World's Biggest Ship

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The creator discusses a specific benefit available to cruise ship employees known as buddy passes. This perk allows crew members to bring guests onto the ship for a minimal daily fee rather than paying full commercial rates. The creator demonstrates this benefit by bringing parents and a friend on a recent trip. According to the video, guests can stay on the ship for as long as they wish by paying approximately forty dollars per day. The creator notes that this advantage is similar to airline buddy passes but offers unlimited usage. Beyond the ship, the creator highlights the affordability of travel destinations, mentioning low costs for meals and transportation in locations like Rome. Once onboard the vessel, the creator explains that amenities such as food and entertainment are provided at no additional cost to the guests.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

little known fact crew members can sign anybody they want onto the cruise ship for practically free

this is one of the best perks working for a cruise line because you can bring your friends with you pretty much anywhere on the planet

everything is super cheap and our long train to Rome yesterday was only 450

once you're on the ship everything is completely free your food the shows your friends

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pay $40 a day to bring friends on the cruise ship for free access to food and shows
Use crew perks to bring friends anywhere on the planet at cheap rates

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat perks do cruise lines give their crew?
QHow can crew members bring friends on cruises for free?

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