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Cruise Ship vs. Land Life: Which Offers More Personal Time?

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👁️ 6K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 9:49
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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

when you're not at work your time is truly your own and you have access to a gym a bar the buffet

the quality of your personal time can almost be better on a cruise ship because you don't have so many personal errands

I am really enjoying being on land but there are definitely a lot of aspects about ship life that I miss

Creator's Tips & Advice

Trust and believe that you'll be fine with free time on a cruise ship
Make an effort to call family and friends back home while working on a ship

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Worry about not having free time on a cruise shipTrust and believe that you'll be fine; when you have time off, it's truly your own

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo you get more personal time working on a cruise ship or living on land?

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Hey sailors, Do you get more personal time working on a cruise ship or living on land? In this video, we dive deep into the pros and cons of both lifestyles, comparing work hours, personal freedom, and the responsibilities that come with each. From long shifts at sea with free time truly your own, to the flexibility and errands of life on land, we explore it all. Hear personal stories, see detailed comparisons, and discover which lifestyle might suit you best. Share your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to subscribe for more content like this! WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M 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