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Ship Life: The DARK Truth About Cruise Ship Relationships

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👁️ 18K views📅 5 months ago⏱️ 27:03
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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's basically just a lot of cheating. Whether it's on your wife back at home or with other crew members on board

One week you'd see the captain down in the crew bar shacking up with one of the girls in the weight staff team

People call it ship life, but is this just a cute phrase to excuse some of the wildest behavior you have ever seen?

I've had too many tears over people that don't even matter now

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Don't get too caught up in the relationship side of things
✓Be careful of people who are really thirsty and might take advantage
✓If you feel uncomfortable, talk to your supervisor or HR
✓Assume you are the rule and not the exception when it comes to relationships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Loneliness and intense connections — Be aware that loneliness can make connections feel more intense, but remember it's the circumstances, not necessarily the person
Cultural differences in dating — Be aware that people from different cultures may express feelings differently, and what might be acceptable to them may not be to you
Cheating and double lives — Be careful of people who may be cheating on spouses back home or have secret lives

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the reality of cruise ship relationships?
QHow do relationships form and progress on cruise ships?
QWhat are the challenges of maintaining relationships while working on a cruise ship?
QIs cheating common on cruise ships?

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Hey sailors, Ship life looks glamorous on TikTok- sunsets, port day dates, and romantic moments that feel straight out of a movie. But the reality of cruise ship relationships is very different. In today’s video, I react to real TikToks from cruise ship crew members sharing the truth about dating, cheating, loneliness, power dynamics, and the emotional intensity of life at sea. We’re talking: ⚓ Fast-paced romances ⚓ Double lives ⚓ Long-distance breakup culture ⚓ Officers dating crew ⚓ New hires being vulnerable ⚓ “Ship life” used as an excuse ⚓ Relationships that end the moment the contract ends As someone who worked on cruise ships for 10 years, I’ve seen it all- the good, the bad, and the heartbreaking. Whether you're thinking about working on a cruise ship, dating someone who is, or you're just fascinated by life at sea… this is a side of ship life you’ve probably never seen. 🚢 Subscribe for weekly videos about cruise life, drama, news & behind-the-scenes stories. 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