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CREW LIFE, THE ALCHEMY BAR, on CARNIVAL, retired ALCHEMIST, MARIA joins us LIVE

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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 408 views๐Ÿ“… 2 years agoโฑ๏ธ 1:24:36
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I was working for carnivore for 10 for 10 years um I know I said it last time although still Never Say Never Never Say Never you never know but uh it's been great 10 years honestly I learned a lot I met so many wonderful great people

cash is King because it goes straight to your pocket so for me that's what I think I rather have if you're gonna tip me tip me cash

I was so excited my first contract but yeah it's it's a lot different that's why we don't have a lot of Americans working at the bar because it's a great experience honestly I'm very blessed to have this opportunity

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Tip bartenders in cash for faster service and direct benefit to them.
โœ“Be patient at the Alchemy Bar, as drinks are made from scratch and take time.
โœ“Avoid tapping on the bar counter, as it is considered rude in many cultures.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Expectation of a vacation-like experience โ€” Working on a ship is not like being a passenger; it involves long hours and limited free time.
Dealing with difficult customers โ€” Be patient and understanding, as bartenders are creating custom drinks from scratch.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the reality of working on a cruise ship versus the glamorous perception?
QHow do bartenders feel about tips and bar crawls?
QWhat are some memorable or funny stories from crew life below deck?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bermuda4 Happy Bacon
Cozumel3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Grand Turk3ยฝ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Very excited to welcome MARIA to COACH CRUISE LIVE for the very first time. MARIA, a former Alchemist who worked on #Carnivalcruise ships the past 10 years, most recently the #carnivalcelebration and #carnivalmardigras shares with us, interesting stories of #cruiselife from a crew members perspective. Sheโ€™s retired, so, we might get a couple really good ones ๐Ÿ˜‰ Those who โค๏ธ the #alchemybar may have run into Maria on one of your cruises. Not only will she discuss her career on Carnival and #CrewLife but also give some personal details about how sheโ€™s enjoying life after Carnival Also itโ€™s my BIRTHDAY episode! My actual birthday is 2/20, so come celebrate with me on the show! Hope to see you there