EVERYTHING you need to know BEFORE WORKING on a Cruise Ship!

Name: EVERYTHING you need to know BEFORE WORKING on a Cruise Ship!
Uploaded: 2025-06-13T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 35 min 39 s
Channel: ChiltonVlogZ - Videos

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Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Joy

What This Creator Said

1½ Happy Bacon

Creator RecommendsTips & Advice🥉Knowledgeable Creator

First-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

You work long hours and not just eight and 12 hour days, but consistently 60-hour weeks without any days off.

Don't expect to get rich living on a cruise ship. There is money to be made and with no cost of living, there's a real opportunity to save or send money home to support family.

Cruise life beats you down. It's oppressive. And if you're going to join, you need to be prepared for that and you won't be.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Pack what you actually use and love on a daily basis at home.

✓Never lose your ID; it's your life on the ship.

✓Print everything: offer letter, medical documents, receipts, travel itineraries.

✓Memorize your ship backwards and upside down during your first weeks.

✓Bring a contract supply of critical toiletries and medications.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Mental health drain — Prepare and keep a really strong headspace; avoid causing problems and don't stress over things that don't matter.

Homesickness and disconnection — Understand you will be away from home for months and actively disconnected; bring comforts from home to remind you of your culture.

Packing appropriately — Make a list well in advance, pack essentials only, and leave extra space for items you'll acquire during the contract.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I expect before working on a cruise ship?

QHow do I prepare mentally and physically for cruise ship employment?

QWhat are the key tips for packing and daily life on board?

Topics Covered

Service CrewMehSafety Medical2½ Sad BaconShip ConditionMeh

Port Highlights

Bermuda2½ Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Everything I wish I knew before starting my Contract working on a Cruise Ship, this video contains all my top tips but also the notes from all my peers working during my contract. Whether you are a veteran or first time crew this video has something for you. check out this video 👉https://youtu.be/h4DMrMpzS0o to learn more about what I do everyday 🔺Subscribe to youtube.com/@ChiltonVlogZ for weekly Updates exploring the world and living on a cruise ship! Check out the playlist for all my cruise ship adventures: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxkSverS6c95esjHLWtrYKYvAjwJR-MN&si=XwB7v3Q91KWsCW_P Intro Music: Venus - Squiid Outro Music: Moth & Flame - FLYIN Music, Sound-Effects, and Ambient tracks, licences through Epidemic sounds and Public Domain memes not included. 00:00 - Introduction 01:58 - EXPECTATIONS 07:22 - Cruise CULTURE 09:41 - Rules of the Road 11:00 - Getting Promoted 13:59 - Fitting In 16:07 - MONEY 19:37 - HEALTH 21:17 - Ship Romance 22:49 - Physical Health 24:48 - COMFORT 25:00 - Packing 27:48 - Creature Comforts 27:48 - Entertainment 29:45 - Reminder 30:59 - TIPS of the Trade 33:03 - Top Tip 34:40 - Final Thoughts