Overworked and Exhausted: The Reality of Cruise Ship Crew Life
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I'm working 16 hours a day and I'm not supposed to be working 16 hours a day
I worked 350 hours in May and I made less than $11,000
The worst thing about working on a cruise ship is being away from the people that you love
Your manager can make or break your contract
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Hey sailors, Working on a cruise ship might seem like a dream job, but for many crew members, the reality is far from glamorous. In this video, I react to shocking TikToks from cruise ship crew members revealing just how many hours they work onboard—and some of them are WAY over the recommended limits set by the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC). 😨 From 14-hour shifts to barely any time off, is this even legal? And how do cruise lines get away with it? Let’s dive into the truth about working hours at sea and whether the cruise industry is pushing its crew too far. This video contains reactions and commentary on publicly available TikTok videos, used for educational and discussion purposes in accordance with fair use. Video 1- danny_manny12 Video 2- fjdimarco1 Video 3- kayleigh_georgina Video 4- zoiemadigan 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