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Pros & Cons of working and living onboard a CRUISE SHIP

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👁️ 13K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:55
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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

you never switch off so if you have a job on land once you leave the office and you go home that's it you're done for the day

the internet is going to be trash no matter what cruise line you're on

you meet a amazing people from all over the world my closest friends are from you know Mexico the Ukraine South Africa

it's a great way to see the world on somebody else's dime

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Communicate well with your roommate to have personal time.
✓Use the cruise ship job as a way to travel and save money.
✓Practice self-soothing and relying on yourself.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing important events like birthdays or weddings — Accept that you will miss events but don't base decisions on fear of missing out.
Lack of personal space — Communicate with your roommate to establish boundaries and have time alone.
Saying goodbye to friends — Accept that goodbyes are common and it builds resilience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of working and living on a cruise ship?
QHow does working on a cruise ship affect work-life balance?
QWhat is the social experience like on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew1½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Alaska3½ Happy Bacon
Top: helicopter tour on a glacier hike and a dog sled thing ($500)
Hawaii3½ Happy Bacon
Top: helicopter tour ($500)
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey sailors, As you can see by the title, today we are going through the pros and cons of working and living onboard a cruise ship. If you have any questions or you can think of pros and cons that I didn't mention, feel free to write them in the comments below. Thanks for watching! xx 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