Ups and downs when working on a cruise ship. Working onboard Virgin Voyages, The Scarlet Lady.

Name: Ups and downs when working on a cruise ship. Working onboard Virgin Voyages, The Scarlet Lady.
Uploaded: 2023-04-02T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 11 min 57 s
Channel: Cruising As Crew

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👁️ 19K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:57

Virgin Voyages

Scarlet Lady

What This Creator Said

½ Happy Bacon

Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🏅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

I've been on board for just over two weeks

it's still quite lonely

I'm thoroughly enjoying working in Mac again

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓It's okay to feel lonely when starting a new contract on a cruise ship

✓Make an effort to bond with colleagues to overcome feelings of isolation

✓Give yourself slack and don't expect to be happy all the time

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling nervous and out of sorts when joining a new ship — It's normal and will pass as you make friends and find your place

Loneliness despite being surrounded by people — Adjustment takes time; make an effort to socialize even when tired

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy do crew members feel lonely when starting a new contract?

QHow can you cope with emotional ups and downs on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bimini2½ Happy Bacon

Top: Bimini tour

Miami

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