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What Crew Do to Make Extra Money on Cruise Ships

Cruising As Crew
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm a trained beauty therapist. So when I was working in the shops on board, I could have done massage on the side, nails on the side, waxing on the side.

They usually charge anywhere between $5 and $10 for a man's haircut. And if they're a good barber, word spreads fast on a cruise ship.

We would give him $30 a month and he would clean our cabin twice a week.

He charged $35 for a one-hour massage and it came to your cabin.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“If you have a unique skill, consider teaching classes to fellow crew members.
โœ“Use officer laundry access if available for an easy side hustle.

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Long working hours โ€” Side jobs can be done alongside main job, but not every day involves 12-hour shifts.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat side jobs do cruise ship crew members do to earn extra money?
QHow can crew members make additional income onboard?

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Hey sailors, Working on a cruise ship is already a full-time jobโ€ฆ so why do some crew still find ways to earn extra money? In this video, I break down the different side jobs crew do on cruise ships โ€” from small services to more skilled work, and how people make extra income onboard. We cover: โ€“ Barbering and haircuts โ€“ Eyebrow threading โ€“ Massage โ€“ Cleaning and odd jobs โ€“ Teaching and tutoring โ€“ Laundry services โ€“ And other ways crew earn extra money at sea Cruise ship life is unique โ€” your main job covers your basics, but these side jobs give crew more flexibility and the opportunity to boost their income. WATCH NEXT ---------------------- 10 Side Jobs Crew Members Have On Cruise Ships https://youtu.be/buHTl4GH2Yc 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 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