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What's it really like performing on a cruise ship? | A Performer's Life at Sea ๐ŸŒŸ Episode 1

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Spoiler, it's not all tropical cocktails and standing ovations, but it is one of the most unforgettable jobs in the world.

I'm a professional dancer, singer, actor with over 10 years experience performing on cruise ships all over the world.

Dancing in heels while the floor tilts 15ยฐ is really what earns you your standing ovation.

We live in our crew cabins for our entire contract, which for most crew is anywhere between 4 months to almost a year.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Learn to perform through rough seas and stage tilts.
โœ“Use the crew mess for meals and expect a different menu than guests.
โœ“Plan for long contracts and live onboard for months at a time.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

living conditions for crew โ€” Crew cabins are clean and secure, even if small, and you can live on higher decks.
workload vs. vacation perception โ€” Days are packed with rehearsals, performances, and responsibilities; sunbathing is not a daily luxury.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a typical day like for a cruise ship performer?
QDo crew live in the underbelly of the ship?
QIs the ship as steady as a rock?

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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Welcome to the first episode of A Performer's Life at Sea! In this series, Iโ€™m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at life as a performer onboard a cruise ship. From makeup that survives tropical heat to performing in rough seas, Iโ€™m sharing everything you need to know about the highs, lows, and hilarious moments of working at sea in a 10 part video series. I've been a cruise ship performer with Disney Cruise Line for over a decade (suddenly I'm feeling my age) and with that time comes a lot of life lessons and insights that I wish someone would have told me before I started out! So my goal with this series is to do just that. Donโ€™t forget to subscribe, like, and leave your thoughts in the comments. Iโ€™ll be reading them all! Plus, in the next episode, Iโ€™ll be sharing 10 things I wish I knew before becoming a cruise ship performer. You wonโ€™t want to miss it! Thanks for watching xx