Who ACTUALLY Makes the Most Money on Cruise Ships: Crew Salaries EXPOSED
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For 15 grand a month, I think I'd make it work.
On cruise ships, salary does not equal earning potential.
The biggest divider on cruise ships is not officer versus crew, experience versus inexperience, or even responsibility versus stress. It is salary versus commission.
If you're going to be stressed, then you may as well get paid.
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https://youtu.be/qhHEm0MuK1E?si=6IB4mQBCRJpGgOf3 Hey sailors, Most people assume the captain or senior officers make the most money on a cruise ship. But that’s not always true. In this video, I break down how cruise ship pay actually works, why salary doesn’t always equal earning potential, and which onboard roles can quietly earn a lot more than people expect. We’ll talk about: – Salary vs commission onboard – Which roles have capped income vs uncapped earning potential – Why some crew can earn high amounts much faster than others – The pressure and reality behind high-earning cruise ship jobs – Why two people in the same role can earn wildly different amounts This isn’t about hype or myths — it’s about understanding the system so you can make informed choices. 💬 If you’ve worked on cruise ships (or thought about it), I’d love to hear your experience in the comments. 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