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will you really travel on a cruise ship?

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👁️ 6K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 16:32
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I was 19 I had no money but I knew I wanted to see the world working on cruise ships appeared to be the ideal solution

I have been working on ships for 10 years and it has afforded me the opportunity to see over 50 countries and get paid at the same time

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Plant the seed with your recruiter about ship preferences for work reasons, not itinerary
✓Use Cruise Mapper to research ship itineraries before applying
✓Consider job type as it affects how much you can explore ports

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting assigned to a ship with limited destinations — Research ships and politely express preference to recruiter for work-related reasons

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much of the world can you realistically expect to see when working on a cruise ship?
QWhat factors determine how much you can travel while working on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2 Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Blackpool2½ Sad Bacon
Cozumel
Liverpool2½ Sad Bacon
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