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3 pros and 3 cons of working on a cruise ship

Cruising As Crew
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👁️ 5K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 21:14
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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've lived on the ship for 10 years

working on a cruise ship is the best thing I've ever done

the friends that you make I mean it is priceless

you wake up in a different port almost every single day

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Make contracts shorter, ideally four to six months
✓Take proper care of yourself and get enough sleep
✓Be flexible with your schedule and work when needed
✓Build friendships and keep in contact
✓Explore ports and learn from different cultures

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Being away from home for a long time — You get used to it, and it's not as bad as it seems
Never fully switching off from work — It's something you get used to, and you need to rest properly
Saying goodbye to friends — It gets easier over time, and you can keep in contact

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the pros and cons of working on a cruise ship?
QIs working on a cruise ship a good experience?
QWhat should you expect when working on a cruise ship?

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey Sailors, Like any job, working on a cruise ship has its pros and cons. In this video, I go through my top 3 pros and top 3 cons of working on a cruise ship. This video will be a great watch if you are thinking of working on a cruise ship or even if you are just curious. The 3 cons that I give, are not to discourage you from working on a cruise ship, but just to help prepare you for when you do start your new job onboard. FOLLOW website I www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I @cruisingascrew Facebook I @cruisingascrew Twitter I @cruisingascrew Pinterest I @cruisingascrew MUSIC The music in my videos is from Epidemic Sound, a royalty-free music sharing site. Thank you for watching. Stay home, happy and healthy.