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5 Top Things I Wish I Knew Before Working on a Cruise Ship

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👁️ 15K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:20

What This Creator Said

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MediterraneanVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

entertainment has it better than pretty much everybody else typically entertainment has shorter hours more pay and more privileges

the length of your cruises matter a lot during my second contract there were a lot of three and 4 day cruises they are rough for pretty much everyone on the ship

my first contract I was in the Mediterranean and then my second contract we went to CoCo K pretty much every other day all I'm saying they are very different experiences

management positions aren't worth it allly weren't you in a manager position yes I was this is just for me personally the contracts are just so long that I lost myself

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Mentally prepare that not everything is created equally on a cruise ship

✓Be mindful of people around you, especially in entertainment

✓Consider the length of cruises when choosing a contract

✓Recognize that management positions may not be worth the long contracts

✓Remember that all crew members deserve the same respect regardless of rank or origin

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

unequal treatment among departments — Mentally prepare that not everything is created equally and be mindful of others

long management contracts leading to loss of self — Consider if management positions are worth the extended time away from home

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the top things to know before working on a cruise ship?

QHow do cruise length and itinerary affect the work experience?

QAre management positions on cruise ships worth it?

QHow should crew members treat each other regarding rank and origin?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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saved the best for last 🫶 Even if someone had told me all these things, honestly it probably still wouldn’t have been enough to prepare me😅 I would say I’m a very adaptable person ✨ But it’s the type of environment that you truly can’t comprehend unless you’ve lived it 💃 Overall, I’m very grateful for my experiences that I had, but it’s definitely not for everyone 👀 ______________________ 💄 MAKEUP: @ilia skin tint @rarebeauty eye brightener @nars concealer @urbandecay threesome bronzer & blush @urbandecay eyebrow tint @lorealparis mascara ________________________ Living on a cruise ship | working on a cruise ship | cruise ship worker | 5 things I wish I knew before