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Coffee with a Captain. Meet the boss of the MS Noordam, Holland America Line

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👁️ 397 views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 24:33
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourCasual Creator
Other · 14 nightsFrom Auckland

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

The most challenging thing about working on ships is that there's a constant crew rotation.

I love my job. What I love about my job is um I get to see the world.

We have about 35 different nationalities.

The ship goes a maximum 23 knots.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the weather forecast first thing in the morning.
Walk around and talk to people to know what's going on.

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes a captain ever sleep?
QIs there anybody at the bridge at night?
QHow often does a captain see his wife?
QHow fast does a ship go?
QIs there really just a joystick to steer a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconLoyalty ProgramMehSafety Medical2 Happy BaconItinerary RouteMehShip Condition2 Happy BaconCrowd CapacityMeh

Port Highlights

Auckland
Sydney
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YouTube Video Description

#cruiseships #hollandamerica #noordam #cruiselife #ocean #luxurytravel #travel Does a captain ever sleep? Is there anybody at the bridge at night? How often does a captain see his wife? How fast does a ship go? Is there really just a joystick to steer a cruise ship? Meet the man who is responsible for the safety of 2700 people on board of the MS NOORDAM, a midsized cruise ship of Holland America Line. This is part 2 of our special tour and check of Holland America and the Noordam. Watch our big movie on Holland America and the MS Noordam! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4E3K_WizMkk IN BED WITH LUXURY, the unique travel channel. More than 200 videos on you tube and 800.000 viewers. Inspiring expdeditions to extraordinary luxury hotels, cruise ships, luxury trains and awesome destinations. Our website: https://www.inbedwithluxury.com