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Crew Secrets EXPOSED: Overboard, Drama & My Worst Birthday at Sea

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👁️ 877 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 1:18:33
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Caribbean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I did only do one contract and I'm pretty sure when I tell you the stories, you'll understand why I only did one contract.

It ended up costing me $7,000. This is in 2004 cost me $7,000 to get to the cruise ship. That entire $8 month contract I did, I made $7,000.

I was actually talking to Matt and Rob about this the other day. Um and I said I think I might have to this content creators cruise that we're doing 2027. I might have to do a redo of my 21st birthday on the cruise ship.

We had a woman overboard. Um it was it was a really sad and surreal feeling being on a ship when someone goes overboard.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make sure you have travel insurance.
Go on board and just live in the moment; don't plan too much in advance.
Be prepared with medication and understand you won't have internet.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fitting in with crewSpend time in the crew bar to meet people outside your department.
Cost of getting onboardBe aware of upfront expenses like medicals, flights, and training.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like working onboard a cruise ship as crew?
QWould you recommend working as crew on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Belize1 Happy Bacon
Cosumel4 Happy Bacon
Freeport1 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Buckle up, because this isn’t your average cruise chat! 🛳️ Join me LIVE as I spill the tea on what it was really like working onboard. From the cost of starting a contract and intense training in England, to cruising through Hurricane Katrina, a shocking woman-overboard incident, my lonely 21st birthday, and non-stop crew drama—it’s all coming out tonight. No filters, just raw behind-the-scenes stories from my time at sea. Grab a drink and let’s dive into the crew life chaos together! 🍹⚓