How much MONEY did I make WORKING for a CRUISE LINE | Deep Dive

Name: How much MONEY did I make WORKING for a CRUISE LINE | Deep Dive
Uploaded: 2025-04-25T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 16 min 58 s
Channel: ChiltonVlogZ - Videos

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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 16:58

Norwegian Cruise Line

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator

First-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

My name is Josh Chilton, and for 6 months, I worked as an in-house photographer aboard a Norwegian cruise ship.

Over the course of about 200 days, I worked 1,695 hours, which actually averages out to a little over 60 hours a week.

Over my 6 1/2 month contract, I earned a grand total of $11,827.

I managed to spend more than $1,200 during my contract, making my average spending on the ship about $200 a month.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Be disciplined to save money while working on a cruise ship.

✓Understand that commission-based roles can be inconsistent and competitive.

✓Consider your monthly cost of living before committing to a contract.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Low base salary and inconsistent commissions — Expect starting salaries around $500-$5,000 per month, with commissions varying widely.

Spending money on board despite no living expenses — Be aware that crew stores and discounts encourage spending, leading to unexpected costs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much money can you make working on a cruise ship?

QWhat are the earnings and spending patterns for cruise ship employees?

QIs working on a cruise ship worth it?

Topics Covered

Service Crew1 Sad BaconValue Pricing1½ Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

How much money did I make and Spend Working on a Cruise Ship as a Photographer!? check out this video 👉https://youtu.be/CxszRi2UULc for the Ultimate Guide to getting Hired on a Cruise Ship. 🔺Subscribe to youtube.com/@ChiltonVlogZ for weekly Updates exploring the world and living on a cruise ship! Check out the playlist for all my cruise ship adventures: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGxkSverS6c95esjHLWtrYKYvAjwJR-MN&si=XwB7v3Q91KWsCW_P Intro Music: Venus - Squiid Outro Music: Moth & Flame - FLYIN All Music, Sound-Effects, and Ambient tracks, licences through Epidemic sounds… memes not included. 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - How does Cruise Ship Pay Work? 02:24 - Cruise Ship Commissions 07:38 - How much do you Work on a Cruise Ship? 09:30 - How much money Do you make Working on a Cruise Ship? 10:20 - What do Cruise Employees Spend Money on? 15:25 - Is living on a Cruise ship Worth It? 15:58 - Final Thoughts