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Q&A for crew members wanting to work on cruise ships

Cruising As Crew
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👁️ 32K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 27:39
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I get a lot of time off because I work in the shops and the shops cannot be open and be selling stuff when the ship is in Port

you get to travel to some amazing places on somebody else's dime you're not paying for it

it's going to be really really really difficult so just be prepared for that

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Apply as soon as you think about working on cruise ships because the process takes four to six months
✓Give your contract at least two months before deciding if you hate it
✓Go to Crew Bar and crew parties to make friends outside your department
✓If IPM schedule seems abnormal, go to the safety officer to discuss it

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Internship paperwork and cost — Not recommended unless planning to work on cruise ships as a career after degree
No holidays during contract — Understand that contracts require working every day with minimal time off
Long hiring process with communication gaps — Be patient, don't panic if you don't hear back for months, follow up after six weeks
Plus size and medical clearance — You can work at any size if you pass the medical; consult your GP first

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan I do my final internship for my bachelor's degree on a cruise ship?
QDo you ever get a small holiday during a nine-month contract?
QHow do you get to pass areas wearing sandals if it's compulsory to wear closed toes shoes?
QHow long does it take to get on board a cruise ship once you have been hired?
QCan I work on a ship at 18 years old?

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Service Crew1½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconKids Family½ Happy BaconLoyalty ProgramMehBooking Process1 Happy Bacon
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