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What Is It REALLY Like Working On A Mega Cruise Ship?

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👁️ 19K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 17:32
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🏅Authority Creator
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm going to tell you what I really thought of working on a mega ship and it wasn't exactly the best experience I've ever had working on a cruise ship

the food was the worst I've ever had on a cruise ship

I would 100% cruise on a mega ship absolutely would I ever choose to work on one again probably not

I'm truly grateful for the experience and I met some fantastic people

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take safety training seriously, even if it's online
Be prepared for more drama and stress in larger teams
Make an effort to socialize despite a busy schedule

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety procedures on mega shipsEnsure training is taken seriously, as online courses may be skipped
Making friends on a large shipBe proactive in socializing, as it can be harder due to stress and busy schedules

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it really like working on a mega cruise ship?
QHow does working on a mega ship compare to a smaller ship?
QWould the creator work on a mega ship again?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Sad BaconDining Main4 Sad BaconSafety Medical3½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program1½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2 Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Hey sailors, As some of you know, I have spent the last two months working on a mega cruise ship. This was my first time ever being on a cruise ship of this size and, it was interesting! Working on a mega-ship is very different to working on a smaller cruise ship, and in this video, I am going to tell you why. WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching