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10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships

Cruising As Crew
Cruising As Crew
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👁️ 1.5M views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 24:49
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Veteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

joining a cruise ship is nerve-wracking as hell for obvious reasons you're going to live on a ship which you've probably never done before

it is who the hell am i going to be living with and sometimes it's good and sometimes it's not so good

if you want to learn english go on cruise ship you will have to speak english all the time so your english will improve added a dramatic rate

everyone goes on board a cruise ship on their own so really everyone is alone together which means that everyone is open to making friends

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Don't stress about packing because you can buy forgotten items in port or on board
✓Ask port staff for directions to the crew embarkation area if you are unsure where to go
✓Give it a few weeks before getting involved romantically to understand the ship's social dynamics
✓Walk around the ship during breaks to learn the layout and avoid getting lost
✓Take things step by step rather than worrying about everything at once

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Packing the wrong things — You can buy almost anything in port or on board, so don't panic about forgetting items
Finding the crew entrance — Port staff are trained to direct crew members to the correct embarkation point
Meeting the cabin mate — Most people are welcoming, and you will deal with any issues as they arise
Seasickness — Modern cruise ships are very stable and you likely won't be sick all the time

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I expect on my first day joining a cruise ship as crew?
QHow do I handle sharing a cabin with a stranger?
QWill my English be good enough to work on a cruise ship?
QIs it safe to date other crew members?
QWhat happens to my passport and documents when I board?

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