10 stages of your CRUISE SHIP contract then every CREW MEMBER goes through!

Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Working on a cruise ship definitely brings up certain emotions, different feelings. So, today we're going to go through it.

I think nerves signal that you give a [ __ ] If you don't care, you don't get nervous.

It is devastating because you've got to leave. And you can never return. And the the difference is, when you leave home to go on a cruise ship, it's going to be the same.

It is really the people that make or break a cruise ship contract.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Make a good first impression at work to help build social connections.

✓Avoid burnout by not trying to say yes to every single social event and excursion immediately.

✓Prioritize rest and sleep to manage the physical and mental exhaustion of long contracts.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervousness and social anxiety — Understand that it is normal to be nervous even after years; it shows you care.

Homesickness — Focus on making at least one real connection/friend to help feel more settled.

Difficulty of the environment — Be aware that the constant stimulation and long hours can lead to rapid tiredness.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the emotional stages of a cruise ship contract?

QWhy do I feel nervous even after multiple contracts?

QWhy do I feel homesick or 'familiarity sick'?

QHow can I handle the mid-contract lull?

QWhy is it so hard to adjust to going home after a contract?

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Service Crew1 Sad BaconItinerary Route1½ Happy BaconEntertainment Nightlife2 Happy BaconSpa FitnessMehExcursionsMeh

Port Highlights

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Sydney1 Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey sailors, Each cruise ship is so different which will means each contract you do onboard will be unique. However, even though you may be on a different ship each contract, in a different location you will always go through the same 10 stages of your cruise ship contract. You may be at sea for 4 months, 6 months or 10, regardless of the length of contract you will experience these 10 things. On every ship I have worked on I have gone through these 10 stages so, this video is to reassure you that you are not alone in feeling these things. 🚢 WANT TO WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sail For Success is the step-by-step course that helps you apply, stand out and get hired. Join the course: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/course/#next-step Free masterclass: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/free-training/ 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/ Thank you for watching