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10 WAYS TO GET FIRED ON A CRUISE SHIP I CRAZY STORIES!

Cruising As Crew
Cruising As Crew
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👁️ 140K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 11:08

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Editorial Summary

In this video, Lucy from Cruising as Crew outlines ten specific behaviors that can lead to immediate termination for cruise ship employees. She begins by discussing the strict prohibition against sexual relationships with passengers, noting that while some crew members attempt to hide these encounters, CCTV and spiteful passengers often lead to discovery. She also addresses the illegality of prostitution on board. The creator explains the strict alcohol limits required for emergency readiness, noting that being over the limit can result in firing. Other serious offenses mentioned include missing the ship while in port, possessing drugs, engaging in physical violence, and throwing items overboard. Safety violations, such as smoking in cabins or tampering with smoke detectors, are highlighted as grounds for immediate dismissal. Finally, the video covers the consequences of stealing and the importance of reporting sexual harassment, which can lead to both termination and police involvement depending on the severity of the situation.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The first thing that you can be fired for when working on a cruise ship is sleeping with passengers this is an absolute no no

If you are found to have drugs in your system or have drugs in your cabin or anywhere then you will obviously be fired

If you are found to be exchanging money for sex then you will be fired

Tampering with a smoke detector is immediate termination if you are found to be smoking in your cabin

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not have sex with passengers as it is a fireable offense.
Abide by the strict alcohol limits (0% while working, 0.05% while off duty).
Ensure you are back on the ship before the crew all-aboard time to avoid being fired.
Never smoke in your cabin or tamper with smoke detectors.
Report sexual harassment to security immediately to create a log of incidents.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Drinking limits and alcohol consumptionUnderstand that limits exist for emergency duty readiness; stay within 0% while working and 0.05% while off duty.
Sexual harassment and cultural differencesBe direct with the person and report it to security so there is an official log.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the reasons a cruise ship crew member can be fired?
QWhat are the alcohol limits for crew members on board?
QWhat happens if a crew member misses the ship when returning from port?

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