3 SECRETS Cruise Ship Employees Don’t Want You To Know!

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The creator discusses the hidden realities of life for cruise ship employees, noting that crew members often live on board for many months at a time. The video outlines three specific secrets regarding crew behavior. First, the creator explains that crew members frequently observe and discuss passengers, ranging from witnessing romantic indiscretions to watching guests complain to management. Second, the video addresses the forbidden practice of crew members forming romantic relationships with guests. While this is a strictly prohibited rule that can lead to immediate termination, the creator suggests that some employees attempt to bypass these rules by meeting guests at ports of call or through spa services. Finally, the creator describes the intense social lives of the crew, noting that they often engage in heavy partying and find ways to circumvent onboard restrictions regarding alcohol and smoking. The video concludes by suggesting that passengers should be mindful of the crew's demanding lifestyle and potentially offer extra tips to those who appear to be recovering from long nights.
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the crew talk about you we see you on your cruise with your husband or wife to only see you later sneaking around to another person's cabin on the side that you met on embarkation day
the crew hook up with the guest now this is without a doubt the biggest and most forbidden rule within the cruise ship industry
the crew party a lot harder than you think okay so to be fair this one's almost a given you're talking about a college type environment
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