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6 Cruise Crew Secrets Kept Well Hidden From Us Passengers!

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πŸ‘οΈ 180K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 10:44

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores several undisclosed aspects of life for cruise ship employees, beginning with the revelation that pay rates often depend on a crew member's country of origin rather than just their role. The video explains that many services, such as spas and medical centers, are operated by third party companies rather than the cruise line itself. This distinction is significant because cruise lines often disclaim responsibility for these employees. The creator also warns potential applicants about scammers who use fake job offers to solicit fees. Regarding working conditions, the video notes that most crew members work seven days a week without days off due to space constraints and cost management. The creator details the financial responsibilities of crew, including paying for passports, vaccinations, and safety shoes, while noting they do not pay for food or medical care for ship related issues. Finally, the video describes the crew living environment as a ship within a ship, where most staff use interior corridors to avoid passenger areas and share small cabins with multiple bunk beds.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

after doing well over 100 cruises I thought I knew everything about life on a cruise ship

crew members doing the same job at the same level were not paid the same they were paid based on where they come from

many crew instead are employed by and work for third-party companies that the line uses to run several facilities

every crew member I spoke to raised this issue I had heard about how inexpensive drinks were in The Crew Bar

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“If you're looking to work on a ship, always use the official cruise line website's job link to avoid scammers.
βœ“Crew must purchase non-slip safety shoes before joining the ship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are some secrets about cruise ship crew that passengers are unaware of?
QHow are cruise ship crew employed and paid?

Topics Covered

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