A Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Musician in Papua New Guinea
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This might be the most beautiful place I've ever seen.
We swam with fish we didn't know we'd find in a place we never knew we'd visit.
It's a quick flip from beach mode to show mode, but that's kind of the beauty of this life.
This place didn't feel real. And maybe that's what made it perfect.
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Inside The Music - my vlog about all things relating to my multi-faceted music career and my life in general. November 19, 2025 Welcome to Papua New Guinea — one of the most unique and breathtaking places we’ve ever sailed into. This is a real day in the life of a cruise ship musician out here on the Carnival Encounter: waking up in the middle of the Pacific, stepping onto pristine beaches, exploring islands that feel untouched, and then heading back to the ship to play music for guests that night. Today’s port: Conflict Island, Papua New Guinea. A place so beautiful it almost doesn’t feel real — turquoise water, white sandbars, untouched jungle, and a sense of calm that’s hard to put into words. In this video, you’ll see: • Stepping onto one of the most stunning beaches we’ve ever seen • Snorkeling in crystal-clear water • Exploring the island between shows • What it looks like when musicians return onboard and shift straight back into performance mode • Afternoon coffee + lido lunch • Three back-to-back shows in the Lobby (4:30–7:15) — and why days like this make this job worth it Every port is different. Every day at sea feels new. But Papua New Guinea… this one was special. Thanks for watching and supporting this new season — we’re excited to bring you along for the entire journey on the Carnival Encounter. Current contract: Carnival Encounter (Australia Season) Duo: David & Stephanie If you’re new here: I’m David Paige — cruise ship musician, guitarist, songwriter, and storyteller. My wife Stephanie and I perform onboard and document life at sea, travel moments, music, and the reality of this job. Subscribe to join the adventure. Song Used: Can You Feel It? by David Paige Stream on SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Ub9y6iTffQUHUwcIxJszf Stream on APPLE MUSIC | https://music.apple.com/us/artist/david-paige/287161993 www.instagram.com/davidpaigemusic www.davidpaigemusic.com GEAR USED: Cameras: Sony ZV-E10 Sigma 16mm Lens GoPro Hero 9 Black DJI Mavic Air 2 Camera Mic: Rode VideoMic Pro Shotgun Camera Mic Lights: Lume Cube 2.0 IVISII G2 Pocket RGB Started Channel - September 26, 2009 100 Subscribers - January 28, 2018 500 Subscribers - July 15, 2022 700 Subscribers - November 4, 2022 1,000 Subscribers - March 13, 2023 1,500 Subscribers - August 7, 2023 2,000 Subscribers - November 25, 2023