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A (productive) DAY IN MY LIFE WORKING ON A CRUISE SHIP⚓️ crew laundry, reading update, work routine

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 38K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 33:54

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Editorial Summary

Jordan, a professional figure skater working on the Utopia of the Seas, documents a productive weekend during a cruise around the Bahamas. The video begins with her utilizing a day off to manage various personal tasks, including a Pilates workout to accommodate a knee injury and a detailed maintenance routine for her figure skates. She covers the realities of ship life, such as mandatory crew drills, the challenges of navigating crowded dining areas, and the necessity of managing laundry in small living quarters. Jordan also shares a segment dedicated to the thoughtful gifts she has received from passengers, including snacks, books, and practical items like an instant translator. After a brief excursion to Nassau to visit a Starbucks, she returns to prepare for her professional responsibilities. The vlog concludes with Jordan completing two shows and reflecting on the final five weeks of her contract as she prepares for her upcoming sign-off.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Utopia of the Seas
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Utopia of the Seas
Solid Strip

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Saturdays are our only day off throughout the week

I am a professional figure skater I'm currently working on board the Utopia of the Seas

The ship water is very aggressive on your skin in hair

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Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a satin pillowcase to reduce hair frizz and skin breakouts
Avoid the mess after drill due to crowds
Plan productive tasks on day off to manage workload

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Managing personal time on limited days offUse day off to be productive and get tasks done
Dealing with ship water affecting skin and hairUse shower filter and satin pillowcase to mitigate effects

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a typical day off like for a cruise ship crew member?
QHow does the creator manage personal care and work on board?

Topics Covered

Service Crew1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1 Sad BaconSafety Medical1 Sad BaconSpa Fitness1½ Happy BaconDining Buffet½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Nassau1 Happy Bacon
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