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ABOARD WITH JORD: a week in my life working on a royal caribbean cruise ship! *ft. Halara* 🛳️

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
🥈Expert
👁️ 57K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 42:55

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

This video documents a week in the life of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship employee, focusing on the balance between professional duties and personal leisure. The creator details her work as a performer, including preparing for shows, managing technical difficulties during lighting malfunctions, and conducting all-skate sessions in Studio B. She also shares her experiences during various port calls in Italy, Split, and Santorini, noting the logistical challenges of rescheduled drills and tender boat lines. Beyond her professional life, the creator provides glimpses into her personal routines, such as grocery shopping, gym workouts, and preparing a welcome basket for a colleague. The video includes a sponsored segment featuring an activewear haul from Halara. The creator concludes her week by preparing for a cabin move and an upcoming turnaround day as a new crew member signs on.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

This review is in line with the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert CreatorSponsored
🧍 Best for SoloCaribbeanVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have been waiting for Shore leave to be granted for the last 3 hours

I'm definitely a bit frustrated about that but you know it's out of our control

I'm so excited about this haul I got a bunch of new goodies and everything is so so cute

this is the most beautiful view I've ever seen in my life and nobody is here it's just us

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use code JordanB15 for 15% off Halara products
Bring a jacket if wearing a tank top in rainy weather
Arrive early for cable car to avoid long lines

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting off ship in portWait for shuttle, be patient with lines
Packing for comfortWear comfortable athleisure like Halara clothing

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a week like working on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship?
QHow do crew members spend their shore leave?
QWhat are some tips for shopping and dining in port?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconExcursions3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Santorini2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Jump from cliff
Split4 Happy Bacon
Top: Açaí Bowl
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