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ABOARD WITH JORD: realistic work week in my life on a cruise ship, overnight in italy, open ice! 🛳️

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
🥈Expert
👁️ 46K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 38:49

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a week in her life as a cruise ship performer during the final stages of a European season. The video follows her daily routines, which include performing shows, attending mandatory drills, and managing cabin life. She details the challenges of living on a ship, such as navigating rough seas that force early departures from ports, the physical toll of back to back performances, and the frustrations of using unreliable ship laundry facilities. The creator also shares her experiences during port visits in Italy and Greece, where she explores local towns, visits shops like Flying Tiger and Ikea, and enjoys excursions. Her activities range from administrative tasks and gym workouts to personal moments like shopping for cabin storage and receiving a coffee subscription package. The week concludes with her preparing for a rare evening on land in Ravenna due to upcoming weather concerns. Throughout the footage, she provides insight into the balance between professional duties, such as costume maintenance and ice skating rehearsals, and personal downtime spent relaxing on deck or exploring new destinations.

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

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What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloMediterranean · Fall · 7 nightsFrom RavennaVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm excited it's been a while for me do you want to sit outside or do you want to sit inside

I'm back on board I'm in Studio B and now it is time for all skates so I've got 2 and 1 half hours of all skates

I had the best afternoon honestly it was exactly what I needed it was a nice change of pace to just stay on board and have a very relaxed chill day

Creator's Tips & Advice

Bring a fitted bed sheet for the cabin as they don't provide them
Plan for laundry early to avoid machine availability issues
Consider staying on board for a relaxed day if shows are scheduled

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness from rough weatherHope for better weather the next day and note it's only overnight
Finding costumes for Halloween on the shipGet creative as it's hard to find costume stores in ports and packages have deadlines

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a realistic work week like on a cruise ship?
QHow do crew members manage personal tasks like laundry and shopping?
QWhat are the challenges of performing shows while sailing?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior1 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness3 Happy BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Argostoli3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Car rental and island exploration
Corfu3½ Happy Bacon
Kotor1 Happy Bacon
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