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ABOARD WITH JORD: what a full cruise of work is really like for a Royal Caribbean crew member *VY*

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 40K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 29:26

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Editorial Summary

Jordan provides a detailed look into her life as a crew member on a Royal Caribbean Voyager of the Seas revenue cruise. The video documents the various responsibilities and challenges associated with ship life, including performing in shows, attending rehearsals, and managing dress runs. Jordan shares the highs and lows of the experience, such as the excitement of preparing for an opening night show and the disappointment of being denied shore leave during certain stops in Europe. She also highlights the social aspects of the job, including celebrating a colleague's birthday and receiving gifts from viewers. Throughout the cruise, the schedule remains fluid, with Jordan navigating sudden changes to show timings and rehearsals. The vlog concludes after a successful series of performances, with Jordan reflecting on the successful return to revenue cruises and the busy nature of her work routine, which includes laundry and video editing during her downtime.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

today is our first revenue cruise back on voyager of the seas

i am getting off the ship today alex and posha surprised me and they signed me up for a tour

what a morning it has been it's four o'clock now i could definitely use a little afternoon coffee pick-me-up

Creator's Tips & Advice

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Channel disappointment into positive energy when plans change

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a crew member's daily life like on a cruise ship?
QHow does a crew member prepare for opening shows on a cruise?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconCrowd CapacityMeh

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