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ABOARD WITH JORD: what a sea day is actually like for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship crew member🛳️

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 37K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 14:29

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed look at a sea day while working as a crew member on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. After a night of shows and social activities, the day begins with a focus on recovery through hydration and rest. The creator details their work schedule, which includes a morning session of all skates. They explain the logistical aspects of their job, such as the new wristband system used for managing session attendance. Between work shifts, the creator manages personal chores like laundry and finds time for relaxation by reading on the pool deck. The afternoon features a high energy parade where the crew performs in warm, chaotic costumes. Following the performance, the creator transitions into a personal fitness routine at the gym to reestablish a workout habit after the initial installation period. The day concludes with a social gathering at the Schooner bar to say goodbye to a departing cast member. The creator reflects on the productivity of the day before preparing for the upcoming turnaround day and muster drills.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm running on not a ton of sleep and definitely not enough water so that is going to be one of my little goals for the day is to rehydrate

I am absolutely famished so I'm gonna go to the mess for some lunch but I do want to throw in a load of laundry on the way

it is time for our first parade of the contract we are thrilled we're Overjoyed we're excited it's gonna be a great time

I had such a good workout um got a good sweat sesh in and I actually ran for a mile after my little weight circuit

Creator's Tips & Advice

Rehydrate after a night of limited sleep and loud music
Throw in a load of laundry while heading to lunch to save time
Get back into a workout routine once out of install period

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a typical sea day like for a Royal Caribbean crew member?
QHow does a crew member balance work duties with personal time?
QWhat are some tips for managing fatigue and staying productive on a cruise?

Topics Covered

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