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Crew drill is MANDATORY for all crew members working on a cruise ship

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Bryan and Jaidyn
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👁️ 465K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 1:00

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a typical day on a cruise ship centered around a mandatory weekly crew drill. The process begins at 9:00 a.m. when the crew member retrieves a life jacket and reports to their assigned lifeboat station. During the drill, a simulated fire occurs on deck one, requiring crew members to perform specific duties to ensure ship safety and operational readiness. The creator notes that their specific role during the exercise is to stand at attention in case assistance is required. Following the drill, the creator describes the lunch period and explains a strategy for accessing internet service through a window to avoid crew internet costs. The remainder of the day involves personal downtime and preparation for their primary professional responsibility. The creator concludes by describing their actual job, which involves performing music on a guitar in a pub to entertain guests. They express high satisfaction with their position, suggesting it is one of the best jobs available on a cruise ship.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I never wake up this early but today is All crew drill so that means I'm getting my life jacket and I'm heading out to the lifeboats where I'm stationed

thankfully they didn't need me so I rushed off to get lunch after drill which is normally chaos everybody's running to get lunch afterward but it was pretty quiet

I love this table in the corner because it's right next to the window which means you can get service from outside which is so much cheaper than paying for crew internet

here's everybody having a good time honestly I think this is the best job on the cruise ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

Attend crew drills regularly to ensure ship safety
Use window service for cheaper internet access

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a crew drill like on a cruise ship?
QWhat is it like to work on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2 Happy BaconSafety Medical½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity2½ Happy Bacon
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