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CRUISE SHIP CREW CABINS- You need to know this!

Cruising As Crew
Cruising As Crew
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πŸ‘οΈ 51K viewsπŸ“… 5 years ago⏱️ 13:46

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The creator provides practical advice for individuals preparing to live in crew cabins on cruise ships. She highlights the challenges of sharing small living spaces with roommates from different cultures and backgrounds. Key recommendations include bringing magnets to utilize the magnetic walls for photos and schedules, and bringing a hard drive filled with films to watch on the cabin television. Regarding sleeping arrangements, she notes that bunk beds are standard and suggests that the bottom bunk often serves as a seating area. The video also covers cabin maintenance, explaining that crew members must use ship-provided cleaning products like Virox and Oxivia to protect the ocean. To manage limited storage, the creator suggests packing a shoe hanger, extra coat hangers, and a fitted sheet for the bed. Finally, she advises on luggage management, recommending a mix of hard and soft cases to ensure suitcases can be stored efficiently in the small gaps provided within the cabin.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

you are literally sharing a room with a stranger it can be quite tough so just to make things a little bit easier i just wanted to go through a few things

don't go buying any bleach or anything from the supermarkets because when you bring it back on board it will be confiscated because it'll end up in the ocean

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring magnets to hang pictures and pin schedules to the walls.
βœ“Get a hard drive filled with films to watch on the cabin TV.
βœ“Use the ship-provided Virox or Oxivia cleaning products; do not bring bleach from home.
βœ“Pack a shoe hanger to save space in small cabins.
βœ“Bring a fitted sheet to make your bed easier.
βœ“Bring a mix of hard and soft suitcases to maximize storage space.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Sharing a room with a stranger β€” Be prepared for different cultures/languages and use curtains for privacy.
Lack of storage space β€” Use shoe hangers, magnets, and a mix of hard/soft suitcases.
Uncomfortable bedding β€” Bring your own fitted sheet.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like living in a cruise ship crew cabin?
QHow can I organize a very small crew cabin?
QWhat should I pack for working on a cruise ship?
QAre there rules about cleaning products on board?

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