Cruise Ship vs. Yacht Jobs: Which Ship Life Is Right for You?
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The millionaire that's staying on that yacht wants a hot chocolate at 3 in the morning. You're getting up at 3 in the morning and you're making them a hot chocolate.
You might be on the fence about wanting to work on cruise ships or wanting to work on yachts, but your bank account at the moment might be the deciding factor.
If you're on a yacht and you have a disagreement with one of the people staying on board, you are going to have to see them constantly during that week.
I'm a fan of applying for everything and seeing what you get. You know what will be will be because if you have your STCW and your C1D visa and your medical certificate.
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🚢 WANT TO WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS? ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sail For Success is the step-by-step course that helps you apply, stand out and get hired. - Join the course: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/course/#next-step - Free masterclass: https://www.cruisingascrew.com/free-training/ Hey sailors, So you want to work at sea… but should you join a luxury yacht or a giant cruise ship? 🌊 Both give you ocean views and incredible adventures, but the crew experience couldn’t be more different. In this video, I break down the biggest differences between working on cruise ships and yachts, including: ⚓ Job variety & how to get hired ⚓ Salary, tips & career progression ⚓ Social life & crew culture ⚓ Contracts, time off & training ⚓ Living conditions, uniforms & workload ⚓ Networking & future opportunities Whether you’re dreaming of a structured career on a cruise ship or chasing big money on a superyacht, this guide will help you figure out which floating lifestyle fits you best. 👉 Would you rather work on a cruise ship or a yacht? Drop your answer in the comments — I’d love to know! CHAPTERS -------------------- 0:00 INTRO 0:55 GETTING THE JOB 3:06 SEASONS 3:56 SAVINGS 5:15 SALARY 6:48 CHARTER & PRIVATE 9:03 VARIETY & PROGRESSION 9:42 PEOPLE SKILLS 13:08 CONTRACT LENGTHS 14:16 DRINK & DRUGS 18:51 LIVING CONDITIONS 20:41 TRAVEL 21:46 CROSS OVER MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching