I Was Crew on a Cruise Ship - Here’s What REALLY Happens with Passengers…

Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

👁️ 24K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:43

Disney Cruise Line

What This Creator Said

½ Sad Bacon

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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you're going to cross that line with a crew member, which first off, I do not recommend you do. I do not recommend you do this, but if you have decided that you're going to...

The thought of risking my job for something that fleeting, it's just not something that would ever be worth it to me.

cruise lines are a business and they will do anything to protect profit. So, having this rule in place that passengers are not allowed to fratonize with crew members prevents any bad experiences arising

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Crew members should not risk their jobs for fleeting connections as it is not worth the potential firing.

✓Passengers should realize that connections with crew are often not long-term and are standard practice for crew members.

✓Do not exchange numbers or social media if you want to strictly follow cruise line policies.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Crossing boundaries with crew members — Understand that it is a high-risk, low-reward situation that is unlikely to result in a long-term relationship.

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre crew members allowed to hook up with passengers?

QWhy do cruise lines have rules against crew and passenger fraternization?

QWhat happens to crew members who break these rules?

Topics Covered

Service CrewMehSafety Medical1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

New York

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YouTube Video Description↓

🚢 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, Are cruise ship crew members really hooking up with passengers? What are the rules, and what actually happens behind the scenes? In this video, I’m spilling the tea on one of the cruise industry's most asked (and spicy) questions: Are crew allowed to have romantic or personal relationships with guests on board cruise ships? As a former cruise ship crew member with 10 years of experience on ships like Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line, I’ve seen a LOT—and I’m here to tell you the truth. I’ll break down the strict rules cruise lines have in place to prevent relationships between crew and passengers, why those rules exist, and what really happens when those rules get broken. We’ll talk about: Real stories from crew members who crossed the line. Why cruise companies care so much about this rule. What passengers need to know before flirting with the staff. My own experiences (yes, I bent the rules—but not how you think!). Whether you're a curious cruiser or thinking about working on a ship, this video is a must-watch if you've ever wondered what happens below deck… literally. 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