life onboard UTOPIA of the seas ⚓️🌊 flag ceremony, crew life, rehearsal days & receiving sad news..
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The creator provides a detailed look at life as a crew member onboard the Utopia of the Seas during its transition to Royal Caribbean ownership. The video documents the official flag ceremony held at the Aqua Theater, which marks the ship being passed to the cruise line. Following the ceremony, the crew celebrates with an elaborate appreciation lunch in the Windjammer, which has become the primary dining location for staff due to its increased space and natural light. The creator also details the daily professional routine, including costume fittings for a new parade, rehearsals for ice shows, and the physical demands of performing. Amidst the busy schedule of rehearsals and technical runs, the creator shares personal updates regarding difficult news about a colleague's contract extension and the challenges of living in crew quarters. The vlog concludes with the crew navigating daily life in France, managing dietary needs at onboard cafes, and preparing for upcoming performances while balancing rest and recovery.
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today is a very exciting day today we have the flag ceremony so the ship is finally being passed off to Royal Caribbean
the ceremony was really cool such a special thing to be a part of so I'm really happy that we were here to experience it
I got some pretty crappy news Callum was supposed to sign on tomorrow and today was the day that he is supposed to fly to France and they told him yesterday on his final day on icon that he has to stay there for another 3 weeks
we're now eating all of our meals in the Wind Jammer that's a new update as well for you because after the flag ceremony we had the lunch in the Wind Jammer and since then we are now eating all our meals there which is really nice
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