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My Last Week Working On A Cruise Ship (part II) πŸ’” cast bloopers, packing up my life + saying goodbye

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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πŸ‘οΈ 40K viewsπŸ“… 5 months ago⏱️ 33:39

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the final days of her eight month cruise ship contract, focusing on the emotional process of saying goodbye to colleagues and preparing for departure. She begins by enjoying a solo beach day at Mystery Island, Vanuatu, noting the crystal clear water and the relaxation it provides. The vlog transitions into her final professional and personal routines, including completing a final 5K run with friends, managing packing tasks, and attending a final all crew party. The creator also shares the experience of watching cast bloopers and participating in a farewell toast with her fellow performers. As the contract concludes, she navigates the logistical steps of the signoff meeting, cleaning her cabin, and dropping off luggage. Throughout the video, she reflects on the deep bonds formed with her castmates, describing them as family. She concludes by expressing a mix of excitement for returning home and sadness over leaving her community, noting that while ship life makes one accustomed to goodbyes, the emotional impact remains significant.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Explorer of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

My toast is to the amazing friends that I got to share the past eight months with on board.

I'm really excited to go home and I'm excited for what's to come. But it's uh it's still hard.

I have nothing but great memories.

It's always hard to close a chapter. And goodbyes are never easy.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get off the ship for a solo beach day to relax and enjoy the view.
βœ“Do a final run or exercise before leaving the contract.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Saying goodbye to friends β€” Goodbyes are never easy, but you get adjusted to them over time due to the nature of ship work.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to end a cruise ship contract?
QHow do you cope with saying goodbye to friends on a cruise ship?
QWhat activities can you do on the last days of a contract?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination4Β½ Happy BaconDisembarkation2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Mystery Island, Vanuatu4Β½ Happy Bacon
Top: Solo beach day
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