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PACKING FOR AN 8 MONTH CRUISE SHIP CONTRACT🛳️🗺️⚓️ onboard must-haves, essentials, europe + australia

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 55K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 30:11

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents her multi-day process of packing for an upcoming eight-month cruise ship contract on the Voyager of the Seas. She begins by organizing an extensive checklist categorized by clothing types, technology, and professional requirements. Because her contract involves traveling through summer climates in Europe and Australia, she focuses on lightweight, mix-and-match pieces including casual wear, smart casual outfits, and formal attire. She also details specific professional essentials, such as skating gear, uniforms, and specialized makeup. The process involves two distinct phases: selecting items from her wardrobe and then organizing them into luggage using packing cubes to maximize space and efficiency. Throughout the video, she manages the challenge of avoiding overpacking while ensuring she has enough variety for a long-term assignment. The video concludes with a practical demonstration of weighing her checked luggage to ensure both bags fall within the required weight limits, providing a sense of relief once the bags are confirmed to be under the threshold.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I signed off of Utopia in December of 2024 and now we are in June and I am signing on the Voyager of the Seas in just a couple days

We have some insane travel opportunities, this contract, and it is going to be an unforgettable experience

I'm super grateful and very glad that I took the six-month break, but I am definitely excited to get back on board

I always say that I'm not going to overpack and then I proceed to heavily overpack

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make a detailed packing list with categories to stay organized
Pack mostly neutrals and staple pieces for easy mix and match
Use packing cubes to group similar items for easy access during install
Weigh your luggage before leaving to avoid overweight fees
Consider the climate and pack accordingly for summer in Europe and Australia

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

OverpackingMake a list, focus on neutrals, and use packing cubes to stay organized
Weight limits for luggageWeigh bags before leaving and adjust items to stay under 50 lbs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I pack for an 8-month cruise ship contract?
QHow do I pack efficiently for a long-term contract?
QWhat are the essentials for a cruise ship performer?

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