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PARENTS WEEK (part I) 🇬🇷⚓️✨what it’s like to have family onboard as a cruise ship crew member!

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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👁️ 53K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 44:36

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Editorial Summary

A cruise ship crew member documents a week spent with her parents while they cruise on the Voyager of the Seas. The creator shares the excitement of having family onboard during the halfway mark of her contract, noting that their visit provides a much-needed break from the usual lulls. The vlog follows the family through various activities, including dining at Chops, exploring the port of Mykonos in Greece, and visiting the bazaar in Kusadasi, Turkey. In Mykonos, the family enjoys the quiet streets of the old town and views of the windmills. During the stop in Turkey, the creator highlights her shopping experience where she purchases a bag. The trip continues to Santorini, where the family takes a cable car to Fira and visits the picturesque town of Oia. Throughout the journey, the creator balances her personal time with her professional responsibilities, including preparing for and performing in her show, Ice Odyssey, at Studio B. The video concludes with the family relaxing in their cabin and enjoying the various amenities of the ship.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥈Expert CreatorSponsored
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean · FallVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

This could not have been a more perfect time because we are just past the halfway mark of the contract.

I absolutely swear by the Essential for Women 18+ from Ritual.

It's such a cool place to experience, and it is our last visit here.

I have not been into the old port in a long time.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take Ritual multivitamins to fill nutrient gaps while working on a cruise ship.
Enjoy the off-season for quieter port experiences.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting lost or confused on the shipParents have been on the ship before, so it's familiar; just check the room assignment.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to have family onboard as a cruise ship crew member?
QHow do crew members spend time with visiting family on a cruise?
QWhat are the port experiences like in Mykonos, Kusadasi, and Santorini during fall?

Topics Covered

Cabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3 Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Kusadasi4 Happy Bacon
Mykonos4½ Happy Bacon
Santorini4½ Happy Bacon
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