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Pre-Embarkation: Cruise Ship Crew's Final To-Dos! | Kate & Jörn

K&J Polte
K&J Polte
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👁️ 555 views📅 4 months ago⏱️ 14:41
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleFrom HamburgVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

We are in Hamburg right now because I will embark a next ship tomorrow.

We're about to start our eight months at sea. Him first, me one week later.

This vlog is just going to show you the last couple days on land.

I officially have my papers, which means I can embark.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Complete medical scans and vaccinations before embarkation.
Pack efficiently for long contracts, considering storage on ship.
Schedule costume fittings and rehearsals before contract starts.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervousness about medical testsMedical staff are usually nice and recognize returning crew; it's a standard process.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do cruise ship crew do the week before embarkation?
QWhat is the process for medical clearance before joining a ship?
QHow do crew members handle logistics like packing and fittings before a contract?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Hamburg2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We're embarking AIDAbella for our next cruise ship crew contract, and this vlog is all about the lead-up to that event! What does cruise ship crew do the week before embarkation? Let us show you! As always, write any questions you may have in the comments, we can't wait to hear from you! 💙 ❤️‍🔥 We post every Thursday at 5pm Berlin time, BUT don't forget to like and subscribe, so you never miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/@KandJPolte?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Stay connected with us! Channel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kandjpolte/ Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katelyn_polte/ Jörn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jp_aus_b/ Email: kandjpolte@gmail.com 🕑 Video Chapters: 00:00 - Preview 00:16 - Intro 00:50 - Italian Medical 01:38 - Jörn goes to Hamburg 02:37 - Hotel Room Tour 02:58 - Last Night on Land 04:38 - Jörn Embarks AIDAbella 05:23 - Kate goes back to Berlin 06:25 - Kate's Medical 06:47 - Back to Hamburg 08:11 - Costume Fittings 09:17 - Exploring the Reeperbahn 10:17 - & Julia 11:19 - Last Day on Land 12:08 - Travel to AIDAbella 12:44 - Reuniting with Jörn 13:02 - Embarking AIDAbella 13:44 - Crew Cabin 14:06 - Wrap-Up #cruiseshipcrew #embarkationday #crewlife #aida