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spend the week with me working on a cruise ship πŸ›³οΈ πŸ›ŸπŸοΈ 8km run, new books, valentine’s day!

Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
πŸ₯ˆExpert
πŸ‘οΈ 58K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 41:04

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a week of life working as an ice skater on a cruise ship during a turnaround period. The video begins with the challenges of turnaround day, including limited shore excursion time and poor internet connectivity. The creator details the technical responsibilities of the job, specifically the process of a full melt where the crew must manually water the floor to rebuild the ice surface. Throughout the week, the creator balances professional duties like rehearsals and shows with personal wellness activities, including running five miles and attending the gym. The narrative highlights several personal milestones, such as being nominated for employee of the month and celebrating Valentine's Day with a decorated cabin and a special gift for a partner. The creator also shares glimpses of shore excursions in St. Thomas and Water Island, where they enjoy the beach and reading. As the contract nears its end, the creator reflects on the physical exhaustion of the job and the upcoming transition to a new cruise. The week concludes with a farewell show and a celebratory dinner at a specialty restaurant.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more critical 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

today is turnaround day it's day one of another cruise and today marks 4 weeks until sign off which is crazy

I literally just ran five miles today 5 miles in 39 minutes I just need a moment I'm on cloud n right now

I have been nominated for employee of the month for the second time this contract

we have made it to the beach what a beautiful day

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Plan for limited time off the ship on turnaround day
βœ“Use the gym early to avoid crowds
βœ“Bring entertainment (iPad, Kindle) for laundry trips

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Limited time for personal errands on turnaround day β€” Plan ahead and prioritize tasks, as time is very short
Working with poor internet connectivity β€” Schedule work during allowed times and use offline tools

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a typical day like for a cruise ship employee?
QHow do crew members celebrate holidays like Valentine's Day at sea?
QWhat are the challenges of working with limited internet and time off?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity1Β½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness3Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

St. Thomas3 Happy Bacon
Top: Water Island beach trip (15 bucks round trip)
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