What Cruise Ship Crew REALLY Get Paid: Crew Salaries EXPOSED
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I did it for 10 years, and many people from those countries work on cruise ships for 30, 40 years.
My last contract I signed for no more than 11 hours per day, um seven days a week. So, that'd be 77 hours a week, and I made 1,500 for the month.
I fear that I'm never going to feel as financially well off as I did on my first couple of professional contracts.
I was 1920. I was traveling around Australia, Dubai, Europe. I was meeting all of these people. So, to be honest, I wasn't really too concerned with the fact that I was earning below minimum wage because I was just having the time of my life.
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Hey sailors, There are so many TikToks online showing cruise ship crew counting huge stacks of tips, revealing their paychecks, or talking about saving £30,000 in a single contract… But how much do crew members actually make working at sea? In today’s video I’m breaking down the truth behind cruise ship salaries — from the roles that earn the least to the positions that make thousands, plus how tips work, what crew really pay for onboard, and why nationality makes such a huge difference. I also share my own experience working on cruise ships for 10 years, including what I earned, how I saved money, and what the lifestyle is really like behind the scenes. Featuring real TikToks from crew members across Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and more — this is the most honest breakdown of cruise ship pay you’ll find online. WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS ----------------------------------------- The Perfect Cruise Ship CV Template https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/cv-template/ What To Pack For Your Cruise Ship Contract -Packing List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/packing-list/ Recruitment Agency List https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/recruitment-agency-list/ How To Ace Your Cruise Ship Interview https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/ace-your-interview/ How To Have A Good Roommate On Cruise Ships https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/roommate-guidelines/ Getting Your Cruise Ship Paperwork https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/getting-your-paperwork/ What To Expect From Your First Week Onboard https://www.cruisingascrew.com/product/first-week-onboard/ MUSIC ------------ Subscription to Epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT ---------------------- How I got my job with Virgin Voyages https://youtu.be/r9jPl59Ddcg How to deal with an awkward roommate https://youtu.be/9IDQEA9WT9M FOLLOW --------------- Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching