Why Cruise Ship Friendships Feel Deeper Than Normal
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I've made many videos saying that some of my best friends to this day have come from working on cruise ships.
Nothing bonds people faster than shared stress.
I don't think we would have become as close if we were just working together in doing a job on land.
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Hey sailors, Are cruise ship friendships trauma bonds… or something deeper? I’ve always said that some of my closest, longest-lasting friendships came from working on cruise ships. But after falling down a trauma bond TikTok rabbit hole, I started wondering — why do these friendships feel so intense? In this video, I talk honestly about: -why cruise ship friendships form so fast -how long hours, shared stress, and huge life changes bond people together -why working 12–14 hours a day can bring people closer -how proximity, isolation, and being far from home accelerates connection -and why these friendships often last long after the contract ends This isn’t about saying cruise ship life is bad, I loved my time at sea. But intense environments create intense bonds, and cruise ships are one of the most unique environments you can work in. If you’ve ever worked on a cruise ship, you’ll probably understand this instantly. 💬 Were your cruise ship friendships different from “normal” friendships? 💬 Do you still talk to people from your contracts years later? Let me know in the comments — I read them all. 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