Your First Week on a Cruise Ship Will Test You (Here’s Why)

Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

👁️ 5K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 16:40

What This Creator Said

1 Happy Bacon

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Creator's Key Takeaways

If you can make it through the first month, you can make it through your contract.

I went on my first contract with zero knowledge, zero expectations, I genuinely had no idea what I was walking into.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Find out if you need to supply your own work shoes and break them in before joining.

✓Take earplugs to help with cabin noise and roommates.

✓Pack a universal adapter and sort out your SIM card/banking before boarding.

✓Don't be afraid to ask crew members for directions if you get lost.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Loneliness and social anxiety — Put in the effort to find your social group, often starting at the crew bar.

Physical and mental exhaustion — Understand that the feeling is temporary and part of the adjustment period.

Language barriers — Try to get a good grasp on English before starting your contract.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the first week of working on a cruise ship like?

QHow do I deal with the loneliness and exhaustion of a new cruise job?

QHow can I prepare for my first contract on a ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Bahamas3 Happy Bacon

Croatia3 Happy Bacon

France1 Sad Bacon

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