10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships

[@davem145mxr]

Sounds like she may have experienced the officer relationship thing

[@Sailor92]

Steiners...

[@islandguy4u]

@@Sailor92 ahh She worked in the Spa! (Gift shop here)

[@sisi84339]

Hhhhh yeah true

[@glenmarie6089]

Well she is 🔥

[@TheScorpion615]

She is a woman so of course she did

[@Sundaydoug278]

I work on cruise ships as an entertainer for NCL. Going back for another contract next month... this is SPOT ON. Love the accuracy lol you definitely know what ship life is like 👌🏾

[@ayoubhamidi7822]

Hey bro i'd like ask you where you get the stcw diploma

[@soulbasedliving]

I've always romanticized working as an entertainer. Your money is just making people happy. It must have it's downs too

[@chicagolc7022]

Love your tunes, man! Keep it up!

[@Sundaydoug278]

@@chicagolc7022 yooo thank you!

[@Hovermaster]

Terrific information . At one time I was interested in becoming a ship musician. Time moved on, I never auditioned. That ship has sailed .

[@mariapierce2707]

😂cute

[@paullee5573]

Every single thing this girl said reminded me, with a jolt, of how I behaved when I was an officer on a cruise liner. Different night, different girl, different bed. A great life at the time, but not quite the way a guy ought to behave. So be warned girls. Sheis not a bitter and twisted old cow. She is exposing us ships officers as the the immoral, lecherous bastards that we really are.

[@bugwar5545]

If men sleeping with many women is not good, what is your opinion of the women who let you?

[@gardensofthegods]

@@bugwar5545 it's different because a lot of those women are young and naive ... they believe the lies .... and some if and when the guy tells them he wants to marry them .

[@bugwar5545]

@@gardensofthegods Nope. A lot of young naive men get taken in by opportunistic women wanting that easy paycheck ... they believe the lies ... only to find that they are stuck with alimony and/or child support while she goes on to the greener pastures of her next meal ticket.

[@Ariadne147]

what a weird and twisted way to both brag and insult while "apologizing."

[@AusDenBergen]

It's literally human nature. That's how there's 8 billion of us.

[@lisaspikes4291]

So...basically...working on a ship is like any other job. Except you’re on a ship. 🤪

[@seamanjack2448]

LOL. Maybe watch again. Most jobs you get a day off and don’t live 24hrs with your guests and coworkers. Not saying better or worse, but definitely different from other jobs.

[@pwade8080]

“Roller coaster of emotions”. This gal could have that anywhere in any situation.

[@flowerpower8347]

I really like your freckles however I love that you don't cover them up!

[@nathanvelasquez8319]

You are 100% correct on all these points. It's been almost 16 years since my last contract, but it looks like nothing has changed.

[@jamescollier3]

She has a big "Caution" sign in her, saying that as a land lover

[@karibbeanbaby8096]

Just founds you...already appreciate the info!

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Amazing, thank you so much

[@netsurfers9357]

I dated a woman on a cruise ship before who worked on the ship and figured out that she was playing with several men at once... and decided that was not the life for me! I would rather be true to my heart!

[@dativamushi4835]

Always to date at work is real worth .

[@sairabintesalek]

Very healthy decision mentally for you

[@anda6963]

Dating people in the workplace is always a double edge sword..

[@enriquereyes8705]

Im glad I found your channel. I can't want until things go back to normal. Im sold on the shiplife... thank you

[@mickypoo4622]

One of my friend's daughters worked on cruise ships as a singer and your honesty is so evident, so good for you.

[@williamsmith2919]

Very good info, we were passengers on a cruise when one of the female staff told us on “ on this cruise I’m gay on my last cruise I was straight” xx

[@christianobrien3116]

What was it like as an 18 year old when you first joined? Were the rest of the crew quite a bit older than you or are there a lot of 18-20 year olds?

[@cgbrodie9729]

I have been working on board a ship for almost 5 years now and you are so right. It is a weird place to work and definitely not for the emotionally and mentally weak individuals. It's been a roller coaster but no other day is ever the same which makes it interesting and fun.

[@kevingruenofficial]

This sounds like a lot of things women on cruises may deal with. Guys just say fuck off to your face. We don't talk behind back often. Sounds like the cruise was a good character builder for you though.

[@woodskier]

dang i wanna be a cruise ships officer now.

[@zainabinti5170]

😂🤣🤣🤣🤣😅

[@ladycookie1364]

Same here, the status

[@sarge6870]

Should be titled "10 Things I Hate About Working On A Cruise Ship And My Last EIGHT Contracts"! There...fixed it!

[@mehmetkaya4896]

Hey everyone, I will be on Carnival Liberty as guest service, my first contract, in september 2022, anyone there?

[@dh6172]

Recently finished a 3 year stint on cruise ships (pre-covid) as a very senior officer. I was one of the very few married guys who did not have a girlfriend on board:) Lets just say the moral standards on board aren't the best. There's 3 main categories, those who do it because they have to (for instance people from third world countries who've been cleaning rooms on board for 20 years, just to put their kids through uni), those who've made a career out of it and are very happy with the lifestyle and their on board "family", those (like me) who tried it and left because it didn't suit their lifestyle. A lot of people leave during their first stint and then there's others I spoke to who tried shore side jobs, but hated it and returned to sea. It's a weird place, either you love it or hate it:)

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

I work it IT (computers/sys admin). How are IT jobs on a cruise ship? Want to proceed with my career but get out of the office building lifestyle of it.

[@derrickfrancis801]

So true in all you says,I hated after 10 years, from a poor third world country and and didn't have a better choice at the time

[@gardensofthegods]

D H very nice to hear of a married guy who wasn't cheating . Not all men cheat but a lot do .

[@GaryRinaldi]

At first I thought you were a Dancer on ships. I was a Showband musician on a certain Cruise line and the Entertainment department was mostly English, American and Australian. Everyone in other departments thought we were the lucky ones cuz we worked mostly at night and had some guest Priveliges. I used to grab free pizza up on the Lido deck after my gig. And of course there was the Crew Bar!! I became immune to Hangovers 😂 I still miss it in some strange way and still want to go back out to sea, so I know what you mean about getting hooked on it. I met my wife on a ship, she was a crew member so I’m stuck on land now. LoL

[@kinsaudio9883]

You're absolutely right about everything..spot on!!

[@burningdieselproduction5498]

No doubt that cruise ship life is difficult, but it is also amazing. I can only imagine that life on the se ships will only be harder post pandemic. Even tho that this might be someones exit from the great financial problem after the pandemic, this will be a very challenging times for crew. Will there be any shore leaves? How will the crew activities be organised on board with all the social distancing in place? There are many questions, but not so many answers. I am wishing you good luck in your future cruise ship endeavours and I hope that your heart will not be broken again. Love your video!

[@petraskvarc317]

considering cruise ship employement for the very first time so this is useful a lot

[@mathijs4022]

Hahahh so what did an officer do to you?

[@robertmetz4105]

Is the problem keeping the distance between your knees close?

[@lenfuentes9976]

Im workingin the cruise ship for 6yrs now. And i found myself so different from other ppl here at home. Some times i feel i dont belong here anymore. When i was in the ship i always say that shiplife is not my life but staying here at home for almost a year now i realized that my life is my shipslife. Cant wait to go back in my shiplife. 😢😢😜

[@factorism100]

institutionalized

[@tani9272]

I used to be a Guest service Supervisor for about 9 years and luckily mi contract was only 4 or 5 months and. everything you said si so trueeee but you miss something "the mafia" is when in a department there is a majority of one nationality and especially the ones in charge, they took advantage of their positions to give promotions, harassed staff, abuse and do whatever they want and the company pretends no to see it. Apart from that the traveling for free, the money, the opportunity to meet people from 65 different nationalities the bond you create with those people, the adrenaline is unforgettable. Missed those days sometimes but after all these years nothing compares to stay on land and live your life without pressure, stress, and at your own pace.

[@Michael-qv8hx]

Thank you so much 👍 You're the best 🥰

[@bearschmidt3180]

I'm from Georgia in the united states', I love her accent . I have a country accent , but I could listen to her talk forever.

[@donpatrick8582]

sort of like being a cheer leader..... and oh my the QB has asked for date, should I or no.... thanks for the info but pretty naive if unless you thot you were working as a nun. Good luck for the future, as a multi cruiser always appreciated the crew and the efforts to make the vacation the best ever. ...and also your experience will assist you to carry on with your normal life.

[@heronimousbrapson863]

Travelling by sea is like being in prison with the distinct possibility of being drowned...

[@lizziebakeoven3225]

I would say that's a matter of opinion lol. I love it

[@vinzrosario2807]

Hey I finally found my passion! And I’m going crazy about it! I was wondering what job I could do as a 18 year old??

[@skeetersaurus6249]

As an old man, retired U.S. Marine (and married to the same wonderful woman for 35-years), I find quite a bit of 'life humor' in this video...because what you've just described is a mix of 'sea life' (been like this for hundreds, if not thousands of years), basic 'teen dating' (oh, my...he lied to me! imagine that), military deployment service (where are we going now? combined with 'hey, that food is inedible'...and 'they aren't treating us right')... Welcome to adulthood...it gets worse, until you figure it out and learn to live with it. Hey, at least no one is shooting at you for $800 a month!

[@skeetersaurus6249]

BTW...my wife is stronger than most men...she doesn't pout, cry, throw temper tantrums or 'throw her hands up in surrender'...nope...she gets a 10-inch cast iron skillet and says, 'ok...now I'm only going to ask you this once, and then the pain begins'...THAT IS STRENGTH...especially when you figure out that NO ONE PROMISED YOU A FAIR LIFE.

[@bobbys4327]

$250.00 for me. that included overseas pay and combat pay.

[@jamescollier3]

as a landlover, she has a big "caution" sign regardless of being on a ship

[@miltonlegendre2024]

youtube the e-therapist for venting

[@moodeongah]

The first thing I would like to say is, that this is the best suggestion if someone wants to be a cruisecrew! And from first that you mentioned! Be aware of it....like she said ..You are very honest and I love it! I used to be a cruise crew but yeah, so true. 👍 I will continue to watch this video!!!! Well made!!❤️

[@ariabella7329]

I have several contracts on board and it is modern slavery there....A few people who call themselves officers treat the rest of the crew as slaves....I have engineering education and good professional background but on board I don't have privileges because my position is administrative and sleep like a slave in a tiny cabin with cabin mate...If you have the opportunity to receive higher salaries ashore do not come on board. These officers are medieval villagers...The time on board is not 21 century...

[@BoStark]

First time, this channel already feels underrated.

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Thanks x

[@paulcolburn3855]

Excellent channel. I have sailed on cruise ships 11 times, always as a passenger, never crew. Now after your channel, I feel like crew. :)

[@yrsa6790]

I live in Sweden, but I really want to work on a cruise ship in a English speaking country! Then I don't have to learn Finnish, maybe dannish and more languages.

[@elbonja]

Sailed for 8 years. Never again.

[@ChristopherNips81]

Why did you do it for so long?

[@elbonja]

@@ChristopherNips81 I ask myself the same question.

[@williamarrowsmiith8380]

Honestly... I have been surfing KZbin for research and fun for over 15 years and I can't remember having as much FUN just listening to someone providing tips and info about cruising! Besides learning loads, it's truly ENTERTAINING and I love it!!! =)

[@adrianagonzalez6186]

Great job! I've also been working in the Cruise Industry (River Cruises) for about 3+ years and everything you said is 100% true! Just curious what company do you work for? I'm changing companies now and tying to learn everything about the new company I'm joining :)

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Amazing. I wish for Harding Retail xxx

[@acetelenta]

I worked on cruise ships for a year and I still have nightmares 15 years after.

[@Luna-pk7dh]

Y

[@Luna-pk7dh]

And btw can I ask questions

[@acetelenta]

@@Luna-pk7dh ask away

[@onlyshannamarie4597]

I love the content in your video. All the 10 tips you shared seemed very helpful and I understand everything you said here.

[@icex69rz]

I was watching this video with my headphones on and I swear to god I could hear a guy speaking, so I kept trying to find out if I was logged in to discord or if I had another tab open. Nope, turns out there''s a guy speaking in the background music every so often 😂

[@sharonkim990]

Sally will ALWAYS find out! 😂😂😂

[@abramquinn7726]

🤣🤣🤣🤣I'm still laughing at this

[@petraskvarc317]

are you allowed to say which company and work position? what places you’ve been to by now?

[@vc_12121]

I’ve been contemplating if I should leave my 9-5 job to pursue an experience working on a cruise. You’ve sold me I’m excited to start soon! wish me luck 😁

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Good luck!

[@vc_12121]

Update: DO NOT WORK FOR ACL 😭 My ship sucks anyways, the management is terrible and we are very short on staff so everyone is overworked 7 days a week at least 12 hours a day

[@CruisingAsCrew]

What is ACL? X

[@mikelovettgotit]

Val Pal Ik this was 3 weeks ago but is it really that bad lol I’m thinking about trying it be jeez this was discouraging 😂😂

[@freemindds355]

@@CruisingAsCrew America Cruise Lines. lol Which is why I’m viewing this video. They’re immediately hiring and I’m… curious.

[@kolinsoots8343]

You know a lot of what I have heard about working on a cruise ship is similar to working in the oilfield but with less of the upside.

[@chicagolc7022]

Great video. I just accepted my first contract. Very interested to see how it goes!

[@gardensofthegods]

Maybe come back here and let us all know how it is going

[@damnson1356]

@@gardensofthegods yes please

[@mehmetkaya4896]

My first contract will be on Carnival Liberty, in september, anyone there?

[@tropicalboy5399]

How about the internet on virgin voyage..is it low? Thanks

[@CruisingAsCrew]

The internet on Virgin is actually pretty damn good and FREE 😂

[@carljamison6374]

Take a cruise , wait in line , not for me .

[@h.d.d.4674]

"Sally will always find out!". That actually scared me and I haven't said shiit.

[@sisSonders]

Could and introvert survive working on a cruise ship?

[@ald8612]

You must have been very, very naive to not know about your first complaint/point. Every point you made about your first complaint is all COMMON SENSE. That happens EVERYWHERE, on land and at sea in offices, factories, restaurants, police departments and retail. Literally everywhere! C'mon, wake-up, .....grow-up!

[@86srki]

She had an officer or she got hooked with one hahaahahahh

[@emna773]

I just did seasonal work in Alaska (highly recommend) and a lot overlap. The workplace relationships and breakups. The worklife social life bleed over. The difference is it was on land in Alaska so there were more bear and moose lol.

[@chodkowski01]

It’s a scab job. If you’re weak and needy a cruise ship job isn’t for you. It’s not a permanent job.

[@sheriffegraham4064]

What can you tell me about persons working maritime department as upholsterer

[@jeremypeterlee5120]

Great video. I did cruise ships with RCCL and then Princess (stage staff/production manager) for 9 years starting in 1993 - it was exactly the same then too. Except, maybe it has changed since my time, but you didn't touch on the the unchecked and medieval racism and open hate based on your nationality in the cruise ship hierarchy.

[@soniajenniffersotolara4119]

Probably because she didn't get to experience it. She can't speak on something that she hasn't experienced.

[@amarg2199]

3 months vacation after contract : priceless.

[@majmaj7029]

I bet hanging out with you would be awesome LoL... However, as much as I would love to work on a cruise ship, Im far too anti-social to work on one. Isolation has become such a drug to me...my standoff-ish disposition/demeanor would almost assuredly rub people the wrong way and get me the axe during orientation haha... Great info...thanks beautiful 😉✌

[@Jonathanbegg]

A lot of 18-year old girls are going to be simply the wrong type for cruising. And it's going to be wrong for anyone putting money as a high short-term priority. I notice that you failed to save money, but still said you never regretted going in for the cruising life.

[@emileepini2311]

The first point makes me so sad. I feel bad for all the wives of those officers who are cheating on them. How awful.

[@indahokayanti949]

Thank you so much for the information. This is really helpful I've been applying in a Cruise ship company hopefully my documents done as soon as possible Wish me luck, once again thank you so much 💚💚💚

[@ruthkisakye6927]

Am joining the cruiseship for the very first time I hope it will be cool and Wil have the best experience ever

[@Luna-pk7dh]

Can u plz update

[@nickydanson4952]

Fantastic insight. I've just applied for a cruise job. Through to the 2nd stage. Eyes open on the hours and intensity. I think I will love it ! . Vibrancy and constantly needed is my kind of happy life. Seasick not such a good thing lol but nothing will put me off . Grab every opportunity in life to explore,grow and create memories xx

[@alanoliver4291]

Wow, what a brilliant rendition, i just loved the way you presented, from a 63 year old i wish i had your skill 40 years ago. Well done and keep the info as easy to watch as this one.

[@AlanaBertozzi]

I think you just explained your list perfectly. I have been home now since may 2020 from covid but I have had a lot of time to reflect on my life. Your "10 things" list I just completely relate to on a crazy level !! I didn't like how personal and work like relate. Really didn't like that.........

[@azerko]

I wonder how your experience differs from a 40/50 year old crew member.

[@ironpandaloco]

Cruise ships are the United Nations of sea faring camaraderie

[@nicknyabua9329]

Perfect,good explanation i got everything i needed to know.

[@moneyvolcano5184]

Wish you finished your make up before you recorded.

[@mozart9948]

If I knew you in a ship, I would miss you for the rest of my eternity pretty woman❤

[@ahmedtlili1396]

You are beautiful, Smart and full of energy, it's really nice and interesting to listen to your advices Lucy.. I'm looking forward to live the experience onboard a cruise ships .. so I'm excited and want to learn more about it ❤❤

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Thank you Ahmed!

[@myzen1729]

May i know what your department/position?

[@IgorLunchenkov3]

She sounds nervous talking and feel like she yealing

[@khana2704]

I'm happy I'd get to know this tips before working on cruise ships! It's super helpful. I'm your new fan now😊. I hope I can work on cruise ships soon

[@miamidudeful]

How has it been?

[@AllenTrip]

Thank you so much for your efforts

[@sauceymitts137]

Is there enough time off in most departments to hit the gym 4-5 times per week?

[@paulushank645]

you have "time off" when you do a land job, you get "time out" when you work on a ship

[@clowny400]

Elaboration? How does port time work, are you free to leave and come back in time?

[@diegopobleteortiz4193]

@@clowny400 not now, pandemic time so ...

[@dedeee-sx1js]

Sounds like fastfood employee life.

[@jwest0913]

Love your freckles such a fan.

[@intothemultiverse1033]

Wow the first point! Defo been bitten there before.

[@matias4927]

1:40 hahaha “she belong to the streets” haha, ah sorry that one was gifted.

[@burningblue1254]

Everything she says is true. I am a Purser with Princess, a 3 strip officer. On my first contract I fell in love with a Serbian bartender. A lot of the women could be models. When she left th ship I didn't eatfor days and I drank at the crew bar. Eventually you realize a lot of crew have ship wives. Even the married guys. There is a lot of sex and intrigue. But some crew marry other crew and work the same ships.

[@Seek.Failure]

How do you become an officer?

[@karllobo5526]

What kinda job do you work at the cruise

[@pamelaanis715]

She said she worked in the shops

[@karllobo5526]

@@pamelaanis715 Got ya!

[@taxfree4]

Between those beautiful eyes, that gorgeous face, that accent...Harry married Markle? Inbreeding can only explain it. I'm thinking 2021 swimsuit calendar and I'll buy the first 10.

[@bullshed5819]

Its as old as work itself. Every new manager is going to recreate the wheel. They most likely have no idea what jobs need to be done and how so they say things like "just do it this way" then when the mayday call goes out the bloke under said manager gets blamed.

[@NorthForkFisherman]

My question is, with the constant change in supervisory staff, how does this affect personnel evaluations, pay, and promotions? Working in a lab I do very technical work. If I had to change processes all the time due to a leadership change as she faces, I'd get nothing done right.

[@rollingring6607]

Your magnet collection is amazing! 😍

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Thanks you! It's my pride and joy 🤣

[@fratakkus4628]

Tbh I just watch the video because of your lovely voise

[@leandromonteiro7401]

Thanks for this video, i am Brasilian, 24 years old, and doing the curse for work as crew, I expect that my english be good for pass in the interview

[@jamesthefreelancer1772]

Hello , how do you start to work on a cruise ship . I really want to work on a cruise ship

[@giakiko9321]

you should be an actress

[@CruisingAsCrew]

Thank you but my memory is awful ha ha. I would forget all my lines.

[@pyewacketpeggy8329]

Reminds me of retail

[@RealEyesRealiseRealLies]

I wonder how much the cruise ship companies have paid her to make these videos, soo convenient after Covid when the cruise ship industry failed

[@gagandeepkaur-pr5xu]

Can i knw whats are the requirements to get a shore excursion job

[@edwardjohnson8933]

I’d get frustrated... When I want to go... EYE GO.... Very much the loner... Single, never married , no kids. People ear a tate. Me after time.. I prefer to get away from them and stay away from them.

[@joaoneves3054]

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[@AmyEvans-pe8os]

You’re amazing 🩵 I really enjoyed this video! Thank you

[@LiquidReality90]

I love how all the negative comments on warning other women about some of the officers come from dudes. Whole lot of toxic masculinity up in here. Sounds like some of the officers prey on women. Lying about not having a GF or wife on land is predatory behaviour PERIOD. Stop blaming women who have become the clear victims of manipulation. All of ya'll guys need to grow up and stop acting like teenagers. Makes me wonder if they are trying to justify their own behaviour.

[@md.aliakbar813]

I can keep listening to you for hours 😊

[@kyliewilliams4212]

absolutely spot on. been working for American cruise lines for almost a year n half. about to head on over to viking cruises. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

[@brian7261]

great vid, your genuine & cute funny.....what happened to ? (An Officer and Gentlemen)....like your freckles. 🚢⚓