ABOARD WITH JORD: the truth about ship life.

[@lindatannock]

I'm so happy to hear there's no weigh-ins! It was the bane of my life in shows, and not something I'd want others going through 💖. Hope you're doing well! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⛸

[@ashleighclute]

would love to see what life is like in dry dock!

[@jbauth]

videos are coming soon not to worry 😇

[@perpetuallybodean4522]

I would love to see a what I eat in a day/ week on a cruise ship!

[@makaylakrajewski3567]

Loved it!! From one pro skater to another ;) you kept it so positive I wouldn’t even know you were talking about the harder aspects of show life!!

[@jbauth]

thanks makayla ❤️

[@marianoledo7820]

hello jordan, im from argentina and soon i will start my first contract with NCL. and all your videos was so helpfull. keep it on please!! love u.

[@jbauth]

best of luck on your new contract!! be well 😇

[@jamesmathis9812]

I think I95 is named for the long interstate that runs from Maine to Miami. It is called I 95. Great video.

[@hushpuppy3]

Yes, I-95 runs from the top of the US/Canada boarder in Maine all the way down the east coast to Miami. That main hallway for crew/staff on the cruise ship is also referred to as the I-95 because it runs the entire length of the ship, uninterrupted.

[@morrispearl9981]

And the end of I-95 is right near (across the causeway) from the Royal Carribean Headquarters.

That’s probably the explanation

[@llokuta]

This is 100% correct.

[@alexncaceres]

Omg I had no idea there were so many rules but it totally makes sense when it comes to safety! Also the fact that people will bring you peanut butter is the cutest thing I’ve ever heard 🥺

[@jbauth]

omg i’m so late to answering i’m SO SORRY but right! it’s too thoughtful 🥲💕

[@marylozinski3252]

I second the question about personal items like toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant...We always tip anyway but this would be in addition since I understand that shore leave is tricky and the items in the shop can be a bit expensive. Would this be of use? And what would being in a ship in dry dock be like? Can you still skate?

[@jbauth]

yes absolutely personal care items are much appreciated!! dry dock vids coming soon :) yes I am still skating!!

[@janine36]

We’ll be on Adventure soon. We always do the daily ship tips for crew, but we generally tip in addition to that. I’ve heard recently that tips are always appreciated (obviously), but that with no shore leave that personal care items (deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.) and snacks are actually even more appreciated. As a performer, I realize that tipping doesn’t really happen for you, but do you know for crew, such as room stewards, spa staff, etc., if they have a preference and what might be most needed? Thanks! Also, smooth or crunchy for your peanut butter?

[@jbauth]

i’d say personal items and snacks are most appreciated! :) I prefer smooth but I love all kinds 😇

[@tomcollins5112]

Thanks so much for all of the entertaining and informative videos you make. They really help passengers better appreciate the cruise ship experience.

[@cassiescriven7797]

You're lucky that your cabin inspections are monthly. At Disney, our cabin inspections are weekly, however even though I am Youth Staff we come under entertainment we got twice-weekly cabin cleans where we receive fresh linen and towels.

[@jbauth]

ugh i wish we had cabin cleans! that’s so nice .... but I couldn’t imagine weekly cabin inspection! that’s a LOT

[@cassiescriven7797]

That was before COVID though, I'm from Australia, I finally get to go back on board next weekend, I am excited to see what privileges we still have and what we don't. but I'm guessing a lot will still be the same.

[@vickieelliott787]

Interesting to hear about your experiences of working on a cruise ship! I wonder if your family gets to join you ever?

[@afsilverman1969]

I95 comes from Miami Florida the I95 HWY is very long. So they call the main strip on the ship that as its long.

[@thiagomenezesmarqs]

I’ll be joining Royal soon as a Beauty Specialist at the shops, thank you for your content, very helpful 👏🏻

[@jbauth]

congratulations! have a great contract 😊

[@tamitarekolayan9918]

Can’t wait for Adventure to come to Galveston we live close by and will be taking a cruise when it gets here! I will bring you everything you need! I will check back with you when time is near! ❤️🥳🌊🎊

[@jbauth]

omg you’re the best! look forward to meeting you :)

[@tamitarekolayan9918]

❤️❤️🚢🚢

[@keishlaspivey6157]

Great video, it seems like a lot to remember, however I'm sure it becomes routine after a while. Yes familiar with Kronos my job used that at one point, it's funny hearing it from someone outside my place of work. Thank you for sharing 🧡🍁🍂 GOD BLESS

[@darleneeastburn7639]

Always appreciate ur sharing ur daily routine with all of us .

[@juanitafurtado8805]

Very interesting. Very excited, just booked on Adventure for the end of January. I'll bring peanut butter -- anything else you need?

[@jbauth]

thank you so much 🥲 any snacks are so appreciated 🥲❤️ I look forward to meeting you!!

[@tammymunzert7434]

Great video. When you said Kronos I had to laugh. I supervised a nursing unit and Kronos was a nightmare for us keeping up schedules and time. Lol!

[@jbauth]

😂😂😂 oh good ol kronos

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

The crew / staff mess reminds me of my days working for a Las Vegas casino. We had an employee dining room that worked about the same way. As I worked graveyard, it was a bit different. Because so few people work at night , they had a chef run a graveyard special station which changed every night. While casinos are open 24/7, there are few staff members outside of the public areas (being in IT, I did work where computers were, both in public areas and behind the scenes), and the lunch times are staggered, meaning there aren't too many people in the dining room at any given time. When I was on Adventure in August, I talked to several crew members about the shore leave thing (notably the spa person and my dining room waitress; I had time during my massage and ate alone at late hours, so they weren't rushed). If shore leave is still off, do you know of crew members would appreciate gifts of toiletries or other items (along with the regular gratuities) ? Also, do you have to wear your mask while in the crew areas?

[@jbauth]

this is so interesting to read, thanks so much for sharing :) yes i’m sure crew members would be thrilled to receive personal items/snacks things like that on top of gratuity given our circumstances... and yes we do

[@jeffreyclinard2002]

@@jbauth I’ll make a note to pack things in my bags for my next cruise for them.

[@dm75thRanger]

Would love a video about your dry dock routine. Great video stay safe and motivated.

[@jbauth]

coming 🔜 🎬

[@fenella3071]

Thank you for this video! Please could you talk about the application process, getting the job and the standard needed ⛸

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Omg yessss I'm excited and I umm just wanted to say that you are sweetheart and I loved your channel girl and your dress is sooo cute and you are gorgeous

[@christinav3619]

Very informative! It sounds like the company does the most they can do for the crew overall. I’m praying that next year you will be able to get off the ship in ports. ❤️ U 2 the 🌙 🌝

[@jbauth]

ily to the 🌙 & back!! ❤️😊

[@allthingscruising3272]

Love your videos! Thanks for brightening my day!!

[@Aftynwatkins]

Woot! Watching before it’s been up for 30 minutes. Yay! ❤️😁

[@AlongtheRiverLife]

An amazing, wonderful video! I love hearing these types of topics. For packages, do you only get those when you make port in Florida, or do they get the packages to you during your cruise week in whatever port they can next on the itinerary?

[@jbauth]

when we were positioned in Nassau, they would send the parcels to us when we ported in Freeport!

[@PTBP-CB]

It's called the I95 because in the USA the I95 road is the longest road that runs coast to coast. it's just a reference.

[@trbarton743]

Thanks for a great video. You are providing a great insight as to live on a cruise ship. 😀👍

[@jbauth]

happy to help!!

[@randymoore6063]

Who takes care of your skates? Sharpens them? How is the ice? Hard/soft?

[@jbauth]

two people in my cast sharpen skates! ice is usually pretty soft which is great for jumping

[@RachelBrunelle]

this was so interesting!! Really enjoyed this video 🤍xo

[@imkatesinger]

Thank you, Jord! For the fantastic and informative videos! Soon I will be on Adventure of the Seas with my band as well) Glad to meet you there 🙌 I have one question. What about the internet onboard? Is the crew allowed to go to the internet cafe and have good internet for the video calls?

[@jbauth]

you’re so welcome !! see you here soon 😎 the wifi is fast enough for video calls yes!

[@zoeleversage4759]

I am wanting to join the cruising industry so I love these Q&A videos.

[@noemymickey4445]

Great video love the Q&A blogs thanks for sharing

[@jbauth]

you’re welcome!!

[@DennisRosenberg]

Sounds like fun! Maybe I’ll start taking skating lessons so I can be like Jordan someday 😁

[@jbauth]

dooo itttt!!

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

It’s definitely called I-95 because of Interstate 95 that runs from Florida to Maine.

[@MellowJourney4Life]

QUESTION: I have two Royal Caribbean cruises booked for next February. I always tip generously but I wonder if there are some small things that I can include with my tip for my room steward which crew have been having difficulty getting right now? Any general ideas?

[@jbauth]

all toiletries / snacks are definitely appreciated!!

[@jodura3363]

Great information. You always so poised. Keep going

[@jbauth]

💓

[@nicolepescini1906]

I-95 is a highway in the states that runs along the entire east coast

[@CodeDeb]

I-95 is the highway that runs from Florida all the way to Maine

[@sophiawitkowski1082]

What a great video really loved it thank you xx

[@brentpayne4215]

Allure of the seas

[@jessie_albert]

I've recently got hired by Royal Caribbean, im supposed to board the adventure of the seas in October, any advice on what to expect on my first day?

[@jbauth]

congrats!! it will be a very hectic long day, from an early start from the hotel to ship for your travel to sign on, then trainings, unpacking, and generally just getting used to the ship!

[@xlprincess123567]

My quick question when you are able to get off the ship do you have an apartment where the ship ports in Florida? Also I am think of applying for a job on a cruise ship. Is there employee car parking at the ship port? I just graduated college this past May and thinking of doing something in events or be a youth counselor.

[@jeffthanson]

Well done, thanks for sharing!

[@AnnaRvlogs]

Wondering why you can't get good ordered like peanut butter on to your living on the crew?

[@michelleseveney9113]

I loved this one!! Being new here I had lots of little questions that you answered! 😂❤️ And girl you tan in this one! ☀️So pretty 💗 You mentioned your boyfriend on a more recent blog. Is he someone you met at work or did you know him beforehand. Just me being nosy! 😂 Keep up the great work! Love watching your channel and seeing behind the scenes!! Hugs!

[@jbauth]

I'm glad I answered them :) any that weren't mentioned probably are in some of my other Q+As! and I miss my tannnn so much :'-)

[@morgreeen]

Aw movie night on board!!! I bet that’s so fun 🥲

[@jbauth]

it really is so cozy 😌

[@brentpayne4215]

How was adventure of the seas

[@mariala7719]

Hi Jordan, when you say you don’t have shore leave does that mean you can only go on excursions. Like the private island? Love your channel. Be well hun💖

[@jbauth]

yes exactly!

[@brentpayne4215]

We do have bunk beds

[@nanabananafodor4870]

Enjoyed this information! Thanks!

[@beautybyashleyTV]

love love loved this

[@brentpayne4215]

Shaved in the show

[@micheleg3501]

Hey Jordan! Aren't you in drydock right now? If so, are they allowing you any free time to get off the ship? 🌷

[@jbauth]

yes we were! sorry for responding so late to this.. we weren’t able to get off :(

[@trishradloff2421]

I95 is the main highway across the US. So if this hall goes from stem to stern on the ship, I95 would make sense as a name.

[@SofiesSpectrum]

I know you mentioned about emergencies potentially during the night, do you find that you there are emergencies often during the night, or even day, what could these potentially be, or what have you experienced as an emergency on any of your contracts? Just being nosey

[@jbauth]

they can happen at any time of the day! but it’s not common of course

[@melissaw1813]

How about a video on dating on board

[@jonis9118]

How long is ur ship in dry dock? Do u stay on the ship during this ?

[@shannonmarie6227]

What happens if you get caught eating at the buffet with The guests?

[@brentpayne4215]

Keep in mind

[@brentpayne4215]

Really appreciate

[@pacurtin96]

What I am interested in is your skates. I know professional athletes are very particular about their equipment, and yes, I consider you a professional athlete first, an entertainer second. Did you have to provide your own skates? Do you have more than one pair? Do you have any issues with maintaining them, or what happens if a skate breaks?

[@karenlyles1315]

Loved it!

[@jbauth]

💛

[@janetbeans6472]

So sweet!

[@brentpayne4215]

Different guess cabinets

[@kateogilvie2500]

Ah if only I were 20 again and just starting out maybe I would have went to work on a ship!

[@karinross66]

Same here!

[@jbauth]

never too late 😉

[@brentpayne4215]

What is it like

[@brentpayne4215]

Sign on

[@brentpayne4215]

Well that is standard retuine

[@consueloglez773]

Amazing video!

[@jbauth]

thanks consuelo :)

[@brentpayne4215]

Cabin inspection

[@brentpayne4215]

Depending on the stripes

[@brentpayne4215]

We are good to go

[@KenG....]

Cool video, thx!

[@brentpayne4215]

In the dining room

[@coleporter20]

Ugh Kronos is awful where I work lol. But we gotta get paid! Love the videos!

[@jbauth]

haha I always have to set a reminder for them lol... thanks!

[@bogemus]

Does chocolate count as perishables?

[@jbauth]

yes :(

[@christalambert2725]

My question is are you able to watch the new season of Grey's Anatomy?

[@jbauth]

not rn 😭😭😭😭

[@brentpayne4215]

Are work hours

[@xetradax2679]

Jordan, I wish you success. You are very cool girl.

[@jbauth]

thank you so much wow 🥲

[@timothycarney5561]

Nice job !

[@brentpayne4215]

Cabins are small

[@Olbear040]

Really cool...

[@brentpayne4215]

How are you doing

[@brentpayne4215]

Nice

[@brentpayne4215]

Packages

[@brentpayne4215]

Adventure of the seas

[@brentpayne4215]

We due have laundry

[@brentpayne4215]

Clothing

[@brentpayne4215]

Every single day

[@alexsalmon2774]

Do you plan on signing a third contact?

[@jbauth]

yes!

[@brentpayne4215]

Blues all skates

[@chipmarks5247]

Buffalo- 38 Kansas City- 20!!

[@jbauth]

love to see it!!!! 💃🏼

[@chipmarks5247]

@@jbauth hope you are doing well and enjoying your time at sea 🌞

[@brentpayne4215]

Hi

[@brentpayne4215]

I 95

[@Nanasitaa]

Wifi is free? Or do you buy internet??

[@jbauth]

check my other ship q&a videos for more insight 😊

[@melodymills5432]

Jordan....What is the difference between crew and staff mess?

[@jbauth]

just 2 different options to eat.. there’s more ethnic food options in the crew mes!

[@brentpayne4215]

Ice cream day

[@brentpayne4215]

I would like to sing for your cast