Answering ALL Your CRUISE Questions: Getting Fired, Relationships, Hours, Future Plans, and MORE!

[@wanderlustalley]

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[@owenbb505]

Gotta admit, the poop one threw me for a loop....I can't hear that Doobie Brothers song the same way again: "Go black water, keep on rollin'..." lol

[@wannabedal-adx458]

Not a question but your answer to the one about the ship being self -sustaining. I was in the US Navy and other than fuel and food, the water and waste situation was completely self sustaining! While I wasn't and engineer in the Navy, I had to understand the basics for a qualification I took. And I have been on two cruise ships since leaving the Navy (Celebrity and RCL) and those ships were completely 'self-sustaining' in that respect. But love you your honesty and energy from the rest of this interview!

[@user-iq7xr8tv9u]

Hmmmm... 🤔 Can you date passengers? What if we kept it secret?... 😎

[@msbgone]

Do not stop YT!!! We will watch whatever you do! :)

[@wanderlustalley]

You’re the sweetest ❤️😭 I’ll keep going ✨

[@kevinjfallon]

Please!

[@AllStars2525]

Your energy just radiates through your videos!! Keep shining, girl!!

[@wanderlustalley]

you're so kind 😭 thank you 😊

[@uftukel]

Great job. As a 30 year veteran of the cruise industry, you’re a great ambassador for cruising. You should do more to attract young people, cruise doubters and first time cruisers to cruising.

[@matthewrowell8518]

Couldn’t agree more with the views on long distance relationships. I’m a truck driver in Australia so spend good amount of time away from home and my wife is a nurse so her schedule varies so much that we can go weeks without any decent amount off time together. So when we get some time together we try and do something special to make it count. Think it improves the relationship at times as we know how valuable time together is.

[@wanderlustalley]

So true! It definitely makes you appreciate the time you have vs taking it for granted!

[@matthewrowell8518]

@@wanderlustalley very true. I wish you all the best on your future endeavours and look forward to keeping up to date with them when you can.

[@MissiontoParadise]

I’m so sorry your injuries caused you to leave the ship but I hope you have a smooth recovery and I can’t wait to see what you do next!!! Your work ethic is an inspiration and I love your content - keep up the great work (once you’ve recovered!) ❤

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much❤ we’re on our way 🎉

[@Shortzy54]

lol, SMOOTH sponsorship ad read!! Its usually super easy to notice someone doing an ad read but the one in this video was so smooth i didnt notice it until the end of it!

[@joethecomputerguy1]

She is so pretty. Love this channel. Hope she gets better soon.

[@wanderlustalley]

thank you so much ☺

[@joethecomputerguy1]

@@wanderlustalley And if your personality is as it is in your videos you are a rare find indeed. Don't let this cruel world change you.

[@PortsladeBySea]

Love watching your vlogs Alley. Hoping you make a speedy and full recovery from your injuries. The mega rich cruise companies must look after the crew better than they do as everybody needs time to relax, unwind, and heal, otherwise they will become ill, depressed, or injured, plus the risk of making a mistake increases 😰

[@Murph_.]

My wife is from another country, so I can understand the LDR thing. it's SO tough, but it's so worth it when you find the right person.

[@wanderlustalley]

Exactly 🙌

[@AiryLarry]

You work hard to entertain but the talent you so obviously have as a dancer translates well to this forum - well done Alley. Comfortable, informative, engaging and fun. Who couldn't use more of that. Thank YOU!

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much 🥲❤️

[@steveroberts5184]

It is so refreshing to see such a powerfully positive younger person. Keep looking forward, regardless of the path you take.

[@davidc5191]

Tips: I gave my cabin attendant a $40 tip on day one rather than at the end, and got great service thereafter for whole cruise.

[@TotesMAGoats69]

$40 is what you give total?

[@mannyk1986]

@@TotesMAGoats69 Definitely not, the cruise automatically charges you tips at about $18/person/day. Whatever amount he gives to the attendant is on top of that.

[@dave1876]

​@@mannyk1986lol if you're getting charged then that's not a tip.

[@AngelesCityExpatRentalProperty]

Sorry you did not give a $40 tip, you paid a $40 bribe by definition.

[@Katherine-fv3wn]

That’s a nice incentive

[@PhoenixRose-ch9xg]

Used to work on Carnival…this gives me nostalgia. I hope your recovery is smooth and you are able to travel and perform fully again! ❤

[@jillblack1924]

Hi Alley, I think it is awesome that you had these amazing cruise experiences. I love your videos and thank you for sharing you experience with us!

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you for being part of it all 🥲❤️

[@SociallyConfused]

Your ad transitions are pro. Also I have enjoyed your cruise vids!

[@wanderlustalley]

hehehe thank you 😊💕

[@nationalparktravelguides]

Oh, how I love fast-talkers. I think you covered about 2 1/2 hours of Q&A in 18 minutes. And I've never seen you with a cup of coffee. As a fellow fast-talker originally from NY and now surrounded by Texas (and also a high energy, never-sit-still morning person who doesn't drink coffee), I hope you don't get bullied too much for it. Thanks for answering [my question and] everyone's questions!

[@wanderlustalley]

Just trying to be efficient 😂🤘🏼 I don’t like coffee personally 👀

[@nationalparktravelguides]

@@wanderlustalley Exactly... And exactly☕;)

[@markreese7718]

I use a wheelchair, what recommendations can you give for someone who uses a wheelchair and wants to take a cruise vis a vis How far in advance to book to get a wheelchair accessible room, how to make sure excursions as wheelchair accessible as possible

[@GingerPrincessVlogs]

It would be interesting to see an updated version on some of these since you got injured. What are your plans for the future? Will you still be dancing? Will you cruise again as a worker or a passenger?

[@wanderlustalley]

I would say the plans for the future actually haven’t changed much!

[@timbryant5514]

We sailed on LOS a couple of weeks ago, and absolutely LOVED Saturday Night Fever! Your name was still on list of cast they put on the monitors before the show. Wish we could have seen you, I think we missed you by a week or 2.

[@wanderlustalley]

Womp womp 😭

[@awakely45]

Good Luck Alley!! Whatever comes your way next, I'm sure you'll be the best!

[@ssconquest]

Always cruised RC and booked the Royal Suite every time. Tipped my room butler $250 upon the first day of meeting them. This got me a key to a private suite attached to the Crypt nightclub with free champagne (only my key would open this room. Also got walkie-talkie to contact my butler 24/7 but never abused it. Also, pre Tipped waiters the first night as well. This goes a long way. Most amazing staff and people love RC

[@nic4obg]

Alley's smile can melt icebergs

[@mylifelizabeth]

Very smoothly transitioned into that sponsorship 👌 I didn’t even want to skip it. Short and right to the point

[@wanderlustalley]

hehe thank you 😊

[@gordonbergslien30]

Love your content! We've cruised on both U.S. coasts, the Atlantic and the Med. It's very interesting to see things from a crew member's perspective. I hope your injury is responding to treatment and you're 100% very soon.

[@StalePhish]

Some of the stuff that was filmed before the injury... such foreshadowing!

[@wanderlustalley]

Womp womp 😅

[@peterd8817]

Hi from quantum of the seas b2b pac . You are so well spoken . ❤🚀🌜🚀🌏

[@cdawg9149]

So incredible the shape and talent you have. How to avoid an injury with a schedule that requires you to over-train and not get the proper rest. Not easy to maintain that level of fitness. Very impressive.

[@user-dd1rg5bb9i]

U probably hear this a lot, but u have the most contagious smile in the world. ❤❤

[@Goodoo4U]

Whaaaat? You auditioned for aida? I would have definitely booked a cruise just to see your show!

[@wanderlustalley]

Yes! I auditioned for it in 2019 and honestly it went super well! But never heard back 😅

[@scottstl6776]

Dont know how much on s reen experience you have, but you are a natural. Have a great life!

[@chillzwinter]

Are you able to exercise everyday in the guest gym, and take power walks around the deck, and how do you avoid guests recognising you from your shows, or guests thinking you are another guest and tying to pick you up or buy you a drink?

[@timmasterson3009]

So awesome !!!! You explained so much about the life you live and how things work. Always so fun seeing what you have for us !! KEEP SMILING !! 🙂 🇨🇦

[@avgeekguy]

How are you feeling right now? Praying you get well again soon.

[@YaBoyDC]

Hey that was my comment for the tips! AWESOME!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@wanderlustalley]

glad I could get to it!

[@lichin11]

Yes, please elaborate on your responses.

[@ownjohnny]

Just watched the Saturday Night Fever on liberty of the seas and you were the first one to pop up on the biography slide. I told my wife, “look! I watch her on KZbin!” It was a great show!

[@wanderlustalley]

Hope you enjoyed it! I wasn’t there but my cast is so wonderful ❤️

[@tski3458]

Don't mess with that injury. Mine never really healed. 40 lb of dog food at age 21 . Now 60. Heal well.

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you ❤️

[@pauldegregorio6432]

You have an incredible amount of talent & responsibility at such a young age and so early on in the biz. Impressive! Clearly you will kill at most anything you do. Thanks for letting us tag along!

[@stephenmorrison3002]

You missed how long your going to be out and if your going back. Keep up the great work. Love your videos!!

[@Bum_Hip]

I sailed on Liberty of the Seas about a year ago. Saturday Night Fever was really entertaining. It really is a great production.

[@kensvideos1]

I am looking forward to your Van Life series.

[@richardmontjoy5881]

You need to be a travel agent. Do videos on cruising and then you can do from both positions on how the crew feel when something is done or not done.

[@Merrifieldsam]

You know, I'm not surprised your KZbin has taken off as well as it has. As a single straight guy, a pretty girl vlogging about dancing and traveling is pretty appealing! Hell, I found you because of a short and you remind me of someone I briefly met in passing A LONG time ago (she also worked on a cruise ship). Question: Have you ever been to Hawaii?

[@XeroReplayz5]

I was on Liberty in May when Hollie got air lifted out of Labadee Haiti. You guys were the best cast my family and I have seen by far!!

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@brannigg]

Travel the world and take us all with you there are plenty of youtubers doing this for a living and you are WAY BETTER

[@wanderlustalley]

😭❤️💕

[@PrecisionAcc]

I'm 53 but look like I'm in my 30s at most. I love watching you videos, because they allow me to travel when I myself cannot. Even though you no longer work on a cruise ship, I will keep watching your videos. I hope I have the chance to meet you in person one day. I will take you out for a very nice dinner.

[@travelvideos]

Are you required to have "customer service mindset" while working on the cruise ships ? I guess that is what is called in MBA books. Some people never have the attitude, but some are very chill dealing with customers.

[@derekdee9592]

Wow fascinating & so much energy x

[@bobbyhill5067]

I hope you are recovering and doing well! I wish you the best of luck in your next journey in life! also please continue your yt page as well!

[@ikd4895]

I won’t be renewing my subscription to Discovery+ until I hear they gave you your own show. 😂 Really excited to see what’s next for you.

[@munz1870]

Love the Q&A. I only watched some of it but will catch the rest later. I have questions!! But will see if you already covered them first. 😊

[@FarleyProductions]

Great video Alley. Love traveling and quality content you provide. Keep up the good work!

[@GregdEntremont]

Do you use E-Sims and different cell phone plans in different countries that you re-visit regularly, or do you use Wifi based techniques to call friends & family?

[@toddmetzger]

Alley, take some breaths and slow down just a little. Good work. Sorry about your back...disc issues are a pain, but better recovery is possible.

[@user-rh3lb6cy1n]

Im a big fan of your channel. I was really thinking about cruising with liberty of the seas because of this channel before you got hurt. I hope you get better soon!

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you 😊

[@gregorylensegrav208]

You're absolutely positivity adorable 🌹❤

[@Oldmanalamo]

i do not know if your financial situation would allow it, but you should consider being a travel vlogger and posting your adventures on your channel.

[@UNDERTAKER2621]

You are gorgeous. I absolutely love your channel. Keep rising & doing what you're doing. ❤

[@EnglishLanguageLessons101]

Great video Alley. Thank you. You answered so many of the things I wondered about. 😊

[@samuelweir5985]

If someone is fired or on the verge of being fired, the ship stations 24-hour security outside the person's room? That means at least two - or, more realistically, three - members of the security staff devoting about 100% of their work time just standing as security for the fired person. Does the ship even have the manpower resources for that? The problem gets even worse if more than one person at a time is being fired.

[@wanderlustalley]

yeah they end up taking rotations to supervise. The same happens if there’s any reports of abuse🙁

[@johnschirloff836]

Have you been on Cruise Ships going to Australia and New Zealand????? Have you had Cruise Ship go to Africa like South Africa, Madagascar, Mauritius, Cape Verde,ReUnion????

[@blazerprophet]

If you like to travel, be a van dweller around N America. Check out Tal & Mads or Foresty Forest...

[@Andres-qm8yx]

Wish your the best on your next journey!

[@kelaylasearcy268]

You’re the most beautiful person ever ever seen thanks for watching. Have a good day you’re the best person ever ever seen Bubba they were having a good day Bubba

[@rafaelramirez2269]

You are awesome Alley good luck with all

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much!

[@rafaelramirez2269]

@@wanderlustalley Nah seriously I never searched for cruise ships nor any content relating to someone working on a cruise ship. I just happen to see a short on my feed rest is history. Keep on keeping on 🙏

[@TheCronedoggy]

If your partner was a cruise guest, do they make an exception for him to interact with you or would that violate the "no spicy time with guests rule"?

[@wanderlustalley]

correct 😂 there’s special forms that we have to get signed that allow you to visit your guests’ cabin

[@timwoody3835]

When you are healed if you decide to do the cruise ship thing again I’d think trying for a ship that does Australia and Southeast Asia would be interesting.

[@johnepants]

I won’t lie. I originally started watching your videos because you are attractive, but then your videos just had to be super informative and well done lol

[@dougrobinson8697]

Hi alley great to see you again on KZbin. Love you and your channel so much. Love Doug❤️🙂👍.

[@wanderlustalley]

Ahh thank you so much 😊✨ have a great day!

[@dougrobinson8697]

Your so welcome alley😊✨

[@Hugo-ww4ez]

You're an inspiration, love your vids!

[@helmutflieger4098]

Would you consider working for Cirque de Soleil? You would be perfect!

[@wanderlustalley]

with my back's condition, definitely not 😂

[@helmutflieger4098]

@@wanderlustalley ok then, you’re the boss haha, no matter what we’ll be with you!

[@jackiemcmahon4145]

See you in September into October. Doing back to back cruises 🛳

[@roybatty6368]

That fun personality and fit bod will get you very far. Letssss gooooooooo

[@brianbailey7128]

Lots of good information here. Thanks for sharing.

[@tubetop123]

What a beauty

[@wanderlustalley]

🥲❤️

[@tubetop123]

@@wanderlustalley please keep up the great work! Luv your videos! 😻

[@riverleigh8]

Mmmm..... Questions, yes I have some! do the stairs go up? what time is the midnight buffet? did you live on the ship or were you helicoptered in? 😂 hope you like my questions and have a great day!!!

[@PD-we8vf]

How do you decide when to sit on a chair and when to make a table of countertop your chair? Is it comfortable?

[@scribble9431]

oh, that was an ad? haha... i didn't notice coz I was focused on you 😫😄... cheers love and be safe...❤

[@vandalorian8777]

I fully understand the weather issue, but I have friends who are on a cruise to Antarctica a couple weeks ago and the ship never went to Antarctica. It was the only reason to be on the boat, so everyone is furious. You should move on to doing travel videos, go see the world.

[@rainfall8888]

Your face reminds me of that Smallville actress, Kristin Kreuk

[@donlinsky7588]

Love your channel Ally. Did you ever meet any other You Tubers on the ship? Have you ever met Lucy from Cruising as Crew? She works for Royal too.

[@rogerhuston8287]

Since you have a bulging disc, what is needed to fix it? As you are leaving the ship because of this injury, are you able to dance professionally again or will you do other things? Wanting to know you have a road for recovery and you're doing well. Back injuries later in life are no fun.

[@wanderlustalley]

At this point I’m not sure if I’ll dance professionally again or not but. It’ll largely depend on how the healing process goes as some of my issues are beyond just the bulged disc. I’m at peace with whatever happens though 💕

[@justgetmeahandle]

@@wanderlustalley Your videos have always been so full of love and energy. I'm sure you have your low points like everyone does but you seem to deal with challenges with a lot of positive energy. Have you always been like that or was that something you've put in conscious effort into? Either way love watching all your videos. Rest well and all the best with your back injury.

[@rogerhuston8287]

​@@wanderlustalleyEven if you don't dance again, I wish you good health and a full recovery.

[@PeterKelly74]

I can answer that: why Americans (or Canadians) find it hard to get jobs aboard cruise ships. Most cruise ships are registered in countries with very different labour laws; and the ships country of registry determines the labour standards. In many cases, thats Liberia. For Royal Caribbean, that's the Bahamas. For crews who live around the world, its a step upwards - great pay, etc...but for a North American based person, the workplace standards may be *lower* than home.

[@Liggie55821]

The waiter at our cruise said that his pay came solely from tips. Yikes.

[@PeterKelly74]

@@Liggie55821 wow

[@steveirwin2304]

She didn't even stop answering questions to take a drink of water ;) As for your future, I think it's pretty obvious since you're in superb shape that you should train in martial arts and become a super hero. After rehabing your back of course.

[@wanderlustalley]

superhero is on the bucket list 🦸‍♀️

[@Adam-gm6of]

Thank you so much, love your videos. What ever you do next I wish you all the best. Going on a cruise here in a little bit sad you are not going to renew because I was hoping to meet you, lol. Nevertheless wishing you all the best.

[@cruisingwithkristen]

I'll actually be on one of your cruises in a few weeks!

[@potatohook654]

Can u talk please talk more about working as a chef in a cruise ?

[@NorthernAnt]

What an absolute stunner!❤

[@MisterPikol]

13:09 DAMNIT Sofie, stealing my question ! Classic Sofie !

[@wanderlustalley]

Sofie at it again 🤷‍♀️

[@johnschirloff836]

Can you get AM FM RADIO STATIONS when your Middle of Sea Cruise like if you Brought your own RADIO from Home????

[@paulbrungardt9823]

Americans Working on Cruise Ship---2 disincentives for Americans not working on cruise ships. 1) USA tax laws, tax Americans & their incomes no-matter where it is earned. IE The British to not have to pay income taxes while working outside the British Isles; however, American do pay taxes on income earned anywhere in the world, Federal income taxes, Social Security, & possibly State Income taxes. 2) All service jobs pay very low wages so Americans would not want them, while folks in Asia do.

[@Frediewon2be]

What are you going to do now after working on cruise ships

[@Kevin_Kalonji]

Excited to see whats next… Please keep doing YT

[@jeffreyrobertson6731]

Hope you get well soon

[@donmorton7282]

Keep living the dream

[@DavidPaigeMusic]

Great video! I appreciated getting to see more of your personality in this one! My question comes from the perspective of a fellow cruise ship crew member (musician) and KZbinr: would you attribute your rapid growth on KZbin to your short-form content? If so, it’s remarkable that your audience seemed to follow to long-form. That’s not very common with many other creators!

[@wanderlustalley]

I would attribute the growth to shorts for sure! A lot more exposure to my page as a whole 😊

[@DavidPaigeMusic]

@@wanderlustalley thanks for the reply!

[@DannyA3579]

Definitely not harder for Americans to get jobs knowing ships. I think for some crew it comes down to “What is the US$ worth in my country?” Exchange rates make all the difference. Cool video. Great Q & A. We couldn’t do this back when I worked for Royal.

[@Davie_316]

Can you assist me on how to apply for Cruise ship

[@wanderlustalley]

Agreed! I mentioned this in one of my past videos too and it's actually quite neat to see the positive impact cruising has on some peoples' lives when the USD is so strong conversion wise.

[@DannyA3579]

@@wanderlustalley absolutely. I still remember seeing big ticket items from the slop chest getting shipped out…or crew members from certain regions coming back on board with flat screens or stereo systems.

[@DannyA3579]

@@Davie_316 The best way to do that is to go directly onto the cruise line’s website. They will have a tab for careers and they’ll list whatever openings they have, shipboard and shoreside. That’s how I did it.

[@wellingtonphoa2344]

Canada, yay! Bermuda, yay! SO to my relatives in Bermuda! I love your attitude! Very positive! 👍Any chance of you going to Singapore?

[@wanderlustalley]

Canada and Bermuda were great! I went so many times this contract 😊 I'm sure I'll make it to singapore eventually!

[@wellingtonphoa2344]

@@wanderlustalley Wonderful!

[@12steppimp]

Hi Alley

[@wanderlustalley]

Hello 👋🏼

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

I think im going to do a new years 4 day on your boat if the timeline works out Ive done it twice my gfs bday is the 30th so it works out