Crew Cabin Tour on a Cruise Ship

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Have you ever wondered how the crew lives on cruise ships? Here's a tour of my cabin as a cruise ship musician on my last contract! Subscribe to this channel for more videos about working on cruise ships and travelling the world for free!
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[@georgemortensen7623]

I was a crew member in the '70s on the Big U (SS United States), the Indy (SS Independence), and the Connie (SS Constitution). We generally had four men to a focsile, iron bunk beds, and two tall gym lockers. No TVs. Public showers and no buffet. A slop chest that served only beer, no washing machines, and definitely no organized crew parties. Past 7 pm on most ships I sailed the menus were set... cold leftovers from above deck, beef tongue, and Puerto Rican Caviar (beans and rice). I thought I had it soft compared to my father who sailed Liberty Ships during WW2. I know it's a tough life working seven days a week but I'm amazed at how luxurious these small cabins are compared to when I sailed passenger ships as crew.. Fair winds and following seas all.

[@lostatsea1996]

i'm glad they improved the conditions for crew members since then! thanks for sharing this George!

[@BG-kq6cn]

Very informative contents 🍸 Thanks for sharing. I am about to work as an onboard solo artist (opera singer), but I was told that I would be sharing a cabin with someone ...

[@user-fd9zq4ft7o]

I was a crew member for years (on Disney) and if anything was broken it was reported and then fixed (sometimes it took weeks) but never moved into a room with broken mirror or drawers. I'm sorry you had some broken things!

[@eatloveexploreArchnik]

Cruise ship crews are awesome. You guys work hard. Thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@lostatsea1996]

Thanks!

[@fabfest1294]

​@@lostatsea1996do they hire for paining work interior?

[@FraserAtSea]

This is a really nice crew cabin - I'd be really happy in here. Thanks for sharing this with us - really interesting to see!

[@lostatsea1996]

Thank you!

[@ThomasGrillo]

Thanks for the crew cabin tour. Would be cool if you could access the ships virtual porthole stream. :)

[@gerardmackay8909]

Lots of direct blunt and inappropriate questions on this thread and you were patient and polite. Well done

[@lostatsea1996]

Thank you!

[@Thepokotdaughter]

Amazing ❤

[@ndumisomncwabe2338]

I like the way you explain clear and to the point. I wish to apply to be a security guard how do I go about that

[@CarmenMolino]

I loved this video... nice content and very well commented! 👏🎬

[@lostatsea1996]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@emorris7130]

Great information 👍

[@sumachanneltv9930]

I will support your channel bro ‼️🍻

[@lostatsea1996]

Thanks!

[@mintubarman5260]

Congratulations 💐 for your new yt channel ❤️

[@lostatsea1996]

Thank you!

[@WhitneyKihara]

You should see my cabin right now 😂 I'm only 1 month away from going home, I can't wait to sleep on a big bed, lol! Also, thanks for this notes, cause I'll do my cabin tour soon. 220th subscriber 👌

[@attockmrdl]

Well bed's on Regent Seven Seas Explorer are quite wide and we can easily crawl 😆😆

[@lostatsea1996]

Thank you!

[@cadicorniche]

He is charming. I also work for a cruise line, but shoreside. I could NEVER sail in that cabin because of a slight case of claustrophobia.

[@lostatsea1996]

Thanks! Yeah, no the best for claustrophobic people :(

[@theaverageone2693]

Planning on applying for housekeeping on princess Cruise if its hard af i may just reconsider lol

[@thomasdollard7971]

Luxurious compared to crew's quarters in the Navy.

[@lostatsea1996]

i can imagine!

[@suleimanovamilya]

I was searching for video about a cabin for crew but found something more. And hi, I'm your new subscriber🙂

[@lostatsea1996]

Welcome aboard!

[@ProduccionesCorbata]

Finally! I love cruises

[@lostatsea1996]

🚢 🚢

[@maeanquing8090]

@@lostatsea1996 hello Bro..which Cruise lines you are working? may i know if you don't mind?

[@amandab8433]

Will you be posting other videos? This was very interesting.

[@lostatsea1996]

Thank you! I posted one now!

[@cancionesinfantilesya1889]

I want to live on a cruise... now!

[@lostatsea1996]

it's not a bad life at all!

[@holycow3355]

When I was on my one and only 10 day cruise (as a passenger), the biggest drawback for me was : no regular radio, TV, newspaper, AND (the worst, or the best depends on how you look at it) no internet. ps. 100th sub.

[@lostatsea1996]

Thanks! Yeah no internet is a big downside. There's always WIFI onboard but it's not the best.

[@baasanjavzolzaya3382]

Where is it

[@kathleencraig3804]

You must be on a royal carribean ship, cabins are tiny, when i worked on princess 2003 as a musician I shared a cabin and cabin was about same size as guests inside cabin, our beds bunkbeds same size as yours, but bathroom same as guest size, cabin size larger, I worked in 4pc lounge band I'm a female Keyboardist lead vocalist from USA, so if you have room steward which we chose not to have to pay for someone to clean our cabins we cleaned our own, towels we took down/got new clean towels maybe every 3-4days dry clean was free for our outfits, we had refrig/same size as yours, soaps I brought to last for 6mos contract lol. So are you solo guitar singer? what ship how long is your contract? maybe if we cruise as guests we will see you & which ship are you on? thanks for sharing video.

[@lostatsea1996]

Hey! Thanks for the comment. yes, I am a solo guitar vocalist. It use to be a Royal Caribbean ship but I they sold it to the company I worked for (Which I rather don't mention so I can be 100% honest on my videos)

[@kathleencraig3804]

@@lostatsea1996 you live in US? how long are your contracts?

[@lostatsea1996]

@@kathleencraig3804 In the UK. For Musicians, on this ship is usually 6 months

[@chanybeans]

Hi! Thank you for this awesome video. Your line allows you to request your own room?

[@lostatsea1996]

thanks!! no, it depends on your position, your rank. either you get one or you don't

[@JustSapoetra]

I'm still 15 years old. My brother will be working on a cruise ship in like 3 months. I am having interests to also work in a cruise ship. I would say my english is decent and it would be good enough to do daily conversations (English is not my first language). But i do have my concerns so if any crews or former crews are here, your help would mean a lot. So first, what are the medical checkups to work in a cruise ship? I personally have some concerns. I have some crooked teeth and also have keratosis Pilaris (Both of which are fixable but won't be easy haha). Second, I am worried about one major thing, and that is my social life. As a teen who spent a huge portion of my life in my home with very little social life because of Covid. I stutter quite a lot when saying repetitive words. I always say those words too fast so it almost becomes hard to know what I'm saying Third, i am an introvert. Even though I'm not badly introverted, sometimes during a conversation i don't know what to say or what to choose the topics of the talks are Fourth, How is the daily expenses on cruise ships? I know the food and cabins are free, but how is the other stuffs like Wifi, and etc? Especially that I'm looking to work as a food service which have a low pay compared to others Lastly, what is the work time? What is the time you spend at work daily? I've heard that sometimes it's around 8-16 hours a day and 7 days a week which is quite a lot but still manageable So yeah, that's about it, if anyone's reading this please give some advice haha

[@vm9620]

what camera are you using

[@radium1977]

Why are you not returning the hangers? Lazy bit!

[@danros2321]

Please post more videos.

[@lostatsea1996]

Thanks! I just uploaded one!

[@PKBW]

On which ship is the cabin tour?

[@mehdiberanji9494]

You didn't show us the way outside and from which floor the crew cabins are. If the cruise is in a storm or heavy rain, will the cabin crew be aware and how does it effect the cabin.

[@lostatsea1996]

I'm sorry. I wasn't allowed to film everywhere. Hopefully I will on my new ship (soon). And don't worry, these ships can handle the seas really well! You wouldn't even notice except for the fact that the ship would be a bit rocky

[@jameshaxby5434]

If you a Special hired entertainer, or the " Star" of a show do you get a better cabin ?

[@lostatsea1996]

Yes. There are different guest acts every week, they get passenger cabins and privileges.

[@vikramSingh-tt3zp]

Which cruise company crew is this

[@naruebetrattanawan5973]

Woww good

[@lostatsea1996]

Thanks!

[@claydunlap9235]

What cruise line

[@emorris7130]

What type of musician are you?

[@azzrasmith748]

Nice

[@jevetonsequeira8122]

Hi sir Which company u work?

[@mokless2750]

Hi I want to work on the ship how can I apply bro 😅

[@luchalucha7004]

comodísimo!!!😊

[@lostatsea1996]

Si!

[@sayedmdirfan5463]

No handshower in the toilet?

[@snarem.2642]

Oh my, no windows?

[@munyamaregere3906]

Do you have access to a gym?

[@garyclarke8862]

How do you get jobs on cruise ships? Are you allowed to mix with the passengers?

[@lostatsea1996]

What kinda job you wanna get? I can help you. It depends on what you mean by mixing lol

[@garyclarke8862]

@@lostatsea1996 screw

[@873287328]

Youth director single room or shared ?

[@craigbritz1684]

Im a chef and i would like to work on a cruise ship, where could i apply?

[@lostatsea1996]

I think there's an agency called Apollo Ocean!

[@chloeann3255]

Which company do you work for?

[@lostatsea1996]

Hey! I rather don't say so that I can be 100% honest on my videos

[@kwatrokantos259]

Obviously, this is an old ship. I can see how the bunk beds are made. And no personal TV.

[@lostatsea1996]

Yeah! It was build in 1995

[@wandilevundla]

How to apply to work in the Cruise ship?

[@lostatsea1996]

What job you wanna get? but mostly through agencies

[@shone988korg]

Tell me how is to be hairdresser on river ship because l'm aplicated for that job

[@lostatsea1996]

You get hired though an agency! I'll try to interview a hairdresser on my next ship for you!

[@safimajothi7655]

Which department you work for

[@lostatsea1996]

Entertainment!

[@zakariyaeelidrissi-toudki1414]

New videos?

[@lostatsea1996]

I just uploaded one!

[@ITS_ALONE_BOY_07050]

Bar waiter salary on cruise ship how much

[@lostatsea1996]

I don't know, sorry.

[@poorboy2400]

return the hangers man!

[@lostatsea1996]

🤣

[@Gabby_Call]

What cruise line is this?

[@lostatsea1996]

Hey! I rather don't say so that I can be 100% honest on my videos

[@AnimeAndrew1983]

What Do You Do On The Ship ?

[@lostatsea1996]

I'm a musician!

[@AnimeAndrew1983]

@@lostatsea1996 - your lucky my friend. I wish i could work on a cruise ship ?

[@tonyperez7907]

What ship?

[@lostatsea1996]

Hey! I rather don't say so that I can be 100% honest on my videos

[@cyoohoos]

Roomier than others I’ve seen online

[@lostatsea1996]

Yeah, it depends on the ship and also on your rank

[@pravwn..tec...1059]

I did hotel management

[@lostatsea1996]

Then maybe there's a place for you on a ship!

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

Which ship

[@lostatsea1996]

It was originally a Royal Caribbean ship, and it was sold to this company I used to work for.

[@BlackMamba-lt8oe]

@@lostatsea1996 which company do u work for

[@robertrusly5716]

How to join with crew of cruise? Please tell me

[@lostatsea1996]

It depends on what job you wanna do. But you have to contact different agencies, not the cruise lines

[@robertrusly5716]

@@lostatsea1996 Please tell me what kind of contact address agencies on cruises?

[@lostatsea1996]

@@robertrusly5716 you can google "work on a cruise ship as ..." and some useful websites will pop up ! Then you can apply :)

[@aditiyakusumayanti6901]

Si Zerik...teh siapa....

[@adrianalexandru28]

It depends first of all on the company, then on the ship, on those nasty ones you have to share the bathroom with the other two people from the other cabin. In 2023, I don't know a single pleasant company that will respect all its plans from a to z, only idiots, shitty food, they steal money from you because they do their books as they want, you work extra hours that are not paid and if you don't have a little of the school of life in a week you go home, or where you came from. I say this from 5 years of experience on 10 river ships, I heard that on the ocean it's much worse, you don't see the light of day even for weeks .

[@pravwn..tec...1059]

Reply me bro

[@lostatsea1996]

Here I am!

[@cainmt6]

Imagine being confined to one of these cabins during Covid 😮 I see why crew members were committing suicide.

[@burekksasirom]

This guy is super spoiled. I say that as I worked for Princess Cruises on ships which are still on their fleet. Musicians/entertainment DO NOT work at all compared to any other department. My cabin was HALF the side of that one and I shared it with someone. On top of it, bathroom was shared with other cabin so yeah, 4 of us on one bathroom sucked. What a brat.

[@jeremiahlumpkin7601]

So switch cruise lines

[@The4521]

Modern slaves