Drawbacks of Working on a Cruise Ship |

Living on a ship is like living in a different world. It's a wonderful experience but like everything in life there are two sides to everything. This is not me complaining but showing that there is more to this than just travelling the world. I love what I'm doing and I'm so grateful for this experience. I don't have "pinch me" moments but rather "punch me" moments haha. xoxo Huong
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[@burningblue1254]

I have been with a cruise line for 15 years. I started out as an assistant junior purser and I am now a 3 stripe officer. It is probably the hardest thing you will do is get on the ship for your first contract. You will share a tiny cabin, you have no friends, you will work long days, no days off, you have no privacy. I wanted to quit. But my manager said it will get better day by day, you get used to it and he was right. You make the friends with people all over the world, you fall in love (many times), you see more places than most people will ever see. I have been to 33 countries so far. If you are good you will get promoted. If you become an officer you get your own cabin, more money, more perks. Eventually you can't imagine doing anything else. You finish your contract and you are exhausted but after awhile you start to miss being on the ship, seeing your friends, being part of something great!

[@heyhuong]

Thanks for sharing your story! I totally agree that it get’s better after the first contract :D

[@ocean.w.a.v.e.s]

amazing! congratulations Richard! I loved your story, that is the example that if you really want something and you perservere, you'll get the price! 👏👏👏

[@burningblue1254]

@@ocean.w.a.v.e.s Thank you very much for your kindness. People usually find out if working on acruise ship is fot them. It gets complicated if you get married and want kids.

[@ocean.w.a.v.e.s]

@@burningblue1254 of course, is not a job for everyone, as all the jobs, everyone will find their place. I will start my first contract with Disney Cruise Line soon 🥰 as photographer, I am waiting for the tickets to fly ✈️

[@burningblue1254]

@@ocean.w.a.v.e.s Good for you. Some of the photographers onboard are amazing. They take 10 years off you. Funny story for you. I was on board years ago and the photo department had their door open. There was a framed photo of the captain with a young lady with him. I said is that his daughter? They blushed and said, that's his wife. She had to be 20 years younger than him if not 25. All the bridge officer's seem to atract beautiful women. One Staff Captain I know, is good looking and he has a girlfriend in every port. All I get are passenger complaints!

[@katesmith8897]

I'm a flight attendant, we are required to get 24 hours off in a seven day period, the aft of the plane is warmer the only problem I had was my skin on my face got sooooo dry and got a little motion sickness. The crew cabin on a ship is probably the size of the galley on a plane, maybe smaller than the galley, and I'm glad I get to go to a hotel on trips and we get our own rooms. I definitely couldn't work on a cruise ship, I like having my me time and going home (well my base since I'm not a commuter) I thought about working on a ship for a hot minute but I like having my space after work.

[@heyhuong]

I can totally understand your stand :) it’s really not for everybody and also nothing I wanted to do for too long.

[@burningblue1254]

They are bigger than the galley of a plane, about 90 sq feet.

[@123slither]

I agree with you Huong. I use to work on a cruise ship but quit because of bullying,exploitation,poor pay and losing my health etc. You work 12 hour days/7 days a week,you only get 4 to 6 sleep a night if you are lucky and there is no time for friendships etc. I was so glad when I left.

[@heyhuong]

Hey, I'm sorry to hear that you didn't have a good experience working on board. I think a lot depends on your position, the crew welfare and the people around you. It certainly isn't always easy. So far I've been very lucky to be surrounded by amazing people. And you are right, working on board is not really the healthiest things do to. When I'm home I try to eat as healthy as possible, sleep as much as I can and just relax. Thanks for sharing your feedback thought! :) cheers, Huong

[@123slither]

Glad it is going well for you

[@heyhuong]

Thanks!

[@dianagleek]

heyhuong did u still working on the cruise now?? and what position when you work in cruise? is it food and beverage department

[@mixchanel6300]

even the work land base a lot bullying exploitation also low salary not free food

[@tyronejay5510]

So wow it is actually fine to have an eyeglass and work on a cruiship. Gave me a little hope of my dreams

[@heyhuong]

Of course, I mean people gotta see 😆

[@pedrozatravel]

Nice video, it shows not everything can be perfect. You have to take the up and the downs.

[@heyhuong]

@@pedrozatravel thanks, totally agree w you!

[@TRAVELPLUS254]

I like your videos...am planning to do this cruise ship job for sometime...advice me more...which company is the best?

[@AlanaBertozzi]

I like being alone too and having me time as Well!

[@fatimazahragassabi9809]

please Alana i need ur help

[@vanvan6074]

same here like being alone

[@oneidagonzalez5325]

Alana Delia Many thanks, I been tryin to find out about "working on boat cruises" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Jiyrianna Peyadelyn Plan - (just google it )? Ive heard some decent things about it and my mate got cool results with it.

[@0906blue]

Yellowstone national park in Wyoming really gives you lots of info. These ships aren't saying what your food and rent cost, what your room looks lie, how many people are in your room, what is your salary, basically no info at all. I'm seeing where they have a real issue finding and keeping staff. It's pathetic.

[@lanyanni2000]

Can you go around the places where the cruise stopped??

[@burningblue1254]

Sometimes you can get off

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Depends, I'm a deck officer (2nd Officer NAV) atm but so true about cooking. I can order stuff to my room, go to the Wardroom or the mess but the best you can hope for is a kettle. I used to let other crew reheat stuff in my microwave once and a while but never used the thing. I'd swap the double bed and window for one hot plate stove! Most have it rough though. Never seen F&B staff last longer than two contracts unfortunately just because their down lower, four to a room and I don't blame them for getting drunk every chance. Works for some but not for most. Best advice - don't screw the crew!

[@burningblue1254]

Ahhh a Navi officer and 2nd officer of the watch. I would never swap my bed or a window for anything! The newer ships are better for crew. Bigger, nicer, your own bathroom. Don't screw the crew. That coming from the bridge! Most Navi guys seem to enjoy that. I know a staff captain who is married, gets a gf on every ship, and has gf in various ports. I respect the rank but not always who is wearing it.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

@@burningblue1254 lol true, it is from experience when I was younger. Shipboard romance never ends well in my experience and observations but of course like any young officer when I was less in the spotlight I had my fun. These days as you said it's not a good look and one officers actions the Deck Dept can undermine everyone else.

[@doglegish]

I have been working on board for about 5 years and I absolutely love it!!....I f you want to enjoy ship life work in the shops, casino, art gallery or sales consultant onboard, anything else is very very tiring!.........

[@heyhuong]

I’ve also had an unforgettable time! But I couldn’t work in the casino. The working hours are just not for me ahahhaa. The art gallery crew was working a loooot from what I saw and learned from them.

[@richguev]

Hey anyway you could help me get a job there? Willing to pay you for the help. 😄 Housekeeping prefer, do to lack of experience on the other department lol

[@gordannna2177]

what about front desk?

[@burningblue1254]

@@gordannna2177 Front desk can be very busy just before the cruise ends. Also some crazy passengers. I am the Chief purser

[@gordannna2177]

@@burningblue1254 Thank you..I finished my first contract and my impressions are very mixed 😄

[@ARick_499]

Same shiplife is shittt not meant for everyone i too had a 5 months experience and it was the worst experience of my life ..i even left my 2nd purser position becoz i was mentally and physically fckd up...

[@heyhuong]

Sorry to hear that you had to go through such a difficult situation… :(

[@PortsladeBySea]

What’s it like working for Viking Cruises? 👍

[@heyhuong]

I don’t know, I didn’t work for them. 😅

[@laurenbeckel5051]

I wanna be a performer on a cruise ship so badly but the health stuff really freaks me out

[@760Miramar]

How do the uniforms get washed? Do all staff just throw it into one big basket then wait for 2 hours? I

[@heyhuong]

They get washed by doing laundry. All staff throw it into a washing machine then wait until it’s done.

[@burningblue1254]

I pay a crew member to do my laundry and iron my clothes and clean my cabin.

[@ericjx]

I did some contract work a bit ago for a new ship and saw the quarters crew lived in. Reminded me of being deployed. Smaller than a closet with two people in each room. 12 hours a day 7 days a week. I had hoped the pay was good but from what I was told it wasn't anything crazy. Suppose it is what you make it. Enjoy those around you and any perks I imagine.. but definitely not for me.. already lived that life style! Best thing was the food though. Crew made some bomb ass food. Plus they could party :)

[@heyhuong]

Hey! Sorry for the late reply... I can't say that the cabins are the best ever but when you have a good cabin mate you can have the time of your life haha. Most of the time I'm not in my cabin so it's alright. And I have to say that so far I've aaaalways slept well. Shiplife certainly isn't for everyone. It is an amazing experience but it's also tough. And you are right, the crew does know how to party ahahaha!

[@burningblue1254]

You are correct, and some gorgeous crew.

[@ARick_499]

And my company's food was the worst ever i lost 12kilos man....

[@ARick_499]

@Richard shiplife's really shit man we all know that....but might be lil better when u r in high position but still shit...

[@mysticbow8602]

​@@ARick_499let me guess p&o or carnival plc ?😂

[@christinachow4035]

How do I apply for a cruise ship job ? Do you get to meet a lot of people from all over the world? You said you have to work 7 days a week , how did you explore other countries ? How much do you get paid per month ? Do you have access to the internet when you are working on a cruise ship ?

[@heyhuong]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HQpnd-mbt7abs this video covers your questions.

[@jeantonyreta6025]

In Philippines UPL to apply.

[@burningblue1254]

You have paid internet and its much faster and better now. You can get free internet at Starbucks, McDonald's, tourist areas.

[@jonababes6063]

I just signed off after 1 years 7 months onboard was enjoying the crew mess food 😂😂😂....

[@vanessalopez5930]

what do you do when you breakout, is there any facial salon in the ship? is it cost effective? i'll be joining in 2 weeks and I have a very sensitive skin. I do breakout easily and i'm really worried. thank you in advance

[@heyhuong]

I never had major breakouts. There’s a spa on the ships I was on but idk the price. Pretty sure it’s a bit pricey though. And not sure if you are allowed to go there. Better check that. :)

[@burningblue1254]

there is a spa on each ship and you can on port days go there at a reduced price on my cruise line plus the girls who work there will do treatments in your cabin for a price.

[@ARick_499]

@Richard are u a hired agent or something coz the ship company hires some people to check and make a positive view about the shiplife and ship company...u be always sneaking in every cmmnt section? Lol U know how the ship business runs right? Almost 99% of the passengers are old granny and grandpas from the UK who must compulsory come on board coz certain % of their life earnings have been deducted . And this is all controlled by big companies who owns dozens of ships

[@justinm5725]

Which cruise ship or line was you on?

[@haileysharpe6165]

I love being at seas I’ve been on many cruises and I really wanna work on a cruise at least just once I really wanna work with one of teen clubs but i don’t know how well they get paid and how it is

[@heyhuong]

I dont know how much they pay either. What I can tell you is that going on a cruise and working on a cruise as two entirely different galaxies. I personally don’t think I could work in a teen club, which is why I went to excursions but if that’s what you are interested in, you can look more into it. Maybe you find more details on the web :)

[@amarg2199]

They start with 1500. It goes up to 3000 with 5-6 years experience.

[@travelingdude1621]

A nice video. Wow! You are a smart, beautiful, informative woman. I like going on cruises and I wouldn’t mind working on a cruise ship just for the fun and experience.

[@heyhuong]

Thanks for the feedback, happy you enjoyed the video! Just be aware that going on cruises and working on cruises are very different experiences :)

[@haruto7209]

I really enjoy ur video and I m thinking of going for cruise line but now I'm bit kind of confused after watching Ur video

[@heyhuong]

Hi, thanks! What exactly is confusing?

[@babeedoll64]

Did you only do it once? How did you choose which cruise line to work for? What was your job? So many questions I know ☺️

[@heyhuong]

Don’t worry, it’s all good haha. I did 3 contracts! Tbh I can’t remember how I chose the cruise line. I googled them and wanted to work for an international one. And I think the American lines sounded kinda outta reach for me back then..?

[@crimpy13]

I've been thinking of working on a cruise ship but I'm very tall I'm 6'2 and I don't know if the beds would be big enough for me. Plus I have long hair and a beard and I'm thinking they would be strict about appearance.

[@heyhuong]

I have tall friends who worked on board. Not sure if it was comfortable for them in the beds though because they are really not the biggest but I guess it's manageable. There were people with longer hair and beard working on board but it does need to look well-maintained. Regulations depend on the cruise line. Hope this helps!

[@burningblue1254]

I am 6 foot 4 and I had to sleep in a bit of a fetal position until I got my own cabin.

[@burningblue1254]

I would cut your hair and trim your beard. They will do a zoom call and rate your appearance also no visible tattoos.

[@ARick_499]

It's not only about length of bed ...everynight ur bed will shake like there's an earthquake and weired sounds...

[@lillamihaly7807]

How much did u invest before joining to the cruise?

[@heyhuong]

I think is spent almost 1000€. The medical stuff wasn’t covered by my insurance, so I had to pay that myself. But I think the costs vary depending on your country.

[@burningblue1254]

your medical and your c1/d visa

[@saniya6713]

Can you tell how is the beauty line on cruise is it good or not I mean is there any harrasment.

[@heyhuong]

I didn’t work in the department but I can imagine it happening.

[@TheLT704]

no. 3 is drink lots of water and take vitamin C...

[@heyhuong]

Soooo true! I wasn’t good with both of it though ahahhaa.

[@ARick_499]

And u gotta pee every 30mins

[@kyliehaggland9715]

Casino staff is off whenever the ship docks...so not everything is true

[@burningblue1254]

So are the shops, the art auctions etc.

[@PlanetImo]

I had a load of hair loss just living life - nothing to do with ship life. I attributed it to stress, so maybe you got a bit stressed by all these things you mentioned?

[@heyhuong]

Hi! I’m this particular situation I was not more stressed than usual. But who knows? I do have hair los when I’m stressed too thought...I think :D

[@ОльгаСорокина-я3с]

Being stuck in a can in the middle of the sea with no internet and no privacy for 5 months seems like the worst idea possible to me. Hope that at least the salary was worth it.

[@heyhuong]

I had an amazing time on board! It was an unreal experience for me. It is not always easy and for everyone but I’m not saying it sucks. That’s my personal opinion. And we have internet on board. I was always in touch w family & friends.

[@ОльгаСорокина-я3с]

Ok, I see :) I am just saying my personal opinion. Lately I have been thinking about applying on a cruise ship but after considering the job opportunities and work conditions, I came to the conclusion that this type of job may be extremely tough for some individuals ( like myself) who don't like being closed up in a limited space 24/7 . And there are NO internet on some cruise ships for staff members , you can only have a proper internet connection while staying at ports ( provided that you have a rest at this time) unless you are willing to pay ridiculously big amounts of money and use paid wi-fi service on board. Besides that I read that a lot of people tend to gain weight on board due to the lack of movement for months. Besides that, the shared cabins of total area that equals to maybe max 10 square meters and permanent surveillance is something that seems like a really shitty option to me. I am not saying that this is a bad job. It just doesn't seem appealing to me and it doesn't correspond 100% to the image of the lifestyle promoted by the hiring agencies when they are talking about being a crew member on a cruise ship. Thank you for your videos anyway! They helped me to figure out a lot of things !

[@heyhuong]

I can see your point. It’s not for everybody for sure. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! :)

[@burningblue1254]

@@ОльгаСорокина-я3с You aren't closed up 24/7, a lot depends on your job. What kind of job are you interested in? The internet is a lot better than it used to be, as well depending on the port, you can access the free tourist wifi on the ship. Some gain weight because you can eat all you want and they don't exercise. I eat healthy and I use the fitness center. Also, once you become an officer, everything is better, you get your own cabin, more money, better perks.

[@sugadaddy2036]

Hello! Just wondering, how many hours of sleep did u get in a day while you were working in the ship?

[@heyhuong]

That depends on how hard you party I guess haha. I always made sure to try and get my 7hrs. It’s not always possible but you learn how to take quick naps in between! :D

[@sugadaddy2036]

heyhuong i see!! And is it necessary to know how to swim in order to join the cruise team? And im sure at some point you'll get seasick right? Or do u take some medications in order to avoid that. Sorry for asking too much lol i just need preparation because i really wanna work in a cruise ship one day xD

[@heyhuong]

I think it’s quiet important to know how to swin for emergencies. But I know that there are ppl working on board who don’t know. I got seasick once but that was in combination with my stomach not feeling well. There are seasickness pills and some ppl use a kind of wristband. Apparently that helps too! No problem! I’m hoping to upload a Q&A video soon so look out for that :)

[@sugadaddy2036]

I see :) thank you for answering and i am looking forward for the Q&A video!

[@burningblue1254]

I try for 7. I pay other crew to do my laundry and ironing and clean my cabin.

[@a-totally-random-person]

Do any particular jobs onboard allow adequate time off for excursions when you're in port?

[@heyhuong]

Depends on the cruise line I guess. But I'd say shops and casino. Depending on the season these to department are closed while in port. But I know that the shops were doing inventory while in port. But not everyday.

[@priscilabee583]

Hi, thanks for the video! May I suggest a video where you describe some of your strategies to overcome this drawbacks? Thanks!

[@heyhuong]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep it in mind 😊

[@kuneeyakanna9041]

Just wonderful, been searching for "work on a cruise ship pay" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Jiyrianna Peyadelyn Plan - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some decent things about it and my buddy got cool results with it.

[@naveenno-go6820]

Mam can fresher's apply for the cruise jobs...or do they need to be experienced on land

[@burningblue1254]

they hire non experienced people.

[@justinangpo5807]

very helpfull..seriously after watching this video i change my mind....never to join crusie damn...no off no vacation no fresh air...😂😂

[@heyhuong]

Yeah, it’s not for everyone.

[@justinangpo5807]

@@heyhuong i just graduated so can i go for cruise training as fresher?with no expirience..

[@heyhuong]

justin angpo I’d say it depends on the position. Check out my q&a video - it might be helpful!

[@burningblue1254]

after your contract you have 2 or so months off

[@ARick_499]

Best decison ever

[@newworldlord643]

Ty I know this isn't for me now. Not bc you had a bad experience but bc I cant work even 4dys a week consistently, and love outdoors. I'm ver claustrophobic.. I never thought of that! Ty!!!

[@heyhuong]

Hi! I'm glad the video was helpful :) just to be clear, I do not have a bad experience and the video was not a rant or anything. I also made a video sharing the good things about working on board :D

[@honeydate]

I work sevens days a week as a teacher in London UK - a shit life!

[@heyhuong]

Oh wow! 😧 For how long do you do this?

[@AmeliaAcres]

honeymoon / School is open 7 days a week??

[@honeydate]

Teachers have to mark tons of books, plan tons of lessons, complete tons of data, complete tons of general administrative work😵 so it’s a complete never ending cycle.

[@ARick_499]

Try working on a ship

[@davidnguyen3724]

what the cruise ship that you working... I'm Vietnamese and i would like to work on Star Cruise. Thanks for sharing good experience

[@heyhuong]

Hey, sorry but I hope you understand that I'm not going around telling everyone which company I'm working for. :) depending on the company and where you are from, the application process differs. So I#d suggest to just have a look at their website! xoxo

[@davidnguyen3724]

Thank you... i'll keep watching your channel

[@samthepoet107]

Hi heyhuong I know two girls who just started working on a cruise ship in Europe. The contracts states 8 hours each shift with overtime over 8 hours. Six days work with one day off. I'm wondering if that is even possible after reading comments about working long hours 7 days a week. Before they signed the contract I told them to read it carefully and ask questions. They also mention a free round trip ticket home after a year and two weeks paid vacation. They are hired to work Food and Beverage if that might mean anything regarding the hours they work. What do you think? Hopefully I hear from them when they are settled in. I got a couple emails while they were on land during orientation but since they boarded the ship I have not heard anything.

[@heyhuong]

Well, I can't give you a clear answer to that as I'm not an expert in this. I can just share my experience. Working in F&B is always tough, on land and on board for sure. It's definitely a tough job and I hope they settled in well. At the beginning it's always a little hard to touch base with friends and family because you need time to adjust with the new environment first. And when you have some time you just wanna sleep! I hope you heard from them by now! :)

[@samthepoet107]

Yes, heyhuong I heard from them a few days ago. I'm told the work is hard averaging about 12 hours a day but they get one day off. But I'm told that even though its' hard it's still better than in their country where they would make very little money. On another note men working on the ship waste no time trying to romance them. I saw a video where a girl mentions this happens on just about every cruise ship. Any advice how girls should deal with that? For now I said best to just say they are there to work and save for their future and smile and keep busy. I think getting mad or complaining to higher ups could backfire. When you're new the last thing you don't want is to make enemies. Not every man can take rejection easily. Some might want to create trouble. Where I live I know someone from Thailand who was working in a Thai restaurant. A cook there tried to romance her but she was not interested and told him. Anyway it reached the point where she told him a few things that got him angry. So he told the boss to fire her or else he would leave the job. The boss told her that she badly needs a cook and that he cooks well, and that without a good cook her business would suffer. So she fired her. But in her case she is on land so she easily found another job. But on a ship they are trapped with such people that is why I think one has to be diplomatic dealing with unwanted romance. What do you think?

[@julieerin115]

I think I'm one of the few who doesn't find travelling let alone working on a cruise appealing. From what I've heard, it sounds like a frat house with lots of drinking and bed hopping happening. That part might sound fun if you're young, but then there are the oppressive living conditions, the very low pay, the free yet horrible food, and let's not forget the LIMITED travel opportunities---you visit various ports, yet you're only there for a few hours so that doesn't give you much time to check out places!

[@heyhuong]

I absolutely understand your point and I think there a lot of other who would agree with you. It's definitely not everybody's thing! Everything has it's pros and cons anyway. Regarding the travel opportunities, it is true that you are kinda limited but if it's not a crossing, then you will come back to the ports frequently which gives you time to discover more with each visit. And it depends on how you use that time. I'd see some people really use that opportunity. And even if it's "limited" you still see places you never thought you would. It's all about perspective :)

[@burningblue1254]

Its not for everyone for sure. I have 15 years in and I am now the passenger services director with 3 stripes. The drinking and bed hopping is typical for the youngsters but senior crew are past that. We have a few drinks yes. I now have my own cabin get well paid and have other perks. The food is ok as far as I am concerned. Sometimes we have the left over food from the passengers. Also, as mentioned, the ships are usually in port 6 to 8 hours although some do 1 or 2 overnights. So if you have 3 hours its enough time to walk around or go to a bar or restaurant, the beach etc. You can also take a taxi to a tourist site. When you come back, you do something else. I have been to the Caribbean so many times the locals know my name.

[@ARick_499]

Not only u almost all the crew members have the same feelong and suffering as you my frnd

[@ARick_499]

@Richard and when u dont rest im ur break time ur body will start to feel dizzy and fckd up....haha

[@ForeverIloveyou2013]

I am a massage therapist and I am thinking to work on a cruise! I do work 7 days at my job and I don't go out a lot! Everybody thinks I should be working on a cruise! I don't like that your skin suffers from the lack of natural air and sunlight! That's a shame! Can you go walk around in the ship like go to near the pool for some fresh air?

[@heyhuong]

Well, it’s not like you don’t get to go out at all. It depends on your schedule. Regarding the skin issue: it did affect my skin but I made sure to take care of my ski as good as possible and always put lotion on etc. whether you can walk around in the passenger area depends on the company but generally I would say yes.

[@burningblue1254]

Some ships including mine have a crew outside rec area at the front of the ship and pool. Its under the bridge so its very private.

[@lucas-uq1vr]

heyhuong to get job on cruise do we need our swimming skills??

[@heyhuong]

+Swopnil Timilsina ehm...I've never thought of that question. I wasn't whether I can swim or not but for sure it wouldn't be bad to know I guess. :D

[@generalnick569official7]

i will miss going to the gym everyday lol

[@heyhuong]

All the ships I was on had gyms. Not good ones but..maybe you can still work a bit.

[@thegangwar9190]

How I can get job on cruise ship please reply

[@jasonrobinson4912]

I can't 100% agree with what you said. I'm a 5 year veteran cruise ship employee and. When I first started I was the only person from my country on that ship. I kept my mindset on the job and made very good friends in the process.yes you had one or 2 ass clowns but it comes with the job. As for the fresh air we had a crew deck where we could have chilled , relaxed or go into the hot tub. You can't judge an experience like that in 5 months we had 10 month contracts and if we didnt want to go back we let them know. I agree with the 7 day work week but there are some bosses who reward their staff with time off for doing good work which was motivation for us. As the time in port we used to hang as a group. A no man left behind mentality. Say if we go to for example senior frogs, there was always a group of us and we never left until we are sure everyone was accounted for and if someone left early someone was with them.

[@heyhuong]

+Jason Robinson thanks for your comment! :) sorry for the late reply. Just to clarify I didn't have any intentions to 'bash' about the life on board if that's how it came across to you. I'm on my 3rd right now and I still enjoy it very much. When I did this video it was more about pointing out the 'not so wonderful and fancy' aspects of working on board. Just like with everything else there are good and the not so good sides. I don't think that I was being judgmental in the video but just sharing my point of views. And yes you are right the people you meet on board are beyond wonderful! Overall it's an amazing experience!

[@jasonrobinson4912]

i understand

[@babeedoll64]

Jason Robinson did you spend the 5 years with the same line?

[@babeedoll64]

heyhuong were all 3 contracts with the same line?

[@ARick_499]

Don't lie man ship life is really worsr thing u can do..u r wasting ur time just for lil money....it's really miserable life oit of 100 almost 90% are not happy to be on board they r doing it just for money....coz i have been there and seen it from th ground lvl ..u must have probably started from high rank...

[@BNJ24]

What was your job? And are some or all employees treated unfairly? Thanks in advance for answering my questions!

[@heyhuong]

Hey, sorry for the late reply! As I'm still working on the ship I have limited access to proper internet. I'm working in the hotel department and have high customer contact. Personally I was never treated unfair. But I certainly do believe that there are situations were crew is being treated unfairly. Of course it shouldn't be the case but that's how it is. Thanks for watching! :)

[@anuritika2956]

heyhuong i got online appointment. .wht to do for getting job..wht is salary aproxi

[@397coney7]

You work seven days a week, but what did break-time look like? Was it 30minute break every 3-4-5hrs, etc., thanks!!

[@heyhuong]

That depends on what your position is. Some work their complete hrs and are free afterwards. I worked throughout the day with breaks in between. Sometimes longer and sometimes shorter breaks.

[@sjs4492]

Man how many hours eto can work in cruise ship

[@heyhuong]

Depends on the department you work for. I had days were I worked 11hrs but also some were I worked 6.

[@AngelicDiva1988]

This is just like me being a flight attendant

[@heyhuong]

I can see that there are many similarities :)

[@AngelicDiva1988]

heyhuong I was planning a cruise and just started wondering what’s it like working on one lol

[@heyhuong]

Well that’s cool! Mostly that question doesn’t even cross peoples mind..

[@shabbirjdana]

So this the five locks which make job workers nervous

[@SoNotFunnyy]

Hey, how are crew cabins assigned? Is it same gender or coed

[@heyhuong]

+So Not Funny it's same gender! And most of the time you share the cabin with someone from our department.

[@SoNotFunnyy]

heyhuong hey thanks for the reply, another question. Are there any particular reasons for it being the same gender to a room?

[@kastov5]

heyhuong can you choose who you room w?

[@nickharley2344]

@@SoNotFunnyy LOL 😂🤣

[@burningblue1254]

@@SoNotFunnyy Are you serious? You can't have a male and female in the same cabin unless they are married or are a couple and request it.

[@maheshreddy8856]

Hello madam, What r the working hours per day?

[@heyhuong]

Depends on the department you work in and the itinerary :)

[@ARick_499]

10 minimum

[@Kairiabonmai]

What kind of ships u r working ?

[@moviesandchilltv7971]

What is your job on ship?

[@heyhuong]

I uploaded a q&a video you might wanna check out :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HQpnd-mbt7abs

[@AlanaBertozzi]

what do you do on the ship?

[@daniamunoz3106]

What type of your job were you doing? And how much you were / got paid?

[@heyhuong]

I was working for the excursion department :)

[@officialjrduncanpage]

Did you ever applied??

[@marrizzllee1]

Thanks! This helped alot bcus I was thinking of joining this or the Navy

[@heyhuong]

Oh wow the navy must be totally different! And what did you decide? :)

[@sumanachaudhuri26]

Mam can u pls tell how to get a cruise job??

[@heyhuong]

I have a Q&A here kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4HQpnd-mbt7abs

[@jeantonyreta6025]

In Philippines UPL

[@pembeparisa2960]

Maybe the job isn't suit for you.

[@heyhuong]

Maybe I also made a video about the GOOD sides of working on board, which you can find on my channel.

[@sidgupta426]

You won’t even last a day in the cruise ship galley! 😂

[@staciehennessey351]

Does having an affair in cruise ship pandemic? Thank you in advance

[@heyhuong]

Tbh I’m not quiet sure if I understood your question. 😅

[@staciehennessey351]

Likr its rampant.. Like having an affair is known

[@heyhuong]

In my opinion yes. There’s cheating and affairs and it def shocked me to learn how much of this is happening on board. Also how “normal” is seems to be. But I also know ppl who met someone and got married.

[@LucianBrd]

The salaries are very low....it puts your health in danger by working so many hours,slavery,backpains

[@heyhuong]

I agree…I had fun while working there but also grateful that I have other options. Many sadly don’t have that.

[@beauty7310]

hi so you stop working on the ship?

[@heyhuong]

Hey, no I haven't. But I'm on vacation now :)

[@steevlogs3922]

Well, I'm gay and I'm planning to work on cruise ship. I'm just not sure if crew is gay friendly. Are there many homophobes? How is it like for gays to date there?

[@heyhuong]

Hey! There are A LOT of gays on board, so you don't have to worry about that. :D

[@steevlogs3922]

@@heyhuong Thaaaanks gurl!

[@heyhuong]

You’re welcome! And good luck!

[@pambrooks4873]

Yes

[@GagePurdy]

what exactly do you do on the ship?

[@heyhuong]

I used to work in the excursion department! :)

[@kpmbanculo8365]

Working on cruise ship as a galley steward is a nightmare....no human rights for that position..

[@heyhuong]

I’m sorry to hear you experienced that... I know you guys work super hard.

[@nickharley2344]

Wow that's the position I got hired for, can you tell me your experiences

[@patiencemusarurwa634]

@@nickharley2344 wc cruiseship hired you i am also looking cruise work

[@nickharley2344]

@@patiencemusarurwa634 american cruise lines

[@patiencemusarurwa634]

@@nickharley2344 iwonder if they take zimbabweans

[@eugenecampaner8687]

Hi what is yur nationality

[@heyhuong]

I’m German

[@arjun10able]

If you have partner to have Chame after work then you can work all week.😂😂

[@amarg2199]

Money is worth. Been in ships for the last 14 years. Tough job. A person has to be really fit physically & mentally.

[@alinsarbulescu]

You quit working on ships when you get sick and tired of being sick and tired.

[@heyhuong]

That’s also a way to put it ahahaha!

[@Aaron-ii3xz]

You were working on the wrong ship lol which is why you felt like shit. which Ship did you work for? there are ships that give their staff a day off in a week but depends which ship you work for. I know Carnival cruise is hell shit cuz you work 15 hours a day that’s slave job .

[@ARick_499]

Lol no ship gives u a day off bro

[@chowstar1]

U r an introvert

[@georgewere3204]

i would real love to work on a cruise can you assist?

[@heyhuong]

I don't work for the HR team so I can't help you with that. I applied online.

[@JB111-b4d]

Sounds like slavery

[@edgregory1]

...with a chance of drowning.

[@ARick_499]

Worst than that

[@McRocket]

Thanks for this. And I appreciate that you kept it short (some videos that describe what you did can be VERY long).

[@heyhuong]

Thanks so much! Yeah, I don’t like it when the videos get too long as well.

[@ninafrederick6048]

Can u quit when you want?

[@micheledwardmaravilla591]

amazing

[@heyhuong]

Thank yoou! 😊

[@kithkin01]

U can't breath through your nose

[@Bud2222]

Shiplife just not for you then

[@vikasverma6080]

Hey, can i have your instagram?

[@heyhuong]

Hey! It's @huong_xoxo (and so sorry for the late reply!)

[@Twsuf1]

You're a Cutie Pie

[@heyhuong]

Thanks!

[@CRYPTO-HN]

It was not your type of job.

[@heyhuong]

+Ernesto Rodriguez not quiet sure what you mean but for the record: I love my job on board.

[@davestevo6752]

Just wonderful, I have been researching "what jobs are on a cruise ship" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Jiyrianna Peyadelyn Plan - (do a search on google ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my brother in law got great results with it.

[@heyhuong]

Happy I could help! :)

[@rajuchavan1259]

By d way u r very cute

[@heyhuong]

Thanks!

[@sujatasinha8962]

Is there any sex relationship amongst the workers

[@eminarastoder7683]

Ships are not for weak people . I would suggest to every young person to go and work on ships .Amazing experience, learn a lot , meet people , see places , make money etc etc ,,,... Its so sad how weak you are ,,... Awful from you and the rest who cry over here

[@heyhuong]

I absolutely agree with you. To be clear: I loved working on board. And if you’d check what other videos I have, you’d see that I also have one about the amazing things about working on board. So sad that you were assuming things.

[@Goldan1]

How is she weak? She never said she could not manage with the job! You are such as ass!

[@burningblue1254]

Ship life is not for everyone. People's situations change. They get married have kids. Its not the life for everyone. It doesn't mean you are weak. Its a choice. Also who made you God and decide what is right and wrong and who is weak? If you worked for me and I heard you say that, you and I would have a frank discussion about bullying and harassment. On my cruise line if you bully or harass another crew member, first time you get a verbal warning and documented on your file, next time you get a letter stating the consequences of your behavior, third time you appear in front of the captain and unless you have a very very good explanation, you are off the ship as early as 8 am next day at port with an airport. You pay for the flight home. Also you are confined to cabin until ship departure. If your behavior is menacing, we will assign a guard outside your cabin or if you are considered a threat to ship safety you will be put in the brig. Enough said!

[@ARick_499]

Becoz of monstrous people like u mamy people are treated badly i have met devils like u on board u guys really are devils in the form human flesh