Episode 3: A day in my life as a cruise ship Captain

[@davidlockwood9192]

Thanks for sharing a day in the life. As a Captain on an Oil Tanker a day in my life is a little different, a lot less uniform changes, 12kts rather than 19 but early call for restricted visibility is the same! Calm seas and a fair wind Capt.

[@fallinginthed33p]

Are there times when the captain has to do a double shift? Like if the weather turns really bad.

[@anand5762]

@@fallinginthed33p captain & chief engineer dont have any scheduled watch or work timings they are responsible for everything so they are standby for 24/7.

[@numeristatech]

@@anand5762This. There was a collision between a cargo vessel and a US navy destroyer. Captain was in bed - and actually got stuck in his quarters due to the damage to the destroyer, but he was still held accountable for the accident as Captain. With great power comes great responsibilities...

[@anand5762]

@@numeristatech yeah iam also saying that. They are accountable every sec they were onboard.

[@navajocapi]

@@fallinginthed33p it is to be said that captain is always on duty 😅

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Big time respect for you captain! I can’t imagine having all the technical AND people skills needed to succeed like this. Wow.

[@krajchek]

Yep, just like every other captain. Plus nowadays women deserves the priority over men anyways.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

@ krajchek Always telling when someone takes a simple observational comment and layers on his own grudges and biases.

[@krajchek]

@@chasbodaniels1744 sorry, this is only the truth. It is hard for everyone of us. Isn't it? It is wow for you, her, all. But you are right, respect for captain. But, comment is to open eyes for truth. You know well these videos are propaganda. Posing, instagram, showing equality that is not equal anymore, etc...

[@RK-xi3ll]

@@krajchek let's be honesh she's probably the comfort doll and not a real captain

[@justhereforthevideos2798]

@@krajchek lmao u poor wee thing

[@LaxinPhilly]

My father was a captain of an Oil Tanker in the 70s-late 90s. When his fleet was sold off and he was forced into early retirement he was courted by a bunch of Cruise Lines. I remember after about the third voyage with yet another company he came back and just said "I'm not sure I can do this". He became a teacher instead which he loved up until his death. Balancing the needs of the ship and the passengers was a little too different than what he was used to for that salty sea dog. Mad respect to you and your officers for handling all of that with skill and elegance.

[@benbroughton924]

As ex royal Caribbean crew it’s so refreshing to see a person in such a top position giving access to there post . Many thanks Ben .

[@ESPirits87]

I like how interactive she is with the everyone on the ship, many times when you go on cruises you never see the captain.

[@victordasilva5255]

Hottie

[@paulm8796]

We have sailed with Captain Kate twice. She is a public presence on the ships. Her daily announcements and anecdotes were enjoyable. Have not met Bug yet. Maybe one day. Thanks Captain 😊

[@fredfolson5355]

Wow, that's one helluva schedule Captain! My family and I love cruising - thanks to you, your crew, and all the fantastic sailors at sea who make it possible for us non-sailors to enjoy the sea for a few days a year.

[@whatsinaname6745]

Your first mate Bug, is definitely First Class!! So glad this short popped into my feeds!! Keep up the seafaring life Skipper from a U.S. Marine 🫡

[@hannahpumpkins4359]

OMG, you are so awesome! A great role model to not only to young women looking to enter into a life at sea, but everyone as your energy is motivational! Smooth sailing and Halcyon Days!

[@kellyworsleigh5774]

I recently sailed on Beyond with her! She and Bug make the trip...beyond fabulous!!! She's a very hard act to follow!!!!! Once you sail with Capt Kate, it's hard to do it any other way. The lady is truly "badass"!!!!❤

[@alfredinglesby6489]

It was so nice to meet you when we were on the Beond and you were on board but still on vacation. That was the highlight of our trip. Would love to cruise with you again.

[@thatdrywallguy8512]

You are truly an inspiring woman and very humble person whom I can’t wait to meet in March on my Beyond cruise It’s my first Celebrity cruise and I’m excited it’s with you Cheers!

[@alsuzy1345]

You are too cool Captain Kate. Thanks for another great video and for showing who is really in charge. Bug is so cute. We were fortunate enough to sail with you once and look forward to our next sailing. Fair winds and following seas.

[@kevincook2591]

Captain Kate you make it look easy,what an ambassador you are for your cruise line respects from UK

[@MadeNCda]

Wow Captain, I have such respect and admiration for your dedication. Not only to your career and profession, but also to do a wkout every day. You inspire me 🤗

[@alexshields1520]

Neat little snippet of the many functions and duties carried out by a sea ship captain. As someone else posted, it takes a great amount of interpersonal skills and technical skills to be a success at this career.

[@loisen]

She’s a super successful shark!

[@billyfearon941]

Thanks for sharing I love to see what the day is like in your life you have got to be in most friendliest captain I have ever seen all the ships I’ve been on I don’t know any of the captains never seen them, and hardly ever heard from them

[@davidluchsinger7377]

The hard work and dedication all of a cruise ship’s crew gives is amazing.

[@hamadapalala9021]

the best Captain ever, works on 3 cruise line... Captain Kate is trully a very humble and utterly friendly Captain, I was on my very first day on the second ship with Celebrity when Captain approached me and shaked my hands welcoming to the ship....

[@JS44444]

These are the type of “day in the life” that I enjoy. Great job captain!

[@sirlonewolf816]

Thank you. I have loads of respect for all the professionals that drive these big Ships around.

[@edge1289]

Confident, experienced, capable, and the most beautiful captain I’ve ever seen!

[@phantom79]

Awesome stuff Cap'n.. Love your youtube updates so I can show my daughter some of what she can do when she get's older. Please keep them coming.

[@clemlowes2112]

Great to get a peek into the life of a cruise ship Captain. 🚢🐱

[@DavidPearl23]

I’m looking forward to seeing you and beyond I’ll be on beyond on December 13. Cannot wait to see you again. You’re one of the most kick ass cruise ship captains I know.

[@TheSandrozeneger]

I was never a seaman. But my previous job was to manage gas tanker vessels operations. So I know it takes a real badass to have to cope with technical issues and 1000 people on board. Fair winds and following seas capt!

[@deirdremorris9234]

Thank you for sharing! I liked seeing how your day went and what kind of work is involved!

[@Karli4Sure]

Captain Kate is amazing. And Bug is super cute.

[@airlineplt]

One captain to another, you make all captains look good. Keep up the great work!!❤

[@marymcmann9546]

Thanks Captain Kate for these little insights into your life on the ship. And I’m a crazy cat lady so of course, I love that Bug! Hope I get to sail with you one day!

[@allenwinston9225]

Yes she is cute. She can act out her hypergamy nature.

[@garrettelliott2565]

Praying for calm seas and fair winds! Thank you for sharing with us, Captain! ⚓🚢 🌞 🐬

[@trevorgwelch7412]

The Captain is riding the crest of a wake on the sea of tranquility . May your travels be full of love and cheer . 💖 .... 🛳️☀️🌊🌊🌊

[@ZHolifield]

Great work. I always love seeing fellow mariners and how there life is in other occupational fields. Great camera work also. Keep up the good work Capt!

[@jimmccaig2081]

It looks like you are winning in this life . God bless . Hard work always wins .....

[@mortgagepeteus9634]

Awesome video, really cool to see behind the scenes. More please, please!!!!

[@mykeybarbee2587]

Thank you for giving us a look at your every day routine, I went on a cruise with my mom and little brother in my youth, never met the Captain.

[@LoriKrazy61]

Wow incredible!❤❤❤ I really love to watch how you do at the cruise and your baby cat is really cute! Keep it up girl! Smile.

[@johnchan6191]

Wow, yur job is so cool. Surround w/ people, & activities, U'll never b bored on the cruise ship. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

[@rogermoore27]

1:49 - I love cruising. I worked on Queen Victoria for a while. Your stockings made me subscribe

[@Astracruiserhenry]

Enjoyed this insight very much, thank you for sharing!

[@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx]

Thank you for sharing this video with us. You have a lot to be proud of. I don't even know you Captain, but I am proud of you and your accomplishments.

[@dizzy-q3c]

Im going on my first cruise in a couple months and this was just fun to watch

[@challenger6594]

Wow cool lifestyle. Love your Bug! She is so cute. I have three cats on my own Alfons, Miette, and Eddie.

[@riggs20]

This is so cool! I’ve never been on a cruise but hope to go one day. I totally thought the captain stayed on the bridge all day!

[@miss_lilyanne]

I HAVE to cruise with you and Bug one day! You are. A busy lady and a busy kitty. It's so cute that he knows his way around the ship! I found my indoor cat laying out in the driveway when I came home from the VFW the other night. Has your kitty ever let herself out? I could only imagine where she would go on that big ship! 😂

[@tula7141]

AWESOME to see a beautiful young lady at the helm! I bet your parents are so freakin proud.

[@boatlover1875]

Love these videos. I love cruising more than anything and would always feel very safe with her in charge!

[@awhatsname]

I need the deets for the day uniform shoes. The treads look very useful.

[@bgreaud]

Love these they show so much and its easy to appricate the hard work you put in.

[@AviantoMr]

Your "red" rubber spikes sol shoes or high heels "answers all the questions of how officers like you can stay still & walk safely while the cruise is sailing on a rough sea. Thank you very muh Captain Kate.

[@peterasacker5948]

Capt. great look into the life of a ships captain. Thanks for sharing with us. Love the socks by the way..lol. Hope to sail with you at some point, Celebrity is our cruise line of choice. We had one Capt. who would play his guitar for the passengers before the evening show one time....hmm maybe that was on RCCl.

[@bjfaulkner1916]

Bug is ADORABLE. Very cool to see how you do things day to day. Maybe 1 day I'll get up enough courage to get on a cruise ship. I can't swim & water's scary so....we'll see.

[@biblicalgodisonlytruegod]

This woman is AMAZING! Selfless. Competent. Interesting. Lovely.

[@missdenisebee]

You have your sweet kitty with you on the ship!😭 I always wondered how that works, and assumed they’d have to stay back on land. It’s so cool you get to keep them with you!

[@Rocky-or4rz]

Reminds me of my days in the Navy, I always loved the ship at night, I'm not far from retirement at my current job, maybe I should look into going back out to sea on a ship like this

[@MultiDianeD]

So happy to see you have your kitty with you😻

[@e-gadgetsfreakITA]

Hi Kate!! A big plause to your success, a big hug from an old Italian friend and colleague... which you probably won't remember anymore ☺️... I left Indy after many years, now going to WN, a new challenge 😊. Have a smooth and bright sailing 😉🤗👋👋

[@donnaschuepbach3830]

I REALLY REALLY liked this video. A little bit of everything!

[@badllama8090]

REALLY interesting, Not sure how i got here but i'll take it, another fan! 👍👌👏

[@carlagat1075]

Hi Captain Kate, I have seen you on Molly Birkes channel and I heard about you from cruise vloggers but I had no idea that you had a channel. I just subscribed and I'm about to watch all of your content. Thanks for all that you do.

[@robertkuwada2579]

Hi Captain Kate. I will be on the Beyond for the transatlantic sailing in October, so I hope you and Bug will still be on board. Take care and stay safe, Bob

[@icunurse01]

Awesome!!! This is truly your calling ma'am. It is good to be in a career that you enjoy instead of a job that you have to do to make ends meat. I am getting ready to become crew and doing a little research with several KZbinrs to get a glimpse of what life is like on a boat. #Publichealthinspector here I come.

[@amyjosephson4386]

Captain, you have the cutest "boss" in the world! ❤️

[@jamesberger8416]

Awesome that Captain Kate has her own channel. Have sailed with her many times. She's great.

[@Turfsurfer62]

Wow. Definitely a full day! Awesome job captain

[@BjerkeRobin]

Interesting that they require you on the bridge for restricted vis. Most companies I have sailed for only require the captain be notified and extra lookouts be posted.

[@BlackBear15909]

I'm going to cruise on her ship! I know I'll be in good hands and enjoy the adventure!

[@CJ-mn6iw]

So cool to see. I worked on a cruise ship for 2 years (Carnival) never once saw an American Captain let alone female. Get it girl!! PS-I was always amazed by the pilots jumping on and off the ship. I once joked with one of my coworkers what the insurance must look like for a job like that. 😳

[@lindalaliberte8704]

Thanks for this video Captain Kate. 👍🙂

[@vsbaretummysugastonguetech1540]

Being a cruise ship captain looks like a lot of fun!

[@someguy9778]

My first cruise contract years ago I got put on fog watch...Had no clue, they had me go out on front of ship, it was drizzling and a little foggy yes, even had a guy waiting that I was supposedly replacing...Was out for probably 30 minutes as the bridge guys and my boss were just having a blast...😆

[@papercitygamerjeff1437]

That was fun to see! Thank you!

[@Anyakolokol]

What a great lady and humble too 👍👏

[@theshadow3103]

That looks like really fulfilling job!! I’m jealous!

[@g.deb.7230]

I am just fascinated with your videos… outstanding,

[@timo7913]

Thank you for your professionalism and sharing …. 🚢

[@NO_OPEC_NO_PROBLEM]

Wow! Long day for you, hopefully you are well taken care of. Have to say what’s on every guy is thinking, Kate is stunning.

[@nickisimone7923]

Those shoes!! Where did you get them from? You are my favorite captain. I remember you from our charter Festival at Sea cruise.

[@mariamontalvo-vachon7581]

Wow, you are a beautiful captain.😎 I think I know which guest sent you a few of your favourite things.....D. T.?😋👍 I follow his vlogs. Are you having a "Vantastic" day?😄😄 Thank you for sharing and have a fantabulous day.☺️

[@barbarap5278]

Thank you for showing us your day oof work... Love Bugs...take care...

[@NurislamPopov]

I love transiting between Italy and Sicily, two real special countries!

[@LeonardCooperman]

You’re awesome Captain! Thank you for taking me with you 😀

[@chrissinclair4442]

More then one coffee a day is bad for the heart. I drink one coffee a day just because it's good for your heart. Not sure about cappuccino in either case. Great weather for flying type fish too. I always loved watching for wildlife when I used to cruise. If they don't have any inter-cruise classes on the best ways to watch and how to identify the most spotted animals, may I suggest it? Never saw that on a day's itinerary, but I would have taken it if it was.

[@JS443]

One of the prettiest master mariner’s 💐

[@morelife4124]

Most stunning captain I've ever seen and I've seen them all 😅

[@Chareb8]

So cool that you shared and have a fur baby on board.

[@michaelmartinez5365]

Wow, you have an incredibly busy day. Kudos to you 👏

[@Terran994]

Been there and done that. From lookout, to master deck log, to navigation plotting

[@visitingfromsantafe1329]

Did you like it?

[@fabianfrei3947]

a very interesting insight, it's great to see. I really like the stockings. what brand and type is it?

[@lynneuribeross2695]

Thank you for all you do!!!

[@derekmay8427]

So looking forward to seeing you on our forthcoming cruise on 20th October 😊👍🏻

[@DOUGandNIKI]

We're coming to Beyond to VLOG an amazing trip in June! Can't wait.

[@Olbear040]

Love these.. The coolest Captain ever..

[@RandomUsername34]

If I were on that boat I'd be with the lucky ones in case of a emergency. I'd be in the orchestra and obligated to stay on the boat untill last, together with this beatiful captain 😍

[@LMays-cu2hp]

Very nice. Thank you for sharing. Continued success to you.

[@ericte2400]

Respect yet Beautiful woman!!. I don't like boats , but she would change my. mind.

[@pauldegregorio6432]

Beautiful, competent, capable and classy!

[@kimberlyr2289]

I came across your channel a few months ago. My husband and I are getting back into travel after a 6 year hiatus. We’re taking Celebrity Eclipse later this year (second time we’ll be sailing with Celebrity). I keep telling him I want my 2025 vacation to be on a ship you’re commanding.

[@kimberlyr2289]

PS I would LOVE to see the water treatment facilities on ship! I’m a water treatment engineer and completely geek out over that!

[@davidisles4009]

I did the straights of Messina on the USS Dwight D Eisenhower, CVN69. I was up on deck, but we weren't allowed to conduct flight ops as we were too close to land on both sides. Without going into classified info, we were forced to do an emergency recovery operation in Siganella, thank you Mt. Etna.

[@Onederland2319]

Now I want to sail this ship to meet Captain Kate and her feline friend! That’s awesome the kitty is on board.