How Much Money I Earn Working On A Cruise Ship ($4000 A Month)

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[@nicolebarrett3638]

This was incredibly transparent and I appreciate you willingly being so kind as to indulge your audience with something like this. Really appreciate your content and point of view as a crew member.

[@PsychGirlRaven]

Note to self: quit my job as a teacher and work in a cruise ship while making you tube videos.

[@ralphjones7531]

and your gorgeous so that helps!

[@jewguyel]

Same quit my job as a nurse

[@jorgealbino7371]

Hi beautiful

[@Littlestloverlol]

Teachers in the US are paid an abysmal amount. In Canada, two weeks would range from $4000-6500 a month

[@alur2981]

It's not all a bed of roses on a cruise ship, and not everyone can toggle making KZbin videos. I work on one, so the average payroll every 2 weeks, is pretty precise. However, it's substantially below the average median in the US.

[@Cloud7Travel]

Great video Chris! Not having the expense of food and shelter while on the cruise ship makes that money go even further. 🤩🤩🤩

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

That is a nice amount of money from KZbin as well. Now I understand how many youtubers can handle either visiting cruises nonstop for reviews, or going to amusement parks almost daily. Sadly I was finally refused on my medical to work in a ship. So no adventure for me. In the other hand, I can still enjoy your videos to see the background and information on whats like working there.

[@30OIvanova]

But you work 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. That’s 84 hours per week, times 2, that’s 168 hours every two weeks. Now, divide 1,395 by 168 = 8.30 per hour, including tips. You make slight above minimum wage. Nah, I think the experience may be nice, but I’m better off where I’m at. Thank you for sharing, though! ☺️

[@carolynnmathisen8754]

Thank you for this. I’m sure room stewards make less but I always give my steward cash at the start and end of my cruise in addition to the daily incentive. Everyone of the the crew works so hard, I just want to show how appreciative I am.

[@blessingndoro3729]

My dream job ma'am

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

Room steward getting minimum 700dolar per week,it depends how many rooms he or she have.. bigger stations have 1000+ dollar per week

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

@@blessingndoro3729 you can get that job easy, just apply in agency,or someone can recommend you to company and you can directly apply to company

[@blessingndoro3729]

@@joksimrovcanin9346 thanks with info, do u know any genuine agencies or links

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

@@blessingndoro3729 if you know someone from royal Caribbean,i think they can recommend you to company,and then you can apply directly.... because when i was , management was talking about that to Crew....im not sure for agency because i don't know where are you from.

[@danmasini]

Good for you for remaining to be humble and transparent to your viewers. I enjoy watching your videos, for far more than learning about cruise ships.

[@kgvlogssouthkorea8060]

I just got hired to work on the cruise ship in hawaii, I am beyond excited and will be headed to hawaii next month....

[@josephmcdonald135]

Congrats

[@crystals2781]

Cool,good luck

[@kgvlogssouthkorea8060]

@@josephmcdonald135 thank you...

[@kgvlogssouthkorea8060]

@@crystals2781 thank you!!!

Was the application process complex?

[@_S.H_]

Also respect for showing your paycheck. I guess the salary depends on your position and years of service?

[@RD-jp4zs]

You are the first person to make a video about your cruise salary and youtube salary simple and easy to see. Thank you.

[@DiseasedPopeno]

Hey man appreciate you showing how much youtube makes you. Lots of people won't do that.

[@rob2927]

I think u are the only true person who is not afraid to tell the world what u make. And u didn't lie about it Much Respect!!!!

[@hotandsour100]

How do you know he didn't lie about it? Did you verify it?

[@greggilldolan3341]

And he is not good at math. $1395 for 2 weeks is more than $2790 per month.

[@vrobe]

Very open and this is what people are looking for when they make decisions on their career choices. Thank you very much!

[@scottk.3366]

Hey Chris, cheers from Anaheim Ca. You do a great vlogs, keep it up.

[@lorrajulian8622]

Thank you for posting this. I think many passengers need to see this and get an idea of the salary you are making, I honestly thought it was higher for positions such as yours. I am always a good tipper on top of regular gratuities, and now feel badly for those I am unable to hand an extra tip to. You all work so very hard! It also was an eye opening experience to know what vloggers are making off of ad traffic too!

[@carlosga]

That’s a lot! What are you talking about

[@truckguy6.7]

@@carlosga Yeah, depending on where he is from. India, Philippines, Peru etc he would be in the top, top 1 percent in income earners. If he was living in the USA it wouldn't be great but still very acceptable. Work hard??? I know people who haven't had a holiday in 10 years...not a one. To be able to take 6 weeks off every turn around is awesome too.

[@carlosga]

@@truckguy6.7 In Canada that’s a lot

[@glent7853]

Be aware this includes room and board. And, no expenses, so quite a bit actually

[@truckguy6.7]

Out for dinner with 2 other couples...6 of us. One of the ladies with us was going on about tipping and how servers make below min wage. I sat with her and counted the tables our server was taking care of. Showed her the math based on her tipping formula and what aprox bills each of the tables received for what they ordered. It worked out our server was making $160 cash per hour not including her wage. I pointed out that was 4 times more than what she made and our server didn't have to pay back a 200k student loan!!

[@stugryffin3619]

Chris, can you please do a video explaining the mechanics of automated gratuities and tips you recieve in cash? There's lots of confusuion over whether crew are allowed to keep cash tips and youre so good at explaining and communicating.

[@Salty_Seadog]

How honest of you to share this information. Good luck with your social media

[@Iamshanicephillips]

I appreciate u showing ur personal business & funds not many do this🥂

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Thanks for sharing Chris! Really appreciate you giving up some insight as to your salary at RCI and your KZbin efforts. Keep up the hard work. Stay safe and healthy!

[@whale5646]

LOVE YOUR VIDEO'S CHRIS. I have been down in crew quarters only once. My mom worked on the ship as a contract Bridge director. I went with her to set up the tables, handout the food and drinks and prizes. Other than being on top of the stabilizers it wasn't bad. Have a great day.

[@brenttuckertravel3859]

Hi Chris. Thanks you for sharing about your income. Could you please consider a video about tips and tricks for RCL cruisers from a crew member's perspective? As a crew member you have probably seen and know a lot more than your average youtuber on this topic. I really enjoy your videos and would like to hear your point of view on this. Thank you and take care.

[@MyargonautsJason]

4K per month is pretty good considering your room and food is included, so you're just paying for wi-fi and your smartphone plan and spending on your days off... no car payment, no insurance, no gasoline, etc. Sweet!

[@jennylynne4414]

You have got to be one of the most honest and transparent youtubers ever! You're awesome. Can you say how it works with what ship you get assigned to for your contracts? Do you know before you leave your current contract where you'll be going next or if you'll be coming back to the same ship?

[@YetSolema]

Hey there broda its so nice to see you here and its nice to know that we are working on the same company.im still in the independence of the seas.hope to meet you someday.sending support here from the philippines.staysafe & healthy.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Not bad considering living on board and saving money on rent.

[@CarmenandBrian]

Thanks this was interesting! Congratulations on your KZbin success that's great!

[@davidoneill9442]

I was told by a ship mate the highest paid person on a cruise ship was the Head Barman. People don't realize how hard you work for that salary .I was at sea for 50 years

[@JaySea]

How/Where do you get haircuts working on a ship?

[@wendywolfe8684]

Wow! I’m excited for you to have such good income. Thanks for showing the info from the KZbin income. I never imagined you could make that much!

[@darleneeastburn7639]

Again, another GREAT VIDEO … thx you Chris .

[@nibbles187]

Thanks Chris for this video. This was great information.

[@tsvetelintsvetkov4017]

Omg so happy you shared this!

[@cesara136]

Worked on Royal Caribbean in the beginning of the 90s.. Nordic Empress and Monarch of the seas as servers.. back then we got the tips directly from the guests and in a 7 days cruise we used to make an average of $1000-$1100 per week. Nowadays they make far less.

[@matthewstrong]

Thanks for sharing! We appreciate!

[@MoneyMan28]

Work on land, Walmart, Target, Homedepo

[@AlwaysBeVacationing]

Chris! Thank you for sharing. We know it is a private thing and you are allowing yourself to be vulnerable. Kudos. And BTW... great job on YT income! See you in January.

[@SoulfulAde]

The Indy, my fav too Chris. Sailed on it six times so far. 👍🏼

[@lw3158]

Love your videos, Chris! I find it hard to believe that people actually ask how much money you earn. You are being MORE than generous in sharing, what IMO, is private information between you and your employer.

[@joec4278]

You know who encourages employees to keep that information private? Employers who are getting away with underpaying some of their employees.

[@kennyhumble3699]

@@joec4278 thank you, hello! Lol

[@johnyk2343]

@@joec4278 Exactly! Salaries should be talked about more often.

[@ThankfulNicVlogs]

Chris, you are doing so good! And I bet you’re saving all the $$$!!!!

[@were-all-human9427]

or he may have immediate family or extended family he supports..... many of us do, savings are a luxury sometimes

[@katesmith-thompson5500]

Indy is one of my favorite ships ever!

[@eleanor4482]

Not sure why people feel the need to know about your finances. That's your private business and does not require a response.

[@stefaniew6822]

Why does it need to be private?? I always share my salary when someone asks!! Why does it matter? The only person it benefits to keep quiet is your employer so they can underpay you. 😒

[@tihomirstankovic744]

I'm coming to work on NCL next month as a sport staff, so excited..

[@juligirl219]

Can you do a breakdown of what you need to pay for while on the ship?

[@Marmelder]

Yes, I was wondering the same.

[@RyanHolliday211]

I worked for Royal Caribbean for 4 years. Crew pay for alcoholic drinks, soft drinks other than what's offered in the mess (juice, milk, coffee, tea), internet, snacks and other items purchased in the crew shop (most often called the Slopchest). Discounts for crew are available for speciality dining, guest shops, guest bars, shore excursions, spa, etc.

[@PsychGirlRaven]

@@RyanHolliday211 but what’s an average of what’s spent?

[@lidsman2221]

@@RyanHolliday211 Thanks for that info. I would like to hear directly from him also since 4 years is a long time and something may have changed or maybe it has not still great info!

[@odkbull]

@@Marmelder I, too, worked on ships for four years. The cruise line paid for my flights, uniforms, etc. I paid for my shoes, laundry, crew bar tab, etc.

[@missyfoofoo]

I always give cash tips to waiter, room steward, bartenders, casino dealer, etc. This past cruise during pandemic on Summit I tipped heavily. Everyone who can should!

[@yvespenaflor4610]

i really want to work on a cruise ship but i have a weak immune system. i think i cant handle the work there i will be easily pass out. damn it sucks

[@BoaStoryTV]

thanks for sharing mr chris.

[@pickingthroughpennsylvania2636]

Great video, Chris! Thank you for posting, always wondered the salary of the amazing RC employees! See you in a couple of weeks, jumping on Odyssey on the 12th 👍

[@montyollie]

You might want to clarify a few things... I'm assuming taxes were taken off your RC paycheque, but you will owe taxes on your YT revenue? Also, your room and board and meals are on top of that sum, right?

[@michaeltaffin1176]

Do keep in mind not everyone makes that much some crew make as low as 900 a month also not all crew get tips as well depends on department

[@judydale9661]

Love your videos !

[@WomensEntrepreneurNetwork]

Thank you for sharing. - This is super helpful.

[@weijyeeleong8967]

Wow!! Thats incredibly transparent!

[@Planeboy27]

very cool you were willing to share. liked and commented

[@karyndewit193]

This is very interesting; thanks for sharing.

[@samwoodward2676]

For a 40 hour week this would be pretty good money, but working cruise ship hours this just isn’t enough. I’m glad to see a few cruise lines have increased their gratuity

[@Dr_S]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ubonrat8653]

Wages onboard don't appear to have moved much, I worked onboard more than 20 years ago and was making around $2200 a month as a photographer, back then the exchange rate was double for Australians so $4400 a month OZ.

[@brettallenthomas]

glad to see your video's are making you a decent amount of money... and although that's not a ton of money altogether, I'm guessing a lot of living expenses are included in living aboard..

[@canadiancanadian7620]

Thanks for a honest disclosure and giving us a clear understanding.

[@ryantubehd1912]

Awesome!!! I saw your ship this summer, it blew it's horn at me!!!

[@jardenn7726]

🤣😂

[@Pinkkermit17]

Thanks for sharing Chris, one thing I always wondered is if that withdraw taxes and if it would be based on the country you are from or the country of the flag the ship is under.

[@truthalways8071]

Yes that would be very interesting to know

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

@@truthalways8071 no taxes on salary..but some people must pay taxes in their country..... salary

[@ditto1051]

To be more accurate: $1395 divided by 2 = $697.5 weekly times 4.33 = $3020 monthly from RCI or $697.5 X 12 = $36,270 yearly from RCI

[@Doit79]

awesome video 💯😩💯

[@edorsted8999]

Nope, if you get paid every 2 weeks, take that amount and multiply that by 26, then divide that by 12 to get your monthly income.

[@larryschmitt2513]

Good for you, God does know Best! 👍🏻

[@were-all-human9427]

seriously fascinating - NONE of the other content makers on ship life have ever been so upfront with proof.. thank you. So, did the pay slip INCLUDE mandatory tips (not sure if your line does this or goes with cash to crew direct from guests - mayb thanst just for cabin attendant crew) or are your tips extra to that figure. Also, the YT earnings, were they AFTER YT steals their % of YOUR money, or was that actually what you get in your bank from your work, I know YT takes a huge ammt of time and effort - (you can tell I dont think much of megga big business practices Vs their staff welfare - for them its 100% PR.)

[@MelbourneShorts11]

Whats with the black eye? ask for a raise?

[@Katz1950]

$2,790 net isnt bad when you don’t pay for food or board….I’m assuming that’s with tips

[@margaritabartasunaite1475]

Spoke to a casino employee on Anthem of the seas last week when I was on my cruise. They said they made $1600 per month and if their tips exceeded their pay, they only received the tips that month. The employee I spoke to was a regular employee but that is still a large difference from what you are stating.

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

Probably it is true, because now salaries are minimal for all workers... they have minimal guaranteed salary....

[@josephcharlemagne3918]

All paper are Tash trust me money is paper Jesus

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

You give up very personal information, and I'm sure some folk appreciate the reality of the cruise life. I pray no one uses your information for evil purposes.

[@vickyburton2434]

That is really great pay for someone who lives in a lower cost of living country. That is about what my daughter makes as a teacher in the US.

[@12012channel]

It is really good pay but not only that but he has the potential of profiting more than someone who makes the same or even more than he does. Most, if not all workers on a cruise(while on the cruise) aren't paying rent (unless they are renting on land as well)or utilities and I think most food on the cruise if free for them. So, most money can be profited. Unlike people on land who have half that paycheck cut through bills and rent.

[@NightKoder]

Thank you for posting this, it’s very brave and honest of you to be so open about your salary. When working on a cruise ship, is your room and board covers? I’m guessing you don’t have any utility or other common expenses that people have working on land. So the money you earn is essentially discretionary income?

[@mdtorres_76]

Thanks Chris for this video. I used to work in Luxury Cruise for 2.5 years, around 20 years ago. I miss it sometimes. I have relatives and friends working in Cruise (Passenger and Cargo). My hope is for the pandemic to be over.

[@NECards]

that's really not good pay. I imagine tis guy works hard, id want seriously more than that.

[@kamelhaj6850]

I am amazed at your openness with us! That would be about 50k/year... actually a little less because of the break every ten months or so. My last job was about 42k/year, so you're doing good!

[@glent7853]

He has no expenses, can you say the same?

[@kamelhaj6850]

@@glent7853 That's true too.

[@stevanharrison]

It’s 3,023 a month which is (1,395/2) x52 (/12)

[@live2skide1]

Curious ... do you make more if the ad plays thru, or does it affect your income if we skip the ad after the 5 seconds?? Are your tips showing in the net pay? In other words, if I hand you a $5 bill, do you have to report it, turn it in etc? Just editing my own videos, I have to give you great respect for the amount of time and effort you take with your presentations. Thanks!

[@jow.2450]

Is that the cut off? 5 seconds. I wonder, because there are enough ads that seem to go on indefinitely.

[@Pretty19991]

Yes the ad has to play through for him to get paid, once you skip I don't think he'll make any money.

[@ericg9092]

Just found your channel and subscribed. Thank you so much for your transparency. I'm curious as to what expenses crew members might have during each contract? Do you pay for meals, incidentals, misc. food and drink, etc?

[@suecox2308]

So your RC check includes your tips and gratuities from customers at the casinos? I found the video so interesting--thank you for being so frank.

[@_S.H_]

Chris, in my last cruise I used my onborad credit for crew gratuities, I was told it will show in their paychecks, but will they also see the guest who tipped them?

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

They can see who tip them if they ask...but usually crew don't have time to go thru that process

[@jodybranum4015]

Your doing a great job! I have been following you for a long time Hope some day I will get to meet you

[@crushrreviews]

Chris, I have a question I’m sure many others have thought about but never asked. When I sail with my family I ALWAYS remove the automatic gratuities from my account because I prefer to give cash directly to the staff. (Ex. Room attendant, Dining room waiters). There’s a rumor going around that the crew has a list of people that remove their gratuities during the sailing. Is that true ? Or is there no such list?

[@wildberrycitrus8191]

The youtube compensate it. And it's easy to make youtube content when you are traveling from countries to countries especially onboard a cruise ship.

[@gman77gas]

Free food, lodging, utilities....don't complain...

[@laureen2990]

Do you have to pay for your meals on board? What expenses do you have on board?

[@TravelCruisersvideos]

$8 an hour? Just cruise ship salary. I'm guessing that you work every single day for about 12 hours a day? Maybe I am wrong and we do need to figure in that you get free room and board?

[@joepanza7583]

Thanks!

[@jpanza1844]

Thanks!

[@wertiu361]

My friend come to work for Italian flagged ships.. very very high salary and flexible contracts .

[@coreyjharmon]

How much of that is wage and how much of that is paid gratuities? Is there any cash tips handed to you that you dont have to report? How many hours do you work? Also when factoring how much you make for a month to be factored into a accurate yearly wage. Take your two week paycheck and split it in half so you have one week total. Then take that one week total and times it by 4.3 because a month is not just four straight weeks. Then you take that number and you can times it by 12 to get an accurate yearly wage.

[@FullFinnoy]

+4k is what you make in a normal day job on land and no need to be 'between contracts'

[@williamd9205]

Chris - What happened to your right eye? Good information about crew salaries. Thanks!

[@were-all-human9427]

lol - the reason he got a single cabin....;o)

[@rocco9538]

Congratulations on your success, hard work pays off. Wish you all the best

[@kamkuertvang2941]

Humm, I've been told that most workers on a cruise ship makes very little money that's why I have been giving a good tip whenever I'm on a cruise especially to my room steward. So it's not bad for a foreigner to get paid similar to minimum wage here in the US.

[@joksimrovcanin9346]

Royal Caribbean had good salary ....but for example carnival have very bad salaries ,and workers from carnival always trying to come to work for royal.... Royal have 1 of the best working conditions,not perfect,but better then most of other cruise lines

[@rdwoolf]

Are there any regular costs of being a crew member on a cruise ship (e.g., housing, food, drinks, uniforms, internet, transportation to & from the ship)?

[@qq1651]

I noticed that the amount you showed your pay check for, is your NET earnings AFTER taxes and after with holdings/benefits. Not too shabby! The average person pays & with holds an average of about 26% of their gross salary toward with holdings and benefits. So one could assume that you are actually grossing at least $43,000 a year just from cruising - plus another $3500 a month from KZbin ($42,000), you are bringing down a whopping 85k per year. With not paying for food or rent and already covering your benefits, 401K?? thats an amazing salary! I had no idea you guys made so much! Good for you! Its actually more than double what I make in the US. So, remind me why am I tipping YOU so much the when I cruse?? lmao just kidding - I am aware how hard you work. But, even your wage from just working on the cruise ship (having no room and board expenses) is an AmazING at 43k. Pure profit baby!

[@josephcharlemagne3918]

Life is enough then money

[@prenumenumedefamilie3418]

Hi Chris! Did you taken any University MASTERS ON SOMETHING ??How much earn a sound tech or a tech manager on that company ?oone that is senior with masters?or a senior in general !?please mak me here mounthly!i know you are UK !