10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working On Cruise Ships

[@JSHIPLIFE]

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[@oldmanmusicguy4217]

So working in the entertainment industry what other responsibilities did you have on the ship?

[@JSHIPLIFE]

@@oldmanmusicguy4217 None. Just entertain for my contract

[@TheHollywoodList]

I know its a year old but is that a cold sore?

[@DivaDivine88]

How did you become a cruise ship performer?

[@JSHIPLIFE]

@@DivaDivine88 Auditions

[@AB-zq4fw]

When it comes to drinking on board. If you fail a breathalyzer, you'll get fired, loose all your certificates and drug/alcohol abuse charge will go on your record if someone does a background check( it will be on your record for 10 years). If any of you know you're going to fail a breath or urine test DO NOT DO THE TEST. You be fired for refusing but you will get to keep your certificates and you won't have a record!!! I've never heard anyone on KZbin talk about the implications of drinking on the ship in this way. I had to learn this at Piney Point during training for NCL.

[@jahboy699]

use to work on carnival and got fired I guess couldn't handle being in one area all the time so my mind just got messed up. I meet a lovely woman she was a guess we fell in love and I was seen going to her cabin and so they fired me lol hey I never regretted it because today I have a great job with a better salary but the experience was good for me, teach me a lot like obey the rules lol, oh and that lovely woman becames my wife.

[@darkandlovelyt4429]

Amazing 🙏🏾🙏🏾🥰🥰 I love happy ending

[@darkandlovelyt4429]

Never been on a cruise but my bf works with DCL for over 12 yrs now

[@joelscb]

🧢

[@MrJeep75]

Sounds like a movie

[@Cede90]

You fell in love 4 or 5 days

[@dboc2000]

The cruise life seems like the restaurant life. I spent years in it and yes my work life became my social life, the late nights, the drinks, the cute girls you worked with. You know how it is when you're young and single. It is so much fun but at a certain point, I realized if I wanted a normal married life with kids I had to get out and I did. However the customer service lessons strengthened me and helped me become the better business owner that I am today.

[@goodgrief888]

Yes! I worked my way through college working as wait staff for cafes, fine dining restaurants, catering jobs, and diners. I am really grateful for those experiences because I learned how it is to work hard in a service industry. And now I know what it takes to make someone’s food come to their table on time, and how hard people work. I am always a good tipper, and I find that people who have worked in the service industry tip far better and treat wait staff better.

[@td4611]

I swear - I don’t know why I’m listening to all of this. It’s interesting but I will never work on a cruise line and I’ve only cruised once.

[@jazzfinger88]

Great video pal!! I thought you covered things real well. I have been a piano lounge act for a long time, and did a number of years on various cruise ships and various lines, including NCL. I thought you nailed it, when it came to communicating to the public, and potential new people, what to expect :) Keep on entertaining my friend!

[@PhotoArt208]

Jay. Thanks for your insightful and honest explanation of what life is like for a crew member.

[@proudafricanamerican7586]

Thank you. Continue doing you. Screw the haters. Most are just jealous because they cant or know how to socialize with different group of people and cultures.

[@robinkregelscott]

I’m sorry about the accident and altercation. Be safe.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

I’ll heal up and keep moving! Thank you!

[@najahjohnson2220]

“People will hate you”… this is so true…On the flip side - crew members are surprisingly very friendly 😊 the people who “hate” you are far and few.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Agreed. However it does depend on your position. And African American male like me with Guest privileges, every port off, my own room, room service and working 2 days a week. You can imagine I’d have a decent amount of haters.

[@najahjohnson2220]

@@JSHIPLIFE I think a lot of that is also half ship life and also the business of entertainment which is why I wasn’t so thrown off by it.

[@ytclaire2007]

@@JSHIPLIFE j that sucks! You're a warm friendly guy who doesn't deserve that! Bet they were just jealous and it's their own insecurities. Keep being you! ☺️

[@JSHIPLIFE]

@@ytclaire2007 Yeah you’re 100% right but don’t worry it never bothered me at all😁

[@robertwhite4176]

I wish we would have met you one one of our cruises on NCL. Love you shows.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

I’ll be on A LOT of ships in 2022! So maybe you’ll see me!

[@kathleencraig3804]

working on a cruise ship as entertainer is very very different than others who work 12hrs a day and we worked 3 sets less than 3 hrs a day everyday rest day few worked out hung out, I had same issues I did not hang out with band so they talked shit that I was too good for them like I care I made friends very fast with jazz musicians in other rooms and showrooms and even the show people who came onboard weekly so I was upity they said/not true I'm pretty outgoing like you not quite as like you but close. I also went to crew bars but it was pretty clingy show people hung with themselves and musicians hung out with musicians I tried to hang with photo shop guys that became my friends and other musicians, lots of drama onboard and easier for me to stay by myself. I kept busy watched movies never used internet cafe onboard it was cheaper at ports so that's what I used. Very interesting what you went thru ...very similar and navy haha is similar depending what your mos was. thanks for sharing.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

100% agreed but of course there are definitely similarities and different issues with every position

[@Kimberlymogan]

Im sorry you had to deal with someone assaulting you. I hope the police arrested that person. I was just sharing photos from the accident I was in too

[@PhinAI]

Eloquently stated. Interesting perspective and insights. Thank you for sharing.

[@mattb8754]

I'd freak out during the quarantine period of working on a cruise ship lol. By the time they let me out the first thing the boss would say is "....... you know you had a toliet in your room right"?

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Haha wow!

[@ibeanjerkinov5325]

You did good bro you got to see the world. And have some fun but it's hard. And during covid? Ouch!

[@tracyv9897]

We’re you a dancer or singer in the shows?

[@cleopatrabonz]

Hey…you remind me of the lead singer of the group “OutKast” you favor him a lot.

[@lexielyons5739]

Thank you so much for making these cruise ship videos. It’s interesting to experience something that I can never go into as a job. I’m legally blind so mean working in this environment is probably a no go they probably reject me by my medical evaluation. So it’s interesting to see what my life might be like if I had gone in work for a cruise ship especially with the fact that I live in Seattle Washington and we see ships come in all the time. I definitely don’t think I’ve ever had the money in my life to afford a cruise so I didn’t think about working for one in my 20’s. And of course that was gonna go start.

[@tremainekennedy9417]

I always get the best information from Jay and his videos. ADORE this dude. But watching this video with the B-Boy Blues my first gay book with the strongest and most of extensive gay sex scenes B-Boy Blues B on his book shelf makes me feel so seen!!! This Im grateful for more than anything!!!!!

[@ejmolloy2954]

For communication, has anyone invested in a satellite phone?

[@brandycarver278]

Hey j, sorry I just was able to watch the. I am also sorry to hear about ur accident and the other driver being a ...... Jerk. Nobody deserves to be assaulted. To the video topic, I have often thought about working on a ship. However, I am very family oriented. I have a large close nit family. I don't thinky mental health could handle it. Love ur shows j keep up the awesomeness ❤️

[@PhantomMaga]

do you know how I can get into working in the cruise industry with no experience? Where to apply etc ? If you have outstanding parking or traffic tickets do they care? If you have a small tattoo on your arm does that disqualify you? Do you have any link how to apply? Thank you

[@bobw9297]

Crazy life style . no way I could handle the tiny cabin let alone share one .

[@JSHIPLIFE]

You get used to it after I week or two

[@lalaelena]

Thanks for mentioning Massage Therapists! And Steiner…. However, to be politically correct it is known now as, Massage establishment/ not parlor😮 your awesome keep up the interesting videos!

[@Ninjajessie4]

Lol “I’m a people watcher, so I was there a-lot”

[@alexishubbard8410]

Okay did you run on are you going to do Disney Cruise roommate on Bahamas

[@djchino774]

I'm in the process.. Thank you for your videos.

[@yonicmack7738]

I’m not sure if this has been asked yet, but do they have barbers onboard?👀😂

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Yes at the spa, but there are always crew that will cut in the evenings for an affordable price.

[@yonicmack7738]

@@JSHIPLIFE Thank you 🙏🏽

[@dekae2631]

Wow actually a great question bru haha

[@DG-dy4tv]

Modern tech got people spoiled so bad. Even back in the 90's when we were deployed, had to wait on snail mail or a payphone.

[@mrblack9791]

its ok yay

[@zimm919ang]

What does workers do on their day off?

[@carrow2250]

I think a lot of these issues sound like a reality check about real life. Any job I’ve ever worked had all these same issues. Even my wife at her high-level job still had issues - its just human nature how people act, unfortunately.

[@samuelwict]

Thank you for information , what about person who is gay living with straight on the ship . I learn a lot as an housekeeper who would like to work on a cruise ship one day , or in an Hotel .

[@balindaasman7291]

Hey there How can I apply??

[@KingKenTM]

I’d agree with his cast members. His whole tone says it all. I got that vibe from him as soon as I saw him. He enjoys being the “black minority of the group” and separates himself from other black ppl. Very “All Lives Matter” vibes.

[@yesterdayseyes]

People who aren't racist like you actually do believe everyone's life matters. You're trying to insult him, but are exposing how racist you are. Hilarious

[@peebers9387]

its student loans. but once your successful on stage in the big city, you use the off season(unemployment) to pay your bills while you slum on the boats. yall don't still do that?

[@veemontana718]

why would anyone work on a cruise ship especially when they have kids makes no sense

[@BJ-bi9xv]

straight up WB!

[@Ranoldopereztroika]

Charging employees for using WiFi? V I L E. That's an industry I won't support.

[@rmlln2722]

sue !!!

[@JSHIPLIFE]

I am!

[@rmlln2722]

@@JSHIPLIFE damn straight !

[@kitcatmeeow571]

Lauren looks as American as an Iowa corn maiden 🌽 at a county fair, no shade, (I am a bw widow of a wm, seriously no shade here) but she is VERY apple pie round the way girl. 🎡🎢🎪 🇺🇲

[@teshowmemarshall9027]

Ive been in the US Navy for 20 years now and It's funny how your experience of working on a cruise ship is almost exactly how it is working on a Navy ship. Thanks for sharing.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

I’ve heard the similarities are crazy! Thanks for watching!

[@rgruenhaus]

My 16 years in the US Navy included 12 years living onboard 3 ships and 30 to 40 sailors in a berthing is a little more restrictive and more like a prison! Sleeping over a sonar dome while sub searching can reduce sleep time!

[@Bozbaby103]

Ditto! Retired Navy lady here. Sooo similar.

[@sherri1374]

Thank you for your service!!

[@sherri1374]

Thank you for your service!!

[@Confused_Philosopher]

Cruise lines appear quite sketchy when it comes to adhering to labor laws. For one thing you are supposed to be paid during your training period. They sound like a sweatshop. They break labor laws such as not paying overtime for hours over 45hrs/week. They sound like an old mining operation where you owe your soul to the company store.

[@DivaDivine88]

What are we in 2002, or in 2022?? The idea of having to deal with counting minutes for phone calls and janky WI-FI is just 🙄😮‍💨🤦🏾‍♀️..

[@TravelLifestylesUnlimited]

I'm a frequent passenger (HAL) but have cruised NCL a few times. I really appreciate the depth you covered. You confirmed a lot of what I suspected. NCL had more US crew than I've ever experienced. I hope passengers treat crew better as a result of learning about the behind the scenes. The Crew is why so many of us return to HAL. I imagine fans of other lines might feel the same about the crews of their favorite lines.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

I 100% agree. I believe transparency is the key to everyone having an enjoyable experience. Thank you so much for watching!

[@MegaJune08]

That last point is exactly how us veterans feel when coming back.

[@zzanatos2001]

I would be perfect to work on a cruise ship. I'm former military and used to being isolated. I don't give a damn what other people think of me. I'm in very good shape, but I'm ugly as sin, so there's no worry about hooking up. I have a military pension, so money is not that big of an issue, and I'm super organized and used to working with people. I think I would be good at setting up and managing events and group activities. As a bonus, I also sing, dance, and tell lots of jokes.

[@michaelmaas5544]

Sounds like perfect fit for you!

[@willywealth5947]

Working at a cruise 🛳 ship 🚢 yet?

[@susanpritchard7521]

Your girlfriend is absolutely fabulous and glad to get to "meet" her. So sorry regarding the car accident and the harm you suffered. Wow, that was so undeserved. I love your topics and videos. Someday I hope to see you on the big screen.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Thank you! And don’t worry I’m fine! Just a reminder of how crazy this world is! Idk about the Big Screen but we’ll see what happens!

[@markryan2109]

​@@JSHIPLIFEYOU'RE VERY SMART

[@zhehhasu9887]

I actually found this pretty interesting considering the fact I am a army veteran and spending 29 months in Iraq. Nearest times I work from 12 to 18 hours a day in the emergency room so working 12 hours a day would be nothing for me

[@ARick_499]

It's different inboard my friend.. ur stamina will be way lower onboard than in land

[@88bombshell1]

Oooo this is so much fun to hear. As a person with a performance background , I'm calling this vlog a winner on three levels: The authentic delivery. The depth of information. The earnest, funny persona.

[@anthonii8051]

So let me get this straight. Your a black man who was apart of a black ensemble cast while on the ship. You stated that typically departments hangout together (as a standard practice,) however since your "friendly" you decided not to hangout with your department (who's comprise of other black people) instead you hangout with people of no color (as that's the picture you inserted in this video) and as of today your girlfriends is a women of non color. HUMMMMMMMMM...... With that being said I believe its wrong for your fellow cast mates to make comments behind/in your face about the situation. Your grown and can hangout with whoever you want. However I don't think the majority of the cast making that assessment of you came out of thin air.

[@mickeymcintosh3425]

Talking about your pay & folks going into debt reminded me of the Tennessee Ernie Ford song. "You load 16 tons, what do you get? Another day older and deeper in debt St. Peter, don't you call me 'cause I can't go I owe my soul to the company store."

[@benjaminrackley1893]

I spent 14 years on submarines and the adjustment when you get home after each tour is very much the same.

[@Retro-2-now]

8-12 hrs a day is a lot of work hours? Most jobs are 8hrs a day. The company I work for is 8 unless one of your counterparts is on vacation, FMLA, or just calls out sick. I work a ton of 12’s. Sometimes, you won’t have a counterpart for months. Luckily, some of the other guys in my department and shift will cover some 12’s for the other guys. I honestly thought you were going to say 16th a or more when you said that.

[@TarenaD]

I'm not sure which cruise lines you've worked for, but what is the scariest situation you were faced with? Did you ever travel anywhere you had to worry about pirates?

[@cinthyamena9850]

Pirates don’t exist

[@PaulieLauraXombie1331]

@@cinthyamena9850 um... yeahh. Id google that one girl. Southeast Asia, South America, Parts of Coastal Africa Somalians to be exact, There are still reported Piracy attacks going on.. The Fantasy Action movie depiction of pirates never actually existed in that mannor if you're thinking about the staple (Pirates Of The Caribbean) Vibe

[@cinthyamena9850]

@@PaulieLauraXombie1331 i Can tell you with certainty that there are absolutely no pirates in South America

[@cinthyamena9850]

@@PaulieLauraXombie1331 thanks for the info darling! Glad you answered my question so eloquently! 😙

[@garcel1251]

Norwegian: background, drug test, physical, Twic card, then they send you to Baltimore for life saving training

[@sabradouglas4746]

I will never work on a cruise ship but I do enjoy your videos! It's always interesting to learn how things I know nothing about work. Love the behind-the-scenes info and the stories that go with it, and would like to see more! Also, I know it's been said in the previous comments but your girlfriend is precious!

[@DivaDivine88]

You're a real natural on camera.. informative and engaging with a very eloquent and friendly delivery.. I came across your channel after we spontaneously doing the information session and interview for NWCL.. Glad I came across your channel... I've already learned so much!

[@jeremyhardee8609]

Military life is similar to coming home from combat deployment and us not being able to reintegration into society so we immediately 2 months after being home volunteer for another combat deployment

[@bjjones1968]

I've been retired since 2012 and have this urge to go on another deployment. Civilian life is nuts.

[@AA-db9cb]

It's awful your showmates didn't like you for not hanging out with them and made it racial. I wouldn't want to hang around those people just because they're that kind of lame.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Exactly… Personally I’m just not someone that runs around shouting how black I am lol Broadway isn’t really my thing

[@adellis24]

Bru I'm sorry to hear about the incident, no one deserves to be assaulted especially on top of being involved in a car accident. Thanks for always being informative and entertaining, keep up the great work, Cheers !

[@JSHIPLIFE]

It’s life. Things happen but I’ll bounce back! It’s what I do:) Thank you for all the support!

[@saritaporterwatson5273]

I agree, I hope he sued that driver.

[@michellejones8144]

After two months working on RCCL and left and didn’t look back. People need a day to rest. Currently active Duty Navy. In my opinion working on a Navy ship is more tolerable than working on the cruise ship.

[@olasamueltosin]

Same here. I left RCG

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

Your a really good dude it's been obvious to me since day 1. Your channel is always entertaining even when the content isn't entertaining. It's you. I'm very very sorry to hear somebody found it to be appropriate to assault you after a car accident. What a damn shame. Wow. And why did I chuckle when I seen you put up the pic with you and your white buddies! Hehe Your just so well spoken well rounded and honestly just a smart good dude. Didn't surprise me a bit. However I'm again really sorry you hear your not "black enough" at times in your life. Seems very simple However I can imagine it didn't feel great. Keep sailing boss! 💪💪

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Unfortunately ignorant and violent people are always out there and people will always have something to say. Doesn’t bother me at all.

[@lawrenceflowers2680]

After 13 years with Carnival you get use to the life! . What can I say? Bedroom wrestling 🤼‍♀️ is what end up taking me of the ships 🚢 when I finally did the last bedroom wrestling with the girl that became my wife. So! To some it up.What did I got out of working on ships an international wife and three children! Love 💕 them with all my heart, thank you Carnival Cruise Line!

[@JSHIPLIFE]

That’s amazing! I’m so happy for you!

[@rogermoore27]

'To SUM it up' 👀

[@malayjia1023]

😂❣️

[@chrispalacios_18]

Ok thanks you I'll be on board in a month aprox. Thank you

[@Herowebcomics]

'People will hate you for no reason at all!" So it's like real life?

[@DavidBrown-ew4qw]

Watched this half hour video and told me absolutely nothing about working on a cruise ship

[@imacrayzcritter]

I didn’t get to work on ships, but back in 2004, Feld Entertainment decided to start a spin-off of Disney on Ice, Disney Live - basically stage shows without the ice. It would open in the Pan-Pacific. I decided to audition for fun. I got a callback audition the same day and a call with a job offer by that evening (after a different audition no less). I didn’t even care what the contract was. I was ready to sign! I have trouble making and keeping friends and unfortunately the same went for that job. The biggest plus was seeing places like New Zealand, Australia, Thailand, and Japan. The downside? Not only did it feel like high school, you are working, living, and seeing the same 45 people day in and day out. I spent a lot of money too, but the experiences of that spending were worth it. I didn’t drink, but I loved to get out there and see a city in my downtime. Would I do it again? Absolutely, but I wish above all else, that I prepared myself differently mentally. The important thing I tell people when they are considering touring/cruising for a living is: can you stand the idea of living and working with the same people for months on end? I didn’t ask myself that at all. I just thought of the travel and nothing else. All 10 things you mentioned definitely related to my experiences.

[@shopper5969]

Interesting! My daughter used to work on a cruise ship in the art gallery then flight attendance. Loved working as a flight attendant all this were before the pandemic. Thanks for sharing and be safe.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

No way! I’m sure there were a lot of similarities for her! Thank you for watching!

[@dinierose6634]

Sadly some people don’t grow out of the high school mentality 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@vonbradley5920]

Great video, very interesting. Sorry about your accident. It is unbelievable that someone will fight you just because an accident. It's a lot of crazy drivers on the road stay safe and file assault charges people need to learn control.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Exactly.. On top of that it was an accident that they caused. Crazy world we leave in. Thanks for watching!

[@TerrificTara]

J, so sorry that you were in a craptacular car accident!! I hope that you heal quickly 💜 It was very informative about crew member life on a cruise ship. I’ve heard people think it’s going to be the greatest job ever and then reality HURTS after they start working. I agree that there should be more information for prospective employees. I like how you shared your experiences and maybe it will help someone in the future. Great job, J!

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Don’t worry! I’ll bounce back soon! And yeah it honestly does depend on the person. That’s why I fully believe in transparency. No time or money wasted on either end.

[@Eindgv]

Wait! Run that back, who punched you? Drop the video asap

[@lalaelena]

Yes seriously who gets out and punches someone in the face did you press charges? 😮😮😮😮

[@iOB]

The girlfriend interaction was cute. I enjoyed it!

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Thanks you! Hopefully she be included more moving forward!

[@monykalynf3604]

Really interesting-thanks for sharing! Hope you are a quick healer-sucks about car accident and wow-assault on top of it? Glad you are OK!

[@toddb6576]

First time I have ever seen an ad in a video that was not annoying. Tres bien Jay.

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Thank you!😁

[@SP-yr5uy]

Did you hit him back??

[@petescott]

Yep - 10 years on ships, but none of it would have happened if I didn't pay the $2000 up front for all the medicals, visa, training, training in London (I worked for Steiner), not to mention not getting paid for 6 weeks after an additional 3 weeks training (9 weeks in total). Then, crazy hours and even crazier managers. To top it off, one specific contract being HATED by the officers and especially the Captain who went on a mission to get me off the ship. Oh, I forgot to mention, then as a manager dealing with the death of a crew member (male singer) who went overboard and I just happened to be dating the female singer. So I dealt with it personally with her + my team (spa) all witnessed him going overboard, so I had to deal with it professionally. The list goes on and on.... BUT..... There's a reason why I lasted 10 years though, because I LOVED every moment of working on a ship (minus the things I've mentioned) from lifetime friends all over the world, my confidence as a person and not to mention travelling the entire world for a decade. Great video and I'd recommend anyone who wants an incredible life experience, ships can be one great option.

[@mikeysgirl314]

I am curious, do you clean your own room? Or does housekeeping staff clean your room?

[@JSHIPLIFE]

We have a room steward

[@naadde]

@@JSHIPLIFE do you tip your room steward as crew?

[@JSHIPLIFE]

@@naadde Yes of course!

[@violetscreaming]

So they aren’t paying you during training and or rehearsals? That’s just criminal. I can understand having to pay for accomodation and food as you would have those expenses anywhere on land, but if ypu aren’t earning a wage for your time and effort that’s beyond messed up.

[@feistsorcerer2251]

Unfortunately that's the norm for the entertainment industry. Most people pay for everything themselves until they're actually doing shows.

[@Petra44YT]

Oh! I didn't even notice your lip until you mentioned it. Either I need glasses or I need to focus properly even for a couple of moments on what there is to see. But actually, I usually just listen.

[@karenjordan5731]

It is awful that you were assaulted. Loved the vid!

[@JSHIPLIFE]

Crazy world we live in! Thanks for watching!

[@karenjordan5731]

@@JSHIPLIFE sad to say it is...but we aren't all like that! ❤😊👍🛳🌊🏝

[@DreiAndreiS]

Thanks! I’ll add to communication section also on the ship is many different nationalities and they have they own cultural stuff, religion, ect. It’s also important point for communication I guess.

[@shawnlapoint276]

8 to 12 hrs is a long day? Um that’s a normal workday

[@martinab676]

8 hours might be a normal work day, but working more than 8 hours if not sporadically is illegal where I live.

[@glamp63]

Hi J! Love your videos. I appreciate the depth & honesty of your reporting. Hope you’re ok & nail the person who hit you with assault. People have to learn not to act like barbarians! ❤️xoxo❤️

[@christieo2739]

I wish you a speedy recovery from the car accident and the assault. It’s so sad that we have so many dirtbags in the world today.

[@dawnitalutz1953]

If I had a child, working on a cruise ship would be last place I would work. I can see it would be fun and an experience say for a college student in the summer or right out of college. I wouldn't consider it a serious job.

[@franchellestevens1393]

Sorry to hear about your accident hope all is well enjoy ur video great information

[@JSHIPLIFE]

It’s ok. I’m feeling better.. Just have to press charges. Thank you for your concern and I really appreciate you supporting the channel!

[@lahmanns]

This sounds like every job I worked at on land with the high school mentality LOL 😂

[@spirituallifecoachinginsti7207]

I have been a passenger on 5 cruises......Norweign NCL & Celebrity......No plans to work on ships, however good info here. I love cruises....!!! New York City here.....tks for your channel.

[@Prow91]

This whole racism thing has to stop. We should all love each other and treat everyone the same. It’s sad how low human beings can be. Great video man, keep it up!

[@robinperryman6474]

I always thought this would be a great retirement job. If you’re not married of course. Now it’s sounds kind of like the service.

[@camillecrichlow8138]

Very informative! I had a friend say they missed an opportunity to work on a cruise. Seeing this i don’t think they would have enjoyed it

[@shondad]

Hate to hear of your accident. What an absolute jerk to assault you. Glad you are okay. Hope they get dealt with royally. No need for physical violence. Thanks for the insider info.

[@chrisg.7681]

Hey Jay, Sorry about your accident! Hope you heal quickly. Collect everything you can from the bum who hit you AND caused the accident. As always, I enjoy your insights and info. on cruising and cruise life. You do a super job! Take care.

[@casablancavic]

I really enjoy your videos about cruise ships. Good job in the way you make them. You seem like a really chill dude.

[@lilu2830]

I was and still am the way as u! A social butterfly in high school and still now many years afterwards. I don’t get judged or have comments on my social butterflyness wanting to hang out w people from other “departments” I guess lol, but in HS, I definitely had some of my friends from my main table make little comments that idk made me think they were a little bothered probably. But I noticed, that that was only from the non social butterflies of the group. Comments made from the ones who only sat and socialized at our table. Which for me to each their own, it would be great if they wanted to join me socializing with my other friends, but if not, that was fine too. I would socialize w them on my own or with my other social butterfly friend from the group or the other friend who also had some friends from other tables lol. Ur experience of close nit communities and gossip spreading and sleeping within the employees, kinda reminds me of working at one of those POPULAR big chain restaurants that u see commercials for 🤣, omg. We all socialized with each other but yeah like the servers would hang out w the servers and bar tenders, the cooks w the cooks, the hosts w the hosts, but some ppl would also hang out from some ppl from other “departments” or everybody. Age, language barriers, cultures were definitely a factor, but the servers were mainly the ones who would go out after work, and everybody else too during the summer bcus that’s when the European visa employees would come, so it was definitely party and work and party and party and work and party for them, which was also fun for us as some of us did try to be good American hosts sometimes. So I am a Latina who had a black boyfriend, during my time at the restaurant. Now I don’t think u had that experience of ur black cast mates saying that u don’t like black girls or a black self-hater just bcus u were on a cruise ship. That unfortunately happens on land too. And I think it just depends on the black ppl u surround urself with. So it sucks that u can’t choose who u work with on that cruise ship and those are the type of ppl that u got cast with, but yeah some won’t be as accepting as us and judge interracial relationships (but those r in all cultures and races unfortunately 😂smh), but some will be cool with it and even partake in that too. In my experience, my man-at-the-time got told by some of the black girls (some who were into him and disrespectful btw 🙄) lil comments about why he was with me, that he should be with a black girl, etc, and I got some indirect and discreet black girl “hate” too that he told me about. Those that were jealous of me or hating on me being with him weren’t as blatant and forthcoming, but luckily there weren’t many that hated on the union lol. And I am just aware (by him telling me too) that some ppl exist in the black community that will hate on black guys liking a different race. So yeah just the cast u got stuck with and maybe some of them also didn’t like mingling outside of their cast either cus they aren’t as much of a social butterfly as u, but that’s ok, as long as their comments ain’t rude or judgmental or bitter. They definitely sounded a little bit catty and jealous of ur time that u spent w other ppl, maybe they just wanted u to hang out w them more and missed u, but that is unfortunately how they deal w missing ppl and drawing up they own conclusions spreading rumors and calling u not black-proud. How rude. And they seem like those types of black ppl that just hang out w mainly black ppl and not much other ethnicities probably. Those ppl suck sometimes, I got some of them too in my latino community too, where it’s just latino pride and ppl all the time, which is cool for them if that’s how they wana live their life, except for when they kinda ignore or r slightly rude to who is different than them or don’t really try with other ethnicities present, but they better not judge me saying I not Latina-proud. El colmo. Not everybody like this tho btw and their more cultured in like big busy cities, than the outskirts cities and younger generation Latinos aka the American Latinos Sucks sometimes, and I’m sorry that u had to deal with that! Esp being on a cruise, like u said far away from ur family and friends back home, long hours working and w the same ppl too. But aye u love who u love! Que viva el amor! Lol Thanks for your video btw! Very informative and helpful to see if I wana join a cruise ship team.

[@Ozzy_2014]

New subscriber. Found your channel tonight. I see similarities to jobs I've done. If people knew what exactly they were signing up for, they'd probably never do it. Now that's not to say that the jobs aren't a good fit for anybody, just it takes certain types of personalities and mind sets to work the job. No doubt if you can even after the work, still find a love for the job and be at peace working there, it can be a career. I'd be curious to know how people who worked their way up the crew ranks did it and what are the pros and cons of higher rank/experience. Besides better pay & accomodations.

[@tmlforsyth]

Jack and Jill reminded me of Adam Sandler