my job on the cruise ship • Royal Caribbean Crew

[@jomykje]

Hi, thank you for this video! We sailed on the Jewel of the seas in July 2023 and enjoyed it soooo much! Especially our time in the main dining room. Everybody was so nice to us! I am missing it, so it is lovely to see some familiair faces in your video! Luckily we will be able to sail on the Jewel of the seas again in August and hopefully we will meet some of the same dining room staff then. I wish you all the best!

[@ChinkyNava]

Wooow. That’s very heartwarming. We’re happy we were able to give you a memorable experience. I hope you’ll enjoy your time again with us on August. Thank you for watching🥹

[@WTFuc4]

I worked for a Caribbean 15 years ago and that was the worst and the best experience I ever had. I see that nothing has changed.. By looking at your videos, it gives me a very bad feeling of what I experienced. I’m glad I moved companies so right now I can compare and say how terrible royal Caribbean is… they treat the crew very very bad. Most of the people resigned and never came back.

[@ChinkyNava]

@@WTFuc4 that’s really sad. I would say that working on a ship is not easy, but it’s so much better than landing a job on the same field/venue elsewhere. And I am not sure if I have worked with you in one of RCI ships but you look familiar. I am happy you found where you exactly want to be.

[@Jaja-uy9vy]

Bongga ang transition from black to blue uniform 😅 Take care always sa work, Chin. More vlogs!

[@ChinkyNava]

HAHAHAHA. Hindi kasi isang araw ang taping nyan dzai. Daw 1 week😂 kapoy sagad video. Nami daad may taga video eh. But thank you for the support🫶🏻 see you soon😘

[@PopularMonster-zd6ve]

I'll be boarding that ship as crew this July 29th. Im excited

[@ChinkyNava]

Wow. That’s awesome! I hope you’ll enjoy your contract🙂

[@suzanneloke2273]

You’re the best 👍👍👍

[@ChinkyNava]

thank you so much for your support Ma’am Suzanne🫶🏼🌸

[@jucsmiles5922]

Hello - Another great video. Thanks for sharing. I cruise a lot on Royal and always wonder about the waiter's life on the ship. Glad to see the behind the scenes. You didn't have a date, so, was this during your 2022 contract or on you on Jewel this year? How long are your contracts?

[@ChinkyNava]

Hi there. Thank you so much for watching. This is my contract on Jewel this year, 2023. You’re right. I forgot to put the date😂 i took all of these videos last July. And our contract length depends on our position in the ship. For us, waiters, we do have 7 months contract.

[@jucsmiles5922]

Thanks for responding. @@ChinkyNava

[@Sgt.Slaughter]

How is the life of people working in retail in cruise ship, how much do they work?

[@ChinkyNava]

It’s great! They have one of the best schedule so far so they can get off anytime, anywhere. Mostly they work only afternoon till evening🙂

[@Sgt.Slaughter]

@@ChinkyNava thank you for replying can you upload an interview with a retail shop employee in your ship 😁

[@MelisaFema-sq3xv]

I worked in the shops. It s slavery whatever department you apply. Imagine working 6 months without day off. On a see day yoi stat at 8am and finish at 11pm with luncnh and dinner break.

[@ChinkyNava]

@MelisaFema-sq3xv I’m saddened by your experience but so far, having worked on the ship for 6 years now, I have always acknowledged the good and bad side of it. Overall, it is still worth it for me to work on a cruise ship than working on the same position in my country. It’s all about your goal, perspective in life and calling. If it’s not for you, it doesn’t mean it’s not for everyone as well. I hope you’ll find peace wherever you are right now. As for me, I am more than blessed to be able to see the world for free while saving my income :) I thank God for this job.

[@DudikoffVony]

wow I really wish to work in shop department at least it's for 6months but failed interview 😂 unlike in restaurant service it's up to 7 /8months 😢 yes not even 1day off​@@MelisaFema-sq3xv

[@Manaahh]

Hello, Are you still working for Royal Caribbean cruise? Do they take freshers who have masters in travel and tourism management?

[@ChinkyNava]

@@Manaahh hi Manah :) Yes. I still work for Royal Caribbean. I’d recommend you to take at least 1-2 years formal working experience in your chosen field. If you are able to speak major languages like Spanish, French, German, you may want to pursue a career in Guest Services/Front Desk. I used to work in a five star hotel before I applied in this company☺️

[@Manaahh]

@ChinkyNava hey! Thanks for replying I am more interested in the operations field on cruise.

[@charlottedsouza3704]

On which ship are you now working on now

[@ChinkyNava]

@@charlottedsouza3704 I still work on Jewel of the Seas☺️

[@himanshukashyap25]

Hi I have questions for you .. Can be take tranfer from celebrity cruises to Royal Caribbean international.. After 1st contract

[@ChinkyNava]

Hi there. Contact your scheduler in CTRAC. I believe it’s possible but you need to send them an email :)

[@jackmortimer329]

Which ship did you say you are on currently?

[@ChinkyNava]

This was taken onboard Jewel of the Seas🙂

[@jackmortimer329]

@@ChinkyNava We will be on the Jewel in October. Will you still be on the Jewel then?

[@ChinkyNava]

@jackmortimer329 i’m on vacation right now Sir but I’ll be back hopefully on the 3rd week of October. Enjoy your cruise🙂

[@jackmortimer329]

@@ChinkyNava Looks like we will be boarding at the same time.

[@ChinkyNava]

@@jackmortimer329 ohhh wooow. See you around then Sir!🙂

[@fetaimu]

What are your working hours? if you are allowed to disclose ofc ☺️ I’m planning to apply for any position in RCCL soon so I’m just gathering information, any help would be appreciated!!

[@ChinkyNava]

Wow. That’s great! It depends on your position but it would range from 8-10 hours, maximum would be 12 but it’s on rare occasions like day 1 of the cruise or sea days. As I mentioned, it varies depending on what you do onboard. If you want to know more about job applications, visit our official FB page: facebook.com/rcgcareers?mibextid=LQQJ4d

[@MelisaFema-sq3xv]

Every day 6,7,8, months straight without a single day off. Imagine starting at 8am and finishing at 11pm with lunch and dinner breaks. If you have any job in your country keep it.. i would warmly recomment it.

[@anikka7957]

​@@MelisaFema-sq3xv I would gladly jump on that opportunity. My last job was like 7am-2am and have a salary of 248$ per month 😢

[@DudikoffVony]

​@@MelisaFema-sq3xv please can you share your tips to deal with the very long working hours ....

[@exploreyou911]

Ma'am please make more videos

[@ChinkyNava]

@@exploreyou911 thank you for watching! I’ll try to edit soon🥹 appreciate your support!

[@wenaamorpaurillo8427]

Buffet 😍😍😍

[@ChinkyNava]

it’s more fun in the Philippines pa rin nang kahit isa lang ang ulam🥹 thanks for watching🫶🏻

[@Ashan_bhai-k8u]

Mam how much can a bartender makes avg in a month

[@ChinkyNava]

Hello. It depends on ship’s location and ship’s capacity. It would range from 2,000-5,000. It has so many factors☺️ but I am not allowed to disclose the exact information.

[@vishalgomes4034]

How much can an assistant waiter earn in RCL if the basic salary is 1400$??

[@ChinkyNava]

@@vishalgomes4034 it varies depending on which company are you working for. Guaranteed salary may or may not exceed your expectation :)

[@niroshanfernando2712]

Hi madam this is my dream job i want to join as a bar server or assistant waiter or waiter please help me madam i really need this job please 🥺🥺🥺 please help me i have good experience also in dubai 5 years with marriott as a waiter and in Qatar 6 months in Rixos premium

[@ChinkyNava]

@@niroshanfernando2712 hi! You can always send your application on our official website: www.rclctrac.com

[@asiantwist2500]

What is ur role? 😊 is thebpay good din ba?

[@ChinkyNava]

I work in the dining room as a waitress. I believe it’s good. You don’t need to pay for your accommodation, food, electricity, and you don’t need transpo so you can actually save☺️

[@asiantwist2500]

@@ChinkyNava thanks for your kind reply ate 😇 2 last questions, which cruise line are u under? And challenging ba, na may na encounter ka na rude mga pasahero?

[@MelisaFema-sq3xv]

For Philipinos and Indians everything is good... as long as you feed them. For people wirh dignity this is a nightmare job.

[@ChinkyNava]

@MelisaFema-sq3xv Correction. “Filipinos”. If it didn’t work out for you, then I’m happy you are contented with your life now. But for me, where I am right now is exactly where I am supposed to be and I’m thankful to God for it :)

[@Londoloza031]

I’m from wakanda too 😂

[@ChinkyNava]

Hello there👋🏻 thank you for watching!🙃

[@tomsimpson5317]

Couldn't work on a ship when everyone is on vacation

[@ChinkyNava]

@@tomsimpson5317 I understand that. But that is why we applied for this job, we want to work and travel at the same time🙂

[@santupathak-iq9op]

Hello hou r u?

[@ChinkyNava]

Hi. I am good. Thank you!🙂

[@flamesgad5922]

so no colombian work on the ship?

[@ChinkyNava]

There are Colombians who work on our ships☺️