Ship Life: Packing

[@AlanaBertozzi]

In my past 5 contracts I look back and 80% of what I packed I never wore. I ended up sticking to a few outfits that I wore on repeat (after washing them of course).

[@PaKePo]

Like what

[@Deeizhiphop]

May I ask what your position was? 😊 I applied as a hostess at MSC do you know if they'll provide uniforms? 😊

[@lerhondajones-bates3324]

Are you still working cruise ships?

[@aleiero16]

I just got my job with RCL todaaay!! I have like 2 days listening to your videos non stop! I love them!

[@tagmstr02]

I feel like that cup has rum in it lol.

[@nenehurtevan]

I am a newcomer and I luv listening to you tell information about life at sea. you have a calming way of telling the information that now I know I am interested in.. I been on two cruises in my lifetime and besides having a blast on my second cruise I noticed how hard working the staff is. the first cruise I checked in put money on my account and went straight to the bar and besides eating and showering I missed out on the rest I was such a lush on that cruise 😅. all I recall is that the atrium had the future of carnival In these glass cases and let's just say those ships are even older models now😄. I am 45 not old but wow I am looking to go on another cruise so I can tip better. I'll be checking in and listening more now that I subscribed. 🤗👍

[@AyItsJames]

Thanks for all your videos Sean, very informative and realistic!

[@CoffeeWithSean]

James Mara thanks James!

[@shanestories]

"Don't even bring clothes. Just bring earplugs, that's the only thing that matters" Ships are so loud. I bring noise canceling headphones because otherwise I would barely be able to hear my music over the roar even in my cabin. I'm unlucky enough to be right next to the tanks and immediately on their other side is the engine room. Tons of vibration and noise. Also the A/C unit is 3 inches from my bunk and the panel broke off and was never replaced so I can reach my foot out and touch the fins of it.

[@omdwoo33]

Hello Sean, I was working on cruise ships for 9 years and your story reminds me of my ship life time... really enjoying your channel :) let me know if you ever fly to LA ..

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Will do. My buddy Jordan F Martin lives in Pasadena. He is the other guy in the Musician video. you should hit him up!

[@尺乇几丨卄]

I feel like you could talk for days on end haha good info!! I’m a truck driver... I live on the road so it’s similar to cruise ship life. 10-14 hour days. Lots of travel. It does pay better but I’d like to look into what kind of jobs that are available on a cruise ship that pay alittle more than the norm. Sounds like a cool experience

[@germanfragueiro8021]

I started thinking you were on coke or the coffee was way to strong, then i realized im at 1.25. amazing

[@lachlanderrick9165]

you prolly dont care but if you are bored like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on Instaflixxer. I've been streaming with my brother lately xD

[@derricktrevor3664]

@Lachlan Derrick Yea, I have been watching on InstaFlixxer for since november myself :)

[@hideonhidden2430]

Im thinking to signing contact as a commision cook . It would really be helpful if u told me something more about kitchen staff . What people nacionality usually work there? Is the job too tough?, if u speak with some of cooks.I s it really differend a lot from cooking in a busy restaurant? Please if i could get more info about kitchen staff i would be super thankfull 🙏🙏🙏. Loving ur channel by the way .

[@MsSpps]

Hi Sean, I will begin my first contract next week! and your videos have been helpful AF 🙌🏼 Just one question, I plan to carry some meds that usually take when I’m sick, but I’m not sure if there’s any trouble on this . Any other suggestion for 1st contract is welcome! thanks and greetings from Mexico City!

[@johnharmony1665]

How was your first contract? (:

[@MsSpps]

It was great! I worked over a year on ships , before the pandemic hit the industry. Really nice experience. Saludos 🤚🏼

[@Jesusistraining]

Thanks for the info. Offtopic: As I see you chug down your huge coffee cups I feel bad for you (as I’m addicted to coffee myself lol) . (No hate) Anyways. I got my eyes on a cruise gig and I won’t stop until I get there. And believe me, when I do, I will holla at you. All these videos are pretty much gold. Not much detailed info and inside povs like all this content. You really are helping many of us. Thanks mate.

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Achristic Thanks man. I appreciate the love. That’s exactly what I’m trying to do. Good luck with everything! You’ll get there. Just be patient and keep hammering the applications. Let me know when you get hired and for who. Thanks again!

[@Jesusistraining]

Coffee With Sean will do 👍🏻🛳🤩

[@Thailova]

I like the way u sip your coffee

[@MrClay57]

Do certain ports have clothes for sale and a laundromat? Hate to do laundry on your day off.

[@blackhatter011]

"What should you pack when you work on a cruise ship?" Condoms, lots and lots of condoms.

[@theeaskey]

We're your folks from ireland

[@effievovla2212]

Hey Sean! Been loving your videos! I would like to ask about the laundry is it possible to wash your stuff by hand? Say if there wasn't a free machine? I have work seasonal contracts on islands in hotels and I'm thinking about the cruise ship . Thank you, love from Greece!🙂

[@mseanprice]

Effie Vovla You could use the sink in your cabin bathroom to wash some stuff. I would only wash underwear or socks in there, though. It’s obviously a small sink. I washed a few pairs of underwear by hand once because I ran out and I knew I wouldnt have time to do laundry the next day. However, I don’t recommend that because there is absolutely nowhere to hang the clothes to dry. Your cabin is small and every inch is occupied by something. So trying to find places to dry laundry doesn’t seem likely. But if there is like a specific shirt you own that has to be hand washed, you can do a few things here and there and it should be fine. But I also would suggest to not even bring stuff like that. If it is super fancy and you would be upset if it got messed up, maybe leave it at home. Thank you for reaching out! Let me know when your in the states :)

[@effievovla2212]

Thank you for your reply! Happy New year!

[@gmasnohrogers3151]

Thanks Sean

[@bryanpulvera9759]

Thanks a lot sir sean:)

[@michelironside6160]

thank you.

[@globalmovement5141]

Should I pack hangers?

[@gmasnohrogers3151]

One more question Sean, do staff on cruise get annual leave to see their families back home?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Gmasnoh Rogers cruise ship work is contract work. So you work a certain amount of months and then you are off another amount of time. In my position, I was onboard for 6 months. Then I was off for 6 weeks. Then My next contract started.

[@cookwithmonikatalwar]

Hello sean Its Monika from India.. I love your channel and I am very much liking that you reply to every question 😊👌 Next month I have my joining date for cruise which Occeana insignia..Its my 1st experience for cruise line.. So do you know anything about the same ship ? And will I get any /small safe case if I carry important items like gold ring or chain?

[@higgensjoespiediner]

Should you bring an alarm clock?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Jamie Higgenbottom I used the alarm on my phone

[@higgensjoespiediner]

Should I bring the things that the list they gave me? It asked for a tuxedo and other business wear for my youth staff position.

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Jamie Higgenbottom so a lot of that stuff would Be for theme nights and costume parties. But you will Be part of the entertainment staff sometimes. So maybe not a tux. But you should bring something nice for the formal night

[@hriteshpitteea4037]

Jamie Hi How is the job as a youth staff on cruise ship?

[@hriteshpitteea4037]

And what is the salary of a youth staff?

[@djrolo813]

Hey Sean, love your channel. Is that intro jingle a full song? If so, what is the name of it?

[@mseanprice]

Roland Williams haha yeah. Give me your email and I’ll send it to you

[@rodrigovazquezoficial]

Is it your composition Sean?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Rodrigo Vasconcellos Oficial haha no. But if you email me I’ll send you the song

[@TravelWithCesarin]

Yo Sean, What about bringing technology to your workplace? Example, I'm a photo hobbyist.. Are there heavy restrictions to electronics? like cameras? big lenses? how about computers?

[@mseanprice]

Cesarin Pillin There isn’t much restriction on bringing that stuff to the ship. You just run the risk of having stuff stolen or broken onboard. But that’s a risk you take anywhere. You won’t be taking a camera with you to you job though, like while you’re working. I mean, you’re working. Plus you wouldn’t have much time anyway to take pictures while working. But in your free time you are absolutely allowed to be touristy. Just don’t be that person who spends all their time nose down in your tech. There’s a lot of beautiful things to see on cruises. You don’t have to take a photo of everything. And the cool thing about working on ships is you’ll go back to the same places several times. So you get to experience the traveling many times over.

[@TravelWithCesarin]

There are no safes inside the staff/crew rooms? I wonder.

[@mseanprice]

Cesarin Pillin none in any of my rooms

[@kaitlin8441]

Hey Sean :) was just hired with Princess as a Junior Purser. Was curious if you ever worked with them or if you have any inside knowledge as a Purser. Thank you!!

[@mseanprice]

Kaitlin Phillips Hey Kaitlin. I don’t know too much about being a purser. I’m sure f you like money it will be fun haha. But I will say that going that route on ships (accounting stuff) you will have a good chance of advancements and probably better living quarters. You may even have your own room. Maybe not your first contract but you will definitely be more likely than I ever did. I didn’t spend much time with accounting officers. There is sometimes a divide among jobs and departments which I think is stupid. Your schedule may be “business hours”. If you want to make many friends you will have to probably go more out of your way to meet other departments. In fact, I rarely feel like I saw people from the accounting departments in crew bar. It’s up to you how you make the experience. I say go to CB and be friends with everyone. Don’t be like all the people in your department and only hang out with work people. Trust me; you will notice that a lot. In all departments. Sometimes it seems people are afraid to just go and make new friends. I don’t know much about Princess. I have only heard good things. You will love it! Let me know how it is!

[@kaitlin8441]

Sean Price Ooo maybe I got the name wrong!It's a junior assistant Purser but in the hotel management side so front desk, shore excursions, hotel secretary for the hotel officer, etc. I am absolutely terrible with numbers so I really hope that's not what I am doing!

[@mseanprice]

Kaitlin Phillips haha. I think I just took a stab in the dark. I don’t know much about the hotel jobs haha. Either way; you will have a great time. And if you are in close with Shorex you may get to take some excursions for free

[@crystalt8112]

Do you have to bring bedding, pillows, towels or hangers? Or is it all provided?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Crystal Taylor all of that is provided. You have to bring soap and toothpaste and a toothbrush though

[@crystalt8112]

@@CoffeeWithSean Thank you!!! :)

[@mikestubblefield7468]

Hey sean.. I'm coming on as as art auctioneer next month. Do we live and work around the cruise ship employees? Are we allowed in crew bar?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

HIGH TOWER RADIO absolutely. If you have a name tag, you can go to crew bar. The art team lived good onboard. You had to sell but you def had good money and a good time. Have fun! Let me know how it goes

[@mikestubblefield7468]

Thanks for replying.... I'll definitely keep you updated... -thx

[@TheLhpoohbear02]

What about if u buy large amount stuff cross sea and when u get back to the state you UPS your large items back to your home or to ur family to avoid airport fees avoid airport fees.. would that be a great idea or will that be financially too expensive compared to airport fee

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Lori Hinds you could do that. But depending on what it is it may be just as expensive to ship it home. So you would have to just do the math on that at that time

[@harukachan1615]

I just got hired and am super worried if my suitcase is too big to keep in a cabin😱how every crew keeps their suitcase?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Haruka Nakahashi usually it’s just up against a wall. If you can; bring a soft duffle so you can flatten it

[@harukachan1615]

I see! Thank you so much!

[@slowburngamer7738]

What is the process of laundry like how does that work can u help me out with that and how long is a normal dutie and how much time u get to sleep

[@mseanprice]

SlowBurn#GAMER Basically you take you clothes to one of the laundry rooms and hope there is an open machine. Some people stay the whole time their clothes are washing because they are afraid someone will steal their stuff. I never stayed and I never had an issue. About 30 minutes for wash and about an hour for dry. Duties are about 10 to 12 hours almost everyday. Sleep is when you can find the time. Let’s say about 7 hours a night on average

[@slowburngamer7738]

Sean Price thank you so very much LoL I think I have a sleeping problem I normally sleep for 8/9 hours and after tired day may be even 12 hours . ( Hahhahahaha ).

[@itoakihiro1868]

Hi what about security guard is uniform provided ?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Ito Akihiro yes. Any uniforms or specific clothes for all jobs is provided. You’ll likely need to bring your own shoes though

[@lerhondajones-bates3324]

What happens if your paycheck card is lost or stolen?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

LeRhonda Jones-Bates you communicate with personal and payroll to get it cancelled and a new one

[@gmasnohrogers3151]

Hey Sean, do blacks from African countries work on the cruise? Just wanna know because I just applied from Africa.

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Gmasnoh Rogers absolutely. Everyone from nearly everywhere in the world

[@ruthjames2639]

Hi sean,thanks for ur info,abt the cruise job,can you say how long would you wait for a positive reply from recuiting agencies,i have applied over 1 year and still waiting,whats the procedure?can you give updates on that.its my dream job since i was a teen.thank you.

[@gleo71186]

@@ruthjames2639 depends on your position , i waited 4 years for a position i wanted , they offered me lower rank which i didnt want , and it also depends on your country , if its base work that they can hire someone for less money then im sorry you dont have a chance

[@lerhondajones-bates3324]

Was there thievery among the crew?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

LeRhonda Jones-Bates I did see some. Sometimes in the laundry areas. I never had any issues personally though

[@lerhondajones-bates3324]

@@CoffeeWithSean too funny (ironic) the laundry area is where im considering applying for....smh

[@annie6365]

Is tattoo a big problem In cruise ship.. Do they allow or not???

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Dreamy Annie you should fine as long as it’s not on your hands, fingers, face or neck.

[@leeahwilkinson8310]

Going to work on Disney cruise line as youth activities counselor any advice?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Hey Leeah. Definitely bring lots of outfits and costumes. Check you itinerary so you know what "real" clothes to bring, like if you will need jackets and pants. The youth staff seemed to be the most fun department a lot of the time. It is a big group of super outgoing fun young people usually. Go into the job with an open mind and be ready to work lots. Early mornings and late nights are the usual. Youth staff was my second choice behind broadcasting. I worked at summer camps every summer between my years in college. The cool thing about the kids on ships is that they leave every night. But it can still be rough spending all time with kids, i'm sure you know what I mean. Look up some videos by Shipmate Meg. She was a youth counselor for Disney a few years back and her videos may be exactly what you can expect. That is super exciting! Have fun on the ship and make sure to make friends with the broadcasting team :) Let me know how it is when you're onboard

[@loosetooth1989]

Hey! I am too, youth activities. i start my first contract on the wonder on march 4th! When are you going? Thanks sean for the great packing tips!

[@sumitsarkar2550]

i have done hotel management frm india .. can i work on a cruise?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Techno Sumit absolutely. Look at guest services jobs. You’ll probably be at the top of the list too with all you experience

[@sumitsarkar2550]

+Coffee With Sean sir can u tell me minimum how many years of Hotel experience are required?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Techno Sumit you should be good with at least 2 Years

[@tiffanymccants2270]

Are there nurses on the ships?

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Tiffany Mccants absolutely. And doctors.

[@tiffanymccants2270]

Coffee With Sean do you know if they are hired through recruiters as well? I love you videos by the way!

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Tiffany Mccants if you live in the US you are hired directly from the company. If you are from any other country you go through agencies that work with the cruise companies in your country.

[@tiffanymccants2270]

Coffee With Sean im in South Carolina so im going to check with the company! Thank you

[@CoffeeWithSean]

Tiffany Mccants you’re welcome. Come up to Charlotte and let’s get a coffee