Want To Work On A Cruise Ship? Ep. 5 : Crew Member Food

[@janeiafrancescarazotravel]

I am 20 years old already but not graduated in a 4 years college and still wanted to work in the cruise ship

[@broviking7985]

Are you going again to the "Sea" ??

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I am not. Only on vacation at this point.

[@lisfrizzo]

I will turn 18 this year, so I'm still too young to work in a cruise ship, but I just love this kind of videos. You solve a lot of my doubts, thank you!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Lis Frizzo That is ok! all you can do is build your resume by getting some work experience similar to what you want to do onboard. It will only help make you more attractive when applying.

[@TineshaKinley]

Hey John, I am vegan (I don't eat any animal products including meat, dairy and eggs)! Do you think there would always be food that is suitable for me available i.e. pasta, rice, vegetables, fruit, bean etc...

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Tinesha Kinley They always have a salad bar during lunch and dinner. Always a veggie, beans. There is always Rice. breakfast lunch and dinner! Its the main food! But yes, there will always be something for everyone, and if you wanted to buy some things off the ship to bring back to help get some protein if you feel like you are not getting enough, then you can. I had a few friends who were vegan on board and they made out fine.

[@TineshaKinley]

+John Gleason thank you so much! That was the one thing I was worrying about! This really means a lot :)

[@carolinemeachin9385]

+John Gleason This is so good to hear! I really hope this is the case for me working for DCL

[@GabrielMatuteCook]

Hey John, again thanks for share this information, i'm really doing my best job to get an opportunity on board, i cant think in anything else. you give some hope and enthusiasm to people like me!!! Thanks!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Gabriel Matute Thank you for watching! Glad I can be of some help!

[@samarthanand4854]

hey, what are the procedures to apply for tour manager

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Most of the cruise lines will have a shore excursion team.They would work on booking and educating the guests on all the tours they can take in the port. Are you thinking something ship board or perhaps like a tour guide? Most cruise lines may not have a personal tour guide to take guests around, but there are some that do. You would just look for any posting for Shore Excursions for a cruise line and apply that way through their website or allcruisejobs.com

[@samarthanand4854]

thanks for the information

[@tramainegodettegodette709]

hey what's the grooming standards like on board do guys have a set grooming standard

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

YEs. They have to remain clean cut with hair no longer than the ears

[@tramainegodettegodette709]

John Gleason thanks a lot I'm starting in January so these are really helpful

[@TheMarleyDavidson]

+John Gleason What if it's long but kept tied. This is religious.

[@opaloca69]

Hey ,John what position you had on board? Are you still working on the ship?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I worked in the entertainment department. Guest events and activities

[@paulodasilva1284]

Were you or are you a staff members?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Officer

[@klab2125]

Do you have to be young to get a job or can someone in their 40's get employment? I work the same amount of hours in my current job and it's never been a problem.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

That would depend on the position. I would apply, it cant hurt. I know they do try and hire younger...but there are some people who have been around.

[@cardkid2]

Who gets guest privileges etc can eat with guests etc

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

It depends on the cruise lines the level of freedom you would get. I have guest area privileges, but i cannot eat with the guests all the time. Especially when it is busy. There are other cruise lines where some staff with the access can eat with the guests or around them all the time.

[@heathervanauken890]

Hey john do you know its like to work on royal carribean i want to be a cruise staff member do you have have a master in theatres or entertainment

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Heather Van Auken you do not need a masters or anything. They do want you to have experience in something similar or at least on the microphone. That is the big thing they look for.

[@heathervanauken890]

+John Gleason thank you i appriate it have a great super bowl weekend or cruise

[@nickapostolakis8935]

at breakfast,lunch and dinner are specific dishes that get served or there are food varieties to choose for your dishes?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

its almost like a mini buffet that rotates every day for lunch and dinner. There are a few things that are the same, but there is always something new. Once it goes through the full rotation it starts again.

[@ThoosieJP]

Also sorry for question are you aloud to get pizza or something if theres less then 5 guests than leave it in the fridge for later and you can just heat it up

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Sure! If you have a fridge in your room at least. Some cabins do not have a fridge.

[@sadiqshah1000]

Is there a gym to work out in the ship

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Yes there is a crew gym.

[@gdyup5026]

hey john, is casino dealer considered "Cruise staff", getting to go to guest areas?? Thanks

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Gdyup50 Hey! Yes the Casino is considered Staff. They eat in the staff mess and are able to eat in the guest areas when there are not many guests using the lido areas.

[@gdyup5026]

+John Gleason sorry about the posts, said it failed sheesh

[@gdyup5026]

+John Gleason any other privileges other than port time?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Gdyup50 no worries. It happens some times!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Gdyup50 Some staff have guest area privileges, they can enjoy some of the guest areas. Food, Drinks, taking in some shows. It would all depend on your job and time off.

[@singleandunemployed]

do they have unlimited cola and coffee aboard a am a caffeine addicted? is the food good quality last time i had free food on the job i was served raw chicken and was sick ?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+singleandunemployed they have coffee for the crew available pretty much all day. Soda is an extra charge but for crew its super cheap. No worries on the caffeine, they have so many crew working so many different shifts, there is no set breakfast time so coffee is available all day!

[@Revolution17754]

Were did you get it

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Gamers Union Got it at Khols

[@Revolution17754]

Nice r2 d2 pillow

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Gamers Union thanks!

[@axjmd]

John: what if you encounter on the Lido Deck a line with one person being a conjoined twin? do you count this person as two or one in the line rule? I'm kidding on this but curious.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Id say it would be 2 people.

[@nickapostolakis8935]

and another question... the dinning rooms for deck oficers for exp and the dinnig rooms for quests are the same?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

the dining room for guests is different than any of the dining rooms for crew members. Even the officers. They have their own dining room, but its still in the crew areas.

[@jaironino3564]

hi john, how many time do you take to go to the ship since you have been acepted (how many days or months do you have to wait in your medical exams) thanks for ans excelent videos

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

my medical exam and getting approved was about a month. I had my interview, and filled out all my stuff around September October, and then i picked my sign on date to be the end of November. I probably could have started sooner, but I wanted to stick around for one last family holiday before leaving.

[@barotkanaiya9354]

Hey John I'm a pure vegetarian so Does cruise line mess provide vegetarian food for 1person..?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

they will have things that are vegetarian options and salads

[@shunnedhornet]

hey john , i was wondering , how do the shifts work for the crew , the hours to start and finish every shift , is it a morning shift that proceeds to late shift in the afternoon and then a small brake or is it 12 to 15 hours straight ?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Most of them are broken up into 6-8 hour shifts 2 times a day to match the sometimes up to 14 hour days. Or if you work a little bit all throughout the day....that happens too.

[@TheArsenalMan125]

hey just wondering what the actual roster is like i know they are eg 6 month contracts but is it work every day for 6 months like cruises after cruise or after 1 cruise you get 2 or 3 days off? do you every get a chance to come home between cruises

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+TheArsenalMan125 Its work every day for the entire contract. Its a busy lifestyle, not for everyone but there really is no time for days off. You may get a morning off once in a while or an evening off, but you will be working every day at least.

[@decaenofficial]

I wanted to apply for a waiter, but then I've heard it's 12 hours daily with no off days and that is realy too much. I can't imagine how people endure that much work for EVERY DAY , 6 months :D .. Plus I have anxiety and don't drink medication, so I think I'd be sick first 7 days on board :D ... But guess what, I still kinda wanna do it, but I know my imune system would break down like it does every three months and that would suck..

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Dexstazy Its definitely not a job for everyone, it is busy work and tiring but its so worth it. IN my opinion. It had given me the ability to handle all kinds of challenges and boost your skill set too. If you have anxiety and know your body to react in ways after some time, I dont think I would recommend this line of work. Unless you believe you could do it, then definitely go for it! It will be a great experience!

[@decaenofficial]

John Gleason Yeah, I fight it and accept all kinds of challenges, but then at some point my whole being breaks down, and mostly phisically I need a break.. And 6 months without a break sounds real hard :D

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+Dexstazy there is so much going on, you actually stop keeping count. Unless you really hate it. then it goes by super slow.

[@axjmd]

John: On any ship you've been on can the crew expect pasta on the crew's menu? Do the ship(s) have a Chinese chef so you can get a cashew chicken? Thanks for answering my million questions.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

There has been pasta on some occasions in the mess. Not so much every day, but they did have it available during the rotation.

[@bhanukajayaweera218]

Hi, Mr John I am very interested to work on board for crew ships. I applied already one of crews liner, to work as a Lifeguard,well their called me, but unfortunately I missed that call. My hopes are up side down now. Are they still gonna call me for the interview? Please give me positive advice.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Did they leave you a number to call back? Or a message? Not likely they just call and if you dont answer....they give up.

[@hainaleemabdullah3040]

HI JOHU BRW I WANT JOB CLEANES

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

you would want to apply for a job in Housekeeping.

[@hainaleemabdullah3040]

Pls tall me housekeeping apply ??

[@hainaleemabdullah3040]

How to apply ??

[@xXJAKMACKXx]

Where can I smoke?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

they have designated crew smoking areas.

[@TheMarleyDavidson]

+John Gleason What about weed.

[@nareshpariyar6468]

hey Mr john hlw r u?I just want to ask u ?how much minimum salary in crusie

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

that would all depend on your job and your level of experience.

[@gutfinski]

The dirty little secret of most cruise lines is that staff contaminates the food with feces and semen.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Not sure how accurate that is. That is a sure fire way to get fired.

[@Timmyeatspizza]

what if you have to work a grave/overnight do they fed you between midnight and breakfast im going to go for security so im sure theres a few that work those hours

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Yeah they would have the Midnight Mess that most places have. Its a late night snack for most crew, but there are some jobs that work overnight that use that for their pre work meal.

[@WhittyD34]

Do they have vegan options? Or a wide variety of fruit?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I know they would typically have a whole salad bar where you can make your own. And they do have options for Vegans. You may need to buy some of your own stuff in ports to help make it a little more enjoyable.

[@holabackgurl101]

how do you get guest area privileges?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

There are 3 types of positions with most cruise lines. Crew, Staff and Officers. Crew members do not have access to the guest areas. Staff and Officers do. Mainly because they spend a lot of time working in the guest areas, but when not working they could go and hang out or utilize some of the areas on the ship. It would depend on your job.

[@opaloca69]

Where do you live if may ask?

[@toerendra2mangroo114]

how to work the ship u can show me

[@ismaelgiacosa444]

alfin otro video!!

[@achbon3144]

Many thnx for all the infos mentionned in ur vidoes. lately a responsible in a private school specilizes in forming young ppl to be qualified to work as a waiter, public relation, steward told me that there s a job a apportunity in a ship called Berlin. i was very motivated to experience it. now he 's asking me get started some procedures which will cost me some money, but i still suspect the credibility of this offer. what should i do to make sure that this person is serious. if u ve some time i would like to talk to u in scape face to face to provide you with pecific details of this offer. thank u once again

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+achahboune med thanks for reaching out. Yes i would be concerned with the need to pay for anything. Find out exactly what he is needing money for. Or feel free to check out the job postings yourself on the cruise lines web pages or www.allcruisejobs.com

[@achbon3144]

+John Gleason, tnx for responding. he told me that I need tp pass the STS Exam and do some medical check but I ve nt recieved any contract. who will grantee me that I ll get it after losing this amount of money.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

+achahboune med that is interesting. What cruise line is this for? Cause most lines only need a medical (Which you have to pay) before you get on board and they do all the training onboard. I have not heard of paying for a training before you get to the ship. Let me know the line and i will see what i can find out and if it is legit.

[@williamscardenas615]

I miss royal Caribbean Specially the crew .. about money is ok if u work with gratuities its depents on the ship and managment and u have to pay your flight tickets . princess cruises is better in money because is prepaid but is more work .. and the crew is too much Filipino, now I'm going to msc with no much good comments let see.. what happen. I hope I can find a good work environment ..cause I see is 8 month contract for everybody.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Good Luck with MSC. We would be in port with them a lot. They seem to have some smaller ships.

[@jacksvlogs2991]

Can you do a captain video Cos I wanna be a captain on a cruise ship when am older

[@toerendra2mangroo114]

place

[@shirleydiwert943]

Hopefully John you will go into comedy- You're an 'Adam Sandler voice type' - I think that would be a great direction for you

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Thank you! I have been involved in Improv comedy for the last 15 years...it is one of the things that helped me get a job on board! Thanks for watching

[@regidordelarosa5120]

I see you brought along the South Park gang. . .

[@ThoosieJP]

I am wondering on the ships maybe in the morning do they have church?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

The ones that i have been on have not had church. But i have see some ships that may have a priest or a rabbi cruising that would volunteer their services for certain days.

[@josephmoyo7083]

Hey bra l hav been trying to get employeed on cruise ships may u give me a link to the ships

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

joseph moyo so there are no specific links but employment links can be found on each individual cruise ships web pages

[@jerrytseg9232]

Hi jone please I won't work for ship

[@TheLT704]

midnight mess = yeah baby a bit like MIDRAT's on a submarine :)

[@robertthees6438]

Yea we know

[@mynameisjosh83]

You seem to always have indigestion or are burpy. Is it just me? :P

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

It may just be the way i cut and edit the videos. Try to avoid quiet space in between speaking, may sound like im burping. Some videos its less apparent than others.