Want To Work On Board A Cruise Ship? Ep. 13 : Your First Day On Board!

[@kristychen6618]

I watched every video from you. And please keep updating. I will in Miami next year.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Thanks Kristy for watching! I have much more to come!

[@kaylasinibaldi2344]

I had so many questions and concerns and all your videos answered them for me thank you for taking the time to make them!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

you are so welcome! More to come!

[@kellyquenery5166]

THANK YOU SO MUCH JOHN!! YOU ARE SO HELPFUL!! :)))))) GOD BLESS YOU! :) HOPE TO SEE YOU ONE DAY :)

[@jsza100]

That t shirt is awesome 🔥🔥

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

thanks!

[@FABAGENT]

I found this interesting John!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

didn't realize there was a link associated with it. Ill have to take a look and check it out!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

got to watch it. Yeah I speak about something similar in one of my other videos. I cant remember what one, but I briefly go over the amount of hours. I think it was my first video with the ask yourself these questions.

[@jessicastein9556]

Hey John! I really enjoy your videos. I leave next weekend for my first contract and my nerves are starting to get the best of me. This video helped calm my nerves a bit. Thanks!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

sorry for the delay! But good luck!

[@MrBlackReviews]

hi John!!! great to see you :)

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Danny Black! How the heck are you? Where in the world are you nowadays!

[@jahweh]

Once again, great talker, love the passion

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jahweh]

John Gleason still do, gotta say tho, id love to connect with u more, u happen to be on twitter or anything?

[@PatrickCucuta]

Thanks again for these vids! I am hopefully gonna be on ship soon as this MMC comes in! YOU ROCK, LMK IF YOU ARE EVER IN Hawaii!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Awesome! Good luck to you! If I ever make it back to Hawaii i will be sure to say Aloha!

[@joephilruaya155]

Nice john I'm going to work onboard this coming July for the first time,thanks for the tips you share for this video

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

You are welcome! thanks!

[@dannyquaqua]

Hi John. Nice video, nice tips. I'm going to go on board my first cruise contract at 5th December. My flight is at 3th december so you can imagine, pretty little anxious and nervous. Thank you, wish me luck ( and some more tips too ). xx best regards, Daniela!!

[@d6d6d6d61]

Good luck Daniela!!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

AH I am a day late!! Best of Luck! Please keep me posted on how you are doing and everything that you experience!

[@MrBobbyBrown2006]

Great video!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Thanks for watchign!

[@emilynevaboliver]

how do managers know if you’re in guest areas/areas that you’re not supposed to be?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

not only are they telling you where you can and cannot go, but other departments look out for it as well.

[@babeedoll64]

5:28 vessel familiarization and safety test? Also do you guys receive mail at ports?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Yeah they give you all the safety information and then the last day of the cruise you go and take a test. They do get mail in ports, its a bit more delayed than normal mail. And some ports have sketchy security so mail has a tendency to get stolen. Not sure if its the same, but I have had stuff get ordered and then never received.

[@axjmd]

How about a video describing how they assign your cabin?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Its kind of a boring process, typically its just replacing who you are replacing when you sign on. At least with Entertainment. There were very specific positions and we were all directly backstage in a single hallway.

[@carolynlucca3269]

John Gleason Hi. It seemed to me that they at least tried to keep people from the same department as being cab inmates. When my first roomie left (a casino dealer like me), she was replaced by another dealer. What that how your ship seemed to be?

[@aman6495]

Hey John! I just wanted to request you on sharing whether even the Kitchen staff ie. the Chefs and the cooks get to get off the vessel as much as people in other departments? And If possible can you please share some information, experience and suggestions about the life of a Chef or a cook on board?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I am sure they get some time off the ship like the rest of the crew. All depending on the schedule for sure. It will also depend on your department and the other cooks.

[@jessicamullen1365]

Was recently cast and am joining ship in two weeks! Anything I should wear for that first day? Or do I change right away! Can't wait! Thanks for your helpful and insightful videos! Carnival Miracle here I come. Perhaps we'll work together someday. I'm E-Staff too! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Ah Congrats! You can wear your normal clothes that first day. What will your position be? You should have a uniform provided to you during your welcome aboard tour and such...if not then you can walk around in your regular clothes but you may not be able to go into guest areas yet. Then you will have to wait for your luggage to get on board before you have full access to your stuff.

[@thetimeladytardis6832]

yay you made it.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Yes! Thanks for the request! I was going to do a shout out for it, but i had to re film this one (The dog was interrupting!)

[@lalavanegas9538]

What about the food for employees? Is it good ?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

its not too bad. Its free though, and you may g et tired of it.

[@kristiyanailieva9856]

Thanks 💓

[@tokentaylorgames1144]

John what would happen if during your contact a family member got sick or possibly passed away what's the general policy on that

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I have seen it happen while i was working. Im not sure about getting sick, but I would assume it would need to be something very serious. For a death in the family, I have seen people sign off to go home to do whats needed to be done. Then when they return it may not be to the same ship, it could be a different ship.

[@fraufoxy]

Hi John, thanks for the videos, they are very informative. I have my first call from the Recruiter tomorrow, because I applied for an HR position with Disney. What can you tell me about the interview process? Is the process difficult for someone who has never worked on a cruise line before?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

An HR position? Thats pretty cool. I hope the call went well since this was from 2 weeks ago! They will tend to ask you about past experience and how you would feel being away from home and working in a fast paced environment.

[@markjones8178]

Sherry Fox, how did it go? I am interviewing next week for Learning and Development Manager with DCL. I've been watching all kinds of these videos!

[@Jamessy65]

I'm interested in the AV/Technical/Videography side of things, what would be some suitable jobs for a person wanting to work in one of these fields?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Some cruise lines have a video crew that document some things for the guests. They would then be able to purchase the DVD At the end of the cruise to take home. They also work on the channels that are available for the guests to watch in their cabins as well as movies that play up on the big screens.

[@Jamessy65]

Yeah, that was kind of what I had in mind, I had a look at the criteria though, apparently you need a years worth of experience to work on the bigger cruise lines, haven't looked at the smaller ones though! Thanks for the advice!!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

most cruise lines will have smaller ships that they may start you on. Then once you get accustomed to the way things work, you can move over to the bigger high tech ships.

[@sathyarao9112]

Dear Sir, I am very eager to join your cruise. But please tell me the age limit for applying for the jobs with you. Awaiting your kind reply.Thanks & regards.

[@CeleronicProductions]

When were you on the Destiny? That was my first cruise in August 09'!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Started November of 09! Just missed you!

[@coralfonseca541]

Hey! I have some questions, do you choose the exact cruise you want to work in when you start your first contract? Also, I'm 18 and I really want to work as a host on a Carnival Cruise, the website says the minimum age is 18, but being honest, do you think I have any chance?

[@ashleyclark8576]

How does the pre-employment medical exam work? I have a job offer from Carnival but all of the approved facilities are an airplane flight away from me.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

hmm. that is interesting. You do not have any doctors that are in your area? Where are you from and what job did you apply for? I went just to my regular doctor for my medical.

[@ashleyclark8576]

Thanks for responding! Since I posted this I was able to get a hold of the Carnival medical contact for the US. Apparently there was some kind of glitch in the pdf that they sent me, so I couldn't see the number you can call if you need to have an appointment in a non-port city. False alarm! Thank goodness.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Ha! Excellent! Glad you were able to get it all figured out and there is a solution!

[@tokentaylorgames1144]

Sorry John another question I'm currently taking lifeguard training and have some jobs I can take during winter and summer is there a Desiree for lifeguards on ships or just swim at your own risk?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Some cruise lines actually have a life guarding job. I have been a life guard for a long time and always wondered about how it works. I worked for the YMCA for 10 years, long before a lot of these new limits on guarding and stuff, so i would be guarding for hours at a time with no break, and all by myself. I know Disney does have life guards on their ships and I am sure they enforce the 10-15 minutes on and then get a break and what not. Especially since the pools are so busy. Thats a place to start!

[@louisc6743]

Can you get hired on with your spouse and if so is rooming changed? Any differences for this situation? What about them visiting or whatever?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

i have seen some people get hired with their spouse. some are lucky to get on the same ship...they do have priority for a couple cabin over some people who are just dating. If they want to visit you need to wait until after your first contract for them to come stay with you. They may cruise on the ship, but you wont be able to get them access to the crew areas and your cabin just yet. That may have changed, but my first contract we couldn't get anyone a crew discount yet.

[@catcarter6673]

Hey John, thanks so much for all of your videos! I am studying entertainment design and want to get cruise ship job as a sound/lighting/or floor technician, however, I primarily want to work on cruises that travel to Europe or places outside of the US. Do you have any experience with that? Would I need to perfect my fluency in another language? Would I even have any say in which ship I want to be assigned to? Lastly, Do you have any suggestions on which cruise lines I should look into? Thank you!

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Thats awesome! Well, you would not need to worry about your other languages. You will not have any say in ships when you first start. Then moving forward you may get a small selection of what is available for your job as there are usually a limited number of theater techs on each ship. Any of the main ones that have the big Broadway style shows for sure. Those are the ones that will need a Light Tech or any of the other. Carnival, RCCL, Disney...etc.

[@javierquintero]

I have a question, during that first week of training is the crew member throw to the water or do we need to do the omi test on board? Is it a must to know how to swin?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

swimming is not needed, but i know some people who do not know how to swim my feel uncomfortable always surrounded by water.

[@Freedomsteeth]

ROFLMAO apparently your dog was very thirsty LOL

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

she always is.

[@kaitlynb4411]

are you able to request time off for a week or two in the middle of a contract? Does it depend on the situation or reason?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

That would depend on the situation and reason. If this were to happen you are not guaranteed to come back to the same ship.

[@kaitlynb4411]

Gottcha, that makes sense. Thank you for the response!

[@cathyerickson4751]

hi john I will write my online interview next week, what types of questions do they ask because I'm so afraid of failing I really want this job

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

What job are you applying for and what cruise line?

[@vladimirpopa8576]

Hello sir! Could you please tell me what exactly happens at the end of the contract. If for instance, I (along with other crew/staff members) successfully finish the contract, what does more precisely happen from that moment onward. Will anybody wait/escort us to a coach and then directly to the airport? Will we leave the ship all together (boom - open the gates over 1000, 2000 crew members need to exit the ship right in this moment) or separately day by day.. Hopefully you understand my question. I would like to know how things unfold when you finish your contract and you start to prepare going home. Thank you in advance.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

the day that you sign off, you meet in the lounge and wait until all the guests get off the ship. Once that happens you get escorted down through customs and go through your last check. After that you have to make your way to the airport or however you are getting home. Your flights are arranged prior to your sign off. I know certain crew members have a certain window of time before they must leave the country. There is a lot of waiting and it is very similar to the day you sign on.

[@ricko2301]

Are there positions for safety officers and do you have any idea about their salary if so?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Not sure about the salary, but there are safety officers on the ships.

[@shomeershrestha1999]

Sir can you help me which online website or URL that I send my Cv to apply job in cruise ship ??

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

you can search for job openings on www.allcruisejobs.com

[@samarthanand4854]

how do you get contracts and also you have to wait for the another contract or you get it right away

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

When you first get hired, they will provide you with a ship and you will start your contract. Towards the end of your contract, most of the time they will already have your next one lined up. You let them know how much time you want for vacation and then they will list the ships available when you are ready to return. Sometimes you get a choice, others you do not. If you do not have a ship by the end of your contract, there is still a chance you will get asked when you are home. Or they may not want to extend another contract to you and someone forgot to let you know.

[@DanielR]

Is the vacation paid or unpaid?

[@FABAGENT]

Does everyone HAVE to have a roommate. I understand that some crew cabins have up to 4 ???? Is that true?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Yes this is true. There are some cabins that sleep up to 4. Sometimes more, but there is no bathroom. It is out in the hall in a common area. Like a college Dorm. There are jobs that you can work your way up to and get your own cabin.

[@angel6141]

hi john.. :) how about for casino host. do they have their own room or have roommates too? thanks!~

[@claramexico25]

Hi John, I have another question, what about getting dizzy on the first week? everybody tells me to take pills or something haha

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Hmm...you may get used to it and it would depend on how rough the water is. Some cruises dont really travel too far so it never gets to rough....others, its rough all the time. Or it depends on the time of year. I would take some dramamine if you want to ease into it.

[@jicafagr]

Hey John! Which cruise lines would be the ones that dont travel that far (If I could avoid rough waters)?? thanks!

[@sadiqshah1000]

What bout an arrest record you never mentions that

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

They do a background check.

[@vladyakimov2872]

Hi, i can to get a job the waiter if my english level is upper-intermediate? thank for answer.

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

They do look for a pretty good understanding of the english language for any of the guest interactive jobs.

[@debashisabeheraa8917]

Hey John loves from India ..I want to do job in cruise .. but Is there any chance for graduate

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

everyone has a chance with some experience.

[@barotkanaiya9354]

John if my first contract will be for 6month then after 6month of duty how many days or months I get holiday..?? and does that holidays will be with pay or I get selery when I get onboard again only.??

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

you will work for the full 6 months. no days off regardless of holiday. When you are done with your contract you will not be paid until you come back

[@katjusapavlin1086]

is there animation job, like tourism animator? Thanks beforehand for answer

[@kalvinlebsack7016]

No, sorry

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Some cruise lines have Animators for characters they have. Carnival used to, but they sort of phased it out. I am unsure what a Tourism Animator would do.

[@katjusapavlin1086]

Tourism animators prepare like games in the time everybody is usually at the pool, and that kind of stuff.. last year i was on MSC Fantasia and they had few of them..

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Ah i gotcha! most major cruise lines they are the Social Hosts/Cruise Staff/Entertainment Staff/Activities Host...etc. never heard them called tourism animators. Interesting. Well, with that all cleared up...yes they do have those jobs and that is exactly what I started as on my first contract!

[@katjusapavlin1086]

I would be so glad if you could tell me how it goes and all that! i would really appriciate

[@Caikey]

How is it to be a host in carnival?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

good.

[@MrWitty1998]

How do most cruise lines feel about tattoos?

[@gt17071]

All cruise lines require crew members to cover all visible tattoos, with a plaster usually

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

You can use a plaster, or if its somwhere on your arm, you could wear a long sleeve.

[@andreatriboto3633]

hello jonh that job you have on board?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Im sorry? I do not understand the questions. Which Job?

[@babeedoll64]

What if you don’t pass the test?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

which test?

[@toerendra2mangroo114]

what u have to get to on the ship

[@shubhamthakur5993]

hii john i am a fresher i have done my hotel management degree. Can i get a job in cruise lines

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I think you would have a good shot. Just gotta get your resume together and apply!

[@toerendra2mangroo114]

I want to work on the ship

[@vishalsolanki7238]

In Which Company You Work For?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

I worked with Carnival Cruise Line

[@vishalsolanki7238]

Still Working??

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

currently on a break, sorting some things out.

[@higgensjoespiediner]

How’s life for youth staff?

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

Life is good.

[@toerendra2mangroo114]

what work da on ship

[@bridgetmurphyv]

it sounds like starting highschool

[@JohnGleasonComedy]

That is a very fair comparison. I would say its more like college, only because of the maturity people have. Cliques will form, but not as aggressively as high school, more naturally.