What it’s REALLY like working on a Cruise Ship | Day in the Life of a Cruise Ship Dancer

👀I'm showing you some behind the scenes of what it's really like working on a cruise ship!
This is currently what a day in the life looks like for me as a cruise ship dancer! 😊 Make sure to watch in HD & subscribe :)
Stay tuned to see my videos from life living on a cruise ship as crew! (I'm the Dance Captain)
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[@wanderlustalley]

📌 While this was a busy rehearsal filled day, here’s a look at the days that are more free & fun ☺️🎉: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJWqq5ial5utmNE

[@jasonsnyder6818]

Hi my

[@nishn111]

No shore for 7 months on large tankers(VLCC) , 2 weeks , I say life is good.

[@jasonlavere5071]

I applaud you for being able to work on a cruise ship and maintain a Vlog. We've been on many cruises over the years and really respect the work that goes on by the crew all day long. I'm surprised you guys can find any time off. Glad you are able show people some behind the scenes work that takes place. Really have enjoyed all your videos.

[@abril438]

She has a lot of time, she ´a dancer. Is not the most difficult job in a ship.

[@evarosemcgall]

This is so amazing to get too see as an aspiring professional dancer!! I totally relate to the insane rehearsal days so I’m so proud of you for getting through it so well 💪❤

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@aliensapien]

Staring up at the false ceiling and just take it all in, dimly lit cabin, artificially ventilated & freshly fogged, bed covers crisp,. Away from all the company expectations you meet in the workspace, I95, and anti-slip staircases, these moments are something to look forward to when you work every single day.. shiplife is special in many ways

[@wanderlustalley]

I totally agree! Every experience is something to be cherished in the moment & ship life is no exception

[@AllStars2525]

Everybody thinks life on a cruise ship is what was shown on the Love Boat. But, as with any job, lots of hard work goes on to make passenger life as luxurious as possible. I admire the fact that you work a full time job as a dance captain and full time vlogger! Your work is superb! Thanks for all your hard work because your dedication and effort are apparent and your personality just radiates and sparkles over the internet!! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@industrialroboticslearning7264]

Awesome video. Your love for dance is like my love for computer systems. Your videos inspire me because one day I want to work as a computer systems officer on a cruise ship! Thank you and keep posting your ship vids!

[@jamesrosa5141]

Alexandria, thank you for your insight “behind the scenes” on your job and what crew members go through. I am a frequent RCI traveler . . . mostly out of Tampa, but I appreciate YOU!

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much 🥺

[@iansi]

Love your videos, and this is the best so far. Completely honest and not trying to glamourise it, you could really see how exhausted you were by the end of the day.

[@ltv..123]

No one understands the amount of work not only to keep yourself in shape but to actually do your job….

[@Edwardwjq]

Great work! We cruised on rhapsody of the seas back in 2016, we loved it!

[@johnpenaflor2228]

I really liked how you enjoy your Job and like even when you're tired you just brush it off and say "it's part of the Job" or something like that 😊. Stay Healthy❤ I also work on royal caribbean 😅

[@jonasm3812]

I just came across your vids- interesting. My mom was a dancer back in the day (Broadway/ NY Ballet), then she decided to have kids. She used to tell me about the gigs, rehearsals, etc. This kind of gives me an idea of what she had to go through, except without Wi-Fi.

[@wanderlustalley]

Definitely similar yet different comparing land to ship dancing 😅 that’s awesome for your mom!

[@selindoygun521]

About to start my first ship contract as a lead singer and these videos are making me so keen ❤

[@ragnulfaelo8365]

Your little warm up rehearsal in your room before the actual rehearsal was the best part lol

[@wanderlustalley]

I’m glad you liked that part 😂🙏 doing my best in the space I have hahaha

[@metrocdengineering]

Way to shut the water off while brushing your teeth. It's the little things that matter! Imagine if everyone did this... 🎉

[@jow.2450]

I’m new and catching up on old videos. In terms of what we want to see, I am happy a day in the life … learn about your day, what food is offered. Packing. Sign on and sign off. Any behind the scenes. How do costumes work - - fittings, washing, alterations as not everyone is the same body structure. What do you do with some personal belongs you aren’t taking off the boat. Do you offer to friends? Is there a place to drop off so others can enjoy? Holiday decorations?

[@brewall13194]

Loved this video! Can't wait to see more 😊 I'd love a quick tutorial on those sock rollers for your hair (I'm also lazy lol) and I'm curious about some of the logistics of being a dancer onboard. What your workout and go to foods are to stay in shape (if you need to worry about that outside of all that dancing!), How much you make and if you have to pay for lodging etc. 💕

[@wanderlustalley]

I gotchu girl! I’ll be making more videos to answer those questions soon!😍😍

[@williamanderson8387]

What I liked about the video was your personality and easy way that you talk about what you do. I have been on cruise ships with a lot of dancers that seem stand off ash and you look like someone who would be fun to meet.

[@wanderlustalley]

Aw thank you 🤗 always happy to meet new people 🫶

[@AWholeVibe96]

I’ve been applying for cruise roles and this was right on time 🥰

[@tomrichter244]

In a lot of professions there are big bursts of work. A Project due for engineers and Architects, tax season for accountants, a trial for lawyers etc. It is a big challenge to do it all, but as long as there is a light at the end of the tunnel it is doable. Great job keep it up

[@ElsaLoui]

love your videos! q and a type videos are my fav!

[@wanderlustalley]

Sounds great!! I’ll do one of those soon 😊😊

[@ElsaLoui]

@@wanderlustalley I would love to know some of your favorite makeup products you use for performing, your experience with laducas, hierarchy in the cast and is there drama between departments, how often do people get injured dancing/performing onboard, and just general stereotypes and misconceptions about being a dancer on a cruise ship ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnastasiaVPea]

Thank you for sharing this video! I danced quite a lot myself. I love dance and admire career as a dancer, but I definitely wouldn't want to go and work on a cruise ship. Thanks for helping me clearing this up!

[@wanderlustalley]

Of course 😁 It’s definitely not for everyone!

[@davidcampbell975]

Hey Allie you're doing a great job and enjoying yourself you are you doing quite a very ambitious woman you are and that's really great I'm glad you're having fun keep up the good work and thanks for all the videos the videos

[@JaysonLagman88]

I miss working in a cruise ship. Im working before at carnival cruise line😊

[@johncillis3431]

Your quarters seem really nice--you have a porthole to enjoy the views and the sunsets when you are not performing. Dancers amaze me--born athletes, and on cruise ships, you have to dance with sea legs which is even more amazing, something I have never seen. I saw the dancers at the Moulin Rouge twice, in '84 and '17, and they did things so magical and graceful, reminding me of the last scene of the movie 'Billy Elliot' where is father is amazed by his son's athleticism and grace. In the summer Olympics, men's and women's gymnastics I always favored watching, second to that diving. In the Winter Olympics, Ice Skating and Ice dancing. First skater of my generation I saw was Peggy Fleming, but I also remember the grace of Brian Boitano. What you do entertains us 'non immortals', lol because of your magic and the way you smile at your audience and the way the audience smiles back at you. It is just as important as being a doctor, because lifting the human spirit thru entertainment also heals us, and keeps us from feeling lonely.

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you for such a kind message 🥹

[@russelljackson8153]

It was nice to see behind the scenes, as it were.

[@edaly1266]

my favorite post! Thanks!

[@amusement420]

That's actually a pretty nice spacious cabin and large comfy bed for a performer. Not a gloried jail cell with a door lol The mirror helps it look larger. The porthole window's dirty though ; I've known a few performers who've gone cruising incl. one whose been doing it off & on since 2009. She's been on TV a few times. It seems you can tell which cruise line they'll end up on. Girls who have a bubbly personalty end up on Carnival or Disney. Sophisticated dancers Norwegian etc. I've only known one who didn't care for living on a boat but he was a little older. A talent scout came up to him after his final show at an amusement park. It's nothing he considered doing. One dancer didn't pass a medical exam (not sure why) she's a really good dancer. A singer had a really nice cruise vlog but for whatever reason didn't catch on. He performs in Vegas. I know a few who do that including the dancer he met onboard then they moved to Vegas and broke up lol Another dancer married an enigineer on Hollhand. She's a cruise director. They're all musical theatre majors who started in amusement parks.

[@rogerlo5275]

Thanks for sharing your life with us!!

[@BriannaHaston]

this video is helping me write my senior capstone essay so thank you so much. I also really enjoy your content! ... hope we meet on a ship one day hehehe

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

Your room is incredible for crew!

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you! I’m very lucky as a manager ☺️

[@randellsamuel4097]

I like such kinds of videos, keep them coming.

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@themoneyscamtwelvevisionsp1869]

❤this help me out due to I will be on a crew ship crew real soon

[@themoneyscamtwelvevisionsp1869]

Norwegian crews line I am part of

[@claralova2972]

This socks thing....awesome!

[@maisiealicerollins9912]

What was your audition process like? Watching this video made me want to be a performer on a cruise ship even more x

[@wanderlustalley]

We did an across the floor technique combo, contemporary, and hip hop 😁

[@Itsmypureworld]

This is pretty much how my days as guitar vocalist go, only with most of my day time spent in my cabin learning new songs haha ... Great vid thanks!

[@wanderlustalley]

Oh amazing! Do you work for Royal?

[@Trojan0304]

Liked the whole day routine on ship, foodie so meals were good🤗🤗

[@arenson9]

Interesting! I didn't know that crew had that sort of security drill.

[@TaterScotts]

Gosh, Entertainers have it made. I slept in a closet with someone else, woke up at 6:30 every morning and worked till 2.

[@wanderlustalley]

I feel very fortunate! The only reason I got moved to my own cabin was because I’m a manager, but I used to share a closet as well 😂

[@SahramiSaukko]

2AM or 2PM? Only like 4 hours of sleep would be criminal.

[@TheOtherSteel]

This is the first video of yours I have seen. I thought your day was fascinating. I have seen videos from other people who work on cruise ships. Your room and bed were enormous in comparison to those occupied by other workers. I'm going to guess your position is given a large room. It appeared comfy and I wanted to try flopping onto the bed. Subscribed.

[@NevG27]

LMAO at the most replayed section of the video

[@travelwithdebandnick]

hi :) im from, tasmania australia and i just come across your video so have subscribed :) nice to be onboard :) i looooove the way you have curled your hair, it looks professionally done, gorgeous :) i wish i knew how to do that

[@tubtubfreemusic]

love your video "dont work to hard"

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you ☺️

[@fredfholt]

One of the comments we heard from staff on Virgin was how much they appreciated that they had wifi all the time and could be in contact with their family through their whole contract. Sad to see the trade off here in order to have wifi as a crew member. Sorry RCL - and RCL employees. We won't be on your ships anymore after seeing the light...

[@brassholio]

RCCL sucks for entertainment staff. I did one contract with them and vowed never to go back. The sad thing is, with most musicians, you get put on whichever ship comes up to suit your availability through your agent, and most people just stick with that cruiseline. So people don't know how good it can be with other companies.

[@mariamayub212]

So interesting+ thank you for sharing;

[@Charlene.Amanda]

I love your videos so much!

[@wanderlustalley]

Ahhhh thank you ☺️

[@JustSapoetra]

I'm still 15 years old. My brother will be working on a cruise ship in like 3 months. I am having interests to also work in a cruise ship. I would say my english is decent and it would be good enough to do daily conversations (English is not my first language). But i do have my concerns so if any crews or former crews are here, your help would mean a lot. So first, what are the medical checkups to work in a cruise ship? I personally have some concerns. I have some crooked teeth and also have keratosis Pilaris (Both of which are fixable but won't be easy haha). Second, I am worried about one major thing, and that is my social life. As a teen who spent a huge portion of my life in my home with very little social life because of Covid. I stutter quite a lot when saying repetitive words. I always say those words too fast so it almost becomes hard to know what I'm saying Third, i am an introvert. Even though I'm not badly introverted, sometimes during a conversation i don't know what to say or what to choose the topics of the talks are Fourth, How is the daily expenses on cruise ships? I know the food and cabins are free, but how is the other stuffs like Wifi, and etc? Especially that I'm looking to work as a food service which have a low pay compared to others Lastly, what is the work time? What is the time you spend at work daily? I've heard that sometimes it's around 8-16 hours a day and 7 days a week which is quite a lot but still manageable So yeah, that's about it, if anyone's reading this please give some advice haha

[@SlowBloke123]

For those thinking all crew live like this - thats not what its like at all working on a cruise ship for a lot of people - this is how the lucky few get to do it. Waiters/Cabin staff etc... whole different ball game...

[@sydneyelise7260]

I love how people saw this comment and now litter her comments with this.

[@Sie84yv]

Oh geez, that's a lot of work gurl! I've been offered a contract as a nurse on a cruise ship, but didn't know u guys work so damned long! Do u have any idea what schedules for medical staff look like typically?

[@brianm2129]

Pretty nice for a crew cabin, seems talent gets better accomodation.

[@wanderlustalley]

“Talent” gets the same size cabin as all the other crew. I’m the manager of the “talent”

[@brianm2129]

From looking at Chris Wong's VLOG's ( Also Royal) it looks like regular crew get smaller spaces. Could just be perspective of filming? ( I reserve the right to be wrong) I'd have loved to have seen crew cabins on Monarch, Passenger cabins were not much bigger than an AmTrak Roomette . Crew must have been stacked like wood. @@wanderlustalley

[@keroflobs]

Shout out to those awesome socks that pop in the hair 👀 wonder who got ‘em. Oatmeal returns in mention in the vid as well 🤞

[@wanderlustalley]

Those socks are the real mvp 👀

[@3613jeremy]

I'll give it to the people living on those cruise ships I've done 3 cruises with an outside balcony and between the little rooms and really tight schedules I can honestly say it's definitely not my bag of chips

[@alkruzins1168]

Wow lots of rehearsal work No time for massage I guess People don’t realize how much prep there is Love your smile and positive vibe We just left Voyager Met Serena dance captain She’s real nice Do you know her?

[@wanderlustalley]

yes there’s A TON of prep! Thank you for your kind words 😊 I hope you had a lovely trip! No I don’t know her, I’m sure she’s lovely 🙆‍♀️

[@alkruzins1168]

@@wanderlustalley yes an injuries illness etc Sadly we could Covid last sea day lucky it was end Heard that ice cast had a number with Covid that requires lots of reblock Not sure if any dancers caught it? As they do ice lights

[@MrBud85]

Shes basically a disney princess in real life lol

[@bensev1]

I'm following... you are Georgius!!!! Good morning!!

[@kaylaclarke4925]

Earlyyyyyyyyy❤️🥺

[@wanderlustalley]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks for being here!

[@brettkeller]

cool vid. i thought all crew staff had to live in barracks style beds but that room looks the same as the passenger ones

[@wanderlustalley]

It’s just different because I’m a manager :)

[@zrebrutibreniti]

I know it can get annoying editing out some bits of the video but theres some personal info around 1:30, just thought I'd let you know

[@spookycatladytravels]

Cool way to curl your hair. I need to try that.

[@wanderlustalley]

It’s truly a game changer 🥳

[@n-da-bunka2650]

Super nice private cabin you have there and you deserve it after seeing your daily routine

[@jdizzeats7343]

I like your video its so inspirational

[@therealestjadugar]

Hii alley.. I am your new subscriber.. ❤ love your content..

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you ☺️🥰

[@sprockethutch]

I just got off my first cruise (as a passenger) and got sea sick one day. How did you get your sea legs and get used to living and working on the ship, especially if there are rough seas?

[@wanderlustalley]

Thankfully I’ve never been too badly sea sick! I usually take sea sick meds if I need though :)

[@randall6890]

Hello Alley, thanks for sharing your day with me! Do you have any favorite destination?

[@shankarsingh-yy5dk]

Love the video, keep it up

[@wanderlustalley]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@Jason.W.]

“STOP”. lol

[@JulissaNicolee]

Hell yea!! Team menstrual cup!! Hahaha love the video!

[@wanderlustalley]

I love my cup 😍🫶

[@kanonivlog]

Missing Rhapsody of the seas ☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@wanderlustalley]

She’s a good time 😌✌️

[@kanonivlog]

@@wanderlustalley hopefully to go back 🤗 I have different ship Assignment next contract.

[@warsongtristan6649]

Was that a chrono trigger alarm?

[@tiffanyi5645]

She said she “so hungry” after rehearsing all day long Rhein proceeds to have a sale for dinner …and only a protein bar for breakfast! 😭😭 this ain’t right LOL

[@wanderlustalley]

Just for the record, was a lot of rice and fish hiding under the salad 😂

[@tiffanyi5645]

Ok now that’s more like it! 😁 I can get behind a good hefty salad for dinner, Rice and fish with that sounds like good eating! 👌🏽

[@tiffanyi5645]

Also pardon the typos in my initial comment 😅 *then *salad

[@brentpayne4215]

Hi Alley

[@joshuapopoff9225]

Forget the salads. Load up on protein and carbs. You could use another ten pounds

[@roycecometa8652]

"I feel like a potato... meow"

[@wanderlustalley]

It’s a mood

[@minimalistvlogger3467]

such long days! how much do they pay you?

[@ljink48]

prettiest person of all time?

[@cliffart7398]

the dance captain gets a nicer cabin than the dancers.

[@Ragnarok3rd]

Gorgeous

[@taucetus3657]

lord have mercy... rhapsody of the seas is still sailing?

[@wanderlustalley]

She’s chugging along

[@904amp009]

How good is the pay?

[@LBonTwoWheels]

Who’s David!?

[@wanderlustalley]

My ex 👀

[@LBonTwoWheels]

Yikes, sorry (Imagine a kind of a yikes face emoji lol)@@wanderlustalley But i'm single... Ha

[@markmartin5817]

Seems like they’d pay your wifi or provide free wifi if you have to use your email for work.

[@wanderlustalley]

The emails for work are accessible! Just not personal email :)

[@veganbadassTTV]

do all crew live in cabins like yours? seem kind of cozy

[@wanderlustalley]

They do not 😅 here’s my cabin tour & I talk a little about the differences! Hope it helps 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJSwfmaFYseHeLs

[@veganbadassTTV]

@@wanderlustalley ohh checking it out. I actually would love to apply to one of these someday. But I heard the cabins are super claustrophobic and looks rather uncomfortable and wouldn’t know if I’ll be able to handle it for months at a time haha

[@wanderlustalley]

@@veganbadassTTV yeah it’s definitely one of the sacrifices of ship life 😅 you have to mentally prepare for sure!

[@adam-qu6dh]

"What it's really like working on a cruise ship" hahaha, are you for real?

[@wanderlustalley]

this is a 14 hour day for me & I’m just sharing my experience ☺️

[@michaeldeckert6023]

With your rank do you have special privileges? Like food, restaurants or other deck privileges?

[@wanderlustalley]

Yes! Most guest areas I’m fine to utilize with some exceptions. It also depends on the day & time!

[@davidpoo66]

Hi😊, what good on the ship are you allowed to eat for free?😊

[@nicolamcallister9356]

can you give me a rough idea how much dancers on cruise ships get paid? anyone know? my daughter is interested in going down this route in future x

[@wanderlustalley]

it depends on the company, how long you’ve been with the company, ship type! The lowest I’ve heard is maybe 2.7k per month and it goes up from there 🤗

[@TomSmith-dq9gp]

That is a long day

[@annettenielsen729]

Please let your electric toothbrush do the work. Don’t manually brush with it. 🥰🙏🏻

[@abril438]

If that´s your cabin as a dancer, I´d like to see the doctor cabin,

[@wanderlustalley]

The doctors cabin is similar to this one! This is a manager cabin so the dr isn’t too different

[@nicolamcallister9356]

how tall do you have to be to be a dancer with Royal Carribean?

[@wanderlustalley]

There’s casts with different height requirements but I’m 5’4.5!

[@travelwithdebandnick]

wow oh wow thats a crazily long day, how do you not burn out?

[@wanderlustalley]

Thankfully it was only for a few weeks that our schedule was like this 🥰

[@travelwithdebandnick]

@@wanderlustalley thats good. you work so hard.

[@abdulghaffarleghari4436]

GOOD JOB I LOVE AND INVITE YOU TOO LIFE PARTNER CRUISE JOB IS VERY BEST I SUPPORT TO YOU AS LIKE YOU IT

[@Şenol-Berlin]

Show us the crew mess

[@BEN-xq4ny]

no crew bar tonight?🤪

[@wanderlustalley]

you couldn’t pay me 😂

[@athenaspencer4684]

❤️❤️❤️👋😁

[@alejandrobandong]

Which ship do you work

[@wanderlustalley]

This is rhapsody of the seas!

[@alejandrobandong]

@@wanderlustalley royal Caribbean.. how many contact now are there

[@wanderlustalley]

@@alejandrobandong just one contract:)

[@pamelawarren5405]

And romantic or one night stands with passengers or crew ?

[@RahmanDigitalAgency]

💕💙💜🖤💜💙💕

[@kayexclusive6144]

For us new hires. First time contract who wants to start a youtube page. Can you give us steps to how you edit your videos?

[@wanderlustalley]

There’s lots of programs out there! I use premiere pro to edit mine but started with iMovie when I first started editing 😇

[@kayexclusive6144]

@@wanderlustalley thank you. I will look into it.

[@wanderlustalley]

@@kayexclusive6144 of course! If you’re newer to editing, premiere is an application that you subscribe to so it costs money, but there’s a lot of options ☺️👍

[@kayexclusive6144]

@@wanderlustalley thank you

[@carlosbaja678]

It ought to be illegal to put a mask on such a beautiful face.

[@refreshingfeelings]

How would you define your cruise ship experience in one word?

[@wanderlustalley]

Positive 😁