what you NEED TO KNOW before you start a ship contract! ⚓️🌊🛟 [signing paperwork, trainings, etc!]

[@JCogs1]

Loved that you prayed on it. You remind me a lot of my daughter. I tell her to enjoy life. Live your dreams. You will like the Florida/ Caribbean weather. I truly wish you the best.

[@kristinekugler]

That is so sweet, thank you! ❤️

[@araeofsunshine9435]

It's fascinating to learn the process when you are offered a contract and the steps you need to take to fill that roll. Thanks so much for explaining. 😊

[@kristinekugler]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@chrismoss2818]

Happy Thanksgiving! We are sailing on Utopia in June, so I am hoping to see your shows!!

[@kristinekugler]

Amazing! Hope to see you onboard!! 🥰

[@cindyjackson4964]

Congratulations on your new adventure! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! 🍂🦃

[@72cmcinc]

Happy Thanksgiving and congrats on the contract! Best of luck!

[@kristinekugler]

Thanks so much!! Happy Thanksgiving to you too! 🥰🫶🏼

[@jamescarbonaro596]

Great job Kristine, you're an excellent communicator and very informative... Happy Thanksgiving to all...🤗🦃🍷

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much! 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@hamzaouamrouche57]

Congratulations 4 New Contract Kristine and happy Thanksgiving ❤❤

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much! 🙏 Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@hamzaouamrouche57]

@kristinekugler ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@RobertHansenRob]

Great decision to go on Ovation, you were all such a amazing cast

[@kristinekugler]

I'm so glad you loved the cast! 🥰

[@angelasaurr]

Congratulations on your contract.

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@shealagh]

wait the flashbacks were so cute🥹

[@kristinekugler]

🥹🥹🥹

[@Chefvishal-004]

Hi there Kristine, I am a professional chef . I am from India. I am working on soo many countries in my tenure . I want to share my experience with you. You know one day I watching your video I don’t know it’s my luck or you are lucky for me I don’t know but next I am getting new job offer from Royal Caribbean in my LinkedIn account without any cv or apply. Now I am going join my first ship in February next year oasis of the sea ❤ thank you so much for you are lucky for mee ❤❤❤❤❤❤ and happy thanksgiving 🦃 to you and your family. I am never thinking too join cruise ships.

[@kristinekugler]

That’s amazing! I’m so happy for you! 🥰

[@alkruzins1168]

Great vlog K Answers many Q In your QA vlog mention each live and position require more detailed training instead of 5 he online For V I needed on-site first demo water rescue in pool and hands on fire at station with full gear SCUBA put out fires We needed the Norwegian Marine medical only 1 dr in Canada could do it V reimburses the $750 medical cost Also passport that doesn’t expire for 6 months V uses placement agency so send all docs to them and bring paper copies onboard They also require yellow fever for any contract Why not setup a website with this sort of info You’ll have good wifi in Port C

[@Troy_Harland]

Great information, thanks for sharing🙂

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you! 😊

[@Frans42]

So many different Kristine’s in this video 😊 Do you get any practical training for first aid, fire fighting or how to get into those immersion suits? Some things are difficult to learn online only (though it is indeed very convenient 🎉) Heh, I remember you got to play victim in an onboard drill once, got to re watch that one. Funny vid. How many different theatre shows does Royal have, think you might know them all after a few years?😎

[@meschahayes1003]

What are the challenges you were weighing when thinking of not considering this particular contract?

[@kristinekugler]

Itinerary and the length of cruises! It's going to be a challenge but I'm ready to step up to it!

[@LordToogood]

I didn't realise just how much training you do. I don't work on a ship but I have watched Titanic, Under Siege, Crimson Tide, The Hunt for Red October and Below Deck, would they count as suitable training?

[@kristinekugler]

😂😂😂 to be honest there's lots of similarities to Below Deck 😅

[@LordToogood]

@@kristinekugler ah ok, say no more 😁

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

As a dual citizen myself of Italy and US do you do your contracts under your US or your Spain citizenship and how would the process differ if it would in any way.

[@kristinekugler]

It doesn't really differ for me! The simplest way it was explained to me is that when I submit my paperwork, they will take one passport and you stick to that passport for that job. So I stick with my US passport because I wouldn't need a Visa to work in the States, but it's not much of an issue. Especially since people from all around the world work on ships, I would think it's possible for almost every nationality!

[@kristinekugler]

To give an example: there was a rule when porting in Civitaveccia that we could not get off the ship before 8 am unless we had an EU passport (I have no idea why it was a rule 😂) but since I'm there with my USA passport, I wouldn't be allowed to use my Spanish passport to get off the ship early because I chose that one. Again, not a big deal but that's the only difference I've found in which passport I use!

[@MyShayCo]

Eh !!! question ????? Who is Stella and where is she NOW ! Do Headliner Acts have to do Training as well ? You are AMAZING... so much information. Many people will be so well informed now because of you. 🍀🍀Happy Thanks Giving 🍀🍀

[@kristinekugler]

She's my friend Andrea's dog! I was dog sitting her the time I received my first contract so she helped me with my trainings 🥰 I'm actually not sure about headliner acts! I'm sure it depends but I wouldn't think so because they're normally signed on as 'contractors' for as long as they're there! That's so sweet , thank you so much! 😊

[@MyShayCo]

@ typical Kristine FRIEND to everybody Man Woman Dog Nature People from Scotland… you just cant help yourself ☘️☘️🥰☘️☘️

[@marissadivita]

omg what ship did u decline the replacement contract offer for? if ur allowed to say ofcrs haha

[@aliyahabdul5041]

I love how you keep God first! I wish you success and happiness in your future! May the Lord bless you abundantly.

[@kristinekugler]

That is so sweet, thank you! 🙏

[@AD-hi2lw]

Is the contract process is same for all the department staffs

[@Darkangel-A-c8z]

It looks like a beautiful ship

[@hamzaouamrouche57]

❤KRISTINE❤

[@kyra4788]

is the medical just through a regular medical doctor/practitioner or who do you have to go through for it? Also were there specific vaccinations that were required for you to be working on the cruise?

[@kristinekugler]

it’s all sent through to you once you sign the contract! There’s a long list of approved medical providers and they tell you everything you need for your medical 😊

[@alkruzins1168]

Each job and position

[@everydaydave]

Do you get a pay raise for each new contract?

[@kristinekugler]

Yes! 😁

[@abagail.trippi]

I recently got a job offer with Carnival. Did you just go to your primary care doctor to do your medical, or did you go somewhere else?

[@kristinekugler]

In the email with all the ton of paperwork to fill out, Royal sends a list of all the approved medical facilities we can get our medical done at! I would ask your company to see which is your best option!

[@abagail.trippi]

Thank you for responding! We got a list of approved facilities too, but none of them are near me so I have to find a doctor on my own. Like you said, the medical process is so nerve wracking and I’m not looking forward to it, but it has to be done. By the way, I love your videos! I’ve been following you since you were on your first contract. I wish you well on Utopia! 💖

[@jeanliu-x9p]

Can you apply for a single room?

[@kristinekugler]

@@jeanliu-x9p no :( it’s up to your job and department!

[@seanopalenik]

❤❤💖💖💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@athenaspencer4684]

❤️❤️❤️👋😁

[@allisonsdiaryjourney]

🎉🎉

[@bigtbone1980]

You are going to be a millionaire and more positive mind set

[@kristinekugler]

I sure hope so 😅

[@WilliamMcalpine-b5i]

You are such a nice, likeable young lady.. keep up the good work !

[@kristinekugler]

That's so kind of you! 🥰

[@paulawilkes7366]

Hi willyou be with eve again ?

[@kristinekugler]

I will!! but not on the contract 😢

[@paulawilkes7366]

@kristinekugler oh no x

[@cruisenuts2846]

Congrats Kristine

[@cruisenuts2846]

Hello Kristine

[@oritb7048]

I inquired about the ship you will be working on and it is huge! You will have so much fun there! And all the people who will work with you are the luckiest people there are! Especially who will be your roommate. I am very proud of you for the difficult path you are taking. And that you are always the most charming and sweetest to everyone. I wish you all the success in the world and enjoy! 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘💗💞💕💟❣💖💝💘❤💙💜🤍🤸‍♀🤸‍♂🚢🛳⛴💃💃💃💃💃💃💖💓

[@kristinekugler]

thank you so much!! ☺️❤️