Thanks for taking the time to share this info. Just got offered a job with NCL as broadcast tech and hoping to be prepped for a six month contract with the aid of you and other you tubers.
+Linda McLaurin you are quite welome! I have another couple of videos coming too...hopefully they get out in time before you leave! Enjoy your trip! Where will you be going?
Hi, John. Amazing videos. Really appreciate your efforts and the time you put in for new perspective crew members. I am joining Royal Caribbean in a couple of weeks as a Cleaner - Facilities. Could you highlight my chances of growth? and how does the 'department change' work out? Also, can you tell me if I can carry my acoustic guitar along? I'd wanna keep it with me in the cabin and play sometimes.
Hello! Yes congratulations on the upcoming job! Glad you could enjoy my videos. As for growth in your areas, i am trying to think as far as cleaner facilities goes. I am certain it falls under housekeeping so you may have the different tiers you can work through. Assistant, Managers, etc. It may depend on the break down for RCCL. As for the Guitar, i know people who brought theirs with them and were able to keep them in their cabins. As long as you are willing to travel with it and pay for it, you should be all set!
Hey very greate information, thank you so much. I'm from Chile and I'm apling for a job rigth now. Going to my second interview and with a lot of doubts, questions. 1) Towels you didn't say if we have to bring one. 2) How do they pick your roomate? 3) how is the relaition ship with other members? competitive? 4) What do you recomend to do to setle in the first couple of week that I bet are the most harsh? 5)Do they allow drinking in your free time? 6) You mention a couple of rules that you absolutly can not break. What are they? 7) How will they punish you if you do? As you can see is not the work it worries me. Is how to keep sane the hours that you are not accupied with it. And my final questions are: 8) How much time in total did you work in a cruise? 9) What will you say was what you enjoy the most about working in a cruise. Again Thank you so much for this videos, you are very cute by do way, and sorry for all the questions. Abrazote desde Chile.
+aline estefania suarez palma thank you for the list of questions! I will try and answer them as best as i can! 1- No need to bring towels. THey are stocked and replenished daily by your housekeeper (Depending on your job) 2-Usually someone within your department or at least the same schedule as you. They will not put a casino person with a morning person. 3-Not competitive at all! Its very team oriented. Although me coming in as an American it was tougher as most crew members only experience with the Americans are as guests, so they believe them all to be obnoxious. 4- The first couple of weeks, make as many friends and learn as much as possible. It will get better over time....but everyone is different. 5-You may drink in the evening. Although you are not allowed to ever be drunk as they can randomly test you and you would be fired. You need to be able to act in the event of an emergency. You will get pretty good at hiding your drunk level at some point. Just do not get sloppy. 6-There are a few rules that are instant fire. I will be doing another video shortly, but they involve drinking, fighting, Drugs and messing around with guests sexually. 7-You get fired. 8-On a single cruise? Or a contract? I would typically work 70-80 hours a week. A minimum of 10 hours a day....some days 14 9-the thing i enjoyed the most was the memories, experience, people i met and just the opportunity. Its tough, but its got a great pay off.
+aline estefania suarez palma I have only cruise with Norwegian Cruise lines 2 times. both were fun cruises but for working onboard I am unsure. The staff that I spoke with seemed to enjoy it, so I can see it being similar to my personal experience.
+aline estefania suarez palma Could you kindly pass me the contact details of recruitment or H.R. person Hope to hear from you soon. dumiduroshantha@yahoo.com
Hi John. Just stumbled across your channel and find your videos quite interesting. I am wayyy to old to be a worker on a ship but I do love to cruise but sadly have only done it once due to Covid19. I have a question regarding my room steward...would it be ok to bring them goodies such as toothpaste, laundry soap etc. to leave after we disembark? This would be on top of our gratuities of course. I thought a gift bag of goodies would be nice but certainly don't want to insult anyone. Hope that makes sense. Have a glorious day.
This is a fantastic question! While it would be super nice to bring goodies, I would probably shy away from specifics. Money would be better as they may have specific brands they prefer or can use. I know me personally with toothpaste I only use a specific type and would not use any others. Just to play it safe, I would probably not do something like that unless you know 100% for sure...just to make sure nothing is wasted! I hope this helps! Plus the extra tip will allow them to purchase those supplies while in port. There are plenty of ports that have great shopping for crew member supplies!
Hi John! Thank you for the video! Very helpful :) Questions: Where is your suitcase stored during your time on board? What form of carry on did you usually bring (I'm thinking of bringing a bookbag)? And finally (this is kind of a dumb question) are there shelves or places to store bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, etc) in the shower? Thank you!!!
+Kelly Speagle Not weird questions at all. My bags were stored under my bed. I had 2 big bags that doubled as Ski Bags so they were flexible and fit inside each other. Think more along the lines of Heavy duty camping or skiing bags. Any square shaped traditional suitcases will be hard to store while onboard. As for carry on, most airlines give you one carry on and one personal item. I brought my backpack (carry on) and my messenger bag (Laptop/personal item) and i was set for all the electronic and book needs. As for storage in the bathroom ,the mirror will have 2 sides. One for you and one for your room mate. Each side has some shelves to put things on.
Smashing video John! How is the married life like on a ship with co-works who are married? If me and my wife were to work on the same ship how does that work?
+Nigel Thornberry if you are married you have priority to get a cabin together. Not to say you may have to wait a little while to open up...but being married gets you one faster than the people who are just dating. Then you would work your normal jobs like on land and go from there.
You will have some down time....what you do with it is up to you. If you choose to use it to work out, you can. Some positions have access to the guest gym, but if not then you have a crew gym to go to.
Its all pretty useful info, until it comes to getting a job on the bridge. Hopefully (and usually) your Uni will help you with finding a company to work for to get your certificate, because if you plan on getting hired as a 1st officer you need to have at-sea experience. So you will basically be on the bridge as a type of "Assistant" 1st Officer.
Yes. Getting to the bridge, a lot of the officers up there have worked on other ships and ferries and the like before working on a large commercial cruise line. A few of the captains I know have worked as Ferry boat captains in Italy before obtaining their job as a Cruise ship captian.
Hey! This was really helpful! Great vids! I have a little question, could I bring some OTC meds like for the dizzines and cramps? Also, how is the situation with the power outlets?
you should be able to bring those types of medications. As for the power outlets, depending on the location of the company, they will determine what kind of outlets are on board. A majority of them have standard US outlets, at least where I experienced....but you can always get a converter.
What are some entry level positions I could look into? The only work experience I have is 3 years of unloading trucks and stocking shelves for Walmart. I have a great work ethic and a lot of patience when it comes to customers, but the management is always swapping around and it seems like each new batch is more entitled and disconnected than the last. I'm foaming at the mouth for the opportunity to drop it all, and try something new. But the only listings I can spot require prior experience.
hmm. i would say to look into something a long the lines of maybe the store room or store keepers? That has some similar skills from what you are currently doing now. Management on the ships is sometimes not any better than what you are explaining now, but you will run into that in a lot of places. Or if there is anything different you want to get into, Food and beverage, Housekeeping....stuff like that have entry level jobs.
For crew yes. You would not be able to wear open toed shoes in any guest areas....and on some ships you cant wear them in the crew dining areas either.
These videos are great! Just a few questions, what is the average weight limit on what you can bring? And if its something you couldn't live without could you bring a game console like a ps4 or Xbox1 with a small tv? or would they have certain rules that wouldn't allow that?
You can bring how ever much weight you want. Just remember that storage is limited and anything over weight you will need to pay for. As for a TV most cabins have a TV so no need. I have seen people who bough large flat screen TVs though but not until they were on the ship.
Hey this is a very useful video thanks a lot. I can notice that this video it was make it 4 years ago, are you still working in cruise line companies? I got a job in Carnival thanks again, greetings from Mexico.
@@rubimoraless.2805 Hola, mira todo depende de que país seas porque en cada país es diferente. Aquí en México hay una agencia que se llama persohotel que oferta las vacantes para todos los cruceros y aplicas mediante de ella, es así como yo lo conseguí, espero te sirva saludos.
Is there an age requirement on most cruise lines? After a preliminary look at some websites it doesn't seem there's anything officially listed, but what would the chances of an 18 year old with a few years of customer service experience getting hired be? Also, is speaking many languages (English, Portuguese, French, Mandarin) a selling point and which position would make best use of that?
Wow Greason thank u .. my thirst for infos decreases for u provide me .. Can a musician adapt a top 40 Hit songs into another musical genre and perform it on board ? is it allowed to play songs not derived from Landau Cruise playlist ?
I am sure you would be able to. I know they may request you to play certain types of music at certain times, but if you can add your own flair to it....why not.
Hi, thank you for your videos. I didnt get the point with the alarm clock, cells phones dont depend of electricity continuously (for as long as there's battery) and if power is cut out for a second that can hardly interfere with charging the phone in the mean time. Also wanted to ask you, did you work in the entertainment dept? I will be applying to Royal Caribbean for this dept, and Im a kindergarten teacher. Do you know by any chance do employees have to come up with ideas to entertain or are they provided before hand with some kind of a schedule, and/or a to do list. I depend on internet for ideas (pinterest, google...) and ship internet connections are horrible, so am worried about this one a little.
Now a days it is probably a lot more reliable. What I meant is if you use an electric alarm clock on top of your phone. Sometimes the Airplane modes and time zones interfere with the clock on your phone and then the electric alarm clock if the power surges the time can be off, or go back to the blinking 12:00. I have had a couple of times where out in the ocean my phone would randomly connect to some crazy different time and i needed to figure the difference to ensure my alarms went off. It was never a guaranteed thing, I always had at least 2 different clocks set as there have been multiple instances with several employees where they didnt work or the times changed. As for activities, there will be some already in motion but as a member of the entertainment staff you will be required to come up with some of your own or to adjust on the fly. I would prepare a bunch of activities and bring them with you as the internet is dodgy and not the most reliable and you don't want to spend time looking stuff up. It will be more appealing to have it all in your arsenal already! That will put you above and beyond and help the guests enjoy their vacation.
If you are not on the schedule to stay on board, then as long as you are not working you should be able to get off in the ports. Each cruise will have a handful of crew members from each department that need to stay on in the event of an emergency.
HI John...I am from Montenegro and I have lot of experience in security sector. I have chance to start working for Royal Caribbean as a Security guard or Security coordinator. I am feel free to ask you more about my future job. Can you tell me more about that. Than you in advance RGDS Boris
You may not be able to bring it all on initially, but i would speak with your supervisor about going to a craft store and buying supplies to bring on board and if they fit the code and what not.
Hi There On MSC Cruises web site I came across the job posting (video operator) that attracted my intention but they require STCW95 certificate (Basic fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal security and social responsibility) for video operator position. Some other positions are exempt. Do the cruise companies you worked for offer training and certification onboard after one is hired, or one needs to get it on land before getting onboard ??? I am from Canada and this STCW95 certificate is too costy ($2500 CAD) It seems to me you are from US. Where and how did you get STCW95 certificate ??? Any tips , suggestions ??? Thanks in advance for your time
The ones i worked for did not require that ahead of time. They provided it to anyone on board as part of your welcome training. I am sure with MSC being a smaller cruise line, they do not have the ability to train people while on board.
I have a question. If i am taking some medicines and i bring them to last until the end of the contract, can i keep them in my own inside the ship or i have to give them to the department in charge in the cruise ship?
Yes they have food options to cater to all dietary needs and religious observations. As for sharing a room, depending on your position and the cruise line there are certain jobs that have the perk of being in a solo cabin. Others will have a roomate
This was great, I have been researching "cruise ship hiring 2014" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Jiyrianna Peyadelyn Plan - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my partner got cool success with it.
Hi, do you work everyday or do you get 1 or 2 days off a week? Surely all the staff will be like zombie working for 10 months straight. Also do the ships have staff pools/ outside areas for the staff to enjoy
hows the air.condition.in the small cabin when.no.fresh air? any poo poo smell come out from bathroom? im debating right now this is one thinf i.might.have problem overcome but i do afraid i.might miss a good.oppotunity
The AC is not too bad. Your first few weeks you may get adjusted to being in the air for a long time. you may get a little cold. As for smells coming out of the bathroom, its not common but sometimes and i mean sometimes there may be an odor.
In my experience all crew cabins have exhaust vents both bathroom and the cabin. If you get to work on a new ship then the AC and exhaust are good but if it's old then it's the opposite.
hey John love your videos bro. just a quick question hope its not confusing..who hires you?is an agent for that cruise ship in your foreign country or do you get hired directly on the ship on the point of arrival?
You get hired from the cruise line its self from their head office. At least for me, other countries may have agencies they need to go through. I was hired from a supervisor in the head office of carnival and from there they let you know which particular ship you will be on for your contract. They can also move you around as needed during your contract so you are not exactly tied down to any particular ships.
Most of that is provided. Linen and towels are all provided as well as towels. Some crew members are required to do their own laundry and cabin cleaning.
I heard that you can actually arrange to get your room clean right? as for cleaning. Do they provide a vacuum ? Also pardon the question, the next one is going to be tricky because I get conflicting answers depending on who I ask. Some say that some cruise lines do accept certain employees with disabilities, others that its a flat no. What do you think? (in my example, I'm partially deaf, I have an implant that allows me to hear to a decent level)
Sir i want to do job onboard and its my dream but i had an accident and my leg and spine broke after that i had a operation on my spine screws and plates are fixed on my spine .......so my question is can i work on ship
I have seen them regarding the Art department. I know they may not be on some ships anymore....starting to do away with them on some cruise lines. They are there and they do the art shows.
Hi John and all from India. MY Second round of interview is scheduled on coming Friday for IT Specialist by Royal Caribbean IT superintendent. Please give me some tips to crack that interview. Also please give me a rough idea for the salary part that how much can I ask to them? I am having ten years of experience in IT.
Most of the questions they ask are about your past experience, being a team player, how you would feel working longer hours than normal and being away for such a long time. Also, asking about working in a high stress fast paced environment.
It depents on what kind of Person you are. Due to the fact, that you will have axcess to Food and Water in the Crewmess, you might need some money for Cigarettes, Beer, Water you can take to your Cabin and what every you need additionally. Usually Crewbar is not expensive. And depending on where you work you will get Tips. I am a Person which is not really drinking. So I can survive the first month with about 50 Euro.
Pretty spot on Dreadmode101 as he said, yeah you would make your base pay and then not have to pay for food and room/board...its the extra stuff. Me, i would buy my bathroom supplies when in port as well as some snacks. Free food is nice, but you get tired of it really quick, but if your really but on saving money then you can get passed that. I would also buy movies in port and go out to eat in port...just to get that normal food every once in a while. Like Lunch or Breakfast. We once had a schedule in 1 port where we were able to get lunch and dinner...that was nice. but yeah after all that and if you enjoy going to the crew bar, you may finish the month with a little bit of extra cash.
I’m just confused why women’s clothing was referred to as slutty as far as ‘club wear’ around 2:45. Why are we slut shaming? Do guys not wear revealing clothes??
great videos! I'm from Australia, and I was thinking about applying for a job on a cruise ship for my gap year (id be 18). I assume most people would be older but do you think its possible to get a job at this age? I don't have any qualifications as ive obviously been ay school, but I have had some experience in waitressing and I also speak a fair bit of Spanish. do you think these things would be helpful? thanks! :)
They may not hire you until you are 21. Most cruise lines wait until that age so that there is a level of maturity and some sort of previous life experience. So you are better off working on some experience and building up your resume and then apply once you turn 21.
Hi there JohnI have recently paseed all inteviews as a security officer and are going to work within a month, i dont actually know what cruize line i am going yet, but i was wondering if you could tell what to expect as its my first contract. Thank you for your vids great help..👍👍
Hi there I am also in the very same boat. In fact I suspect I was scammed after watching your Videos. Are you familiar with Blue sea Cruises USA? Have you also heard of paying a fee of 550USD to the agency? Your videos are very helpful thanks.
Hello to the both of you. This is interesting, for Steven did you apply through a company that may send security members to the ships instead of working directly through the cruise line? First contract will be a lot of training and just adjusting. It will be a whole wave of information not only on the job itself but the cruise line culture and hospitality training. Even though you are there as security you will still be required to promote the core values of the company that you are working for and ensuring the guests have a wonderful time. As for you Nqobile, I will see if can look anything up about Blue Sea Cruises. I found a website with a list of all things that should be a red flag. Take a look at it and see if any names or emails sound familiar to who you are talking with. I would also recommend doing a bit of digging to see if maybe the 550$ is a requirement for submitting your information through an agency. www.cruiseshipjobs.com/blacklist.htm Check that link out and i hope it helps.
alright excellent. So the company may have a contract with several cruise lines and they will send you whichever one has an opening. Your first contract will rely on a lot of training, getting used to the lifestyle of working on a ship and pretty much just learning the job. Just be very open minded and ask as many questions as you can.
+Calicido yes thank you +Psymin arrow It will depend on the airlines, but if you have seafarers or if you are going into the Army,Navy, Marines Etc. They allow for a little heavier packing. For me flying out of the states, some airlines are 60, some are 50....some charge you regardless. Not so much fun. I have gotten luck when my bag was a few pounds over, the lady at the desk waived the fee cause I was working on a ship. You never know.
hI john, how about Australians like myself is trying to get on the cruiseships is the links the same allcruisejobs.com as Ive been to this website and it asked me do i have a US visa, well that answer is no..is that what I need, if Im planning to leave from Australia? Do you know? If so can you let me know..thanks
Hello Deborah! Thanks for watching and asking. Do you know what cruise lines you were looking at jobs? Even if they are out of a different country, the main home base of the cruise line would require you to have a work visa. This is mainly because you are not guaranteed to be on the same ship for your whole contract and they may move you around where they see fit.
hey...do you or any of your colleagues have an answer o my question here? I have an interview coming up for junior assistant cruise director on Princess Cruise lines, I am a female that prefers not to wear dresses...do you think that will be a problem?
+Loufwe I dont think it will be a problem. There are girls who would wear dress pants and a nice shirt instead of a dress. On the elegant/formal nights you would probably have to wear a suit instead. Although with Princess, they had a uniform for their staff and guys and girls wore like a suit jacket and pants or a skirt, but not a short skirt, like a uniform skirt. I am sure they would allow you to wear the pants version if you wanted.
+Loufwe How did your interview go for the junior assistant cruise diretor position on Princess Cruises? I also had an interview and got offered a position :)
+Bethany Suthers my interview went great. I think. lol. They will let us all know before Monday. I have high hopes. What position and ship did you get hired for? Congratulations!! So exciting. When do you start?
+Loufwe ah ok! I did my interview over Skype and got told a few days later. The position is junior assistant cruise director like you but I won't know when I go or what ship I'll be on until all my paperwork has been completed like my visa and also my medical etc
+Bethany Suthers wow. I had a Skype interview then had to fly across the country for a group interview. I hope you get on soon. :) I'm hoping my adventure comes soon and I can tell you good news
Most cruise lines require you to work your way up. But they do have open positions for people with the right skills. Basically, the ability to engage guests, drive revenue, manager a department (60+ staff). You can look up the requirements for cruise director jobs. I know carnival has them posted on carnivalentertainment.com
nah. you get trained in emergency evacuation. Truth be told, if there ever was an emergency, the ship cannot sink fast....if it does....then it was a super serious accident.
+Andrew Wiggin None of the ships i have been on have any Mosques. There have been smaller chapels on some other ones, but no services offered unless there was some kind of minister or whichever religious figure would need it that was onboard. There have been Muslim groups cruise, and they would rent one of the meeting rooms and use that for services.
Not needing to get the reasoning? I get needing the HOW....but the Why is just as important. Not having a lot of space is pretty important. Equally as important as to how many pairs of pants to wear
it depents on what you want to do on the Ship. But even without a degree or Diploma you can get hired. Mostly in a lower possition, but you can get promoted.
Thanks for answering! Yes you do not need a diploma or a degree, they mostly look for experience but are very eager to hire and promote from within. If you want to be a manager or director of a department, work hard and in time you can be promoted.
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Thanks for taking the time to share this info. Just got offered a job with NCL as broadcast tech and hoping to be prepped for a six month contract with the aid of you and other you tubers.
Thats fantastic! I hope it all works out. Sorry for the delay and i am unsure what has happened with your job due to the 2020!
John Gleason failed the physical - the years have not been kind. Anyhow, the pandemic would have ruined it all. I kept the old job...
This couldnt have been better timing! I'm looking to set sail late January and am going on another trip in a couple of weeks! Thank you!
+Linda McLaurin you are quite welome! I have another couple of videos coming too...hopefully they get out in time before you leave! Enjoy your trip! Where will you be going?
+Linda McLaurin
Could you kindly pass me the contact details of recruitment or H.R. person
Hope to hear from you soon.
dumiduroshantha@yahoo.com
This videos are AWESOME! Keep it going!
+Desolate6 Thank you for watching!
Hi, John. Amazing videos. Really appreciate your efforts and the time you put in for new perspective crew members. I am joining Royal Caribbean in a couple of weeks as a Cleaner - Facilities. Could you highlight my chances of growth? and how does the 'department change' work out?
Also, can you tell me if I can carry my acoustic guitar along? I'd wanna keep it with me in the cabin and play sometimes.
Hello! Yes congratulations on the upcoming job! Glad you could enjoy my videos. As for growth in your areas, i am trying to think as far as cleaner facilities goes. I am certain it falls under housekeeping so you may have the different tiers you can work through. Assistant, Managers, etc. It may depend on the break down for RCCL.
As for the Guitar, i know people who brought theirs with them and were able to keep them in their cabins. As long as you are willing to travel with it and pay for it, you should be all set!
Very useful concrete info! Thanks so much, most helpful!
Hey very greate information, thank you so much. I'm from Chile and I'm apling for a job rigth now. Going to my second interview and with a lot of doubts, questions.
1) Towels you didn't say if we have to bring one.
2) How do they pick your roomate?
3) how is the relaition ship with other members? competitive?
4) What do you recomend to do to setle in the first couple of week that I bet are the most harsh?
5)Do they allow drinking in your free time?
6) You mention a couple of rules that you absolutly can not break. What are they?
7) How will they punish you if you do?
As you can see is not the work it worries me. Is how to keep sane the hours that you are not accupied with it. And my final questions are:
8) How much time in total did you work in a cruise?
9) What will you say was what you enjoy the most about working in a cruise.
Again Thank you so much for this videos, you are very cute by do way, and sorry for all the questions. Abrazote desde Chile.
+aline estefania suarez palma thank you for the list of questions! I will try and answer them as best as i can!
1- No need to bring towels. THey are stocked and replenished daily by your housekeeper (Depending on your job)
2-Usually someone within your department or at least the same schedule as you. They will not put a casino person with a morning person.
3-Not competitive at all! Its very team oriented. Although me coming in as an American it was tougher as most crew members only experience with the Americans are as guests, so they believe them all to be obnoxious.
4- The first couple of weeks, make as many friends and learn as much as possible. It will get better over time....but everyone is different.
5-You may drink in the evening. Although you are not allowed to ever be drunk as they can randomly test you and you would be fired. You need to be able to act in the event of an emergency. You will get pretty good at hiding your drunk level at some point. Just do not get sloppy.
6-There are a few rules that are instant fire. I will be doing another video shortly, but they involve drinking, fighting, Drugs and messing around with guests sexually.
7-You get fired.
8-On a single cruise? Or a contract? I would typically work 70-80 hours a week. A minimum of 10 hours a day....some days 14
9-the thing i enjoyed the most was the memories, experience, people i met and just the opportunity. Its tough, but its got a great pay off.
+John Gleason Another question: What can you tell me about Norwegian Cruise Line? and pleasse try to by honest. Big hug from Chile.
+aline estefania suarez palma I have only cruise with Norwegian Cruise lines 2 times. both were fun cruises but for working onboard I am unsure. The staff that I spoke with seemed to enjoy it, so I can see it being similar to my personal experience.
+aline estefania suarez palma Could you kindly pass me the contact details of recruitment or H.R. person
Hope to hear from you soon.
dumiduroshantha@yahoo.com
Aline stefania Suarez Palma I would like to get that info to if I can jwashington511@yahoo.com
Hi John. Just stumbled across your channel and find your videos quite interesting. I am wayyy to old to be a worker on a ship but I do love to cruise but sadly have only done it once due to Covid19. I have a question regarding my room steward...would it be ok to bring them goodies such as toothpaste, laundry soap etc. to leave after we disembark? This would be on top of our gratuities of course. I thought a gift bag of goodies would be nice but certainly don't want to insult anyone. Hope that makes sense. Have a glorious day.
This is a fantastic question! While it would be super nice to bring goodies, I would probably shy away from specifics. Money would be better as they may have specific brands they prefer or can use. I know me personally with toothpaste I only use a specific type and would not use any others. Just to play it safe, I would probably not do something like that unless you know 100% for sure...just to make sure nothing is wasted! I hope this helps!
Plus the extra tip will allow them to purchase those supplies while in port. There are plenty of ports that have great shopping for crew member supplies!
Hi John! Thank you for the video! Very helpful :) Questions: Where is your suitcase stored during your time on board? What form of carry on did you usually bring (I'm thinking of bringing a bookbag)? And finally (this is kind of a dumb question) are there shelves or places to store bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, etc) in the shower? Thank you!!!
+Kelly Speagle Not weird questions at all. My bags were stored under my bed. I had 2 big bags that doubled as Ski Bags so they were flexible and fit inside each other. Think more along the lines of Heavy duty camping or skiing bags. Any square shaped traditional suitcases will be hard to store while onboard. As for carry on, most airlines give you one carry on and one personal item. I brought my backpack (carry on) and my messenger bag (Laptop/personal item) and i was set for all the electronic and book needs. As for storage in the bathroom ,the mirror will have 2 sides. One for you and one for your room mate. Each side has some shelves to put things on.
Great information!!! Thanks!!
Thanks for watching!
Smashing video John! How is the married life like on a ship with co-works who are married? If me and my wife were to work on the same ship how does that work?
+Nigel Thornberry if you are married you have priority to get a cabin together. Not to say you may have to wait a little while to open up...but being married gets you one faster than the people who are just dating. Then you would work your normal jobs like on land and go from there.
John, what about barbershops? Are they have it?
Yes there are crew barbers.
Great video! Just one question, when you're working on board is there any free time to go to the gym?
You will have some down time....what you do with it is up to you. If you choose to use it to work out, you can. Some positions have access to the guest gym, but if not then you have a crew gym to go to.
Its all pretty useful info, until it comes to getting a job on the bridge. Hopefully (and usually) your Uni will help you with finding a company to work for to get your certificate, because if you plan on getting hired as a 1st officer you need to have at-sea experience. So you will basically be on the bridge as a type of "Assistant" 1st Officer.
Yes. Getting to the bridge, a lot of the officers up there have worked on other ships and ferries and the like before working on a large commercial cruise line. A few of the captains I know have worked as Ferry boat captains in Italy before obtaining their job as a Cruise ship captian.
Hey! This was really helpful! Great vids! I have a little question, could I bring some OTC meds like for the dizzines and cramps? Also, how is the situation with the power outlets?
you should be able to bring those types of medications. As for the power outlets, depending on the location of the company, they will determine what kind of outlets are on board. A majority of them have standard US outlets, at least where I experienced....but you can always get a converter.
What are some entry level positions I could look into?
The only work experience I have is 3 years of unloading trucks and stocking shelves for Walmart.
I have a great work ethic and a lot of patience when it comes to customers, but the management is always swapping around and it seems like each new batch is more entitled and disconnected than the last. I'm foaming at the mouth for the opportunity to drop it all, and try something new. But the only listings I can spot require prior experience.
hmm. i would say to look into something a long the lines of maybe the store room or store keepers? That has some similar skills from what you are currently doing now. Management on the ships is sometimes not any better than what you are explaining now, but you will run into that in a lot of places. Or if there is anything different you want to get into, Food and beverage, Housekeeping....stuff like that have entry level jobs.
Nice Videos :-) I will do something similar but in German for German Crew... :-) good job!
Sounds good! Spread the word and help people make up their minds on if cruise ships is a good job for them!
The open toed shoes deal is typically a ship board safety issue from my experience.
For crew yes. You would not be able to wear open toed shoes in any guest areas....and on some ships you cant wear them in the crew dining areas either.
Bold of you to assume I am not already paranoid enough to have two alarms on at all times anyway. 😭
Yeah, its a very panicky moment.
Hi thank you for your time in these videos. I was wondering why you could not set the alarm on your phone?
thank you this is so amazing 👍👍👍
you are welcome!
These videos are great! Just a few questions, what is the average weight limit on what you can bring? And if its something you couldn't live without could you bring a game console like a ps4 or Xbox1 with a small tv? or would they have certain rules that wouldn't allow that?
I forgot to mention, keep up the good work!
You can bring how ever much weight you want. Just remember that storage is limited and anything over weight you will need to pay for. As for a TV most cabins have a TV so no need. I have seen people who bough large flat screen TVs though but not until they were on the ship.
thats cool, thanks for the tip!
Hey this is a very useful video thanks a lot. I can notice that this video it was make it 4 years ago, are you still working in cruise line companies? I got a job in Carnival thanks again, greetings from Mexico.
Hello Guga, cómo le hiciste para aplicar? Ayúdame
@@rubimoraless.2805 Hola, mira todo depende de que país seas porque en cada país es diferente.
Aquí en México hay una agencia que se llama persohotel que oferta las vacantes para todos los cruceros y aplicas mediante de ella, es así como yo lo conseguí, espero te sirva saludos.
Guga Gabriel muchas gracias! También soy de México, lo voy a intentar. Que estés muy bien!
@@rubimoraless.2805 igualmente, buscalo en face, aparece así "persohotel"
Guga Gabriel no tengo fb, pero lo busque en internet. El problema ahora es el covid, quien sabe hasta cuando vuelvan a reclutar. Muchas gracias 😊
Is there an age requirement on most cruise lines? After a preliminary look at some websites it doesn't seem there's anything officially listed, but what would the chances of an 18 year old with a few years of customer service experience getting hired be?
Also, is speaking many languages (English, Portuguese, French, Mandarin) a selling point and which position would make best use of that?
Also thank you for making these videos they're very helpful!
MOst cruise lines look for someone who is at least 21. There have been some very slight chances of 18 depending on the job. but 21 is the base.
Wow Greason thank u .. my thirst for infos decreases for u provide me ..
Can a musician adapt a top 40 Hit songs into another musical genre and perform it on board ? is it allowed to play songs not derived from Landau Cruise playlist ?
I am sure you would be able to. I know they may request you to play certain types of music at certain times, but if you can add your own flair to it....why not.
Hi, thank you for your videos. I didnt get the point with the alarm clock, cells phones dont depend of electricity continuously (for as long as there's battery) and if power is cut out for a second that can hardly interfere with charging the phone in the mean time.
Also wanted to ask you, did you work in the entertainment dept? I will be applying to Royal Caribbean for this dept, and Im a kindergarten teacher. Do you know by any chance do employees have to come up with ideas to entertain or are they provided before hand with some kind of a schedule, and/or a to do list. I depend on internet for ideas (pinterest, google...) and ship internet connections are horrible, so am worried about this one a little.
Now a days it is probably a lot more reliable. What I meant is if you use an electric alarm clock on top of your phone. Sometimes the Airplane modes and time zones interfere with the clock on your phone and then the electric alarm clock if the power surges the time can be off, or go back to the blinking 12:00. I have had a couple of times where out in the ocean my phone would randomly connect to some crazy different time and i needed to figure the difference to ensure my alarms went off. It was never a guaranteed thing, I always had at least 2 different clocks set as there have been multiple instances with several employees where they didnt work or the times changed. As for activities, there will be some already in motion but as a member of the entertainment staff you will be required to come up with some of your own or to adjust on the fly. I would prepare a bunch of activities and bring them with you as the internet is dodgy and not the most reliable and you don't want to spend time looking stuff up. It will be more appealing to have it all in your arsenal already! That will put you above and beyond and help the guests enjoy their vacation.
Regarding medical needs: how does one refill when not in home port (or, as an American, when I'm out of my umbrella)?
you would be able to consult with the medical staff on any prescriptions you might have.
could you get off in every port even during the middle of the cruise?
If you are not on the schedule to stay on board, then as long as you are not working you should be able to get off in the ports.
Each cruise will have a handful of crew members from each department that need to stay on in the event of an emergency.
HI John...I am from Montenegro and I have lot of experience in security sector. I have chance to start working for Royal Caribbean as a Security guard or Security coordinator. I am feel free to ask you more about my future job. Can you tell me more about that. Than you in advance RGDS Boris
Hi!
I am a painter, I’d like to bring some materials on board to paint..Is that possible?
I will be on board as a crew.
You may not be able to bring it all on initially, but i would speak with your supervisor about going to a craft store and buying supplies to bring on board and if they fit the code and what not.
Should we pack bedding, such as pillows and blankets?
most cruise lines will provide those for you
what job did you do on board cruise ships? btw I'm starting my first contract on thurs :)
I started as Entertainment staff and worked all the way up and took over as cruise director for a couple of cruises.
I have 10 years experience about hospitality security officer . Can you give me address how to I can easy apply this cimpany job ?
I used to work with the oasis of the sea and my great grandfather is mr murdoch on board the titanic
thank you man!
You are welcome!
hi john i am interested to work on a cruise ship but can u tell me how to get the job.thanks
Hi There
On MSC Cruises web site I came across the job posting (video operator) that attracted my intention
but they require STCW95 certificate (Basic fire fighting, personal survival techniques, elementary first aid, personal
security and social responsibility) for video operator position. Some other positions are exempt.
Do the cruise companies you worked for offer training and certification onboard after one is hired, or one needs to get
it on land before getting onboard ??? I am from Canada and this STCW95 certificate is too costy ($2500 CAD)
It seems to me you are from US. Where and how did you get STCW95 certificate ??? Any tips , suggestions ???
Thanks in advance for your time
The ones i worked for did not require that ahead of time. They provided it to anyone on board as part of your welcome training. I am sure with MSC being a smaller cruise line, they do not have the ability to train people while on board.
I have a question. If i am taking some medicines and i bring them to last until the end of the contract, can i keep them in my own inside the ship or i have to give them to the department in charge in the cruise ship?
depends on your medicine. Some you can keep yourself and other the ships medical staff can hold them and keep you posted on the medicine.
Is there is vegetarian food available while working on ship?
And do I have to shared room with a colleague?
Yes they have food options to cater to all dietary needs and religious observations. As for sharing a room, depending on your position and the cruise line there are certain jobs that have the perk of being in a solo cabin. Others will have a roomate
This so helpful, thankyou! :D
This was great, I have been researching "cruise ship hiring 2014" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Jiyrianna Peyadelyn Plan - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my partner got cool success with it.
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sir during working on board we are allowed to go guest area when we are off duty
+Ansul44 Pandey It would depend on your job. Not every job has guest area privileges.
Hi, do you work everyday or do you get 1 or 2 days off a week? Surely all the staff will be like zombie working for 10 months straight. Also do the ships have staff pools/ outside areas for the staff to enjoy
Is a captain a Job on a cruise ship and if it is how much money do I earn and would I have to wear my work uniform all the time at work
hows the air.condition.in the small cabin when.no.fresh air? any poo poo smell come out from bathroom? im debating right now this is one thinf i.might.have problem overcome but i do afraid i.might miss a good.oppotunity
The AC is not too bad. Your first few weeks you may get adjusted to being in the air for a long time. you may get a little cold. As for smells coming out of the bathroom, its not common but sometimes and i mean sometimes there may be an odor.
In my experience all crew cabins have exhaust vents both bathroom and the cabin. If you get to work on a new ship then the AC and exhaust are good but if it's old then it's the opposite.
hey John love your videos bro. just a quick question hope its not confusing..who hires you?is an agent for that cruise ship in your foreign country or do you get hired directly on the ship on the point of arrival?
You get hired from the cruise line its self from their head office. At least for me, other countries may have agencies they need to go through. I was hired from a supervisor in the head office of carnival and from there they let you know which particular ship you will be on for your contract. They can also move you around as needed during your contract so you are not exactly tied down to any particular ships.
What about pillows and Towels?
Most of that is provided. Linen and towels are all provided as well as towels. Some crew members are required to do their own laundry and cabin cleaning.
I heard that you can actually arrange to get your room clean right? as for cleaning. Do they provide a vacuum ? Also pardon the question, the next one is going to be tricky because I get conflicting answers depending on who I ask.
Some say that some cruise lines do accept certain employees with disabilities, others that its a flat no. What do you think? (in my example, I'm partially deaf, I have an implant that allows me to hear to a decent level)
Thank you :)
Sir i want to do job onboard and its my dream but i had an accident and my leg and spine broke after that i had a operation on my spine screws and plates are fixed on my spine .......so my question is can i work on ship
You would have to see if you can pass the medical test.
How to apply on board in a kitchen?
have u seen acution job in.the cruise.n whats.ur impression of auctioneer on board?
I have seen them regarding the Art department. I know they may not be on some ships anymore....starting to do away with them on some cruise lines. They are there and they do the art shows.
Hi John and all from India. MY Second round of interview is scheduled on coming Friday for IT Specialist by Royal Caribbean IT superintendent. Please give me some tips to crack that interview. Also please give me a rough idea for the salary part that how much can I ask to them?
I am having ten years of experience in IT.
Just be yourself and answer honestly. If you get on board and cant take it, after saying that you could....not going to end well for you.
how about bringin a bass guitar on board
Thats possible. Just be aware of space in your cabins.
How many kgs we may allowed to bring in cabin..?? is there any limits..??
Kgs? I am not sure what that is.
+John Gleason Kilograms
Is it possible to go out to the guests area?? i thought it wasn't
+Eclectic Girl depends on the job you have. Some are able to go to the guest areas, others are not.
Get a Life at Sea thanks!
Dear Sir, what is the maximum age limit for this job to apply as an expatriate.. Please reply immediately. Thanks & regards.
what kinds of question interviewer ask please give me idea a bought this. can fresher also applied for these job. ( food and beverage job)
Most of the questions they ask are about your past experience, being a team player, how you would feel working longer hours than normal and being away for such a long time. Also, asking about working in a high stress fast paced environment.
Hi! Very interesting video! I wonder If I would need some money, for the first month... And how much it'd be.
It depents on what kind of Person you are.
Due to the fact, that you will have axcess to Food and Water in the Crewmess, you might need some money for Cigarettes, Beer, Water you can take to your Cabin and what every you need additionally.
Usually Crewbar is not expensive. And depending on where you work you will get Tips.
I am a Person which is not really drinking. So I can survive the first month with about 50 Euro.
Pretty spot on Dreadmode101
as he said, yeah you would make your base pay and then not have to pay for food and room/board...its the extra stuff.
Me, i would buy my bathroom supplies when in port as well as some snacks. Free food is nice, but you get tired of it really quick, but if your really but on saving money then you can get passed that.
I would also buy movies in port and go out to eat in port...just to get that normal food every once in a while. Like Lunch or Breakfast. We once had a schedule in 1 port where we were able to get lunch and dinner...that was nice. but yeah after all that and if you enjoy going to the crew bar, you may finish the month with a little bit of extra cash.
I’m just confused why women’s clothing was referred to as slutty as far as ‘club wear’ around 2:45. Why are we slut shaming? Do guys not wear revealing clothes??
great videos! I'm from Australia, and I was thinking about applying for a job on a cruise ship for my gap year (id be 18). I assume most people would be older but do you think its possible to get a job at this age? I don't have any qualifications as ive obviously been ay school, but I have had some experience in waitressing and I also speak a fair bit of Spanish. do you think these things would be helpful? thanks! :)
just carry your knowledge over the interview time ella, that would help you a lot,just be prepared for questions.
They may not hire you until you are 21. Most cruise lines wait until that age so that there is a level of maturity and some sort of previous life experience. So you are better off working on some experience and building up your resume and then apply once you turn 21.
Hi there JohnI have recently paseed all inteviews as a security officer and are going to work within a month, i dont actually know what cruize line i am going yet, but i was wondering if you could tell what to expect as its my first contract. Thank you for your vids great help..👍👍
Hi there I am also in the very same boat. In fact I suspect I was scammed after watching your Videos. Are you familiar with Blue sea Cruises USA? Have you also heard of paying a fee of 550USD to the agency? Your videos are very helpful thanks.
Hello to the both of you. This is interesting, for Steven did you apply through a company that may send security members to the ships instead of working directly through the cruise line? First contract will be a lot of training and just adjusting. It will be a whole wave of information not only on the job itself but the cruise line culture and hospitality training. Even though you are there as security you will still be required to promote the core values of the company that you are working for and ensuring the guests have a wonderful time.
As for you Nqobile, I will see if can look anything up about Blue Sea Cruises. I found a website with a list of all things that should be a red flag. Take a look at it and see if any names or emails sound familiar to who you are talking with. I would also recommend doing a bit of digging to see if maybe the 550$ is a requirement for submitting your information through an agency.
www.cruiseshipjobs.com/blacklist.htm
Check that link out and i hope it helps.
Thank you so much
hi there John yes its through a company and thanks for the info.
alright excellent. So the company may have a contract with several cruise lines and they will send you whichever one has an opening. Your first contract will rely on a lot of training, getting used to the lifestyle of working on a ship and pretty much just learning the job. Just be very open minded and ask as many questions as you can.
I am a chief officer teaching my son thx
You already are a chief officer? The other video you said you wanted to be one?
What exactly is the weight limit?
+Calicido yes thank you +Psymin arrow
It will depend on the airlines, but if you have seafarers or if you are going into the Army,Navy, Marines Etc. They allow for a little heavier packing. For me flying out of the states, some airlines are 60, some are 50....some charge you regardless. Not so much fun. I have gotten luck when my bag was a few pounds over, the lady at the desk waived the fee cause I was working on a ship. You never know.
what u if to get on the cruise ship to work on
hI john, how about Australians like myself is trying to get on the cruiseships is the links the same allcruisejobs.com as Ive been to this website and it asked me do i have a US visa, well that answer is no..is that what I need, if Im planning to leave from Australia? Do you know? If so can you let me know..thanks
Hello Deborah! Thanks for watching and asking. Do you know what cruise lines you were looking at jobs? Even if they are out of a different country, the main home base of the cruise line would require you to have a work visa. This is mainly because you are not guaranteed to be on the same ship for your whole contract and they may move you around where they see fit.
I am interested to work in cruise ship but how to get the job. can u help me?
Here is a video that explains how to apply.
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hey...do you or any of your colleagues have an answer o my question here? I have an interview coming up for junior assistant cruise director on Princess Cruise lines, I am a female that prefers not to wear dresses...do you think that will be a problem?
+Loufwe I dont think it will be a problem. There are girls who would wear dress pants and a nice shirt instead of a dress. On the elegant/formal nights you would probably have to wear a suit instead. Although with Princess, they had a uniform for their staff and guys and girls wore like a suit jacket and pants or a skirt, but not a short skirt, like a uniform skirt. I am sure they would allow you to wear the pants version if you wanted.
+Loufwe How did your interview go for the junior assistant cruise diretor position on Princess Cruises? I also had an interview and got offered a position :)
+Bethany Suthers my interview went great. I think. lol. They will let us all know before Monday. I have high hopes. What position and ship did you get hired for? Congratulations!! So exciting. When do you start?
+Loufwe ah ok! I did my interview over Skype and got told a few days later. The position is junior assistant cruise director like you but I won't know when I go or what ship I'll be on until all my paperwork has been completed like my visa and also my medical etc
+Bethany Suthers wow. I had a Skype interview then had to fly across the country for a group interview. I hope you get on soon. :) I'm hoping my adventure comes soon and I can tell you good news
Can I bring a desktop with a monitor if I want?
There may not be as much space in your cabin for that type of set up. Just enough room for a laptop....sometimes.
Thx for the comment
How do you be a cruise director
Most cruise lines require you to work your way up. But they do have open positions for people with the right skills. Basically, the ability to engage guests, drive revenue, manager a department (60+ staff). You can look up the requirements for cruise director jobs. I know carnival has them posted on carnivalentertainment.com
Does carnival provide uniform
Yes. Most of the positions have a uniform provided for them. They have a day time uniform and a night time uniform.
hello.john i need work in your company,,,housekeeping utility
if you would like to work in houskeeping, check any open positions on www.allcruisejobs.com just search housekeeping.
"The world is your oyster"
+Shelby Whitfield That it is!
Do they have the age limit?
rosaneu15 at least 21
Sir I want job
you can certainly apply and see if they choose to hire you.
How can I find in Facebook.….
Hey man, your video sertanly gets like from me. Please give me a tip about employment of not US citizens please.
thanks for watching. Some places have hiring agencies that you would need to go through. It all depends on the requirements from your home country.
Hi John I'm khraw from India I really want to get a job in ship so plz give me clu bcz I'm from another country .thank for ur vedio
Get your resume together and look for some open jobs online.
hey can you email me i would like to dicuss a few things?
hey! Feel free to send me a message on face book. facebook.com/johngleasoncomedy
My fear is the ship sinking your not scared
nah. you get trained in emergency evacuation. Truth be told, if there ever was an emergency, the ship cannot sink fast....if it does....then it was a super serious accident.
hello
Hello.
Where's Kyle?
he is just off the screen.....i couldnt fit them all in the background! But they are all there!
have mosque at cruise ship? for muslim?
+Andrew Wiggin None of the ships i have been on have any Mosques. There have been smaller chapels on some other ones, but no services offered unless there was some kind of minister or whichever religious figure would need it that was onboard.
There have been Muslim groups cruise, and they would rent one of the meeting rooms and use that for services.
Okey. Thank you for you information...
Start of the video 1:40
Not needing to get the reasoning? I get needing the HOW....but the Why is just as important. Not having a lot of space is pretty important. Equally as important as to how many pairs of pants to wear
sorry are u going to work on a cruise ship?
+Вадим Мельник not at the moment. But I have done so for a while. Just wanted to share some information with prospective crew members.
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To serve and protect the scrounchers of Earth? NEVER!!!!
do you have to have a diploma or degree?
it depents on what you want to do on the Ship. But even without a degree or Diploma you can get hired. Mostly in a lower possition, but you can get promoted.
Thanks for answering! Yes you do not need a diploma or a degree, they mostly look for experience but are very eager to hire and promote from within. If you want to be a manager or director of a department, work hard and in time you can be promoted.