Seems like with VOOM on Royal Caribbean ships, there is enough capacity now to make internet free for the crew. Or at least a certain amount of time per day. I would love to see this change for the crew. The crew works so hard to keep guests like me happy and I feel that it's important for the company the work for to provide a way that isn't cost prohibitive for them to contact their loved ones back home who they may not get to see for several months.
Good video I'm glad the staff is well cared for AS IT SHOULD BE. You all are amazing !!!! *Thank you for your service.* I just returned from my first cruise (age66) I had a fabulous time I cannot wait to go on more
as good as the crew treats us customers, they should have free access to the Internet to keep up with family and home. plus their food and drinks should be free because we sure waste plenty. thanks for the tour. hoping to get out again soon, love carnival cruise ships
Our food is free, but not when we eat in the restaurants the guests pay for (the speciality restaurants). The internet is a bit discounted but nothing really to write home about. Free internet would be amazing! Instead we just search for it in port. If you really pay attention, you'll see crew in the terminals etc on their phones and laptops- you'll know they found free wifi, lol. Thanks for cruising and showing the crew some love :)
@@louishollandjr lmao. Which ship do you cruise on that is registered in the United States? I think there might be one , two at the most. They are all registered in foreign countries.
I love cruising, and often converse with employees while on board. I love hearing their stories, and it always makes me want to tip even more. This looks like a RCI ship, by the uniforms of the employees.
Exactly that's my wife and I decided to tip the bartender a bit more even though we bought the drink package deal. Service was superb yet his pay was crap.
@@MauricioGMe I'm not blind, but I do wear glasses. Didn't notice them though. Thank you for your reply. I guess you just threw the insults in to be extra kind?
The last 2 cruises I have been on doing a tour of the entire ship for about a 30.00 fee. You go to the engine room/ dining room/ the plays, or backstage. Laundry room/ even up top to the Captain's bridge. Even saw the Captain's private room, over all a cool tour.
I did the same, but I just drunkenly wandered into places until the crew stopped me. Which by the way was much farther than you’d think. I was on one deck for about 15 minutes before anybody said anything. Lol it was fun.
Never been on a cruise because of an irrational fear of open sea but always been keen to go, as long as they promised not to move the shIp!! Love your information and style thank you
Looks ok for the crew, I didn't expect it to be as nice as the customer areas but better then I thought this area would be. I suppose the sleeping quarters are pretty basic but adequate for sleep away from the all the people traffic and music and so on.
Michelle Tim--a suggestion on how to avoid the "waves mess with the focus." It's not the waves. It's the auto exposure system in the camera. Avoid shooting with a window or the sun at your BACK. Always face the window or the sun or lamp or whatever light is present. If you want to light from behind, you'd better use a flash or light aboard the camera to balance things.
Hi! If you don’t mind replying, what cruise ship was in this video? I just got back from a Royal Caribbean and absolutely loved it! Thank you for this awesome video.
Modern cruise ships come with sophisticated stabilizers, so unless the ship is going through a particularly rough storm you won't really feel the ship moving
It's no shit cruise ships self balance. But the game of billiards is a precision game, and playing it on a moving boat will no doubt throw the table off balance.
A family friend once worked as a pianist on a cruise ship. He told that he hated it, not his job but the place where he stayed and the conditions in general. Then again it was like 25 years ago so probably it was even worse...
Quick question: Do the people who live and work below deck get daily direct sunlight or are they downstairs and out of sight unless their work takes them upstairs or customers are away? I mean specifically non-guest-facing staff, such as those who do the laundry and garbage and dish washing, etc. Also, do staff at all levels get staff training and/or extra curriculum training while onboard? For example the non-English speakers being taught English (or the ships main language) when off duty. Do you have to pay for your food and drink while on board, or is it considered part of the job package?
I can't speak for all but my line has an outdoor crew space that can be taken advantage of. If they aren't to be in guest areas they can still utilize this space (if they see fit) or go out in port on their time off. But these jobs are in the depths of the ship, so they won't see it unless they seek it (though the messes have windows- gotta go there to eat!)
In what way? You have to go through a TON of training as soon as you get onboard. If you want to switch positions they will help you train up and cross over.. that sort of thing :)
Yes that sort of thing. The kind of training that helps workers to progress in the company if they so desire. I only ask because you hear alot in the news about the poor treatment of lower deck (non-guest facing) staff. I'm just trying to find truth behind media views, I never take 'the news' as gospel lol. I thank you very much for answering my questions.
Hello Michelle, I am interested in learning more about working aboard a cruiseline and would like to learn more. The do’s and donts along with what cruiselines be apt to be accept new applicants. Along with required skills, degrees, or even mandates and so on. Hopefully I am not requesting too much. Thanks for your educated assistance.
It's not that bad. Remember that most of the people who work on the ship are from places that these conditions would be considered fabulous as is the pay.
I've been on oasis of the seas and allure of the seas and took the all access tour on allure and saw the produce in i 95 in the freezer. I also saw my head waiter from dinner walking around :)
this may be a silly question, but do you need any sort of college experience to have this job? i’m studying psychology, but this looks super fun and like something i’d totally want to do. what kind of work experience is needed for this job?
damn the cruise liners make you pay for your drinks and food? I work on the Great Lakes Freighters right now and have previously worked on the Maersk Container Ships, our crews are 28 to 32 people but we dont have liquor on board, when I saw a club/bar I got jealous but we dont have to pay for our food or anything on the ship, we have lounges, game room, weight rooms as well but my main question is how many people typically work on a Cruise Line? My crew are tight knit, we all know each other it seems like its a mini city of workers on the Cruise Lines.
This is too late and you probably already know but just in case, no, crew don't pay for food. You only pay for food is you go to a speciality restaurant where guests eat, at a crew discount price. Food at crew mess (not just meals, also includes breads and others at breaktime) including beverages such as juices, water, coffee, and tea are free. At the bar, you have to pay though, again, at crew discount price. You also have to pay food if you go to crew shop, it is like a mini grocery store where you can buy stuff like junk foods, snacks, chips, etc. Crew can also go to a theatre to watch shows or movies every no and then. Also have sport areas like basketball courts or something similar. The number of crew depends on how big the ship is, the number goes from high hundreds to over 2000.
Real question: are there elevators for staff to get around and about? I'm thinking of getting a purser job but I broke my knee 6 months ago so stairs are currently a challenge...
I think she mumbled her words. Like a lot of Americans do. Drags her words out. Speak clearly and quite loud. And in perfect English. Take your time when speaking. Take Care.
What do you mean by seperate your garbage? Like recycling vs food waste?? Also stupid question, I know clearly they give u a place to sleep but is all food included. Is there anything about crew that is something you have to pay for? Ok, so I heard you say a col things you pay for. Do you have a video on what you get free vs what you have to pay for?
Hello, Michelle. I myself have a career in health care so naturally I was wondering what sort of facilities are there on board for crew members should any of you become ill or perhaps require something like dental care? Obviously if someone was severely sick or injured you'd have to be taken care of ashore but are there basic medical facilities aboard for the ship's crew?
kingofalldoughboys we have (as do the guests, it's the same facility) the equivalent- i guess you could say - of a walk in clinic. there are doctors/nurses onboard, treatment rooms, a lab to run tests and the doctors act as pharmacists as well- I'm sure we don't have all the drugs, but probably the most commonly needed ones. anything I've ever needed prescribed (surprisingly to me) was always there and the crew are covered. Yes, just like walk in vs ER, anything severe is handled ashore- and we don't have dentists, so if there was an emergency there they would more than likely drug you and again, handle it ashore :)
Basic facilities yes there is no dental care onboard. Besides the crew bar there is also a small gym the crew cafeteria the staff cafeteria and the officer's mess. In companies like Carnival there is separation where the crew member is considered the lowest form of life. The staff members eat in nicer mess and are catered by waiters. Those are the ppl who you would usually see walking in their pyjamas with the coffee mugs complaining that they got up at 9 or 10 in the morning while everyone else starts at 6 they also have guest area privileges and they can use the guest fitness and the swimming pool . Some of them can even eat in the guest restaurant. There is no internet onboard the one that is available is outdated and costs aprox 25$ for 200 minutes while there is newer technology available and they constantly promise to introduce better and cheaper internet it hasn't happened yet. You have 2 choices when you have nothing to do to get drunk and go sleep. Most of the crew works aprox 12 hours a day for a wage as low 300 USD. Cabins are shared by 2 members tho I've seen 3 man cabins on some ships belonging to royal carribean. Bigger ship = more guests and more work with the same amount of staff smaller ship = bathroom not available in your cabin (bigger ship 2 cabins linked with a bathroom) The house keeping usually cleans this bathroom 1 time a week and its poorly maintained and it always have a light smell.
I''m starting work on a ship on Sept. 01, 2019! Getting prepared now! Thanks for your video, can not believe you got over 1 million views!!! THAT'S AMAZING! Congrats on that.... :-D
It isn't all a glamorous life. Be cautious. And you'll work nearly 20 hours per day. Enjoy! I would not do it again. Not allowed to mix with guests (unless its work) and not allowed in guests rooms. Unless its work. Enjoy your voyage.
ye . working on the QE2 in the early 90,s we had a bar .... that was it . no need for a gym . if you didnt work hard enouth on shift you got another shift , and internet we had to call home when in port non of this facebook stuff ..
No weekends, you work every day - hours vary by the type of job you have but generally you'd work 6-12 hour days for a 4, 6 or 9 month contract (again, depending on your job)
hi! i've heard a lot about not being able to take pictures/videos in crew areas, yet so many people do it. what exactly are crew member not allowed to do, other than obvious things like saying who they are in shows and stuff?
Hello thanx for sharing this information with us. Well am refrigeration technician from India and working in kuwait. I would like to work with cruise line. What is the best way to get it
Wiebe van der Veer - missed this one! Chris nailed it though. depends on the ship. higher decks guests live on also house crew. usually senior officers, guest entertainers and seasonal staff living in guest cabins ( if the ship has run out of regular crew rooms)
Michelle Tim I've never sailed with celebrity but I've been on the solstice when they come to my port of call in Seattle but I have sailed with NCL on the "pride of America" and the "Sun" as ship security
Working on a cruise ship is only a short term career choice. Even as a staff member the hours are long and the money is shit! BUT! I went to places I only dreamt about and met some great people. Same shit, different port...
Captain Howdy sorry. But many of us have worked on ships for YEARS, and have made incredible money. Yes, we have given up relationships, and a normal life....but we LOVE what we do and please do NOT sell us short!!!
@@bbmco1969 The women where I used to live compared to the women on the ship is night and day. The women on the ship look like models mostly compared to back home.
I don't talk about my ships for obvious reasons- but a simple google search on me will tell you what you wanna know :) I've been a youth counsellor and an activities host. The bars are the same for everyone- you probably won't find the captain, staff captain or hotel director in the bar though...ever (top positions).
Michelle Tim that's nice you work with children but when you are with adults ( like know ) speak like an adult - not like you're speaking to a 5 year old
Welcome aboard,mate,you'll work 25,000 hours a week,without it being overtime,no insurance or gold star benefits,if you don't like the accommodations,long walk at the far end,thank you
Depends on the ship/line... I think I was just paying $7 for an hour uninterrupted or $20 for 3 hours whenever. We just upgraded to faster internet so... more can be done in that time than ever before. I never bothered using my phone so I don't know about that... Skype for me!
Are there any policy against crew members just roaming around the cruiseship on their day off? Like using guest swimming pool? I'm in the food industry wanting to checkout the cruise scene of it
there's no days off. you work everyday. in your hours off you could roam but any time you're in guest areas you're in uniform/wearing a name badge. some positions can go eat in the guest buffets/restaurants at certain hours but unless there is a crew event happening, we aren't able to use things like the pools, no (the pool events might happen once a month- they did on my ship and it was only the indoor pool-at night- which could be closed off from guests). some ships have crew pools at the front of the ship but not many. we just go off in port and hit a beach...
Do you pay rent when you work in a cruise? I hear some cruise abuse the employees with low pay and 20 hours working without paying overtime... I hear some cruises don't do that... but which is which?
you'll never get overtime. you get the same amount biweekly as contracted. some days you'll work 6 hours, some days 12. but it's a trade off. you either want to travel the world for free or you don't :)
Thanks... I have friend who always wanted to work in a cruise... but we both heard some really nightmare stories about working in cruises... specially Royal Caribean...
some people just aren't cut out for it. some find it tough and leave after one contract- some stay on for 20+ years. I worked for 2, left and went back to land, missed it and then went back. it wasn't any more work than my event manager job in toronto where including all the commuting I was doing, I would essentially be at 'work' from 7am to 8pm. my ship job was actually much more of a breather than the modern city job. if you have a good mind about it, it can be an amazing experience. but if you fall into the negative crowd, you'll hate it. Same as anything in life.
+Sumukha Namchoom yeah that's what I did. Activity host. You basically should be someone who has lead activities before/ have good microphone experience and are able to work a crowd! Also... veryyyyyy friendly.
Not really a course.. more getting out there and working infront of people. Maybe as a promoter, promo model/marketer, tour guide, even Zumba instructor! Something that puts you in front of groups of people
How do the crew members find time to enjoy themselves when they're always working? And their off duty hours are between 11pm and 6am? Surely they're too tired and just want to sleep. But the American host/lady does seem to mumble her words through the tour. Not a good speaker or talker. Maybe it's her broad American accent? But I was a restaurant manager and social host on the former cruise ship QE2. For three years. Very cramped crew cabins. And hardly no privacy. Working on these cruise ships is really for the young. Ideally in their 20s. Not for an older or mature person. But all I did when off duty was sleep in my crowded cabin. But my years on QE2 were between 1987 and 1990. Things may have changed for all crew members. Might be more humane. But the only good thing about working on a cruise line is you get to see the world. Well, most of it! Depends what ship and route you are signed to. Bon Voyage. Happy Sailing!
+Maksym Nardyshev rarely. This was 6 am though ;) It maybe has 3-5 people ever. The guest gym is much bigger and sees 5-30 at a time depending on the time of day!
Yes of course- but in one's own time. You couldn't stop your shift say to participate if you're scheduled- and we work everyday about 8-12 hours a day.
Seems like with VOOM on Royal Caribbean ships, there is enough capacity now to make internet free for the crew. Or at least a certain amount of time per day. I would love to see this change for the crew. The crew works so hard to keep guests like me happy and I feel that it's important for the company the work for to provide a way that isn't cost prohibitive for them to contact their loved ones back home who they may not get to see for several months.
Not gonna lie no matter how long the days were I sure do miss working on the ships! Man was it fun
Me too
Good video I'm glad the staff is well cared for
AS IT SHOULD BE. You all are amazing !!!! *Thank you for your service.* I just returned from my first cruise (age66) I had a fabulous time I cannot wait to go on more
as good as the crew treats us customers, they should have free access to the Internet to keep up with family and home. plus their food and drinks should be free because we sure waste plenty. thanks for the tour. hoping to get out again soon, love carnival cruise ships
Our food is free, but not when we eat in the restaurants the guests pay for (the speciality restaurants). The internet is a bit discounted but nothing really to write home about. Free internet would be amazing! Instead we just search for it in port. If you really pay attention, you'll see crew in the terminals etc on their phones and laptops- you'll know they found free wifi, lol. Thanks for cruising and showing the crew some love :)
I don't cruise foreign ships only American ships because they half to follow American laws.
@@louishollandjr lmao. Which ship do you cruise on that is registered in the United States? I think there might be one , two at the most. They are all registered in foreign countries.
Carnival is the ghetto of the seas.
They have free food. Pay attention. We didn't see the crew rooms. Stupid narrator.
....coming from a Navy frigate, that looks like freakin' paradise!
Huh. Life on cruise ship is very hard since you dont have a day off and you work approx 10/11 hours per day.
That's it...?
Well go there and finish your contract and reply me here your opinion about life on the cruise ship.
the point was he's done much harder work, for longer hours...
navy do much harder stuff i believe
Awww this reminds me of the first ship I worked on .I was a singer dancer for Royal Caribbean
Wow!
Cruise crews work hard appreciate all of you. Thank you. Keep it up
I love cruising, and often converse with employees while on board. I love hearing their stories, and it always makes me want to tip even more. This looks like a RCI ship, by the uniforms of the employees.
Exactly that's my wife and I decided to tip the bartender a bit more even though we bought the drink package deal. Service was superb yet his pay was crap.
You think Royal will pay more because they charge more.
Its clearly a celebrity ship, if u couldnt tell by the giants logos all around... maybe ur blind
Its a Celebrity Ship the big X logo on everything is a dead giveaway.
@@MauricioGMe I'm not blind, but I do wear glasses. Didn't notice them though. Thank you for your reply. I guess you just threw the insults in to be extra kind?
The last 2 cruises I have been on doing a tour of the entire ship for about a 30.00 fee. You go to the engine room/ dining room/ the plays, or backstage. Laundry room/ even up top to the Captain's bridge. Even saw the Captain's private room, over all a cool tour.
I did the same, but I just drunkenly wandered into places until the crew stopped me. Which by the way was much farther than you’d think. I was on one deck for about 15 minutes before anybody said anything. Lol it was fun.
Better than I thought it was. Sometimes you get a glimpse from an open door in the passenger corridor.
Never been on a cruise because of an irrational fear of open sea but always been keen to go, as long as they promised not to move the shIp!! Love your information and style thank you
That weight room made me very happy
Looks ok for the crew, I didn't expect it to be as nice as the customer areas but better then I thought this area would be.
I suppose the sleeping quarters are pretty basic but adequate for sleep away from the all the people traffic and music and so on.
Michelle Tim--a suggestion on how to avoid the "waves mess with the focus." It's not the waves. It's the auto exposure system in the camera. Avoid shooting with a window or the sun at your BACK. Always face the window or the sun or lamp or whatever light is present. If you want to light from behind, you'd better use a flash or light aboard the camera to balance things.
Yes it is like a prison with alot of fear and bullying from managers and officers over the crew/workers.
I disagree, there are many great managers and bosses.
Hi! If you don’t mind replying, what cruise ship was in this video? I just got back from a Royal Caribbean and absolutely loved it! Thank you for this awesome video.
You live on board? Nice to know you don't have to swim to work.
In Europe some people do have to swim to work
Looks nice. Question? Why was everything basically empty? I would like to see the berth areas as well.
James Purcell day time- people working and off the ship :)
I have many Filipino friends working in entertainment on cruise ships. Thanks for giving me a better idea of their living conditions.
I have cousins that work in cruise ships as the guys that clean rooms. They get a decent pay though.
pool table on a boat?
Chop Z. Right? That is one thing that has got to be off
Chop Z.
Yeh, they move. They self balance.
Modern cruise ships come with sophisticated stabilizers, so unless the ship is going through a particularly rough storm you won't really feel the ship moving
It's no shit cruise ships self balance. But the game of billiards is a precision game, and playing it on a moving boat will no doubt throw the table off balance.
So you still have to pay for the meals / drinks?
A family friend once worked as a pianist on a cruise ship. He told that he hated it, not his job but the place where he stayed and the conditions in general. Then again it was like 25 years ago so probably it was even worse...
What's the food like? You didn't show that. And do they have Diet Pepsi?
Sup with you man's hand grasping the wall at 2:05?? Looks like a hoof or a claw......
How about if 1 of the guest become friendly with the crew and hangout to get a drinks by the bar area?. I heard the drinks are super cheap
Quick question: Do the people who live and work below deck get daily direct sunlight or are they downstairs and out of sight unless their work takes them upstairs or customers are away? I mean specifically non-guest-facing staff, such as those who do the laundry and garbage and dish washing, etc.
Also, do staff at all levels get staff training and/or extra curriculum training while onboard? For example the non-English speakers being taught English (or the ships main language) when off duty.
Do you have to pay for your food and drink while on board, or is it considered part of the job package?
I can't speak for all but my line has an outdoor crew space that can be taken advantage of. If they aren't to be in guest areas they can still utilize this space (if they see fit) or go out in port on their time off. But these jobs are in the depths of the ship, so they won't see it unless they seek it (though the messes have windows- gotta go there to eat!)
Thank you for answering me. I'm very grateful.
Is there on board training options for staff at all levels?
In what way? You have to go through a TON of training as soon as you get onboard. If you want to switch positions they will help you train up and cross over.. that sort of thing :)
Yes that sort of thing. The kind of training that helps workers to progress in the company if they so desire. I only ask because you hear alot in the news about the poor treatment of lower deck (non-guest facing) staff. I'm just trying to find truth behind media views, I never take 'the news' as gospel lol. I thank you very much for answering my questions.
Hello Michelle,
I am interested in learning more about working aboard a cruiseline and would like to learn more. The do’s and donts along with what cruiselines be apt to be accept new applicants. Along with required skills, degrees, or even mandates and so on. Hopefully I am not requesting too much. Thanks for your educated assistance.
ASk me about working on a cruise ship!
Very interesting, thanks for sharing nice crew living area in cruise. Seem like cruise really take a good care of the crews
it looks a lot like the inside of a prison
{I was just going to say that) With 2 bars...??? =)
still way nicer than a navy ship. i lived on one for over 3 years
It's not that bad. Remember that most of the people who work on the ship are from places that these conditions would be considered fabulous as is the pay.
Still better to a crewmember than a typical cruise guest.
Way more fun than prison
cool, i heard about a lot of people retiring on cruise ships. Have you seen many of the same people; like guest who live on board?
Simple, informative,concise...super work....and a nice voice
Pool on a rocking ship, sounds like fun.
After spend 3 years on a Navy ship, this looks awsome.
Wait you live onboard? I thought you lived being towed in a dingy behind the boat.
Didn't mention the ATM machine in the game room. I wonder what the foreign transaction charge is to use it?
Hi! Thanks for the video. What cruise line do you work for? Cheers!!!😊
Thanks for sharing I've never been on a cruise ship biggest boat I was on with my canoe
Do the crew still get a personal butler ?
Is food for the crew free? Are the drinks cheaper for crew and if so, how much?
yes and beers are around $1.50/2ish
Hi, just curious, how many crew members borrowed the ship you work on? Thanks
I've been on oasis of the seas and allure of the seas and took the all access tour on allure and saw the produce in i 95 in the freezer. I also saw my head waiter from dinner walking around :)
I use to work on the Vista Fyord cruise ship and it does look very familiar our crew areas.
this may be a silly question, but do you need any sort of college experience to have this job? i’m studying psychology, but this looks super fun and like something i’d totally want to do. what kind of work experience is needed for this job?
damn the cruise liners make you pay for your drinks and food? I work on the Great Lakes Freighters right now and have previously worked on the Maersk Container Ships, our crews are 28 to 32 people but we dont have liquor on board, when I saw a club/bar I got jealous but we dont have to pay for our food or anything on the ship, we have lounges, game room, weight rooms as well but my main question is how many people typically work on a Cruise Line? My crew are tight knit, we all know each other it seems like its a mini city of workers on the Cruise Lines.
This is too late and you probably already know but just in case, no, crew don't pay for food. You only pay for food is you go to a speciality restaurant where guests eat, at a crew discount price. Food at crew mess (not just meals, also includes breads and others at breaktime) including beverages such as juices, water, coffee, and tea are free. At the bar, you have to pay though, again, at crew discount price. You also have to pay food if you go to crew shop, it is like a mini grocery store where you can buy stuff like junk foods, snacks, chips, etc.
Crew can also go to a theatre to watch shows or movies every no and then. Also have sport areas like basketball courts or something similar.
The number of crew depends on how big the ship is, the number goes from high hundreds to over 2000.
Real question: are there elevators for staff to get around and about? I'm thinking of getting a purser job but I broke my knee 6 months ago so stairs are currently a challenge...
I love your vocal tone! You really sound like you’re a teacher. And this is coming from a teacher 😂
I think she mumbled her words. Like a lot of Americans do. Drags her words out. Speak clearly and quite loud. And in perfect English. Take your time when speaking. Take Care.
What do you mean by seperate your garbage? Like recycling vs food waste?? Also stupid question, I know clearly they give u a place to sleep but is all food included. Is there anything about crew that is something you have to pay for? Ok, so I heard you say a col things you pay for. Do you have a video on what you get free vs what you have to pay for?
Does the crew get to eat the food that the guests don't eat or do they throw it out?
Your crew areas are way better than what we had on NCL Pride of America
Your ship was built in 2002, only Carnival keeps them longer.
So are you aloud on deck or do you have to stay below deck? (When off the clock)
Generally you stay in the crew areas, but some ships have an outdoor rec area and pool for the crew.
Hello, Michelle. I myself have a career in health care so naturally I was wondering what sort of facilities are there on board for crew members should any of you become ill or perhaps require something like dental care? Obviously if someone was severely sick or injured you'd have to be taken care of ashore but are there basic medical facilities aboard for the ship's crew?
kingofalldoughboys we have (as do the guests, it's the same facility) the equivalent- i guess you could say - of a walk in clinic. there are doctors/nurses onboard, treatment rooms, a lab to run tests and the doctors act as pharmacists as well- I'm sure we don't have all the drugs, but probably the most commonly needed ones. anything I've ever needed prescribed (surprisingly to me) was always there and the crew are covered. Yes, just like walk in vs ER, anything severe is handled ashore- and we don't have dentists, so if there was an emergency there they would more than likely drug you and again, handle it ashore :)
Basic facilities yes there is no dental care onboard. Besides the crew bar there is also a small gym the crew cafeteria the staff cafeteria and the officer's mess. In companies like Carnival there is separation where the crew member is considered the lowest form of life. The staff members eat in nicer mess and are catered by waiters. Those are the ppl who you would usually see walking in their pyjamas with the coffee mugs complaining that they got up at 9 or 10 in the morning while everyone else starts at 6 they also have guest area privileges and they can use the guest fitness and the swimming pool . Some of them can even eat in the guest restaurant. There is no internet onboard the one that is available is outdated and costs aprox 25$ for 200 minutes while there is newer technology available and they constantly promise to introduce better and cheaper internet it hasn't happened yet. You have 2 choices when you have nothing to do to get drunk and go sleep. Most of the crew works aprox 12 hours a day for a wage as low 300 USD. Cabins are shared by 2 members tho I've seen 3 man cabins on some ships belonging to royal carribean. Bigger ship = more guests and more work with the same amount of staff smaller ship = bathroom not available in your cabin (bigger ship 2 cabins linked with a bathroom) The house keeping usually cleans this bathroom 1 time a week and its poorly maintained and it always have a light smell.
Furthermore some companies have no food or drinks in the cabins.
I''m starting work on a ship on Sept. 01, 2019! Getting prepared now! Thanks for your video, can not believe you got over 1 million views!!! THAT'S AMAZING! Congrats on that.... :-D
It isn't all a glamorous life. Be cautious. And you'll work nearly 20 hours per day. Enjoy! I would not do it again. Not allowed to mix with guests (unless its work) and not allowed in guests rooms. Unless its work. Enjoy your voyage.
@@darrylashton8428 he started over a year ago lol. i’m sure he knows
@@darrylashton8428 Thanks for your comment, I only lasted 3 months on the ship!
Yes! :-D
@@toddstraveltips7801 why what was the problem please tell me because I'm about to start mine
TKS for video, I wish to apply for work with some Company, How can apply?
ye . working on the QE2 in the early 90,s we had a bar .... that was it . no need for a gym . if you didnt work hard enouth on shift you got another shift , and internet we had to call home when in port non of this facebook stuff ..
Aaawww what a trip down memory lane. Thanks Michelle!
Still looks pretty similar, eh!?
+Michelle Tim surpringly some places didn't look familiar. I think I'm getting mixed up with the EQ.
What are the shifts like?? Do you get "weekends"??
No weekends, you work every day - hours vary by the type of job you have but generally you'd work 6-12 hour days for a 4, 6 or 9 month contract (again, depending on your job)
Question does the "able sailors" aboard the ship get there own room ?
hi! i've heard a lot about not being able to take pictures/videos in crew areas, yet so many people do it. what exactly are crew member not allowed to do, other than obvious things like saying who they are in shows and stuff?
Isn’t this the carnival Freedom?
What a lovable narrator! (she's tremendous!)
Hello thanx for sharing this information with us. Well am refrigeration technician from India and working in kuwait. I would like to work with cruise line. What is the best way to get it
I am thinking about going on a cruise I live in Europe and what to do to get a good deal 😎
Do you have to pay for your food or is it free?
Where does the crew move in and out of guest areas to perform their services?
I have a question for you. Which Department does the crew Rec/Fitness facilities fall under?
Usually the SPA Manager
How many crew deck are there bellow the lowest passengerdeck? Whats the name of this ship?
Wiebe van der Veer it's a celebrity ship and usually 3-5 give or take then below that is the engine room
Wiebe van der Veer - missed this one! Chris nailed it though. depends on the ship. higher decks guests live on also house crew. usually senior officers, guest entertainers and seasonal staff living in guest cabins ( if the ship has run out of regular crew rooms)
Michelle Tim I've never sailed with celebrity but I've been on the solstice when they come to my port of call in Seattle but I have sailed with NCL on the "pride of America" and the "Sun" as ship security
I like your cruise videos and thanks for posting this one. It really filled me in!
I went on a celebrity behind the scenes tour and I saw the crew bar but I don’t know if it was this ship. It looked similar
Do crews pay for their food or is it covered as part of employment?
Totally covered by the company :)
free food 3 times a a day plus serious midnight snack... suffer something?
Working on a cruise ship is only a short term career choice. Even as a staff member the hours are long and the money is shit! BUT! I went to places I only dreamt about and met some great people. Same shit, different port...
Captain Howdy sorry. But many of us have worked on ships for YEARS, and have made incredible money. Yes, we have given up relationships, and a normal life....but we LOVE what we do and please do NOT sell us short!!!
I started out as an assistant junior purser and 15 years later I am a 3 stripe officer. The money is good.
@@bbmco1969 The women where I used to live compared to the women on the ship is night and day. The women on the ship look like models mostly compared to back home.
Ive been inside the crew areas it was an excellent excursion.
That’s true,I work on Royal,Celebrity,Crystal all the same
What’s the name of the ship she works on?
It's better than I imagined. Not a 5 star hotel but it's look better than most land jobs
Few questions:
- What is your function?
- which ship?
- is there a separate bar for officers?
I don't talk about my ships for obvious reasons- but a simple google search on me will tell you what you wanna know :) I've been a youth counsellor and an activities host. The bars are the same for everyone- you probably won't find the captain, staff captain or hotel director in the bar though...ever (top positions).
Can't help but notice Michelle that you are very expressive with your hands, do you do sign language ?
myfeeling4you nope. but I work with kids- some who don't speak any English so hands are pretty critical. It's like signing, but not. ;)
myfeeling4you
Michelle Tim that's nice you work with children but when you are with adults ( like know ) speak like an adult - not like you're speaking to a 5 year old
know, now do YOU know the difference NOW ?
+Kevin Sweeney a hand job ? what are you 13
Yes I've always wondered what the hidden parts of these ships look like. Not as bad as I imagined but not luxurious either.
I was looking at a job as a photographer onboard, any suggestions?
What ship are you on and what do you do there?
Hope to see you on my Dec 18th cruise this year!
Welcome aboard,mate,you'll work 25,000 hours a week,without it being overtime,no insurance or gold star benefits,if you don't like the accommodations,long walk at the far end,thank you
How much do we need to pay for WIFI? and howz the telephone connectivity?
Depends on the ship/line... I think I was just paying $7 for an hour uninterrupted or $20 for 3 hours whenever. We just upgraded to faster internet so... more can be done in that time than ever before.
I never bothered using my phone so I don't know about that... Skype for me!
Alright :)
im just wondering how much the bartender at the crew bar makes
Is it advisable for former navy to get into the cruise industry
If you want to :) I"m sure it's very different
THERES A RENTAL COMPUTER TO TALK TO YOURE FAMILY ? OR ITS FREE tnx
Are there any policy against crew members just roaming around the cruiseship on their day off? Like using guest swimming pool? I'm in the food industry wanting to checkout the cruise scene of it
there's no days off. you work everyday. in your hours off you could roam but any time you're in guest areas you're in uniform/wearing a name badge. some positions can go eat in the guest buffets/restaurants at certain hours but unless there is a crew event happening, we aren't able to use things like the pools, no (the pool events might happen once a month- they did on my ship and it was only the indoor pool-at night- which could be closed off from guests). some ships have crew pools at the front of the ship but not many. we just go off in port and hit a beach...
Do you pay rent when you work in a cruise?
I hear some cruise abuse the employees with low pay and 20 hours working without paying overtime... I hear some cruises don't do that... but which is which?
you'll never get overtime. you get the same amount biweekly as contracted. some days you'll work 6 hours, some days 12. but it's a trade off. you either want to travel the world for free or you don't :)
Thanks... I have friend who always wanted to work in a cruise... but we both heard some really nightmare stories about working in cruises... specially Royal Caribean...
some people just aren't cut out for it. some find it tough and leave after one contract- some stay on for 20+ years. I worked for 2, left and went back to land, missed it and then went back. it wasn't any more work than my event manager job in toronto where including all the commuting I was doing, I would essentially be at 'work' from 7am to 8pm. my ship job was actually much more of a breather than the modern city job. if you have a good mind about it, it can be an amazing experience. but if you fall into the negative crowd, you'll hate it. Same as anything in life.
Cool thanks!!!
Dominique Thomas
Is there recreation staff in cruise ships ? if there is, than what are the qualification required for applying ?
+Sumukha Namchoom yeah that's what I did. Activity host. You basically should be someone who has lead activities before/ have good microphone experience and are able to work a crowd! Also... veryyyyyy friendly.
what kind of course should i take for that ? current I'm doing BA Sociology .
Not really a course.. more getting out there and working infront of people. Maybe as a promoter, promo model/marketer, tour guide, even Zumba instructor! Something that puts you in front of groups of people
thanks seaman m
and I would love to see you making a video on this topic .
How did you get access to film these?
How do the crew members find time to enjoy themselves when they're always working? And their off duty hours are between 11pm and 6am? Surely they're too tired and just want to sleep. But the American host/lady does seem to mumble her words through the tour. Not a good speaker or talker. Maybe it's her broad American accent? But I was a restaurant manager and social host on the former cruise ship QE2. For three years. Very cramped crew cabins. And hardly no privacy. Working on these cruise ships is really for the young. Ideally in their 20s. Not for an older or mature person. But all I did when off duty was sleep in my crowded cabin. But my years on QE2 were between 1987 and 1990. Things may have changed for all crew members. Might be more humane. But the only good thing about working on a cruise line is you get to see the world. Well, most of it! Depends what ship and route you are signed to. Bon Voyage. Happy Sailing!
What ship is this?
Many thanks, your video help me so much, I'm a Future crewmember, so this way I can get more knowledgment.
I’m coming aboard very soon. Thanks for the videos and helpful tips!
is that crew gym is always empty?
+Maksym Nardyshev rarely. This was 6 am though ;)
It maybe has 3-5 people ever. The guest gym is much bigger and sees 5-30 at a time depending on the time of day!
how much does it cost o use the net?
About religious practices, are they allowed to offer prayers and other rituals when on board?
Yes of course- but in one's own time. You couldn't stop your shift say to participate if you're scheduled- and we work everyday about 8-12 hours a day.
Look at that! At 2:04 someone through out a crew member!
This was really interesting and informative. Thank you.
wifi??
does corporate stay in the berthing area?
What ship and line do you work for?
I am guessing you work for Celebrity, but which ship do you work for?