Q&A about my life living and working on cruise ships, and everything in-between.

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  • @sew_gal7340
    @sew_gal7340 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As a woman who watches your video, i am so grossed out by the amount of men on your channel who are disgusting and constantly toxic. Really wish you the best and hope you never get asked that question about onlyfans again , you deserve to be respected.

  • @falaDante
    @falaDante ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You could become a full time youtuber and use your earnings to go to cruises as passenger and record videos from another perspective.

  • @DOUGandNIKI
    @DOUGandNIKI ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't try to make TH-cam your career! Let it be your passion and what you enjoy as a side hustle.

  • @daximil
    @daximil ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For me, almost every job I've ever had I've been offered management. Every time I've accepted the promotion, I've deeply regretted it.
    My current job, I accepted the promotion strictly because I was doing the work anyway so I figured I might as well get payed for it. I still regret it.

  • @kaiw522
    @kaiw522 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the honesty Lucy! And please don't feel weird doing all these Q&as... we are tuning in for the content and because of your personality imo. Hope you're enjoying your time at home.

  • @pagrant
    @pagrant 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I do postcards for every place I visit , I put them in a book for people to look through

  • @HariSeldon913
    @HariSeldon913 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How you could do Cruising As Crew while not working for a cruise line? If you get enough membership to generate sufficient income, perhaps you can go on cruises as a passenger and make the videos from that perspective. I guess that would be "Cruising as Former Crew" tho.

  • @BruceJSkelly
    @BruceJSkelly ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have friends that painted a wall with magnetic paint. You can then paint over it with a colour coat.

  • @KatieLynGonzales
    @KatieLynGonzales ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hey! I’ve been watching your TH-cam for about 2 months now from beginning to end now I am hired to work on a cruise myself thank you for feeling like a mentor and a friend here on TH-cam 💕

    • @Fromland2sea
      @Fromland2sea ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What cruise line?

    • @alexanderlapp5048
      @alexanderlapp5048 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I hope you do well. Good luck

    • @mileyyyy5
      @mileyyyy5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What cruise ship 😮

    • @Travelandexplore189
      @Travelandexplore189 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi katie kindly share more details I would like to work on cruise ships also
      Thank you in advance for your assistance

  • @thaismotta2675
    @thaismotta2675 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m about to start my first contract and I hope I love it as much as you do hahah I can really see myself living that lifestyle for a long time

    • @lilacswnrise
      @lilacswnrise ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey?? You did it?? How was it?

  • @karenletcher1565
    @karenletcher1565 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I worked as a customer support for a satellite company I got so burnt out from taking back to back telephone calls, that when I was at home I hated to talk on the phone. That was the most stressful job I ever had. I can see where you would get tired of seeing and talking to people after awhile.

  • @Jongrobin
    @Jongrobin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for all the videos you have been making. Starting Wednesday I’m joining an cruiseship as crew.

    • @SewAesthetic
      @SewAesthetic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What job will you be doing on the ship?

  • @taridean
    @taridean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please please never do OF! It has been ruining far to many women's lives that have naively ventured into it without knowing the damaging consequences it has.

  • @amysmith2376
    @amysmith2376 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm wanting to work on cruiseship as a hairdresser now and i have a half year training to go for my level 2, i think i may maybe need a level 3? But i know london wellness academy do training aswell so I'll probably email them to clear up some questions i have soon. However, I'm currently looking to help my wellbeing and i wondered, when u are able to do so, if you'd consider doing a 'how i look after my mental (and physical) wellbeing working on a cruise ship' video? I am fulltime on land but split between a few different jobs, however i do get days off but i have managed to experience burnout with a loss of identity and my mental and physical wellbeing has been dubious, i read online that having inspirations and icons and looking into what works for them may give you a boost to keep up with healthy habits for yourself. I've only watched your videos for a week researching about cruise ship life and i would consider you an icon because I'd love to be as strong as you and be able to work 7 days a week with only hours off in order to travel the world! So when you arent feeling overwhelmed with questions, i know probably many people who find you inspirational who think they could never do it, may find it encouraging if you shared how u looked after yourself and may go for the jobs once their wellbeing is corrected😊. I think you are brilliant! Keep up the awesomeness

  • @librosadribarbero6545
    @librosadribarbero6545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lucy ven a Argentina.❤

  • @narcoosseefl
    @narcoosseefl ปีที่แล้ว

    This channel will probably only have value while you're still in the industry, unless you can pull your followers over to your new topic.

  • @rapture-citizen6949
    @rapture-citizen6949 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Lucy! Wondering how much sleep your job as a shoppie allows you to have on a typical day. Meaning, does your job make you stay up very late and then makes you get up very early so you only have a few hours of sleep? Or are you able to get, like, 7 hours?
    Also, are all shop workers able to get their own cabin alone? Thanks for all the help!

    • @littlebigman6957
      @littlebigman6957 ปีที่แล้ว

      By shop worker, do you mean shop assistant???

  • @lauraleebryan4397
    @lauraleebryan4397 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lucy I really enjoy watching your videos they are very informative. Watching you from the Caribbean,🇦🇬

  • @emiliegenevieve9803
    @emiliegenevieve9803 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I think i wanna collect post cards 😅I love the magnet idea but I'm afraid my walls won't hold the weight! I'll most likely keep them in a box for myself

  • @1978Tbk
    @1978Tbk ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely loved our Viking cruise from Norway to London. Highly recommend it! Love your channel… you’re a peach and very entertaining!🥰

  • @JimmyA78
    @JimmyA78 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can someone save me the trouble, is she on OF or not?? Lol 18:20

  • @scottlewisparsons9551
    @scottlewisparsons9551 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Lucy, I am an old quantity surveyor, like going on cruises as a passenger and will never be a crew member. However, I love listening to your advice, comments, etc. You provide another perspective. My thoughts are that cruise companies don’t pay crew enough money. You all work very hard and make guests feel good. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

  • @cruisingfromtheozarks
    @cruisingfromtheozarks ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a cruiser, I also collect magnets. I have ship magnets and magnets from either the port or a place I visited while at port. I keep mine on my fridge. Even though I know the magnets are often generic and aren’t made locally, they still act as a fun reminder.

  • @francopasta3704
    @francopasta3704 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why that distracting nose ring…??

  • @melaninandaura9713
    @melaninandaura9713 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I had an interview with ACL for deck hand and i received an email saying they’re moving forward with another candidate. It kinda crushed me. I went from this high watching all things cruise ships and studying (writing full blown essays, pros and cons lists) all things cruise ships. To not even wanting to click on a cruise ship related video. I’ve been in the same career for 15 years (not cruise ships) but heavily related to engagement with people. And I think that’s why they weren’t interested. Anyway it hurt my feelings and idk how to kinda get back on the horse and try again. Because it is a goal of mine, a dream really that I don’t want to just give up on. Ugh. Wish me luck I guess. ❤

    • @cashjones6997
      @cashjones6997 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you’re writing essays, watching cruise content and making lists it sounds like this is something you are really passionate about. I understand feeling discouraged but I believe you will find the right fit for you within the cruise industry.
      This stranger is wishing you the best of luck! You got this! 😊

    • @melaninandaura9713
      @melaninandaura9713 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cashjones6997 that’s very kind thank you.

  • @dreamercraftcorner
    @dreamercraftcorner ปีที่แล้ว

    Seriously there are crew members in their 60

  • @randellsamuel4097
    @randellsamuel4097 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such life-changing advice you’ve shared here.

  • @shanicekoita8806
    @shanicekoita8806 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you do a video on how you save money on a crew ship please 🙏🏽 😊

    • @heidibreckenridge9131
      @heidibreckenridge9131 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I believe she did one where she talks about her expenses and that's where she talks about budgeting.

  • @mileyyyy5
    @mileyyyy5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU FOR ALL THE TIPS!❤

  • @johndyson2528
    @johndyson2528 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lucy, it’s a joy listening to you. Your manner and presentation is clear, crisp, articulate and focussed. You are also remarkably respectful towards your audience, which is a talent that not many people have these days. No surprises you were asked to rise into management, but so impressive that you followed your heart. Thanks for opening up and skilfully sharing such captivating and honest views. I’m definitely a subscriber, even though I’m nearly at the “mature” 60 years of age (as one of your videos described us older folk!). Happy cruising 😅

  • @Fromland2sea
    @Fromland2sea ปีที่แล้ว

    Scandinavia is the cruise I'm doing on my 1st contract (finally) with Harding's next month on viking Venus.

  • @154g
    @154g ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do u have OF?

  • @dwightlooi
    @dwightlooi ปีที่แล้ว

    I love cruise ships and I love cruising. But I'll never work on one.
    Why? Because the pay sucks. It sucks really, really, really, bad.
    I'll rather make my money elsewhere and spend it on cruise ships.
    Better to make $20K a month then go on a cruise than make $2K a month on a ship.

  • @christinagipperich2780
    @christinagipperich2780 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the magnet board! It’s functional, compact, and can be done in different ways! 😊

  • @stalekalkvik
    @stalekalkvik ปีที่แล้ว

    If and when you decide to do Norway. Why not consider asking your YT network (guess I’m not your only ‘fan’ here). We might help you experience parts of Norway as cheap as possible…

  • @jackelinenogueira8142
    @jackelinenogueira8142 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @hampshirewanderer5078
    @hampshirewanderer5078 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you decide to cruise through Scandinavia, I'd recommend Hurtigruten.
    Smaller ships that can get in to smaller ports and villages.

  • @barryfenstamaker348
    @barryfenstamaker348 ปีที่แล้ว

    you may have answered this previously and I missed it, nut with Harding losing the contract to supply staff foer the shops, what are your intentions? are you applyng with the new company? Are you leaving Virgin ( which I would hate)?

  • @marvelboi3416
    @marvelboi3416 ปีที่แล้ว

    So what about working in the entertainment department on a long cruise is that is that good. Because I'm planned on working in the kids club department or some of the attractions.

  • @SaRo-r8j
    @SaRo-r8j ปีที่แล้ว

    Well have you seen Captain Kate McCue I believe is her last name ? She has a TH-cam channel and runs a ship. So I think you could totally be in management in still maintain your channel. She does more short videos. I think you deserve those promotions if they come with a hefty raise. All the best.

  • @alexanderlapp5048
    @alexanderlapp5048 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a different point of view about post cards and shot glasses than you. I do think both could be displayed attractively.
    Post cards could be put in a scrap book or photo album and make a nice coffee table book. If you are creative, and diligent, it could be a memoir of your travels. You could write notes about your visits of these places. You could also display your prettiest post cards in picture frame.
    Shot glasses could be displayed attractively on a shelf made for shot glasses. If you have a home bar, the shot glass collection could be an interesting focal point. They could also be used for tasting your favorite liquor.
    I am not saying Lucy is wrong, I am just looking at this from a different perspective. I imagine having magnets is easier to have aboard in a ship.
    Anyway I enjoyed the video. Thank you Lucy.

  • @richiii3
    @richiii3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We have been collecting magnets from everywhere we have visited for years. Just recently we have added Christmas ornaments to the collection ib the form of glass bulbs.

  • @michaelgwaltney2939
    @michaelgwaltney2939 ปีที่แล้ว

    We collect Christmas Tree Ornaments from all the places we travel to. the tree looks great during the holidays. 22:42

  • @josephbenson7952
    @josephbenson7952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lucy I just discovered you on TH-cam around two videos ago I didn't know you you did questions and answers I haven't been on a cruise yet, but wouldn't mind going on a week cruise

  • @BruceJSkelly
    @BruceJSkelly ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you talk about onboard IT/Networking positions?

  • @wagurarobert2946
    @wagurarobert2946 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Lucy what's the maximum age to work on cruise ship luxury retail shops like harding and starboard cruise services. Can people above 40yrs qualify for such positions as sale associates?

  • @loribarber4526
    @loribarber4526 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was younger and I went with a group of people someone always bungeed me to someone because I always got separated…and I’m talking when I wa a saint my 20’s

  • @adam311835
    @adam311835 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the magnet board! I also collect magnets, my fridge is covered in magnets from all over North America 😅. I also collect Christmas ornaments from different beachy/tropical places I've been and they are hung on their own small Christmas tree!

  • @soniix2375
    @soniix2375 ปีที่แล้ว

    Joining Valiant Lady next Friday

  • @heidibreckenridge9131
    @heidibreckenridge9131 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've made the Scandinavian cruise several times. And yes, it's better a magnet per country. A foot note: Norway and all the northern islands become rather expensive.

  • @karlsmith7016
    @karlsmith7016 ปีที่แล้ว

    Don't your fingers hurt after a lot of massaging? How do you manage?

  • @martybuehler3116
    @martybuehler3116 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have followed you for along time. No matter what you path you take in life I know it will be filled with love, compassion and laughter. Focus on today because life changes minute by minute. Keep safe my friend

  • @rhondag916
    @rhondag916 ปีที่แล้ว

    I collect Christmas tree ornaments from all the places I travel to. Sometimes it’s a magnet that gets crafted into a magnet!
    Each year I’m so excited to open the ornament box and revisit great memories with them. Not expensive and don’t take up a lot of room in the suitcase.

  • @kathryngrant582
    @kathryngrant582 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI LUCY does Virgin management know and support your channel? thinking the captain, or harding or Virgin management? I would hope they would see positive in what you do, as you could indirectly "sell" not only becoming crew but i might choose Virgin as a passenger thanks to your work. Please answer this! love to know how you are received. See you in Vancouver Canada someday! Kathy

  • @loribarber4526
    @loribarber4526 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m thinking the transition would be cruising as a sailor

  • @patiencekababu4744
    @patiencekababu4744 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hy gal do u have jobs fr makeup artists on board

  • @heidibreckenridge9131
    @heidibreckenridge9131 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why don't you do a video or videos where you talk about the different positions what they ask for and what the reality is for them.

  • @cynthiamiller
    @cynthiamiller ปีที่แล้ว

    My husband collects shot glasses. I bought him a beautiful mahogany shot glass cabinet that hangs in his man cave. I am about to get him another one as that one is almost full.

  • @Juancarlo4342
    @Juancarlo4342 ปีที่แล้ว

    You can be a cruise passenger and vlog from the other side.

  • @fujivato
    @fujivato ปีที่แล้ว

    That light switch doesn’t look safe 🤔

  • @josephbenson7952
    @josephbenson7952 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please post a new video soon there very interesting thanks 👍

  • @KIMHN1977
    @KIMHN1977 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rly hope you visit denmark one day and norway

  • @jimstone5401
    @jimstone5401 ปีที่แล้ว

    You will retire when they force you to retire. lol.

  • @johnsonmathew6297
    @johnsonmathew6297 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi lucy have you been to dubai?

  • @kenblock3596
    @kenblock3596 ปีที่แล้ว

    dont u dare leave ill wach u till yr 60 lol

  • @RajahHindustani
    @RajahHindustani ปีที่แล้ว

    What type of maternity leave does cruiseships give? What if you met a guy, and you have a family and your kids need to go to school. Is cruiseships work possible then?

    • @emmib1388
      @emmib1388 ปีที่แล้ว

      If you become pregnant during your contract, and it is discovered, your contract ends as the cruise ship is not equipped to take care of your medical needs. If you have a family, you would have to have someone you trust to take care of them while you are working -- but why would you have a family -- and choose to be away from them for months at a time?

  • @NikhilThakur-kq1zd
    @NikhilThakur-kq1zd ปีที่แล้ว

    Hlo can you make one video how to apply bar server job in virgin voyages and stcw and cdc. Sattifact Important to apply this job please make a video ya please give me reply

    • @captainjohn49
      @captainjohn49 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lucy has made videos of her STCW training (have a look!)....as well as videos about various jobs on board.
      And, you may wish to look at Lucy's career guides (on her website linked above in the video description)....where you'll find many details / answers to your queries.
      Hope this helps?

  • @Atem_S.
    @Atem_S. ปีที่แล้ว

    Enjoy it while it last!!!

  • @colinmccormick2579
    @colinmccormick2579 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lucy, is it easier or more of an advantage to apply for an entry level job directly thru the cruise line vs a third party employment agency (Steiner,Harding, etc). Also, is there any other entry level positions, other than shops, that are closed on port days? Thank you!

    • @captainjohn49
      @captainjohn49 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You may wish to look at Lucy's career guides (on her website linked above in the video description)....where you'll find many details / answers to your queries.
      In addition to her career guides, be sure to watch her other videos, too.
      Hope this helps?

  • @rayeesparwez6564
    @rayeesparwez6564 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are you single?

  • @mcgenius99
    @mcgenius99 ปีที่แล้ว

    I can understand not wanting to do onlyfans stuff but the amount of money you can make while young is a lot...being an attractive woman that can make a shit ton of money in a safe environment is winning really

  • @EmmunuelMuzhuzha
    @EmmunuelMuzhuzha ปีที่แล้ว

    Hy . I have being watching ur vidio and get wht I'm in love with it all it really helped me as I'm hired in cruise ship and starting soon.

    • @captainjohn49
      @captainjohn49 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congratulations!
      Wishing you good luck and fair winds!

    • @CruisingAsCrew
      @CruisingAsCrew  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Emmunuel, That is awsome. I'm so glad these videos have helped you and i wish you good luck with your new job.

  • @sundeeppatel3979
    @sundeeppatel3979 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Of course it is your decision, but from a cruiser's point of view, I probably wouldn't want to be served by a person that had an "only fans" site. It is also possible that the cruise lines wouldn't want to employ staff that had these type of sites - so something to think about if you ever decide to change your mind.

  • @Sailor92
    @Sailor92 ปีที่แล้ว

    future cruises is very nice....