10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships

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  • Hey sailors,
    Today we go through 10 things I and other crew members were worried about before starting my cruise ship career.
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  • @lynneseymour3273
    @lynneseymour3273 ปีที่แล้ว +764

    Listening to this makes me wish I was young again and could actually work on a cruise ship. Unfortuately, that ship has sailed as I am 75. Great presentation.

    • @erikandreassen6531
      @erikandreassen6531 ปีที่แล้ว

      Careful she is hot but your wife might, not not agree as mine wife would have not have the same feeling 🙂 You tube gives you so much info, you do have to behave yourself just enjoy your time out after all it's a is time out. Me my wife is really precious as she looks after me a lot. Arthritis sucks. I would not swap her for anything. Sigh just me but I do know there are more of us out there.

    • @adamosak6864
      @adamosak6864 ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Lol, ship has sailed

    • @belisarius1
      @belisarius1 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I know of a lady who retired in a cruise ship. She was in her sixties.

    • @samiam619
      @samiam619 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@belisarius1 Do you mean she retired as a Crew Member or?

    • @troycurrie7784
      @troycurrie7784 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      @@samiam619 There are people who actually retire and live on Cruise Ships. The monthly payments are comparable to an upscale assisted living location where food and drink are included in the price.

  • @kennethrimestad5045
    @kennethrimestad5045 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I like that she is upbeat and just goes over everything to help you survive and learn to have fun while you work on a cruse ship. I really like listening to her very much.

  • @josephlashley3166
    @josephlashley3166 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have been going cruising for years. Thank you for doing your job. I have been on most of the ports in the Caribbean. I was supposed to be on Harrmony and it was canceled so we moved to the new carnival ship.

  • @i-love-space390
    @i-love-space390 ปีที่แล้ว +206

    Thanks for helping us understand what it is like. I have gone on a cruise ship Pre-Covid and I really wondered how you guys got along. All I know is every crew member made our trip a wonderful experience with great food and entertainment. Every crew member bent over backwards to be helpful, cheerful and generally great.
    Thanks for your hard work. I hope they pay you enough. :)

    • @WILLNEVERCONFORM
      @WILLNEVERCONFORM ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I totally echo your thoughts.
      Each and every staff member we've met have been awesome.
      I tip my hat to all of you.

    • @Cba409
      @Cba409 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You should do some research before you book your cruise rather than just hope you are not supporting a company that exploits its employees.

    • @abdulahalameri2556
      @abdulahalameri2556 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Cba409you should stop being a snowflake

    • @tedlytle790
      @tedlytle790 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree! I just had an amazing first experience on a cruise ship. I kept thinking that I hope the crew is as well taken care of by management (at least in benefits and compensation) as I was as a guest.

  • @c182SkylaneRG
    @c182SkylaneRG ปีที่แล้ว +49

    The other "weird" thing about handing over documents such as a passport, is that that's literally one of the things you're taught to look for when trying to identify a Human Trafficking (modern slavery) situation. Situations where employers confiscate important identification and travel documents, effectively trapping employees at their job by preventing them from being able to leave on their own, are taught to be red flags to watch out for. If your coworker/friend was also taught about that, that could be another reason he was so nervous about it.

    • @j.p.vanbolhuis8678
      @j.p.vanbolhuis8678 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      In fact the company will have to show that they have a "statutory obligation" to do so.
      As written explicitly in my passport:
      "This passport is the property of the State of XXXX. The bearer of this passport may pass it to a thrid party ONLY if there is a STATUTORY OBLIGATION to do so."
      This text in my passport has gotten me out of the number of situation where they wanted to take in my passport.

    • @paulgerrard9227
      @paulgerrard9227 ปีที่แล้ว

      The passport is held by the cruise line on the ship for port entry and other reasons. One major one would be abandoning employment and illegally staying in a foreign port. Different to slavery in many ways. I would not imagine a cruise line will force people to stay working if they want to depart but they will have limits eg to ensure you depart from a port to a flight home

  • @zoomerboomer6834
    @zoomerboomer6834 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great presentation!👍 Much of your, and your fellow shipmates, concerns sound not unlike my experiences in the Forces whenever posted to another unit. In the Navy, vessels can be quite large and as crew you're responsible for not only your primary specialty, but also emergency responsibilities, especially firefighting. As far as having to share a berthing space (cabin) with just one shipmate, I couldn't help but chuckle. It sounded like five-star accommodations compared to berthing on a warship. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Cheers!

  • @stashaking-massiah2592
    @stashaking-massiah2592 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I'm thinking about starting as there's a huge recruitment drive in my country for Royal Caribbean and this really did help clear up some misconceptions I had. Thanks for the information. I hope it all goes well

    • @spencergolda2581
      @spencergolda2581 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@daniellanapier1 I went to recruitment in tnt they set up a medical for me to do can I ask for advice

    • @daniellanapier1
      @daniellanapier1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi Stasha my original reply got deleted but I was explaining that I'm 25 and from TT as well and I work for Carnival so if you have questions from the TT interview and onboarding process you can link me on ig (my name is the same as youtube)

  • @TheKnowledgeCrusade
    @TheKnowledgeCrusade หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Your personality is as captivating as your content! Can't get enough of both!

  • @dmitriyhorodetskyi8691
    @dmitriyhorodetskyi8691 ปีที่แล้ว +140

    Good one, girl!👍
    My biggest concern I had on the first contract was a language. And you are totally right, I survived, I improved and the main thing - all people around me were very friendly and supportive.
    So working on a ship is not for everyone but if it's yours it's gonna be unforgettable!

    • @CruisingAsCrew
      @CruisingAsCrew  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Amazing babe!!

    • @marklande3752
      @marklande3752 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Unforgettable for sure, ups n downs and adventures at sea

    • @eldys5919
      @eldys5919 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CruisingAsCrew can I work on the ship if I'm diabetic?

    • @classicsciencefictionhorro1665
      @classicsciencefictionhorro1665 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@eldys5919 Testing your blood and getting fresh insulin may be an issue, IDK.

    • @karakiprono
      @karakiprono 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@CruisingAsCrewhey I have DM you in your Instagram page but u have not seen my txt

  • @ashisroy8895
    @ashisroy8895 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very good to let the potential new joiners be aware of the pros n cons of shipping life. Just FYI, myself a Master mariner in Tankers, when i joined had absolutely NOO idea of what i m going into. But later all was good. Anyway nice to c u sharing yr holistic experinece. Just keep doing the best as u can and keep learning everything u come across. U ll find it really rewarding in future. All d best. May God bless you always with fair winds, calm seas and happy n safe sailing days.

  • @nagomizik9358
    @nagomizik9358 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this way you lay it down.. so sweetly but very direct and sooo realisticly!! I enjoyed the video..Thanks!!

  • @catharsis77
    @catharsis77 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was fun. You sound like a real fun and down to earth lady! Hang in there and have a great life!

  • @walteralichotajr.3012
    @walteralichotajr.3012 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Aloha,
    To clear some things up, as “crew” who is “embarking” on a cruise ship you have to give over all required documents so the ship can have copies in a personal file, it’s part of IMO, IMC for documentation of each crew member onboard.
    Try talking to or finding out the people in “Deck” or “Engine” department, a lot of them have been going to sea on other ships than just cruise ships, try and talk to them. Those are the ones who’ll give you a better idea of what’s life is really like being at sea on a ship for periods of time out to sea.
    This is from a bosun who’s been sailing on ships,( even cruise ships) for 28 years now.
    Aloha.

  • @lenharding72
    @lenharding72 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Great video. I have always kinda wondered when some of crew felt on the first day. Many of them are so young. I remember my first job but it didn't sail away in the middle of the day! I loved the comment, "Maybe the ship will only sink twice on my contract!" Safety video can be a little over the top sometimes. Thanks you and all the great crews out there for making cruising such a great place to be.

  • @lindafrancis5469
    @lindafrancis5469 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your video! You’re a great teacher. You break it down simply and cover many points of worry.

  • @ashleighchamboko8512
    @ashleighchamboko8512 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for answering some of my concerns especially on packing.
    Love your facial expressions when explaining about constant emergencies. Hilarious 😄

  • @ghostrider88jinetedelfanta31
    @ghostrider88jinetedelfanta31 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Your video reminds me of all the concerns, stresses & hassles of military life, I experienced as a young sailor ⚓️.

  • @PeteJohnsMusic
    @PeteJohnsMusic ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So entraining. Okay, so I’m never going to work on a cruise ship, but I’m fascinated by how it all works.

  • @42022coop
    @42022coop ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for easing the thought it's not the end of the world if you forget something. I'm a mother of 5 and 1 grandson, packing for family trips has been crazy over the years. Even with the last 2 youngest still living with us at home, its still hectic to pack. Thank you for sharing your informative video you are very beautiful and so sweet , I hope your parents are very proud and worried for you. I would be but I've also asked my oldest to go work on one.

  • @faithwithfruits
    @faithwithfruits ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I'm a seafarer with 8 years of experience and I chuckle at every item on your list cause they're so true. The only item I wasn't concerned about is my grasp of English even though it's my 2nd language. Great video, love it.

    • @toddkes5890
      @toddkes5890 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Key thing to remember: your English as a second language is far better than nearly any American's second language.

    • @crishnaholmes7730
      @crishnaholmes7730 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re you a merchant mariner

  • @jeannel7255
    @jeannel7255 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    U got this Jay! Ur a great entertainer!!! Just keep ur head held high & move forward. Ur living a dream of many😊

  • @justinfloyd6867
    @justinfloyd6867 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Joining Resilient Lady in a few weeks. So excited to join the Virgin family. Thanks for the insightful videos!

  • @deified-1111
    @deified-1111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done...enjoyable and very accurate . One learns a lot of fun and serious things about life and life at sea while working onboard. Quite interesting, actually.

  • @williammcdonough6342
    @williammcdonough6342 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Sounds a lot like going off to college, or joining the military.
    Lots of unknowns. And no way around them.
    You've just got to learn to deal with unknowns.
    But that process -- even more than the specifics of which "going off" experience you're having -- does *so much* for building your character, resilience, confidence, and true independence.
    Facing the unknown is such an amazing way to catalyze personal growth!
    Really enjoyed the video!

    • @mikegoodwin2386
      @mikegoodwin2386 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly what I thought. Most college (university) freshmen in the US live in the dorm. You show up and meet your room mate who you will share this tiny room with for the next 9 months or so. Some don't get along. Most become great friends. Such is life.

  • @cruisewithpride
    @cruisewithpride ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You’re like a angel! I was so worried about things you mentioned. Thank you so much! 💞 (hope to see you on my contract)

  • @musaqongo4608
    @musaqongo4608 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Big fan, all the way from South Africa!

  • @EmanuelRecemConvertido
    @EmanuelRecemConvertido ปีที่แล้ว

    Your words gave me so much hope and strenght. Thank you so much.

  • @chrisjulian6564
    @chrisjulian6564 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Youre amazing. I laughed so much at your expressiveness...Quite informative and educational. Thanks for sharing. ❤

  • @IsaiahChatman
    @IsaiahChatman ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I just got hired at Royal Caribbean and I LOVED this video! I'm so excited and I'm going to consult your videos for advice! Subscribed! 😁👍

    • @imsam1974
      @imsam1974 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How's your expierence?

    • @yayshin7790
      @yayshin7790 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do you like it.?

  • @jeffreygunn3530
    @jeffreygunn3530 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I spent a year as a civilian contractor in Kuwait. That was a unique experience. A lot of the same issues, but some different ones. For example, you're flying there, and everyone just flies by themselves. I basically got off the plane in Kuwait and went "Huh...I really hope there's someone here from the company, because I have no earthly idea where I'm going." At least with a cruise ship, it's a big boat with the name on the side.

    • @sccrash3938
      @sccrash3938 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Had the same feeling when I landed in Shanghai by myself, as someone who doesn't speak Chinese...

    • @einfachnurleo7099
      @einfachnurleo7099 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      My experience with a cruise ship was that I'd fly in a day early and that they'd send me an agent who picks me up from the port and brings me to a hotel. Then early in the next morning the same agent would take me to the ship.
      However for my first contract the agent didn't show up. Also how are you supposed to recognize them? There might be multiple exits and you don't know if they even wait directly at the exit. Not to mention that this was in Spain and the agent didn't speak very good English.
      I ended up talking to an agent for a different cruise line that then messaged him. However that seemed really unsafe and I wasn't sure of he was actually coming so I also called him and he eventually ended up picking me up.

    • @nagomizik9358
      @nagomizik9358 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      funny.. but so trrue!!😂

  • @kotopiu4694
    @kotopiu4694 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    im joining Valiant Lady at Barcelona in less than 2 weeks! super super excited!

  • @willcookmakeup
    @willcookmakeup 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this. I'm getting ready a to start a contract in June and this was so helpful. I was really stressed out about a lot of the points you brought up

  • @vincereynolds6092
    @vincereynolds6092 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is great, and very informative. Wish I had this information back when I was joining my first ship. Keep up the excellent work!

  • @andreagriffiths3512
    @andreagriffiths3512 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Is funny how many of these are also concerns I had when I went overseas as a nanny. It was really hard and overwhelming but whilst it didn’t work out, I’m still glad I did it. As for having all the scary stuff drummed into you regarding emergencies, I remember going to my orientation day prior to being a swim teacher. Omg I was so freaked out! Protocols for CPR, code browns, near drownings, fire evacs. I was certain I’d not be able to manage. In ten years I’ve witnessed 2 code browns and had to evac the pool due to power failure once. I also had to be evacced out for being having a migraine and vomiting but that was just totally humiliating and not life threatening…my pride took a beating though with the walk in front of all the parents to get my back and go home early.

  • @sullitopher
    @sullitopher หลายเดือนก่อน

    Informative as well as entertaining. Well done and Thank You!

  • @wladaby
    @wladaby ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great presentation! I'm about to get onboard on Cruise Ship in a few days, because I just finished LWA course. I find your presentation really honest and I catch lot of information that I wasn't sure before- such as my english as a second language. This is the very first video I saw among all videos that you posted, so I'ii continue to look at them. Thanks a lot!

    • @jeanpierresassine4134
      @jeanpierresassine4134 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What is the LWA course ??

    • @nazaw77
      @nazaw77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@jeanpierresassine4134 London Wellness Academy

    • @nazaw77
      @nazaw77 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm about to start the first contract too with LWA, going through the docs. How's your experience on your 1st contract? Which cruise you're on now? Would be great to get your insight 👍 enjoy it fully and good luck

  • @rrocketman
    @rrocketman ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This young lady knows her stuff 👍

  • @cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547
    @cascadesouthernmodeltrains7547 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As for the cabin mate issue. In the Navy we had 9 to 12 guys in a 20x20 foot room… if we were lucky. Things were not always happy.

  • @Ron32082
    @Ron32082 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love that I found your channel! You are just adorable, and being in Florida, love the accent. The content was interesting and the delivery even better. A new sub you have as I am off to view more of your videos.

  • @dennissmallin8742
    @dennissmallin8742 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel keep it up. Your doing a great job.

  • @tonchie23
    @tonchie23 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Excellent video Lucy! I'm in the industry for more than 10 years (3 of them in a recruitment agency) and I find this video very informative.

    • @CruisingAsCrew
      @CruisingAsCrew  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ohh what recruitment agency??

    • @tonchie23
      @tonchie23 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@CruisingAsCrew Kouzon from Macedonia (they have offices in most of the eastern european countries, I worked in the head office).

    • @nickl3872
      @nickl3872 ปีที่แล้ว

      I want to give it a try so bad

  • @ericammons9804
    @ericammons9804 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    For a single woman I think it would be really scary. I lived & worked on Cruise Ships for 4 years and it was a fantastic way to see the world inexpensively. I loved meeting smart, beautiful people like you. It was a laugh and so much fun. Working in the shops was the best way to have free time in port. It’s certainly not for everyone, but if you’re footloose and fancy free, I say go for it! Carpe diem.

  • @kalpeshbandal7115
    @kalpeshbandal7115 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Lucy
    This is very informative video for new joining crew

  • @Ferlenpactao_02
    @Ferlenpactao_02 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This the best information about cruise ship ive watch ♥️♥️Thank you for making this kind o video for us😘🧡

  • @roberttg5108
    @roberttg5108 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    LOL, “Maybe if I’m lucky the ship will only sink twice in my contract “ best line in the video, great advice.

  • @Danrarbc
    @Danrarbc ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm probably way too old for this at 37 - but this is a great video that everyone thinking about this as a job should see. It's comforting even though it's probably not for me at this stage anymore.

    • @sarahosborne7477
      @sarahosborne7477 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Your not to old

    • @smallcirclemvp5228
      @smallcirclemvp5228 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      I just got hired and I'm 35

    • @betinacrafts
      @betinacrafts 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@smallcirclemvp5228well done! Which kind of job did you take? =)

    • @RADIUMGLASS
      @RADIUMGLASS 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I know someone who just got in and she's 57

  •  ปีที่แล้ว

    Liked this video a lot, explains so many things, some "common" things, some "silly, but..." stuff...
    Would have loved to be crew in a ship , but I'm too old now.
    Regards from Tabasco, México [Land of The Olmecs]!

  • @cruiselifeeric
    @cruiselifeeric 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I would never work on a cruise ship, but as someone who likes going on them this was an interesting video. Thank you.

  • @liferdog3697
    @liferdog3697 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I spent 33 years in the United States Navy, my sea duty counter is well over 12 years, the last thing I ever want to do in the years I have left on this earth is to set foot on anything that is made out of steel and floats.

    • @Tzarlo
      @Tzarlo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was in the Navy too. Cruising is different. Unless you just don't like to be on the water (relaxing to me) it's way different. Ships built for war are different than a cruise ship.

    • @dwarren7931
      @dwarren7931 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The military has a way taking the fun out of fun activities, like camping, hiking etc. etc. etc….

  • @pauladecambridge3203
    @pauladecambridge3203 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My English is poor😭 but I could understand everything you said so clearly!!! Thanks for this video

  • @exploreconmigo9090
    @exploreconmigo9090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very interesting information! Thanks for sharing! You're wonderful!

  • @emmas1082
    @emmas1082 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You explain things so well and are hilarious❤️🥰

  • @carolyngarrison10
    @carolyngarrison10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A video about the dramatic situations you have experienced, would be interesting

  • @HulkSmashB
    @HulkSmashB ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I can relate to the handing over documents experience for the first time so much. My initial instinct was like don't do it😂

  • @nikhilpalav3284
    @nikhilpalav3284 ปีที่แล้ว

    So amazingly explained! Thank you so much!!!

  • @williamarrowsmiith8380
    @williamarrowsmiith8380 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely BRILLIANT!!! This was a wealth of information to be sure. =)

  • @eyeTelevision
    @eyeTelevision 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    My first time on a Princess ship was nerve wracking. We had lots of fun, but at one point one of the power plants caught on fire and we lost power for about 4 hours. I had no idea if this was normal, if we were in danger etc. Turns out they can fix it and move on smoothly

  • @majorjackhole4436
    @majorjackhole4436 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks for this video . I am a medic from St Louis Missouri USA. Your video helped and encouraged me to follow through and apply. I appreciate you ;)

    • @Internethugg
      @Internethugg หลายเดือนก่อน

      How did it go? Thinking about apply to be a cruise medic.

  • @theshypersistence
    @theshypersistence ปีที่แล้ว

    I had a good chuckle at some of these, thank-you 😄

  • @steenar.9698
    @steenar.9698 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you. Starting with pride of America as a housekeep steward. This is going to be interesting

  • @michaelscott6080
    @michaelscott6080 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Los Angeles California - I'm starting on Harmony of the Seas June 12 in the medical unit. Your videos are enjoyable and very informative. Thank you for your service, very much appreciated. You're welcome to come visit Hollywood California and I'll give you a tour.

    • @rudrasenshaneramdeen9101
      @rudrasenshaneramdeen9101 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulations Michael. I was always curious as to what the paramedics wear as a uniform daily. Scrubs? Or ?

    • @drRusly
      @drRusly ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Congratulation, may I know how long the recruitment proccess in medical unit? I think I don't receive any further email since someone from RCL asking to send them my certificates last month.

    • @michaelscott6080
      @michaelscott6080 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@drRusly Hi, I applied February 25th and will be joining June 12th but I could have joined in May. I delayed because I needed to give my current employer 4 to 6 weeks notice as a courtesy. I'm taking a leave of absence for 17 weeks.

    • @CruisingAsCrew
      @CruisingAsCrew  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much

    • @CruisingAsCrew
      @CruisingAsCrew  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Also a big congratulations!

  • @tonybussey8763
    @tonybussey8763 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I was Royal Navy for 8 years and most of those personal fears I could relate to as a young Sailor!

    • @victormgv
      @victormgv ปีที่แล้ว +2

      US Navy here, I was think the same thing lol

    • @yanni2112
      @yanni2112 ปีที่แล้ว

      12 years USN! Thank you for your service.

    • @batboy555
      @batboy555 ปีที่แล้ว

      USN 12 years. Thanks for the service.

    • @keeplifemoving
      @keeplifemoving ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like all my worries when I joined the Marines...and my kids worries when they went away to college. All part of life n growing up.. some don't get this experience, such a blessing

  • @adriandlobo
    @adriandlobo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for the detailed information as my daughter is planning to work on a cruise ship in the near future

    • @tlangdon12
      @tlangdon12 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      This seems like a really useful and important video from lots of perspectives.

  • @enkay1849
    @enkay1849 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fantastic video. Thanks for all the info 👍
    I'm gonna sail soon..

  • @chefkhomotso6790
    @chefkhomotso6790 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    nice one..from Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦 👏

  • @Indpendent01
    @Indpendent01 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never been on a cruise ship, but a lot of these concerns are similar to going to sea for the Navy. I must admit though, I did not expect there were upwards of 1000 crew :O

  • @urban9787
    @urban9787 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great list… most of which I wasn‘t concerned about AT ALL… when boarding the Crown Princess back in 1995… but probably should have been!

  • @marklande3752
    @marklande3752 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sailed for Princess many years ago, most days it was dirty blues greasing and you were anonymous . Those days when we put on those firefighting turnouts or when we’re operating tenders and wearing the tightie whities with the cap. All of a sudden you were 500% more handsome and full of charisma. Fun times, thanks for the video Lucy, it brought back some memories.

  • @fastingketocoach
    @fastingketocoach ปีที่แล้ว +3

    "Are they messy?" "Do they smell?!? Those would be my most pressing questions too! Fantastic video 😂loved it!

  • @daveblackford6097
    @daveblackford6097 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Connecticut.
    I'm also a monolingual English speaker. I feel like I really dropped the ball on myself when I passed up the opportunity to learn Spanish when I was in high school. Today in much of New England we have a significant Spanish speaking population, mostly from Puerto Rico, and the Dominican, so you're not alone.

    • @howardgofstein7366
      @howardgofstein7366 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I took Spanish in HS and I can't speak Spanish. I hated and resented being forced to do that against my will.

    • @tedthurgate
      @tedthurgate ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Never too late.

    • @tedthurgate
      @tedthurgate ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@howardgofstein7366 Did you resent being forced to take math or literature or history or... we have to take lots of stuff, though a second language was only required if you wanted to go to college.

    • @milesmorris1270
      @milesmorris1270 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Take an online language course. Babbel is a great little resource for learning a language, especially Spanish. Where there’s a will, there’s always a way

  • @OneSummersRose
    @OneSummersRose 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have just breathed into me the fresh air. Thank you. I needed to hear this. OSR~

  • @sarawutk.6825
    @sarawutk.6825 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is really useful video, thank you for your sharing!❤

  • @CeliniaGava
    @CeliniaGava ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonderful video! I always wanted to join a cruise as crew, but I'm far too old now. You would have helped a lot had I done so!

  • @einfachnurleo7099
    @einfachnurleo7099 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    What I learned and what was at least somewhat comforting is that at least for my cruise line there were people which were responsible to take the passports with them in case of an emergency (practiced with each drill). You know just so you don't suddenly have 500-1000 people stranded in some faraway country 😅

  • @sampoakar
    @sampoakar 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thx for your video it was really helpful and relaxing as im starting to work tomorrow on world europa in 2 days

  • @kevintaylor9249
    @kevintaylor9249 ปีที่แล้ว

    First of all, I just found your channel. Very interesting. I like your delivery and, seemingly, your delivery.
    Based on your description of the concerns, I couldn't help but, it seems quite comparable to starting your freshman year of college or university. Obviously, not exactly the same but, very comparable and similar concerns.
    I think you would be awesome to meet in person!

  • @tadiwanashemuzah8880
    @tadiwanashemuzah8880 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so much for the information, I recently applied for a cruiseship job and its my first so i just needed some basic information like this to remove my fear 😨

  • @markspiers4992
    @markspiers4992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Incidents as a passenger on cruise ships
    Edinburgh Castle;
    This ship was actually used in the Falklands War to ferry troops to the Falklands, lets just say by the time i was on it, it was well travelled.
    Its air con broke as well as a generator meaning it was very slow. The comedian onboard made a joke, "Don't kill the fly, that's the air conditioning"
    It also caught fire, ships have a system onboard to 'suck' the oxygen out of a room so the fire dies. Unfortunately on this ship, it sucked the fire into the system and spread it on multiple decks. We had to go with life jackets to the Muster Stations, which is where you go in case of emergency.
    Waited there and all clear was given an hour later, always remember a crew member covered in black soot and smoke, he probably saved us.
    I also remember walking up stairs to get food, smelling food and immediately being sick on the stairs due to being so scared.
    I hid in a ball pit and someone jumped on top of me, making a tooth fly out of my mouth.
    I ran full pelt into a glass door i did not see.
    I got stuck in the toilets and had to be rescued by crew.
    What you need to remember is on a ship, people, crew or other passengers will help you. You are not on your own. If a ship catches fire, the crew don't just get on the life boats and leave you there. When i ran into the door, other passengers helped me with medical assistance till the crew arrived. I think everyone should do a cruise once in their life if they can afford it. I have done around 10 and only had 2 bad ones. The only time you will get sea sick is under very rough seas, such as the Bay of Biscay, that area can *** off.
    Try and eat regularly, don't try and get through sea sickness on an empty stomach, it does not work! You can also buy bands that create pressure on your wrists that help.

  • @David7pm
    @David7pm ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you for sharing! i really enjoy your humor. :)

  • @jimmarshall5453
    @jimmarshall5453 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very informational and entertaining. Thanks!

  • @catme.7
    @catme.7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I was totally culture shocked when I worked in the cruiseship industry. I left after 2 contracts, no regrets.

  • @anagomes8920
    @anagomes8920 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Leaving my passport at the crew office when I joined my first contract was very weird I've gotta say!😅 After that it becomes just another routine 🤷‍♀️

    • @r2d2326
      @r2d2326 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just out of curiosity, and I admit I am a complete cynic. Whats more likely, the company locking up your travel documents for “safety” or for preventing you from deciding this job isnt for you at the second port call and walking off the ship and flying home?

    • @konichiwa3744
      @konichiwa3744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly kidnapping with consent

    • @brassholio
      @brassholio 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It felt weird for the first time for me too. They give it back to you on some ships. When I was on the Diamond Princess we had to have it on us when we docked in Japan and Korea to get through immigration.

  • @rp1645
    @rp1645 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Girl you do Excellent videos. As a Princess cruiser. Married on Grand Princess in 1998
    It was brand new. Married at SEA by Captain. First thing I did was learn the Ships lay out. It was the biggest in 98. My wife to be was pissed, we where to meet with Purser to go over wedding. But like you pointed out. Emergency happen. I wanted to know my Escape route to Life boat. People don't understand the lower part of the Ships, your areas. You as crew need to learn twice the areas as far as knowledge of Ships lay out. You Rock girl. I would Love to just meet you sometime on a cruise. You are so full of experience. I did dream of what it would be like to work ONE rotation on a cruise ship. I did do 6 years on a 45 foot TUG in US Army. Yes the Army has a lot of small craft.

  • @jameshanks7037
    @jameshanks7037 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found your blog, really enjoyed the info .

  • @SmilingBoB420
    @SmilingBoB420 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I worked in an amusement park during spring - fall from 15-19. was some of the best times of my life. i can imagine this is very much like that, accept it's year round, the location is constantly changing, and you live on board. it's like summer camp rolled into work. I have considered working on ships. I'm in IT. i'm not sure what role i would be able to fill, but i could see that being a cool way to explorer the world and meet allot of different folks. surely there is a ton of computer equipment on board that someone has to deal with.

  • @JustTezFilms
    @JustTezFilms ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I find it funny that "catching something" was the concern for a lot of people. I'm not expecting anything close to that. Probably just me though😆

  • @lillydogpoo65
    @lillydogpoo65 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure why you have been popping up on my feed...but what a kind video to make..right on👍

  • @edgarchegwin961
    @edgarchegwin961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very informative your monologue Lucy, it looks you have lots of experience living on board of a cruise ship. I hope everthing is fine overthere dear. I love life at sea. Rgs

  • @clifbradley
    @clifbradley ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I worked on superyachts. Even smaller crew and really nerve wracking. Especially if you get a cabin mate that you instantly don't like. The worse is one that doesn't clean up after themselves because they think the stewardess should clean their room. Which doesn't happen ever, but sometimes you get a cabin mate who is just a messy, disgusting person that does disgusting things. The best ships have curtains on the bed. Curtains and maybe a TV or noise canceling headphones. Even worse than that is when 2 shipmates hook up and decide to 'snuggle together' at night. Or your shipmate works late and you work early.

  • @maggiemcfly8220
    @maggiemcfly8220 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thanks for this video. I'm joining a ship for the first time in the next month or so (no date yet). You helped answer a lot of my questions. Here is another.... What are the general age differences between employees? I imagine most are younger, but are there also older people working on ships? 40's 50's 60's??? Thanks!!!

    • @CruisingAsCrew
      @CruisingAsCrew  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      You are right, most are between 21-40 but I would say atleast a fifth are over the age of 50.

    • @einfachnurleo7099
      @einfachnurleo7099 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Are you on the ship now? What's your experience?
      Usually the higher the rank the older the person but that doesn't necessarily mean that each high position had to be filled with ab old person. However since you probably don't want to climb into an upper bunk after the age of 40 you'll likely have reached a higher rank with more amenities like a single cabin or you'll have quit. Sometimes older people still try something new but it depends on them really if they are willing to keep up that lifestyle.

    • @sabastianglober7653
      @sabastianglober7653 ปีที่แล้ว

      About practicing protected sex where can you buy them... Or the cruise ship has a dispenser where members can maybe take them e.g condoms

    • @royfernandes7081
      @royfernandes7081 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sabastianglober7653 there's medical centre on board you will get it there free. Some ships has also got vending machine.

  • @Killmonize
    @Killmonize ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed hearing your first day. About all the chaos and information you have to take in. I smwas a ship agent for years and also worked on baord. Also if u need anything while in port in florida. Let me know. I know it can be tuff getting personal items.

  • @moroccovintage1788
    @moroccovintage1788 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW special & professional video 🙏❤

  • @nataliamontoya7396
    @nataliamontoya7396 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm ready to go on my first contract in 2 week... I'm soooooooo nervous and have the same worries that u had... Thank you so much for this 💞

    • @carolesrepublic
      @carolesrepublic ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’d do just fine ❤️

    • @jojobobo7715
      @jojobobo7715 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How was your experience ?

    • @corinnecampos8299
      @corinnecampos8299 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm doing my first as well.. it's so nerve wracking ughh

  • @robertstapleton3598
    @robertstapleton3598 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I found this very interesting even though I have no intention of working on a cruise ship. Well done! :)
    P.S. I am a bit curious about wages.

  • @SeanHendy
    @SeanHendy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    During my 9 years in the Army I trained and worked at at least 10 different places, different countries, different towns and cites, each time. Typically I would get there the day before starting a course, or a new job, and often where you lived was different than where you worked, additionally there's all the normal stuff you need to learn very quickly, like finding your way around, being able to get from one place to the other, and also, the shops, the bank, supermarket, petrol stations, and so on. Often I'd drive around, once, and then pretty much have most of the places down as to where everything was. Sometimes it was just a magical mystery tour. I remember once deciding with a few colleagues that we'd drive the hour or so, from Germany to Holland, to go to the cinema (they used subtitles, so the films were still in English, vs Germany where everything was dubbed into German), and we literally just pointed in the direction of Holland, headed to the city centre, and found a parking place. I add that this was before smart phones, with maps, etc, and GPS wasn't available yet either. Road signs, paper maps, and knowledge.
    I think I could find my way round pretty well even now, some 15-20 years later, to all those places, notwithstanding that there will have been changes.
    Fire - well, no I was not a fireman, but one day, in a particular place, I was talking to my boss, when I heard a sound, that seemed out of the ordinary. Basically about 50-60 metres from our front door, an apartment had been set on fire and people were trapped. No training whatsoever, just grabbed a fire extinguisher and headed into a burning blocks of flats, to put the fire out and rescue the people that were trapped. Interesting moment.

  • @thinking-laaf
    @thinking-laaf 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I fully agree about non-native language skills. I learned both English and German at highschool (native Dutch) and it required living in Germany and later in the US to learn the language. Coming to the US i spoke Queens english, but I totally integrated in a year or so.

  • @AcerDyan
    @AcerDyan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My biggest concern is wifi😂 this video just gave me more of a reason to be concerned about the wifi seen as it wasn’t mentioned 😂

  • @nala3038
    @nala3038 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This is a great reminder of the struggles and challenges folks face who don't come from 1st world countries. Working 7 days a week for $2,100/month would be a nightmare for you and me, but for these poor people it is a step up from where they came from.

    • @LynaNyan
      @LynaNyan ปีที่แล้ว

      Heard of a worker he gets paid 900 €

    • @littlebanshee
      @littlebanshee 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Not sure how much you make or the people you know but Many in America make less than that every month!

    • @09t3k8
      @09t3k8 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Is it easy living off a salary like that? Ive been thinking of doing it for the future (not permantly) but i wonder if the pay is enough

    • @ogkennyp2393
      @ogkennyp2393 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Yikes.. we make over 3k a month on ours starting out. U come home with over 20 grand usd when u finish ur contract

    • @rodzavibes
      @rodzavibes 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@ogkennyp2393😢carnival?

  • @loribarber4526
    @loribarber4526 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great info even for kids changing schools…

  • @alisonsoutherton7737
    @alisonsoutherton7737 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed it. Very informative. 😁

    • @nickadams1519
      @nickadams1519 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sending Love ❤️...Alison...Are you single? ❤️🌹🌹🌹