10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships

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Hey sailors
Today we go through 10 things I wish I had known before starting my cruise ship career.
It has taken me about four years and many mistakes to learn all the things I share with you today. Some of them you won’t be surprised by, but most of them are things YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW and won’t be expecting.
Hopefully, by knowing this information you will be better prepared for life on a cruise ship and won’t have to learn the hard way as I did.
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@pwade8080 3 года назад

“Roller coaster of emotions”. This gal could have that anywhere in any situation.

@Sundaydoug278 3 года назад

I work on cruise ships as an entertainer for NCL. Going back for another contract next month... this is SPOT ON. Love the accuracy lol you definitely know what ship life is like 👌🏾

@ayoubhamidi7822 2 года назад

Hey bro i'd like ask you where you get the stcw diploma

@soulbasedliving 2 года назад

I've always romanticized working as an entertainer. Your money is just making people happy. It must have it's downs too

@chicagolc7022 2 года назад

Love your tunes, man! Keep it up!

@Sundaydoug278 2 года назад

@@chicagolc7022 yooo thank you!

@Hovermaster 3 года назад

Terrific information . At one time I was interested in becoming a ship musician. Time moved on, I never auditioned. That ship has sailed .

@mariapierce2707 3 года назад

😂cute

@enriquereyes8705 3 года назад

Im glad I found your channel. I can't want until things go back to normal. Im sold on the shiplife... thank you

@mickypoo4622 3 года назад

One of my friend's daughters worked on cruise ships as a singer and your honesty is so evident, so good for you.

@davem145mxr 3 года назад

Sounds like she may have experienced the officer relationship thing

@Sailor92 3 года назад

Steiners...

@islandguy4u 2 года назад

@@Sailor92 ahh She worked in the Spa! (Gift shop here)

@sisi84339 2 года назад

Hhhhh yeah true

@glenmarie6089 2 года назад

Well she is 🔥

@TheScorpion615 Год назад

She is a woman so of course she did

@nathanvelasquez8319 3 года назад

You are 100% correct on all these points. It's been almost 16 years since my last contract, but it looks like nothing has changed.

@jamescollier3 Год назад

She has a big "Caution" sign in her, saying that as a land lover

@moodeongah 3 года назад

The first thing I would like to say is, that this is the best suggestion if someone wants to be a cruisecrew! And from first that you mentioned! Be aware of it....like she said ..You are very honest and I love it! I used to be a cruise crew but yeah, so true. 👍 I will continue to watch this video!!!! Well made!!❤️

@kinsaudio9883 3 года назад

You're absolutely right about everything..spot on!!

@onlyshannamarie4597 2 года назад

I love the content in your video. All the 10 tips you shared seemed very helpful and I understand everything you said here.

@cgbrodie9729 2 года назад

I have been working on board a ship for almost 5 years now and you are so right. It is a weird place to work and definitely not for the emotionally and mentally weak individuals. It's been a roller coaster but no other day is ever the same which makes it interesting and fun.

@williamarrowsmiith8380 2 года назад

Honestly... I have been surfing RU-vid for research and fun for over 15 years and I can't remember having as much FUN just listening to someone providing tips and info about cruising! Besides learning loads, it's truly ENTERTAINING and I love it!!! =)

@Ariadne147 Год назад

I really like your honesty and your willingness to learn from mistakes. Getting your heart broken is part of life on land, too.

@alanoliver4291 3 года назад

Wow, what a brilliant rendition, i just loved the way you presented, from a 63 year old i wish i had your skill 40 years ago. Well done and keep the info as easy to watch as this one.

@khana2704 3 года назад

I'm happy I'd get to know this tips before working on cruise ships! It's super helpful. I'm your new fan now😊. I hope I can work on cruise ships soon

@miamidudeful 2 года назад

How has it been?

@nickydanson4952 Год назад

Fantastic insight. I've just applied for a cruise job. Through to the 2nd stage. Eyes open on the hours and intensity. I think I will love it ! . Vibrancy and constantly needed is my kind of happy life. Seasick not such a good thing lol but nothing will put me off . Grab every opportunity in life to explore,grow and create memories xx

@oliviarichey7136 2 года назад

I love her personality! This vid was hella helpful I've got my interview for a cruise contract in a few days!

@williamsmith2919 3 года назад

Very good info, we were passengers on a cruise when one of the female staff told us on “ on this cruise I’m gay on my last cruise I was straight” xx

@AmyEvans-pe8os 2 месяца назад

You’re amazing 🩵 I really enjoyed this video! Thank you

@bearschmidt3180 3 года назад

I'm from Georgia in the united states', I love her accent . I have a country accent , but I could listen to her talk forever.

@indahokayanti949 3 года назад

Thank you so much for the information. This is really helpful I've been applying in a Cruise ship company hopefully my documents done as soon as possible Wish me luck, once again thank you so much 💚💚💚

@md.aliakbar813 3 года назад

I can keep listening to you for hours 😊

@theorderofthebees7308 2 года назад

Your personality comes across fantastic ! Thanks for sharing

@petraskvarc317 3 года назад

considering cruise ship employement for the very first time so this is useful a lot

@niculinaion1201 2 года назад

I am so glad that I have discovered your RU-vid channel! You really deliver very very useful info! Thanks! Hearts xoxox

@my_duolingo_routine 2 года назад

Gosh, the make is Stunning! I love it.

@flowerpower8347 3 года назад

I really like your freckles however I love that you don't cover them up!

@Franco-hw7ek 3 года назад

Very informative video. Thanks for creating it.

@WhiteisrightNationwhite Год назад

New subscriber! you're a breath of fresh air. Love your cruise ship info and all around video presentation. Fair winds and following seas, m'lady.

@nicknyabua9329 2 года назад

Perfect,good explanation i got everything i needed to know.

@burningdieselproduction5498 3 года назад

No doubt that cruise ship life is difficult, but it is also amazing. I can only imagine that life on the se ships will only be harder post pandemic. Even tho that this might be someones exit from the great financial problem after the pandemic, this will be a very challenging times for crew. Will there be any shore leaves? How will the crew activities be organised on board with all the social distancing in place? There are many questions, but not so many answers. I am wishing you good luck in your future cruise ship endeavours and I hope that your heart will not be broken again. Love your video!

@karibbeanbaby8096 4 года назад

Just founds you...already appreciate the info!

@CruisingAsCrew 4 года назад

Amazing, thank you so much

@Michael-qv8hx 3 года назад

Thank you so much 👍 You're the best 🥰

@bigpantsbobnuggets5051 3 года назад

Well explained. Thanks for the insights.

@GaryRinaldi 3 года назад

At first I thought you were a Dancer on ships. I was a Showband musician on a certain Cruise line and the Entertainment department was mostly English, American and Australian. Everyone in other departments thought we were the lucky ones cuz we worked mostly at night and had some guest Priveliges. I used to grab free pizza up on the Lido deck after my gig. And of course there was the Crew Bar!! I became immune to Hangovers 😂 I still miss it in some strange way and still want to go back out to sea, so I know what you mean about getting hooked on it. I met my wife on a ship, she was a crew member so I’m stuck on land now. LoL

@rollingring6607 3 года назад

Your magnet collection is amazing! 😍

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Thanks you! It's my pride and joy 🤣

@agamingff1181 Год назад

I have got the job of customer support executive on cruise ship for the first time. I will be joining in a few months. The information you gave will help. Thanks a lot.

@hohjoshua1649 Год назад

so true the cruise shit is another crazy work horse and i respect that been working for a few contract and i feel you

@robertevans6596 Год назад

thanks for this, really interesting. Makes me wonder if I will go now if I get the chance. You have a great presentation style.

@hectorpadron4162 Год назад

Thanks for your content lucy!

@nasirhossain9214 2 года назад

Lots of information, great video . Subscribed

@arfriedman4577 2 года назад

I love your voice. Good info. Have fun and success always.

@tani9272 3 года назад

I used to be a Guest service Supervisor for about 9 years and luckily mi contract was only 4 or 5 months and. everything you said si so trueeee but you miss something "the mafia" is when in a department there is a majority of one nationality and especially the ones in charge, they took advantage of their positions to give promotions, harassed staff, abuse and do whatever they want and the company pretends no to see it. Apart from that the traveling for free, the money, the opportunity to meet people from 65 different nationalities the bond you create with those people, the adrenaline is unforgettable. Missed those days sometimes but after all these years nothing compares to stay on land and live your life without pressure, stress, and at your own pace.

@lenfuentes9976 3 года назад

Im workingin the cruise ship for 6yrs now. And i found myself so different from other ppl here at home. Some times i feel i dont belong here anymore. When i was in the ship i always say that shiplife is not my life but staying here at home for almost a year now i realized that my life is my shipslife. Cant wait to go back in my shiplife. 😢😢😜

@factorism100 2 года назад

institutionalized

@netsurfers9357 3 года назад

I dated a woman on a cruise ship before who worked on the ship and figured out that she was playing with several men at once... and decided that was not the life for me! I would rather be true to my heart!

@dativamushi4835 3 года назад

Always to date at work is real worth .

@sairabintesalek 3 года назад

Very healthy decision mentally for you

@anda6963 3 года назад

Dating people in the workplace is always a double edge sword..

@kyliewilliams4212 11 месяцев назад

absolutely spot on. been working for American cruise lines for almost a year n half. about to head on over to viking cruises. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

@me_and_theother_me Год назад

You are a great content creator. I want to see you grow!

@cheabellano8835 2 года назад

I am a newbie and thanks for giving me a heads up! Stay safe

@yatripathak3225 3 года назад

I found this video really really helpful......thank you for sharing this .

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

So happy you liked it!

@jwest0913 2 года назад

Love your freckles such a fan.

@livingmybestlifetravel80 Год назад

CAC, great content! thanks for sharing!

@ahmedtlili1396 3 года назад

You are beautiful, Smart and full of energy, it's really nice and interesting to listen to your advices Lucy.. I'm looking forward to live the experience onboard a cruise ships .. so I'm excited and want to learn more about it ❤❤

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Thank you Ahmed!

@sabosi1667 2 года назад

Thank you for information!

@AllenTrip 3 года назад

Thank you so much for your efforts

@valeriem5531 3 года назад

Your channel is awesome! 🤩

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Thank you so much!

@JC-oq5oc 3 года назад

Loved the video.

@emna773 Год назад

I just did seasonal work in Alaska (highly recommend) and a lot overlap. The workplace relationships and breakups. The worklife social life bleed over. The difference is it was on land in Alaska so there were more bear and moose lol.

@vc_12121 3 года назад

I’ve been contemplating if I should leave my 9-5 job to pursue an experience working on a cruise. You’ve sold me I’m excited to start soon! wish me luck 😁

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Good luck!

@vc_12121 3 года назад

Update: DO NOT WORK FOR ACL 😭 My ship sucks anyways, the management is terrible and we are very short on staff so everyone is overworked 7 days a week at least 12 hours a day

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

What is ACL? X

@mikelovettgotit 3 года назад

Val Pal Ik this was 3 weeks ago but is it really that bad lol I’m thinking about trying it be jeez this was discouraging 😂😂

@freemindds355 3 года назад

@@CruisingAsCrew America Cruise Lines. lol Which is why I’m viewing this video. They’re immediately hiring and I’m… curious.

@myronfernandes7817 3 года назад

Good and informative content.

@johnmartin4650 Год назад

Really excellent info. …….thank you millions…

@youandiryan 3 года назад

This video was in my suggested feed I have no clue why hahaha. I have zero interest in working for Cruise lines. Very cool video though and all your points completely make sense. Especially the point when you said when you're off work you're never really off work. Makes sense because you can't get away from your work, because you have to live with your work hahaha. Great video!!

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Thank you so much!!!

@shandaisidore2760 2 года назад

I love the videos.. thanks for the tips..

@jamjammy4980 2 года назад

honest truth from the mouth of the babe awesome video thanks.....

@paullee5573 3 года назад

Every single thing this girl said reminded me, with a jolt, of how I behaved when I was an officer on a cruise liner. Different night, different girl, different bed. A great life at the time, but not quite the way a guy ought to behave. So be warned girls. Sheis not a bitter and twisted old cow. She is exposing us ships officers as the the immoral, lecherous bastards that we really are.

@bugwar5545 2 года назад

If men sleeping with many women is not good, what is your opinion of the women who let you?

@gardensofthegods 2 года назад

@@bugwar5545 it's different because a lot of those women are young and naive ... they believe the lies .... and some if and when the guy tells them he wants to marry them .

@bugwar5545 2 года назад

@@gardensofthegods Nope. A lot of young naive men get taken in by opportunistic women wanting that easy paycheck ... they believe the lies ... only to find that they are stuck with alimony and/or child support while she goes on to the greener pastures of her next meal ticket.

@Ariadne147 Год назад

what a weird and twisted way to both brag and insult while "apologizing."

@AusDenBergen Год назад

It's literally human nature. That's how there's 8 billion of us.

@torontoash45 3 года назад

excellent and very informative video also interesting eye shadow tone

@dh6172 3 года назад

Recently finished a 3 year stint on cruise ships (pre-covid) as a very senior officer. I was one of the very few married guys who did not have a girlfriend on board:) Lets just say the moral standards on board aren't the best. There's 3 main categories, those who do it because they have to (for instance people from third world countries who've been cleaning rooms on board for 20 years, just to put their kids through uni), those who've made a career out of it and are very happy with the lifestyle and their on board "family", those (like me) who tried it and left because it didn't suit their lifestyle. A lot of people leave during their first stint and then there's others I spoke to who tried shore side jobs, but hated it and returned to sea. It's a weird place, either you love it or hate it:)

@myothercarisadelorean8957 3 года назад

I work it IT (computers/sys admin). How are IT jobs on a cruise ship? Want to proceed with my career but get out of the office building lifestyle of it.

@derrickfrancis801 2 года назад

So true in all you says,I hated after 10 years, from a poor third world country and and didn't have a better choice at the time

@gardensofthegods 2 года назад

D H very nice to hear of a married guy who wasn't cheating . Not all men cheat but a lot do .

@chiragdarji1990 2 года назад

there is magic in your eyes💙

@jawwadwafa1247 Год назад

Amazing experience on board

@mariapierce2707 3 года назад

I wish you the best....things will open up again .I appreciate your honesty. Are the workers mostly a certain age group?

@snayemdubu2988 3 года назад

Great content. I like your personality.. So unapologetic!

@BoStark 3 года назад

First time, this channel already feels underrated.

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Thanks x

@paulcolburn3855 3 года назад

Excellent channel. I have sailed on cruise ships 11 times, always as a passenger, never crew. Now after your channel, I feel like crew. :)

@veronicapaolagarciaguerrer7510 3 года назад

Thank you so much for sharing your personal experience, that help me so much!!!

@skeetersaurus6249 3 года назад

As an old man, retired U.S. Marine (and married to the same wonderful woman for 35-years), I find quite a bit of 'life humor' in this video...because what you've just described is a mix of 'sea life' (been like this for hundreds, if not thousands of years), basic 'teen dating' (oh, my...he lied to me! imagine that), military deployment service (where are we going now? combined with 'hey, that food is inedible'...and 'they aren't treating us right')... Welcome to adulthood...it gets worse, until you figure it out and learn to live with it. Hey, at least no one is shooting at you for $800 a month!

@skeetersaurus6249 3 года назад

BTW...my wife is stronger than most men...she doesn't pout, cry, throw temper tantrums or 'throw her hands up in surrender'...nope...she gets a 10-inch cast iron skillet and says, 'ok...now I'm only going to ask you this once, and then the pain begins'...THAT IS STRENGTH...especially when you figure out that NO ONE PROMISED YOU A FAIR LIFE.

@bobbys4327 3 года назад

$250.00 for me. that included overseas pay and combat pay.

@jamescollier3 Год назад

as a landlover, she has a big "caution" sign regardless of being on a ship

@AlanaBertozzi 3 года назад

I think you just explained your list perfectly. I have been home now since may 2020 from covid but I have had a lot of time to reflect on my life. Your "10 things" list I just completely relate to on a crazy level !! I didn't like how personal and work like relate. Really didn't like that.........

@azerko 3 года назад

I wonder how your experience differs from a 40/50 year old crew member.

@TatiAna-vg9fi 2 года назад

SO VALUABLE INFO! Thanks loads, Lucy!

@davidvincentaristorenas6084 3 года назад

It's so funny to listen to you. It's like you are telling my story to the letter. everything you said is true and only a ship mate can understand you even emotionally.

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

😘

@esterlyngibbs9880 3 года назад

Yes

@simonmannjoro2314 2 года назад

What about carnival cruise ship? I am scheduled for an interview as assistant store keeper

@adrianagonzalez6186 3 года назад

Great job! I've also been working in the Cruise Industry (River Cruises) for about 3+ years and everything you said is 100% true! Just curious what company do you work for? I'm changing companies now and tying to learn everything about the new company I'm joining :)

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Amazing. I wish for Harding Retail xxx

@aditimukherjee658 3 года назад

Thanx a lot for this wonderful informative video.....👌♥️♦️👌✌♥️👌👌👌

@CruisingAsCrew 3 года назад

Thank you for watching babe

@ruthkisakye6927 Год назад

Am joining the cruiseship for the very first time I hope it will be cool and Wil have the best experience ever

@Luna-pk7dh Год назад

Can u plz update

@TheMartinezpepe 2 года назад

Great video

@christianobrien3116 3 года назад

What was it like as an 18 year old when you first joined? Were the rest of the crew quite a bit older than you or are there a lot of 18-20 year olds?

@intothemultiverse1033 3 года назад

Wow the first point! Defo been bitten there before.

@Fromland2sea 3 года назад

I'll be working in the once we start cruising again.

@chicagolc7022 2 года назад

Great video. I just accepted my first contract. Very interested to see how it goes!

@gardensofthegods 2 года назад

Maybe come back here and let us all know how it is going

@damnson1356 2 года назад

@@gardensofthegods yes please

@mehmetkaya4896 2 года назад

My first contract will be on Carnival Liberty, in september, anyone there?

@alanawilson6104 2 года назад

Thank you so much For this amazing and useful Video and Soul Sister pep talk ,much hugs to you , I feel more confident and comfortable as I begin my process for working aboard the cruise ships

@ArrAnheAton 3 года назад

This video just came up on my recommended and I'm loving it. I absolutely wet myself when I heard that your first point was beware of the offices haha. We're not all that bad, But I completely understand the stigma. I joined as an officer on my first contract (Production Manager, 1 & 1/2 Stripes) And saw it from the other side. It's quite frustrating when you're in a happy relationship to have girls trying to befriend you just to use you purely for your cabin, work privileges and crew bar account... The production cost handovers are always the best though, you see the entire front row of the theatre is full of deck and engineering officer is trying to figure out which dancer there going to be with for the next few months XD

@vinzrosario2807 3 года назад

Hey I finally found my passion! And I’m going crazy about it! I was wondering what job I could do as a 18 year old??

@me_and_theother_me Год назад

Facts!!!

@EYES2CU 10 месяцев назад

It’s nice to know a lot about what your talking about but heart broken I don’t have to worry about that and am not that much of a drinker for me it’s all about fun and creating new friends and meeting people so there is a way you can save it’s hard but it’s worth it

@donpatrick8582 3 года назад

sort of like being a cheer leader..... and oh my the QB has asked for date, should I or no.... thanks for the info but pretty naive if unless you thot you were working as a nun. Good luck for the future, as a multi cruiser always appreciated the crew and the efforts to make the vacation the best ever. ...and also your experience will assist you to carry on with your normal life.

@h.d.d.4674 2 года назад

"Sally will always find out!". That actually scared me and I haven't said shiit.

@raghavrahulkrishna3776 3 года назад

wow wow very great video...

@sftynet9440 3 года назад

Cruise ships are like Vegas. When you sign on may not be right BUT your expected to "put out it's like a crazy vacation from reality.

@andreacavallucci6044 3 года назад

Very well said, all of it. Kudos!

@ahmedak9016 2 года назад

Good jobs ✌

@Manish_Kohad 2 года назад

Hi Lucy. As soon as we land around the sea harbour or shore, don't we sometimes have thoughts like "there should be no dangerous sea creatures on the sea shore like jelly fish that stings or cat fish that bites". We should save ourselves from them.