Q&A About Working On Cruise Ships. Working hours/ rules/ money/ friends etc

Подписаться 71 тыс.

Просмотров 52 тыс.

50% 1

Hey sailors,
Today I am answering the questions that you asked me on Instagram about working on cruise ships. In this video, I have managed to answer 23 questions but there were a lot more so, please leave your question in the comments and I will answer it there or let me know in the comments if you would like me to do another Q&A video.
MUSIC
Subscription to epidemic Sound
WATCH NEXT
Why Virgin Voyages is the best cruise line for crew members.
• Why Virgin Voyages is ...
Cruise ship employee Q&A- Who am I?
• Cruise ship employee Q...
FOLLOW
Website I www.cruisingas...
Instagram I / cruisingascrew
Facebook I / cruising-as-crew-30535...
Twitter I / cruisingascrew
Pinterest I www.pinterest....
Thank you for watching

Опубликовано:

30 сен 2024

Ссылка:

Скачать:

Готовим ссылку...

Добавить в:

Мой плейлист

Посмотреть позже

Комментарии : 190

@davidmendelson2110 Год назад

Hi Lucy, Your videos have been so helpful to me! I'm on my 3rd interview for an officer position as a training specialist with a well known cruise line and knowing what I'm getting myself into as well as hearing your point of view has really prepared me. If I'm successful and receive an offer I will certainly NOT be the youngest person onboard but knowing the job from a younger person's point of view will be a valuable asset as a crew trainer. Thank you for this channel!

@irenedavo3768 Год назад

Sounds fun!

@sheppiekays7395 Год назад

Hie David, congratulations on being shortlisted for the position of training specialist, please advise me on what courses to take in order to get such a position. I am currently employed as a teacher in South Africa and have worked as a Math Master trainer before. Thank you

@scottlewisparsons9551 Год назад

Thank you for another informative video. I am now in my seventies and am a quantity surveyor, so I will never be working as crew on a ship. However, my wife and I have done some cruises, the most recent being a river cruise in Europe last month. We have always been very mindful of how hard members of the crew work…and also just how the structured the levels of management are. We have enjoyed each cruise immensely and wish to thank cruise crews everywhere for their efforts to make cruising a great experience. Your efforts are appreciated. All the best from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

@josephsantos2113 Год назад

My wife and I are currently on Valiant Lady and have watched a lot of your videos to help us prepare for the cruise. I will say that your comment regarding the onboard coffee shop inspired us to bring instant coffee to offer to crew members as gifts and it seems to be a hit. Hopefully we will get the chance to see you before we disembark, but I imagine if you were onboard with us, we would have seen you already. Cheers! Also 10/10 would recommend Virgin Voyages.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

So glad you're having a good time! Good idea bringing the coffee Joseph!

@GypsyWahine50 Год назад

OMG! As a fellow cruise ship worker- this would be an amazing gift!

@FraserAtSea Год назад

Your story of how you got into cruising is fantastic - I love when people don’t even consider it, then it just appears!

@heidibreckenridge9131 Год назад

As an ex shopping I love to hear you talking about the new stuff more than the old stuff I already am familiar with. Thank you for yourime and effort.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Thank you Heidi!

@designdoctor247 Год назад

can u make a video about how ships get ready for a storm...like i heard they close the balaconies ...how do they do that? and what noises r normal...i mean if the ship started squeeking i might freek out IF i did not know those noises r normal.

@kathrynhelm4176 Год назад

Hi Lucy, I just found one of your videos (9 hr cancellation😫) and then binge watched 6 videos. Love, love, love. I am a long time cruiser and I have always enjoyed getting to know the staff all around the ship as I tend to take longer cruises. I have a question I’d like to ask…I always tip my cabin steward the standard and add additional. I have a long cruise coming up in September but this time I thought I’d bring a gift for my steward as the “extra” thank you. What do you think of this idea (someone mentioned a SIM card with pre-paid data) and what would be appreciated? Thank you if you have time to answer. A senior traveler.🥰

@anadeealupu1458 5 месяцев назад

Headsup: you can also work on river cruises in Europe, including if you are from "non - western" countries of Europe, without a need for special visas, meaning if you are from eastern European countries such as Romania, there's cruises on the Danube...

@solstice68 14 дней назад

Helps the algorithm do what? It seems like the purpose of every RU-vid video is to help the algorithm. Help me understand this goofy shit.

@designdoctor247 Год назад

yes another q and a please 😀

@ynnaris Год назад

I'll be joining Virgin soon, as a Bar Server. I'll be more than happy to do an interview with u, if we got in the same ship hahaha. And again, thanks for the video Lucy 😊😊

@gregoryturner2366 Год назад

I have some questions 1, How you received mail? 2, What type of phone plan? Like your videos very informative

@Ashan_bhai-k8u 6 месяцев назад

you all have a lot of tantrums... 😢 .. This is best job ever I would say.... Atleast we get free food and accomodation... No worry for living.... Money is well, decent, good.. Depends on you...

@natyruadez 5 месяцев назад

Good day, Can you help me about cruise jobs as a housekeeping please?

@jons9721 Год назад

Do you find it strange that Virgin never really seems to push shopping compared to other cruise lines where it's constant promotions and selling? Virgin shops almost seem to exist just for browsing between shows and eating. I can't imagine the staff earn much commission there

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

I agree. It's a very different approach but that was actually their goal. They didn't want you to feel any pressure. I would say we ear just as much if not more comission because it's a more pleasant environment to buy in.

@gabrielbernardes7682 Год назад

More Q&A videos !! I liked very much. Thanks for sharing!

@williamburns3211 7 месяцев назад

We Yankees don't have an accent. Yours is very cute though.

@tiisetsochele Год назад

I’m watching from South Africa. I’ve been binge watching your videos for a week now. I really want to join VV! I applied for the company before I even watched your videos now I 100000% only want to work for VV. I’m not even going to apply for any other ship. I want this one and this one alone.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

That's awsome. I wish you luck man!! Hopefully see you onboard

@josiesbizzaradventures7846 Год назад

i’m also from SA! i hope you get the job 🤍

@tiisetsochele Год назад

@@josiesbizzaradventures7846 they didn’t respond at all to my applications (I applied for multiple posts) and it’s been over a month. I’m so discouraged now 🥹

@loribarber4526 Год назад

On one of my cruises before the covid time I saw a hearing impaired person in the old time muster drill that was trying to be recognized….I know sign language and realized they were trying to speak out but weren’t being seen…I was rudely told to shut up because it was the muster drill …I was just trying to help the deaf person.

@christopherzokhuma9694 Год назад

I think there some mistakes regarding applying jobs, I'm from India and i apply through the company website.. Not necessarily you need to go to agent, it's up to you if you want your work done by agent you can apply from agency and if you'd like to do by yourself then you can apply from the company website. It's nothing related to where youre from I guess if I'm not mistaken..

@RandallMorris222 Год назад

Lucy, I have a question. I have heard that VV encourages crew to have a social media presence. What form does that encouragement take? Are you given time, perks, financial compensation, or any other tangible benefit, or is it more just moral support?

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

There is no real benefit but they are just supportive if you do.

@mayaberlinger4861 Год назад

*Despite the financial instability all over the world, I’m so excited I’ve been earning $45,000 from my $10,000 investment every 10days...*

@williamchen3216 Год назад

Quite impressive but HOW!!?😊 I know it's possible, my colleague at work always get 40K every week, I would appreciate if you show me how to go about it.

@kimwen5010 Год назад

@@williamchen3216 After I got up to $300k trading with Mrs Angela Mea Isler i bought a new House and I'm now able to send my kids to a better school in the states thanks to her. When someone is straight forward with what he or she is doing people will always speak up for them.

@mayaberlinger4861 Год назад

Her good reputation already speaks for her last month i invested over $100,000 with her and I've already made over $250,000 profit.

@williamchen3216 Год назад

@@mayaberlinger4861 Oh please, how can someone get to speak with Mrs Angela Mea Isler!!?

@mayaberlinger4861 Год назад

@@williamchen3216 I will leave her number just below

@TheMrVauxhall Год назад

Excellent channel and content, thanks for that! Don't actually see the need for clickbaiting thumbnails ... you really do convince with insights and I hope that pays in terms of channel revenue.

@carldefoe4673 Год назад

Q.11 Everyone working aboard ship is very good at whatever it is they do. They are all professionals that have come highly recommended, or surpassed the competition to be there in the 1st place. There are no passengers on ships 😁. Lucy would be too modest to say that, of course😁.

@marieazrak1951 8 месяцев назад

Can a person who is epileptic work for Cruise

@loribarber4526 Год назад

Love that you said shoulders or midriff was more sexy…lololol

@tonybryer3449 Год назад

Very interesting video. Question: For those crew who get cash tips (possibly in a mix of currencies), what do they do with them? Hide them under the pillow or is there a crew bank?

@dennissmallin8742 Год назад

I could listen to you talk all day long. I love your accent.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Thank you Dennis. 😊

@dennissmallin8742 Год назад

Keep up the good work. Because of your Chanel I have more respect for the Crew on the ships

@therealunordinaryx9rapper721 Год назад

Just applied to virgin and Disney 🎉

@carlosdarioabadiano1993 Год назад

Awesome, I going to work in January 2023. Thank you for the mind condition topic. It is very important. Regards from 🇪🇨

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Thank you and good luck with everything!

@ParreChannel Год назад

I really love your videos! Thanks for all the info. I'm your fan!

@Hawkeye2001 Год назад

Loved this video. You've answered a lot of my questions. My dream retirement job: I am a Registered Nurse and have toyed with the idea of spending some time getting paid to travel.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Yeah wonderful. VICKAND hire medical staff

@antoniocaesar4650 Год назад

Hi Lucy, really love your videos. Just have one question. From your observations, how demanding is a job in the engineering department? I'm certified as an electrician, hvac tech and plumber and have considered applying

@lennyj3300 3 месяца назад

Mmm i love me some Lucy ❤

@hgsantoss 10 месяцев назад

the thumb.... damn

@marcioabyara Год назад

how not to love this woman

@mickmace4090 Год назад

Thanks that was very interesting. looking forward to the next Q&A blog. Keep the. coming

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Thank you Mick!

@billieflowers1 Год назад

??? What is your least favorite job on the ship?? What is your most favorite job ???? What do you do now????

@kittychatalot Год назад

More q and a's please.

@randellsamuel4097 Год назад

Thanks for your video, it encourages me to take the first step toward my dreams.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Awsome. Yep, you can do it!

@timothyzorzi2897 Год назад

Q1: What cruise lines have you worked on? Q2 What line did you enjoy most and why? Q3 Which line has the greatest percent of experienced crew? twz

@ywueeee 11 месяцев назад

you could do an interview without their name or showing their face anonymously and still get all of the juicy bits like a podcast, given they're anon you'll likely get more details and more views

@Atem_S. Год назад

That thumbnail... Can already imagine Major Lazor on board... Wild night indeed!

@shermarkefrancis6785 Год назад

Your videos are so amazing I'm at the medical stage now for royal Caribbean.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Wonderful! That's awsome news. The medical is the easy bit. Good luck with everything! X

@shermarkefrancis6785 Год назад

@@CruisingAsCrew i have a question do you know if Royal Caribbean pay for your flight to the ship? Thanks so much.

@clairenamuwonge6011 Год назад

No they don't pay for your flight

@darkandlovelyt4429 Год назад

Would like know if disney pay for flights

@billieflowers1 Год назад

???? Can you get a job as a massage therapist and not have to work a second job???

@sheppiekays7395 Год назад

Hie Lucy, I am qualified Zimbabwean teacher currently teaching in South Africa. I am in a senior management position but I believe that it's time for a new adventure after 19 years in the teaching field. I need your advice on what I can do, what sort of positions can I apply for in the Cruise ship?

@MiceDnP Год назад

Idk why but honestly.. for a non-english speaker at least, understanding people that are not from english speaking countries are often much more easier rather than interesting accents that aren't your regular American, Canadian, typical British ones that are a lot harder - Kiwi, ozzy, irish or scottish for example.

@fatiboubide936 11 месяцев назад

Love your videos 🌹I was selected for interview for Luxury retail sales associate role ,do u have ideas about it please 🙏🏻 ?

@juniper617 Год назад

That’s so true about different accents. English is my first language and French is my second. I thought I was totally fluent in French until I went to Club Med and discovered that I couldn’t understand half of what the people from French-speaking Africa were saying. So that was a whole process I had to work on.

@brunopsba Год назад

I have a friend at the Valiant! Look for Victor, he's a bartender. Tell him I asked you to interview him... Cheers!

@NathanR82 Год назад

I’ve just recently discovered your channel. Awesome stuff. What if you are on your contract and have a death in the family or a major family emergency, can you go home for that period?

@didiermcginnis Год назад

Hi love the videos I'm planning on getting into this kinda work,quick question how you the ships payout,straight to your bank account or you get paid abroad the ship or whatsoever?, I'm just curious

@dutchrice6668 Год назад

Beings you have worked on my cruise lines and your the only one doing this type of video...great job! Question: What type of theam cruise is the hardest/most challenging on the crew and or cruise line?

@MsTupperwarequeen Год назад

OMG your comments about friends really resonate with me. I’m not good with keeping in touch by phone/text, I don’t know why it just doesn’t do it for me, but when I meet up in person it’s always like we’ve never been apart! I hope all my friends know I’m there if the need me, but I’m not going to be calling/messaging all the time.

@billieflowers1 Год назад

I love your energy. You are so so bright and smart!!! Thank you for making the videos!!!

@bjm0120 Год назад

Do you know any diabetics working on a ship?(mainly thinking type 1 as that’s what I have)

@WendelltheSongwriter Год назад

So you quit? Taking the eyebrows to land?

@loribarber4526 Год назад

Do they have full time handicap like hearing impaired or visually impaired workers to help the sailors?

@billieflowers1 Год назад

How long are the musicians on board for????

@Broncort1 Год назад

What if your job is to say “Washy washy” to everyone that enters the buffet entrance? Do you shoot yourself in the face every day? 😂

@JeoRX Год назад

Hi lu! Thank you for your videos it's very very helpful. ☺️ Hope you R doing fine there. Lots of love from Philippines!

@rivervisual7802 Год назад

Thanks for the instant coffee gift for crew. How and when should I leave it for them?

@parthgoud Год назад

i m from india, love ur videos ❤️

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Thank you!

@karinaym21 Год назад

Lucy, you should make a video talking about the thing the ship will provide you, like towels, how many pillows do you get, etc

@MAKstory Год назад

Your helpful content help me to get ready for my next interview. Thanks Lucy👍 keep going I love your contest a lot cuz it saved me

@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx Год назад

I really like your videos. They are very informative and entertaining. I am glad you are still cruising as crew. Please safe and take care of yourself.

@dreamercraftcorner Год назад

What is the oldest person u seen working on cruise ship. What the average age😊

@Ashanti12316 Год назад

Hey Lucy. Would you be able to do a video on what it’s like to be a photographer on a cruise ship? If you could do an interview with one?

@RaoulThomas007 Год назад

Note that Lucy does have a song about herself and diamonds. Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds! 💎

@michaeldiller9606 Год назад

Really enjoy your content. Can you visit ship Doctor, and if yes is there a fee? Also, how does one receive prescription medication while aboard?

@pallomaandrade5617 Год назад

Loved the video! Have you ever met a hearing impaired crew member? I have zero hearing in one ear and I am curious if I will be accepted.

@LAAM619 11 месяцев назад

The shops are open 10-11 and your there that whole time?

@ifthakermalik7917 Год назад

Thank you so much for helping with lots of information for new joining ones again thanks a lot

@mikedonahue6582 Год назад

I dont see many Americans working on ships. Are there any?

@trucker_rob Год назад

Was it me or did she skip the part how much she makes or how much in general the cruise pays salary?

@robmclaughlin420 Год назад

I bet that it would have been fun to do if it existed when i was in my twenties. Because it was not a thing, I went into the marines and did end up cruising to exotic ports of call all the same but a little different. Your videos are great, easy to listen to.

@Sammyjane72x Год назад

What happens if your a dual national when you work for the cruises.

@aliciaflowers2100 Год назад

Some cruise lines do offer shorter contracts, the cruise line I work for offer seasonal contracts people join in busier seasons for very short periods of time so it doesn’t always have to be a career move especially for cruises with a youth club you don’t have to work many hours depending on the ship and management

@maurice491 Год назад

An outstanding video. Very informative and helpful. Thank you for all the hard work. Cheers

@jclgts10 4 месяца назад

Good advices. Thank you

@brendanwhelton Год назад

Prettiest thumbnails on youtube, thanks!

@benperrotte6946 Год назад

How long does it take to get hired on Virgin Voyages? How’s the work to life ratio?

@smokie4848 Год назад

i cant recall what they call crossing the equator or the date line do they do that on course ships i know they do on cargo ships just not sure whats it called good vids is there a age limit also

@robsarmiento2172 Год назад

Thank you very much for everything you share. You've helped a lot of new hires including me. I take this opportunity to ask you more information about IT jobs on board, There's almost nothing about this anywhere. Thank you again. Keep up the great work. God bless you everywhere you go.

@preciousemenike6309 Год назад

Hi Lucy please i will like you to interview a waiter

@husseinnassir3372 Год назад

you are going to work every hour God sends😅

@adeshramcharitar3795 Год назад

Hello. I have been following you for some time. I do enjoy your videos and find them very informative. I am trying to join the cruise line industry over a year now but have been unsuccessful. I have no shipboard experience but I have over 3 years working experience. Can you take a look at my resume and tell me what I can do to improve it ? Will really appreciate the help.

@williamspain3860 Год назад

Thanks for sharing this interesting cruise info

@riversidemall4439 Год назад

Lucy thanks for sharing

@MAKstory Год назад

interview me as new crew member

@MountainMan7.62x39 Год назад

Do you have an only fans page?

@escanordaone9383 Год назад

Do u need experience ?

@ChelseaMeli Год назад

I have recently received my diploma in Recreation Therapy and have pondered on the idea of applying for the guest activities directing team. I am grateful to have com across your video!

@mohitchhetri1214 Год назад

Are you single ?

@omkartikhande5371 Год назад

Can you update vaccency?

@caroladams7249 Год назад

I don’t drink alcohol, is it ok for a person to buy a case of Say, Coke & keep it in your room??

@stargazer7644 Год назад

I think you're technically not supposed to, but on Royal Caribbean I've hand carried a box of cokes on board with me, and had no problems. I do also buy the soft drink package though, so that might make a difference too (they're not losing any money on me). I bring the cans because it's more convenient to keep them in my room than to run to the other end of the ship to constantly refill my cup in the freestyle machine. They will confiscate alcohol if they find it though. I've also packed boxes of cokes in my checked luggage, but have had the cans break open - the luggage is handled very roughly.

@danielcaceres3049 Год назад

Hey Lucy. Saying hi from Nicaragua. Hope you see this comment.

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Hi Dan. Thanks for watching!

@loribarber4526 Год назад

Hecko Pete no way working on a ship is light hours…you work crazy and pay a lot to cruise

@loribarber4526 Год назад

It’s a full time job

@carolesrepublic Год назад

Hi Lucy. I’m Carole from Nigeria. Love your videos

@CruisingAsCrew Год назад

Thank you Carole!

@phares_anania Год назад

Hello am from kenya and I was asking when you get a cruise ship job and you're in are they going to give you an invitation letter to show as an evidence to the embassy???