r/CruiseCrew

To be more specific , she works on Disney Wonder . I looked up their gifting system but it is only for guest , not for crew . Does someone know how can I do it ? Maybe someone here who works on that exact cruise ?

It is very important to me so thank you everyone in advance

Land casino worker looking to switch to working on a ship, wondering what the accommodation is like company by company

I came across an add to work do 28 weeks on a cruise ship. At first I figured thats not soo bad. Then I read that the shifts are 7 days a week and 12hrs each day?

How is that sustainable on the body?

Are you working the full 12 hrs?

Can anyone share what their days typically look like?

Its almost a month since i started working on a cruise ship for the first time.

I feel good and terrible at the same time. I underestimated the workload, and the overwhelming info I needed to learn to live and work on cruise ships.

Im adapting well. But I also noticed things, and keen to ask if people share similar experiences:

I feel like some people dislike me. Or is it just me that taking things personally? Some people dont smile, and just rude.

Everytime I go back to my cabin, I always wonder if I ever did wrong that day.

Is this what people saying about intensity of social landscape on cruise ships?

Just curious if I need a degree in anything specific and if not required would having one help give me an advantage over others in getting a job? What's a normal day look like? What do you all do on your breaks or when you have free time? What's the best and worst thing in your opinion about working on a cruise?

Hi all,
I’m joining a cruise line in June as part of the Ents team and I am a type one diabetic. I am wondering if anyone knows of anyone who is, or yourself, are also a type one diabetic, and how to arrange/order 7+ month of medication and other bits of advice.
Any help would be appreciated as I’m tentative to start.
Thank you!

Hello,

Do all cruise ships have the same or similar food in the crew mess for staff?

Do some cruise lines have better food than others?

If you are a crew member reading this can you tell us what food for breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight buffet that you are served in the mess?

Just wanted to share my experience with Piney Point

I have not had a week that fun, enlightening, and fulfilling in I don't know how long, it was incredible.

We had a very small class so we all got pretty close and got along really well, the food was AWESOME, the instructors and HR team were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and friendly, the bar was very affordable and a fun way to decompress after long days and the classes were very informative and thorough. Our whole class passed!

The practical fire and pool tests were so cool and as long as you can swim even a little and pay attention, they shouldn't give you any issues.

It was like college meets summer camp in the best way.

I'm very grateful to have had that experience and will always look back on that time fondly.

Can't wait to get on the ship!!

I got a job as a commie de cuisine in a fluvial cruise company! Im so excited.

I have 10 years experience working in a bakery in Spain and none kitchen experience. Sadly they did not have an open position as a baker or pastry chef but they offered me a commie position and told me I could swap to a bakery or pastry position once there is one vacant, or stay in the kitchen and go up the ranks if I like it. I take it as an oportunity to grow.

Still Im pretty excited about it, I still dont know when I will be starting, they have to give me acces to the portal crew to upload my documentation and then they will prepare the contract. Do you guys know if this proces take long?

Any recomendations for what to bring to the ship or how many bags should do it? I got paid vacations every 2-3 months so I guess not much but... Is my first time hehe.

I'm a 32 male from the uk. I have been looking for a change work wise and working on a cruise looked interesting. I'm okay with long work weeks I just don't know where to start looking.

Can any one recommend any good companies that I could start looking into.

Thanks in advance and thank you for your time.

Hi! This is actually my first reddit question. I just got a job offer as entertainment cruise staff on MSC cruises. I have a million questions, how are the living quarters? what is your experience living full time on a boat? what is the free time situation like? i have 100000 more questions but most importantly I just want to know what the experience is like living and working on a cruise ship. Thank you in advance

I started my first cruise contract. I have been on for two weeks. The days are so long. Tomorrow my first shift begins 6:15am and my last ends 10:30pm. I’ll often work 10 hour days during sea days. I’m an entertainment staff so my schedule should be better than most but it’s still brutal on the body. I’ll often start 9am and finish at 11:30pm. I’ve been called frog face by other entertainment staff for my fat cheeks and other things, and I have blisters on my feet. My feet hurt so bad all the time I have comfortable shoes but they still ache so bad all the time. I take Tylenol nearly every day. Also I’ve never done anything with what I’m doing. I’ve never done the type of work that I’m doing so everything is new, not just ship life. Is/had anyone else gone through this? Does it get easier? Sorry for the rant I’m just trying to vent somewhere “safe” I guess.

I just got an offer but i’ve never heard about them and it’s honestly a low salary. It’s a no automatictly because just €600 per month.

I just recieved an email saying I am currently third in line to fulfill my position as cruise staff on POA. I was told there was about 10 or so in that position on board at any given time. Any idea how long that should take to rotate to me or is there really no way of telling? I just hope all the previous contracts aren't at the very beginning of their rotation.

Hello everyone,

I apologize if this question is in any way annoying, but I'm so grateful for your time.

Long story put short, I've been working toward a career on cruise ships, most likely in Hotel or something like Guest Services. I'm mostly interested in that administrative/clerical aspect and helping passengers to find their way and relax without issue.

It wasn't until I got my passport book as one step that I realized - crap, I take controlled medication. I have one chronic pain condition and anxiety disorder. Both are very well controlled with my meds, and I am entirely functional. They wouldn't interfere with me doing the kind of work I'm seeking.

Will the fact that I take prescription medications bomb my career in the cruise industry? I'm praying there's still a chance. I'm not in it for the money, I just know that it's what I want to do in life ... albeit something discovered a bit late!

Thanks so much for your help with this one!

Hi guys, so I did my peme medical appointment and everything, but the doctor spotted old self harming scars from when I was really young.

So she said I needed a fit for work certificate from a psychologist to determine if it's going to be an issue or not. Anyway I got that I sent it through to the doctor and she sent in my medical. It got denied and they said I can't appeal it. Is there anyway that I can appeal and resend in my medical for approval. Should I get more evidence that I am fit for work? What is the procedure?

I wanted to ask if someone has lied or is it common for people to lie on cruise jobs in hospitality,I don't know what their background checks are like,but a bit about me,I have a 1 year education in hospitality, which makes me somewhat eligible to work,where I also served food in college,but then I never worked in a 3/5 star hotel or any hotel, although I visited a hotel of my relative a couple of times and we had a family business of a small shop of snacks,where I also worked a few days,so I am mentioning these places as 2 years of my experience went in each and applying for beginner level roles like server,runner etc.

Is it possible for me to get the job and if I do crack the interview and go to work,how will the verification process look like,I want to work in the cruise industry in the long run and am familiar with hospitality work,but in all honesty,I never worked at those places for 2 years as I am mentioning,so is it fair for me to try since I would ne doing entry level stuff,aside from this if I do get selected,would I just be on the cruise and expected to work at full pace from day one of do we get some time of a couple of days to learn the basics.

I would love any advice on this,Thank you.

Hi all! I was recently offered a job on a ship I was really hoping for, but I have some concerns. I take Humira shots once a week, but my insurance only sends them to me in 3-week packs due to the price of the medication. The ship requirements say that I must bring the full medicine amount on the ship with me for the contract (4 months on). I could maybe get away with every 6 weeks (taking the shots once every 2 weeks rather than every 1), but that's as far as I can stretch it.

I really want to keep this job, even just for 2-3 contracts, as this is a great step in my career; however, if I don't take these meds, I can't walk. It's possible I can stockpile a couple of months' worth before I leave, but it would be pretty miserable. The meds also have to be refrigerated, but I feel like that could be accommodated?

Any help is appreciated!

Is it true that if it is sea day you are really busy and can’t even touch your phone? My gf is a youth staff 🫣