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Ship
Life
Working
onboard a cruise ship has many
benefits. As a crew member you will travel to numerous ports of call.
You will learn and experience the history and customs of the many
cultures our planet has to offer. You will have the opportunity to
sample different foods, experience a simpler way of life and meet a
myriad of interesting people. You will achieve independence and develop
an adventurous spirit. Your eyes will be opened to so many new
opportunities and possibilities.
Even
though the pay varies for each shipboard job, it is possible to save
money. You will always have
a room, food and medical coverage at no cost to you. You will be able to
take free shore excursions while in port and if your family enjoys
cruising, they could be entitled to take a discounted cruise.
It
is important to understand that while ship life can be fun, it is
certainly not glamorous and should never be taken lightly. Onboard a
ship there is no such thing as a forty-hour work week. You will work
seven days a week for months at a time. As a crew member of a cruise
ship, you will be subject to strict maritime laws. This military-type
atmosphere must be respected at all times.
While at sea, you will experience many types of weather conditions. Even
though you may feel seasick at times, you will not have the opportunity
to call in sick. If you suffer from claustrophobia, be aware that your
cabin will likely be small and without a porthole. If you are someone
who needs a lot of privacy, you should know that you will likely share a
cabin, bathroom and sometimes a dresser or closet with one or more
cabin-mates.
In
all honesty, life onboard a cruise ship can be challenging. The
ship itself is a maze of doors, corridors and stairwells which is a
little disconcerting. Not only are you away from home and out of
your comfort zone, but you're thrown into this giant ship and can't find
the way to your room. It can be a little scary!
Relax.
It won't take long at all before you begin to feel comfortable in your
new surroundings. Pretty soon you'll embrace this way of life and
before you know it, your contract will be done.
On
the left menu bar, you'll find a list of links about cruise ship life
and what to expect. The information I've provided is quite
general because not every ship is the same. Happy reading!
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