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Life Onboard
What is life working on a cruise ship REALLY like?
Before you embark on this adventure, it's important to understand about life onboard and know exactly what you're letting yourself in for.
Through the articles in this department we reveal the inside scoop about what it's like as a crewmember to live, work and socialize aboard a luxury cruise ship. You'll also discover lot's of insider tips and behind-the-scenes information to help you get prepared and organized for your new adventure and get settled on board quickly and easily. Follow our expert guidance and your new career at sea will be plain sailing!
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Christmas Cruises - Life Onboard
Renee Ruggero
Although being away from home at Christmas may be difficult for some, working onboard a cruise ship during the Christmas holidays is a unique experience. How do crew members and officers embrace the spirit of the holidays amidst their busy work schedules? Here's what to expect . . .
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Cruise Lines Code of Conduct: How Strict are Cruise Ship Rules?
Renee Ruggero
Many crew members get fired because of disciplinary reasons. They just don't comply with the rules and regulations that the cruise lines set out. And, in the end they lose the job that they fought so hard to get in the first place. So how strict are the rules onboard a cruise ship? Will you be able to comply? . . .
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Sexual Harassment at Sea
Renee Ruggero
In March 2009, a Portuguese waiter on a cruise ship was accused of sexually assaulting a passenger in a dining room after they consumed a bottle of wine together. Was it sexual assault or was it consensual? Sexual harassment can also occur between two crewmembers as well and the cruise lines have a no tolerance policy for either type of sexual conduct . . .
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Staying Connected at Sea
Renee Ruggero
While working at sea, staying connected to your family and friends back home can be costly and frustrating. Understand what the best and cheapest communication options are as a crewmember before you spend your first day onboard . . .
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Understanding USPH
Renee Ruggero
Don't be surprised if during your interview with a cruise line you are asked questions about USPH. Will you know what they are talking about and how to answer their questions? Get the basic facts about United States Public Health and how it relates to the job you are applying for . . .
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Day in the Life of a Junior Assistant Purser
Renee Ruggero
The front desk of a cruise ship is the passenger hub for questions and complaints, but what is the typical day of a Junior Assistant Purser? What kinds of complaints and requests do these front desk personnel deal with? And just how many hours do you work in this type of cruise line job? Get an in-depth perspective of the job description of a Junior Assistant Purser . . .
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Facts about Working and Living Onboard as a Couple
Renee Ruggero
Getting paid to travel around the world by cruise ship with your spouse sounds inviting, and why not? Someone cooks for you, you see new places and you work a little. But there are many challenges to think about when pursuing your dream of working and living together onboard a cruise ship... . . .
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Introduction to Onboard Safety Training
Renee Ruggero
As a crewmember, you not only have a job onboard, you have designated responsibilities in case of an emergency. Understanding your emergency duty and knowing what to do during a crew drill or a real emergency is an important part of life onboard. Here's what you need to know... . . .
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Crewmember Packing 101
Renee Ruggero
You've been hired! Now you have to decide what to bring and how much of it. Where do you start? How much is too much? How many dressy clothes do I need? What are the onboard laundry options? What are the bare necessities? These questions and more are answered.... . . .
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What to Expect on the First Day of a Contract
Renee Ruggero
A former crew member explains what to expect on that first day onboard. How do you get to the ship? When do you get to the ship? Will I get lost on the ship? Whether it is the first day of your first contract, or it's the first day of your 10th contract, the day plays out in a very similar way. Calm those first day jitters... . . .
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Is Working on Cruise Ships Really for You?
Are you really cut out for living and working on cruise ships? Not everybody is! Here is a checklist we designed that asks 9 powerful but crucial questions that will determine whether or not you're suitable for life at sea. Go through these questions now and check yourself against them, but be warned, some of them may shock you . . .
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Living & Working On Cruise Ships Videos
These fun and interesting videos will give you a good behind-the-scenes look into life living and working on cruise ships in a variety of departments on board. You'll see the process from the moment you board the ship through your first few days at sea. You'll also find out what happens when 4 new crewmembers from different parts of the world leave their homes to begin an adventure at sea for the first time . . .
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3 Things You Need to Know About Working on Cruise Ships
By Bryan Wareham
Experienced crewmember Bryan Wareham explains 3 things that all new starters absolutely need to know about living and working on cruise ships. Packed with inside tips and advice this article will help to get you prepared and ready so that your life at sea is easy and enjoyable . . .
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Crewmember Packing Checklist
You've just been hired to work on a cruise ship... now the fun really begins! What do you put in your suitcase to ensure you have everything you need to survive for 6 months at sea? Use this essential checklist to help you get organized and ready for your new adventure . . .
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The Living Quarters for Crew Members
When you're spending 3 - 10 months at a time on a cruise ship - it's important to know what your personal living quarters will be like! This article gives you a little more insight, including some important information you need to know about life onboard . . .
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