I left my job to work on a cruise ship and never looked back , beats sitting in a office crunching numbers all day and listening to boring office gossips , cruise work allowed me to vissit over 60 countries in two years whenever I hook up with ex colleagues when I come it’s the same complaints they have education and diplomas but still not happy cruise life made me see things from a positive perspective and also the friendship from all over the world that I gained
Did this help you get a better idea of what the crew areas are like? Did I leave anything out or would you like me to elaborate more on something? Please let me know, I'd love to hear your feedback!
Yeah, I wish I didn't rush through it. I videotaped it a few years back and thought some people would be curious. It's nothing fancy but definitely a different world down there.
So strange that this video was recommended to me by RUclips. Believe it or not, this was my cabin from 07-09. I was the lighting tech on the crew that took the ship from Hawaii to Europe. You can thank my roommate and I for the better TV!
Wow,this brings back memories! Former spa girl (aka Spafia) here,I worked on The Pride of Hawaii and Pride of Aloha,did 2 contracts and had some of the best times of my life! Cheers for the trip down memory lane ❤️❤️
I liked the shaky camera. And the explanations were simple. Thanks for an interesting look at the other side of cruising, something most passengers don't give a second thought to.
LOL that’s NOT why it’s called I-95. It’s called that cause it runs the length of the ship... like the I-95 runs the length of the eastern corridor of the USA.
@@michaelvoight7738 Oh I agree. What I meant to say is it starts in Maine at the New Brunswick border and goes all the way to Miami. I just did a lousy job communicating that.
I worked for one year on a container ship in the South Atlantic. I had my own double cabin with two beds, big bathroom with bath and shower, fridge, DVD player and TV. With window overlooking the sea. Very easy job and good working hours. It wasn't a dungeon that you get on a lot of passenger ships.
Great introductory video for people who have never worked on board and are planning to start their career in the cruise industry. It is really nice how you pause and explain to viewers what are they looking at. We hope all crew is safe during the pandemic :)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. You're the only person who liked the pauses; most thought their computer or connection was messing up lol. Im glad to know someone else out there understood what I was trying to do haha.
Most of the crew are from the so called Third World & depend on it for their families. They are always unfailing nice to guests but what goes on in their mess hall.. hmmm🤔
I use to work on cruise ships as a Gentleman Host or Dance Host. Been on 57 cruises. I had to dance with the ladies every night from 7pm to midnight 7 days a week. I didn't get paid. Just a free cruise. During the day I could do what I wanted. I also had a real cabin, not a crew cabin. Lots and lots of other perks too!
I-95 is the busiest highway on the east coast of America, it runs from the Canadian border down to Miami. On a cruise ship it is the passageway that runs most of the length of the ship. It is used by all of the crew to get around the ship making it the busiest passageway onboard.
They live on the first floor above the engine room! How peaceful and comfortable the noise is for sleepy time. I was on the Disney wonder and we were the floor above the crew. They were the floor above the engine room. Gears switching, people smashing metal boxes it sound like and humming. Wow count me in captain! :)
My last Carnival cruise to date was on the lowest passenger level. I hated all the noise from the grinding gears, etc., and if/when I take another cruise, I want to be on a higher deck.
Thanks for showing this. I wondered how the crew lives, one of those weird people that care about the crew, and it is modest but it is clean. Hard work, long hours, and they have a place they can get away from tourist idiots like me.
I-95 does NOT refer to an immigration document form number, it references the Interstate 95 that runs past many of the USA's largest cruise ports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral, Palm Beach, and many more along the east coast. The ships largest corridor being labeled I-95 is like calling the hallway "the interstate".
The I-95 form is known as the Crewman's Landing Permit, and it's a document that shows the date you arrived in the U.S. Not only that, but it also shows how long you're allowed to stay in the U.S., and that is indicated by the date when your authorized stay period ends
that's why I always spend the first day exploring the ship lol, learn where everything is at on day 1 and you can get where you want the rest of the vacation
I remember long ago when on a cruise with a company I worked for they offered behind the scenes tours and was interesting. Gave a nice insight on how the staff worked.
Not being negative but that was my experience onboard as a cleaner. I wanted to be a state attendant but was put as a cleaner. They say the first contract is always the hardest. Long hours, high internet, racism and mistreatment. I met cool ppl who kept me from giving up on my contract.
Just read your other comment and wow- that does suck. People don't realize it, but racism is rampant on board. Not just a black on white. It's between all the different nationalities. Guests: Don't let them fool you in that we along get along like a big happy family. Most times, it can be more segregated than a prison yard. Yes, internet is a joke- it's too expensive at sea and too slow. As far as management- yes, I have come across people in other departments who've dealt with it. And in those positions (and depending on which countries you're coming from); it's extremely difficult to speak up for 2 reasons: 1- No one will do anything (human resources is a complete joke), 2- In fear of losing your job. I've had management in my department try to do some of these things but I came right back at them. However, being from the U.S., I wasn't concerned about losing my job over it. I also got into it with an upper level officer during a cabin inspection trying to bully myself and roommate but we wouldn't put up with it. Second time around he brought the one U.S. officer on board with him to try and diffuse the situation haha. If you still work on board, try to find some one from the U.S. (not just anyone, but someone like me who won't take their shit) and make a friendship. Cause we'll show you how to navigate that shit and put you in contact with the handful of management who will fight for you. Even by contacting the right people in shore side management. I've done it before for someone in a similar situation as yours and got a meeting on the bridge with him, his supervisor, human resources, the hotel director, the cruise director (my supervisor) and the staff captain. Let's just say, he had a much more pleasant experience throughout the rest of his contract. And I had a lot of questionable stares at me for the rest of mine lol.
If you're wondering why this video blew up so fast after a whole year, we all got it in our recommendations for some reason. I've never watched any cruise ship videos. YT is just weird
I thought it was weird. I guess youtube changed their analytics and this video just happened to land within those parameters. I'm not complaining haha.
@@workoncruiseship I am not exactly well known for handing out compliments. But I have admit that I thoroughly enjoyed this video. So I shall give it a like, and subscribe, as soon as I have posted this video. Thank you, and please keep them coming.
Thanks, Paul. I really appreciate it. I keep meaning to make the time to create more videos. Just get so busy with work (I haven't worked on ships in a few years). I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@@workoncruiseship So does the buffet or whatever for say like the crewmembers from the Phillipines have ethnic dishes that are geared for their tastes? And would there be any way that a passenger could score some after getting a probably hand written menu of what is there? It would probably be better to talk with a crewmember or staff before going on a cruise I'd imagine a get a rundown of what the dishes are then make your list about what sounds good if they can get it for you.
@** Well having been on several cruises I can tell you that the buffet will be recycled several days with a bit more fresh dishes to help mask the "old food" on the buffet. They also re purpose leftovers from the main dining room. What I meant was the crew's buffet is probably good because it's not geared toward US/Europeans so it is cooked with the more traditional recipes and possibly by a chef from the region the majority if crew are from.
I was in the Us Navy from 1980-1986 and spent more than 3 of those years on a warship. A cruise ship is space and luxury in comparison,but it's still not a job I would want. Love your vids.Good luck!
in addition to a salary, and free room and board, ship's stewards are tipped. This means that a voyage is expense-free, and that a steward can return home with a bucket-full of money, not every penny always declared for taxes.
Depend on th company. In 1 of th TUI cruise it written in th ticket "tips included" And mostly th pax ar brit in which not get used to tip. So.... "Deal with it"... Lol
How do you know it is that specific ship? There are about a half dozen Jewel class ships in the Norwegian fleet and they look the same. Same design, same colors.
I-95 is in fact the reference code for the landing permit form to be submitted, together with a valid visa, to Customs in the USA by foreign crewmen on any ship to be allowed to set a foot on US soil. And even with all paperwork in good order, CBP boarding officers might at their discretion refuse anyone the right to go ashore, even if it is to be repatriated back home and thus leave the country... In the eyes of American authorities, every hardworking ship’s crew member is a potential terrorist, felon or illegal immigrant and needs to be treated as such, not withstanding nationality, age, education or family status...
I worked on a boutique cruise line and we had SO little choices for food, where to hang out, etc. We had to eat in the crew mess, which was mostly Filipino food or lousy attempts at American/Brit tastes. Not good. One tiny bar. One windy outdoor space to smoke and hang. Weren't allowed on deck with the guests at all. We were paid better than on the big ships, but after 4 months my attitude was not good. Like your video a lot, by the way!
That's unfortunate. My attitude was great for bout first 2 weeks. By the end of month 2 I was ok. By the end of month 3 I was miserable and realized I still had 3 months left haha. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Wow! Those accommodations are pretty nice, so much better than on a US Navy aircraft carrier! How awesome it would have been to have a crew bar! We only had two cafeterias, same food at each. Food was okay for cafeteria food. Our gym was a little smaller than that one, to serve 5,300 crew members. Our passageways were all painted grey, with green tile floors and lined with pipes of various sizes color coded for what they transport. Our bunks were three high and about 12 of them were contained in each 14' x 9' area. Personal storage space was two small lockers. Our cruise were six months long, with port calls usually less than 45 days apart, but sometimes 90 days.
@@kennedymcgovern5413 Hah! Yeah, I guess we had it pretty cushy for the navy, especially when the weather got rough. I think you guys probably had better food though. See the thing is on an aircraft carrier being so big with over 5,00 crew, people generally only know the guys in their own division. So the guys making your food don't know you, so they have little motivation to try to make your food taste beter. They don't know you, they are paid to make food, not necessarily to make it taste good. On a tin can, you all know each other and they are therefore more likely to care about whether you like the food they're serving up. Still, I think in terms of personal space and other conditions, you would find that it is roughly the same on a carrier. We had our coffin locker and a small stand up locker about 3' tall by 2' deep by 1' wide, that's it. Our racks were the same they have everywhere in the navy at the time, stacked three high. You guys always think we have it so easy on a carrier, but it's really all about the same. A carrier is big, but it is packed full of bombs, missiles, jet fuel, that massive hangar bay for the planes, massive storage for food to feed 5,300 men for a minimum of three months, etc. The only thing besides during rough weather that is better on a carrier is for those who like to run. They could run on the flight deck when there were no flight ops. That was only about twice a day.
@@richardduerr9983 Just yanking your chain, there, Shipmate. I have been aboard one of your cities. A friend from Great Mistakes ended up on the Ike. I saw him on the pier in Norfolk, and he took me aboard. After a while, I was holding on to the back of his dungarees, because had I lost him...I'd STILL be trying to find the weatherdecks of that f'in thing! Yes, the three high coffin racks were the same as we had. You had the same little stand up locker for hanging your inspection uniforms. All that was the same. Hahas, now here is what was different: When you first reported aboard a Destroyer, the open racks to choose from were all on the top. You soon learned why. As time went on, you worked your way to a bottom rack, as people transferred out. Why would the bottom rack, where you had to fight people all the time to keep their boondockers off of your mattress, be coveted? Simple answer: Because when that ship rolled and threw you out of your rack...it was a LOT further to fall from the top! Everything else you guessed was pretty close. With 350 crew...you knew everybody. There were the guys you knew WELL, the ones you saw down in the Engineering spaces all day every day. Then there were the Twidgets and Deck Apes that you saw less often, but you still saw and knew who they were. But for sure...you knew everyone, as it is quite possible to know 350 people. Alot the same. A little different. The food wasn't exactly high class, but I have to admit it did not suck. And since you spent your first couple of months aboard mess cranking and there was only ONE mess deck...yeah, you knew the all of the MS's very well. Eating was a hell of a lot better for us than it was those poor jarheads living off of MREs. Good times, Shipmate. Good times!
Have been on a cruise ship only once in my life and by the second day I was ready to jump. This just shows me that I would never want to work on a cruise ship either
Thanks for posting; interesting to see. The environment seems less pleasant than what is available to crews on container ships, as posted in another video.
I just wanted to be honest, some ppl have the best time of their lives working on cruise ships while some live in fear in regard to management. I never was afraid to address my concerns but they fought me in every way and still i left proud knowing I overcame my adversaries. Some of his stuff is that you meet some amazing ppl and travel to different ports, free flood and housing.
Yep. Constantly cleaning and painting. I think they mopped the floors 6-8 times a day and buffed twice. And even though they have that line, I can't tell you how many times people were hit in the face by doors swinging open haha.
4:40 making the crew pay for access at internet cafe while the ship is underway and everyone is working their butts off seems pretty cheap and low rent move by cruise co.
The hallway is called i95 because it runs almost the entire length of the ship like the i95 highway that runs almost the entire length of Florida from north to south.
I like how they pay the crew shit wages, but still make them pay for soda, internet.... Billion dollar profit cruise lines ripping off the guests AND the crew.
sushicourier but they also get free food and board,lots of expensive training involved, you get to go to amazing places,meet amazing people.they are make. Pretty penny on tips also, that go along with their wages. Plus I'm sure most people make friends with other departments and get hooked up. It also depends one what line you work for and where you are posted.
@@beachsnowbunny I've known a lot of people who have worked on ships. They work like crazy sometimes 16 hours a day for 8 or 10 days straight. The only people who can really put up with it for long are from 2nd or 3rd world countries who have nothing else in their own country. But if you try it's a good way to save money.
Do they really make them pay? When I worked as a ships officer, the line I was with gave each and every crew member a book of ten tickets. The one ticket would pay only one bar bill. So, amongst us officers, we had a scheme where one of us would go to the bar and buy everyone a drink and or cigarettes/cigars, if they wanted them. This worked fine. Because most of the passengers would buy you a drink in return, at some point during the cruise.Those you couldn't drink by the end of the night you passe to ather crew members. With me, this usually meant I had a couple of thousand ciggys left at pay off, which I would take home and sell. And now the buggers have the cheek to charge crew members. Bloody disgraceful I call it. And as for snacks and sodas.....there was no charge and no control for either crew or passengers in my day. Which make me wonder, why are businesses so darned greedy these days? I hope the pandemic does not kill the industry, it shouldn't. The operators should have been investing the billions they have made over the years, for such an eventuality. If they haven't and they go under, it serves them right. But my heart truly goes out to thise who are made jobless through it. It's the old old story. The fat get fatter and the thin waste away.
Yes, same as working at a Disney park or with the travelling circus or carnival. Everyone lives and works in close contact and there's a strong sense of impermanence and being removed from the mainstream and those factors come together to make you feel free and wild.
It was the best place to be after your shift! I worked on this ship when it was NCLA Pride of Hawaii , and I provided the music in the "gas chamber" (via laptop and tiny PA speaker another crewmate had) after my work in the galley lol.
Worked on a cruise ship in drydock. We were told to use a crew cabin for our office/tool area. Opened the door and turned on the lights. Wall to wall cockroaches fled everywhere. Closed the door. We refused to even enter the room and made a storage area on deck. The rest of the boat I looked over, below decks in crew only areas, was just as nasty. Took alll my clothes and welding jackets to the laundromat for a good wash before I took them home. Some of the decks (where passengers dont go) were so rusted that we laid planks down to walk on. These were repaired by welding pieces of new plate over the rusted plate. The 30 men working in the engine room got to go to the hospital for hepatitis shots because the crew had been crapping in the bilge rather than go to the head 2 decks up. When they left, we stood on the dock and gave them the traditional shipyard cheer ( Wear Your Survival Suit). If I am ever forced to go to sea on a cruise ship. I will have my float suit AND survival suit with me.
Whoa! Wonder what cruise line that was (or maybe just that particular ship in the fleet). I've worked on several lines and the most I've ever seen were a couple of ants (and by a couple, I mean exactly two). * On a side note, why were you repairing rusted plates by welding new plates over them? Why not take out the rusted plate?
@@workoncruiseship A princess boat. Plating over rust is a quick fix. The boat doesnt make any money for the company when it is being repaired. The coasties forced them to fix a bunch of things.
@@sarge6870 Been a journeyman ship fitter for 35 years so i think I have been on more ships or boats than you have seen. Dont really matter what you call them, they both float most of the time.
most cruise lines allow the staff to use all the guest facilities and dining rooms as long as they are not on duty . If the ship is not full the staff can even sleep in the best suites ,it`s just a perk of the job :-)
@@jamesjordanjr6175 yes of course, just go to guest services and say you have been speaking to captain shit tits and he said you can have the best suite on the boat :-)
This is completely wrong. Only ship's officers can eat in the buffet. Only senior officers can eat in a dining room generally unless they have permission from the hotel director. Only officers can use the guest fitness center. If the ship is not full, the cruise line will give complimentary upgrades to guests. Mini suite guests will be assigned suites, balcony guests will get unassigned mini suites.
@@jamesjordanjr6175 At time of booking you book the cabin you want. If the ship has unfilled cabins you can get a complimentary upgrade. Usually the guests that have the most cruises with the cruise line will get the upgrades. We reward our loyal customers. Once you are on the ship you will not get moved.
Cool behind the scenes walk-around. It was fascinating to do an at-sea "back of the house" tour of Queen Mary 2 in 2017! Your crew accomodations remind me a bit of life aboard U.S.S. Enterprise, except everything would be painted a cheerful navy gray color.
Yeah, This is correct. The reference is to the US freeway, though its lost on most of the employees as they have no reason to be familiar with US geography. Actually, I was surprised when he said it referred to a document. That's the first time I've ever heard that, but everyone's experience working on a ship is different.
The I-95 is a small piece of paper that basically allows crew members to go ashore in US ports and need to keep with them, in addition to the C1D crew visa which stays in the passport which of course stays on the ship.
I worked at a high end resort and spa and the hallways and cafeteria remind me of it all underground but not at sea of course. Yes you do get used to all the different ways to go pretty quickly.
I've worked on that ship... NCL cant know if N. Jade or N Gem... Was nice to.see Vladimir long time no see..... i loved that.dude... he is a piano player and his style was like half an hour up to forty minutes none stop. Here is a Peruvian dude saying hi to all seafers... happy one.
Spot on. It's Jade. I was on the GEM, too- yep, pretty much identical. Yes, Vladimir is just an awesome guy all around. This video is from 2012- it's been that long since I've seen him.
Compared to the sumptuous Passenger Only sections, Crew Sections do look vaguely like Naval and-or Merchant Vessels, and I'm surprised that there's no "knee-knockers" in the Passageways! I'd been able to peer into these sections, while cruising on "Dawn Princess" to and from Alaska, and they are HEAVILY cordoned off, and there often was a man or woman, from, I assume, the Master-At-Arms Department (Ship Security) hovering about, to shoo Passengers away. A few of the "ladders" appeared quite steep and narrow, just like Naval vessels. The only exception that I'd really noticed, close-in to the "Away" Processing Area for Shore Excursions, is the "Sick Bay", where Passengers could go as needed, for their injuries and illnesses, as well as Crew. Speaking of the Masters-At-Arms Departments, I do imagine that most cruise ships, do have a "Brig", a Jail of sorts, do they not? Are you at liberty to discuss those with us? How would they deal with someone on board who has done something really terrible, and do they somehow get discreetly transferred to an appropriate Naval/Coast Guard Vessel, at the earliest opportunity? And, it makes sense, that part of that Department's Staff, would be someone who acts as a Judicial Officer, who can at least "field" the necessary paperwork, affadavits, and depositions, as necessary, for the Prosecutions of High Misdemeanors and Felonies occurring onboard.
I went to work for P&O when I left school age 16.5 joined Canberra in 1975, six to a cabin no tv no internet food was terrible small crew bar for 2.700 crew . wow such memories
Don't let your Norwegian bosses know you posted this video, if you are still a Norwegian employee. Just last week I took a 'Behind The Scenes" tour of the Norwegian cruise ship my wife and I were sailing on for over 2 weeks, and on our tour Norwegian went to great lengths to stress and enforce that they do not permit or allow any filming of the I-95 area esp. around the posted schematics of the vessels deck plans hanging on the walls of I-95 (which you have clearly shown in your video) as Corporate NCL is most concerned about preserving the integrity of its cruise ships safety & security for its passengers and crew members. Just say'n.
thanks. no worries. I no longer work for them. Towards the end of my days there, they told crew members we weren't allowed to take photos and post them to facebook, etc.. that were taken anywhere on the ship (cabins, crew bar, etc...).
It's pretty simple to get a job as someone from the U.S. Just a long process. It can be fun and it can outright suck sometimes. Also depends on your position. Either way, you'll work everyday quite a bit of hours most days unless you're a singer/dancer/musician. I did it for about 3 1/2 years and was able to save a good bit of money. I'd say try it out for a contract and if you don't like it, don't go back. It's a great experience regardless if you enjoy it or don't.
On a typical schedule... does the crew that departs from the stateside port make the TransAtlantic part, the Med, and then the return? Do you have a port and starboard crew that trade off cruises? And how long is the stand-down for a liner between cruises when you return stateside? I think I could deal with the sea time on such a large vessel after years on a tin can, but the separation time must still be a killer. What does the firm do about a spouse or family member that wants to accompany?
You said that the ship has 1500 to 2000 crew. That is a jewel class ship for Norwegian and that is only 1,000 crew if lucky for full crew compliment. The (watertight doors) you showed on dk4 are actually called lite splash doors and are not true watertight doors. They are more for fire stoppage. True watertight doors are on decks 1-3 for flooding isolation to the watertight compartments as those decks are primarily below the waterline.
You're right! Thank you for correcting this. I mixed up the crew count with the larger ships I was last on (Epic and Breakaway). And yes, I should have shown the water tight doors on deck 3. There is definitely a difference. Thanks again!
to be honest, I thought these areas would be more cramped. Hope your industry returns safely to how it was 15 yrs ago. Even pre covid a lot of bad things seem to happen for y'all.
Thanks. Yeah, there are a lot of things wrong with the industry. I left in 2015, footage is from 2012. Ironically, the larger the ship, the more cramped it gets. This was one of the smaller ships with more space. It was also my favorite to work on.
Some do refer to it as the interstate. However, most people who work on cruise lines are not from the U.S. and are not familiar with our highway systems. At some point, a few crew members made a joke about their immigration documents also being I-95; and it just stuck. When any non-U.S. citizen working on ships wants to go into port, the gangway is off of I-95 and they have to show their I-95 to security in order to disembark the vessel.
Where the crew stays 2020: videos of many different moms' basements. Hope things return to normal soon before cruise ships (and many other industries) are a thing of the past!
I remember all the times that I had white rice with ketchup because the food was crap, that was back in the early 90's. I wonder if food still the same for crewmembers
Depends on the ship, the day, the time, and whether or not they had "off limits" weeks on guest buffet access to crew members. I've definitely had my fair share of 2 boxes of All Bran cereal with no milk for dinner.
Oh I thought it was called I-95 because of the freeway conduit on the US east coast. It connects everything to everything else. I did a tour on a NCL ship and that's how they explained it.
It was just a running joke on the ship due to immigration documents and so many crew members needing to present them to security when disembarking on I-95.
@@workoncruiseship That totally makes sense. Hey, thanks for the video. Working on a cruise ship is not for the faint of heart (especially for the foreign workers) but can be rewarding in its own right I'd imagine.
There's plenty of people who don't drink/not allowed to drink on board and they hang out in the crew bar all the time. Plenty of sodas, gatorades, etc.. for sale too
I knew it! I used to work on her. the Crew mess is on deck 3 aft! yep. great memories. I see they took the flat screen tvs and gaming center out of the crew mess. The crew bar is next to it if I'm not mistaken! I used to work on used to be paniolos on deck 6. They had me all over the ship. former Galley Steward
How to be the best piano player on a ship. By being the ONLY piano player on a ship. That's the only way I would qualify!
Life is GRAND, BABY! get it? Grand- Baby / BABY GRAND?!?! ahhhhhh
I wouldn’t qualify even if I was the only pro. In a few thousand guests there is guaranteed to be multiple people better.
Tell my mamma i play piano In a whore house.. not this afawl place.
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I'm sure a grandma in the crowd could out piano me 🤣😂
I left my job to work on a cruise ship and never looked back , beats sitting in a office crunching numbers all day and listening to boring office gossips , cruise work allowed me to vissit over 60 countries in two years whenever I hook up with ex colleagues when I come it’s the same complaints they have education and diplomas but still not happy cruise life made me see things from a positive perspective and also the friendship from all over the world that I gained
We'll said & good luck to you.
Every time he pauses the video I thought my video had freezed haha
He was a brain surgeon..
Damn your editing! I kept think my video was freezing up on me lol
haha- I know; the other videos are of better quality
As a musician for Royal Caribbean, I always find it interesting to see what the other cruise lines are like. Thanks for sharing.
My pleasure
Did this help you get a better idea of what the crew areas are like? Did I leave anything out or would you like me to elaborate more on something?
Please let me know, I'd love to hear your feedback!
Yeah, I wish I didn't rush through it. I videotaped it a few years back and thought some people would be curious. It's nothing fancy but definitely a different world down there.
Which ship was this? I feel it was probably a Princess Cruises ship (could very easily be wrong,) but which one?
The hallways, crewbar and crewmess/staffmess are very familiar to me. This is NCL but i cant remember what ship it is.
@@justmovies6357 Jade
@@alabamaal225 NCL Jade
So strange that this video was recommended to me by RUclips. Believe it or not, this was my cabin from 07-09. I was the lighting tech on the crew that took the ship from Hawaii to Europe. You can thank my roommate and I for the better TV!
Nice. It was also a bigger cabin cause it was on a corner next to a watertight door. I signed on there in June or July of 2012. … And Thank You! haha
Wow,this brings back memories! Former spa girl (aka Spafia) here,I worked on The Pride of Hawaii and Pride of Aloha,did 2 contracts and had some of the best times of my life! Cheers for the trip down memory lane ❤️❤️
ooo... I remember the Spa girls ;)
WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS Spafia for life!! ❤️❤️❤️
I liked the shaky camera. And the explanations were simple. Thanks for an interesting look at the other side of cruising, something most passengers don't give a second thought to.
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
LOL that’s NOT why it’s called I-95. It’s called that cause it runs the length of the ship... like the I-95 runs the length of the eastern corridor of the USA.
That is what I thought, interstate 95 (from New Brunswick Canada all the way to Key West)
Right you are sir. We also call it the M1.
That's what I assumed
@@paulcolburn3855 I-95 is NOT in Canada.. It starts on the US side
@@michaelvoight7738 Oh I agree. What I meant to say is it starts in Maine at the New Brunswick border and goes all the way to Miami. I just did a lousy job communicating that.
I worked for one year on a container ship in the South Atlantic. I had my own double cabin with two beds, big bathroom with bath and shower, fridge, DVD player and TV. With window overlooking the sea. Very easy job and good working hours. It wasn't a dungeon that you get on a lot of passenger ships.
Great introductory video for people who have never worked on board and are planning to start their career in the cruise industry. It is really nice how you pause and explain to viewers what are they looking at. We hope all crew is safe during the pandemic :)
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video. You're the only person who liked the pauses; most thought their computer or connection was messing up lol. Im glad to know someone else out there understood what I was trying to do haha.
@@workoncruiseship well I understood and don't have plan to work at there but enjoyed it :)
Most of the crew are from the so called Third World & depend on it for their families. They are always unfailing nice to guests but what goes on in their mess hall.. hmmm🤔
I use to work on cruise ships as a Gentleman Host or Dance Host. Been on 57 cruises. I had to dance with the ladies every night from 7pm to midnight 7 days a week. I didn't get paid. Just a free cruise. During the day I could do what I wanted. I also had a real cabin, not a crew cabin. Lots and lots of other perks too!
Chasein70 Seems like the life.
@Jaz Florida Oh yea.
Interesting. What cruise lines was this?
@@kuehling83 Celebrity but Cunard most of the time. I was on the Queen Mary II many times.
@@chasein7019 C´mon man, let´s hear those war stories...
I-95 is the busiest highway on the east coast of America, it runs from the Canadian border down to Miami. On a cruise ship it is the passageway that runs most of the length of the ship. It is used by all of the crew to get around the ship making it the busiest passageway onboard.
Do you work there?
I used to.
I-95 is a Crewman's Landing Permit from US CBP.
They live on the first floor above the engine room! How peaceful and comfortable the noise is for sleepy time. I was on the Disney wonder and we were the floor above the crew. They were the floor above the engine room. Gears switching, people smashing metal boxes it sound like and humming. Wow count me in captain! :)
My last Carnival cruise to date was on the lowest passenger level. I hated all the noise from the grinding gears, etc., and if/when I take another cruise, I want to be on a higher deck.
Thanks for showing this. I wondered how the crew lives, one of those weird people that care about the crew, and it is modest but it is clean. Hard work, long hours, and they have a place they can get away from tourist idiots like me.
I-95 does NOT refer to an immigration document form number, it references the Interstate 95 that runs past many of the USA's largest cruise ports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral, Palm Beach, and many more along the east coast. The ships largest corridor being labeled I-95 is like calling the hallway "the interstate".
Actually what he says there is also a I95 documentation form.
The I-95 form is known as the Crewman's Landing Permit, and it's a document that shows the date you arrived in the U.S. Not only that, but it also shows how long you're allowed to stay in the U.S., and that is indicated by the date when your authorized stay period ends
Both are probably true, one is slightly more racist than the other though haha
@@_kontingency cope liberal cope
@@spooders8424 huh
As a passenger, I find that when you have finally figured out the ship floor plan, it is time to go home!
A microcosm of life !
that's why I always spend the first day exploring the ship lol, learn where everything is at on day 1 and you can get where you want the rest of the vacation
I remember long ago when on a cruise with a company I worked for they offered behind the scenes tours and was interesting. Gave a nice insight on how the staff worked.
Not being negative but that was my experience onboard as a cleaner. I wanted to be a state attendant but was put as a cleaner. They say the first contract is always the hardest. Long hours, high internet, racism and mistreatment. I met cool ppl who kept me from giving up on my contract.
Just read your other comment and wow- that does suck. People don't realize it, but racism is rampant on board. Not just a black on white. It's between all the different nationalities. Guests: Don't let them fool you in that we along get along like a big happy family. Most times, it can be more segregated than a prison yard. Yes, internet is a joke- it's too expensive at sea and too slow. As far as management- yes, I have come across people in other departments who've dealt with it. And in those positions (and depending on which countries you're coming from); it's extremely difficult to speak up for 2 reasons: 1- No one will do anything (human resources is a complete joke), 2- In fear of losing your job. I've had management in my department try to do some of these things but I came right back at them. However, being from the U.S., I wasn't concerned about losing my job over it. I also got into it with an upper level officer during a cabin inspection trying to bully myself and roommate but we wouldn't put up with it. Second time around he brought the one U.S. officer on board with him to try and diffuse the situation haha. If you still work on board, try to find some one from the U.S. (not just anyone, but someone like me who won't take their shit) and make a friendship. Cause we'll show you how to navigate that shit and put you in contact with the handful of management who will fight for you. Even by contacting the right people in shore side management. I've done it before for someone in a similar situation as yours and got a meeting on the bridge with him, his supervisor, human resources, the hotel director, the cruise director (my supervisor) and the staff captain. Let's just say, he had a much more pleasant experience throughout the rest of his contract. And I had a lot of questionable stares at me for the rest of mine lol.
If you're wondering why this video blew up so fast after a whole year, we all got it in our recommendations for some reason. I've never watched any cruise ship videos. YT is just weird
I thought it was weird. I guess youtube changed their analytics and this video just happened to land within those parameters. I'm not complaining haha.
@@workoncruiseship I am not exactly well known for handing out compliments. But I have admit that I thoroughly enjoyed this video. So I shall give it a like, and subscribe, as soon as I have posted this video.
Thank you, and please keep them coming.
Thanks, Paul. I really appreciate it. I keep meaning to make the time to create more videos. Just get so busy with work (I haven't worked on ships in a few years). I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@@workoncruiseship I'll keep my eyes open for future videos from you. And I've never said that to anyone before. Thanks again.
It's because the cruise industry is now suing to be able to operate
Wow, thank you for the glimpse into the crew's areas. I can't imagine playing pool while on the sea!
Yeah, it's pretty challenging haha.
@@workoncruiseship So does the buffet or whatever for say like the crewmembers from the Phillipines have ethnic dishes that are geared for their tastes? And would there be any way that a passenger could score some after getting a probably hand written menu of what is there? It would probably be better to talk with a crewmember or staff before going on a cruise I'd imagine a get a rundown of what the dishes are then make your list about what sounds good if they can get it for you.
@** Well having been on several cruises I can tell you that the buffet will be recycled several days with a bit more fresh dishes to help mask the "old food" on the buffet. They also re purpose leftovers from the main dining room. What I meant was the crew's buffet is probably good because it's not geared toward US/Europeans so it is cooked with the more traditional recipes and possibly by a chef from the region the majority if crew are from.
I was in the Us Navy from 1980-1986 and spent more than 3 of those years on a warship. A cruise ship is space and luxury in comparison,but it's still not a job I would want. Love your vids.Good luck!
Thank you for your service!
Glad you're enjoying the videos.
I-95 is also the main highway from Homestead Florida to Maine.
@Dong Army Stangler Nonetheless, it's a damn long, busy highway. English ships used to call this long passageway "Scotland Road"
in addition to a salary, and free room and board, ship's stewards are tipped. This means that a voyage is expense-free, and that a steward can return home with a bucket-full of money, not every penny always declared for taxes.
Yeah, these people are not getting rich. Gimme a break. It for those who like adventure, not a serious career yet. I wish I did it!
Depend on th company. In 1 of th TUI cruise it written in th ticket "tips included"
And mostly th pax ar brit in which not get used to tip.
So.... "Deal with it"... Lol
Lol I worked on this ship for 6 months in the Mediterranean. Wild to see the crew areas again, hasn't changed a bit!!
How do you know it is that specific ship? There are about a half dozen Jewel class ships in the Norwegian fleet and they look the same. Same design, same colors.
When you said I-95 I instantly thought of the interstate, but then again I'm on the East Coast!
I-95 is in fact the reference code for the landing permit form to be submitted, together with a valid visa, to Customs in the USA by foreign crewmen on any ship to be allowed to set a foot on US soil. And even with all paperwork in good order, CBP boarding officers might at their discretion refuse anyone the right to go ashore, even if it is to be repatriated back home and thus leave the country... In the eyes of American authorities, every hardworking ship’s crew member is a potential terrorist, felon or illegal immigrant and needs to be treated as such, not withstanding nationality, age, education or family status...
I’m in England but I thought he meant the interstate to lol
I worked on a boutique cruise line and we had SO little choices for food, where to hang out, etc. We had to eat in the crew mess, which was mostly Filipino food or lousy attempts at American/Brit tastes. Not good. One tiny bar. One windy outdoor space to smoke and hang. Weren't allowed on deck with the guests at all. We were paid better than on the big ships, but after 4 months my attitude was not good. Like your video a lot, by the way!
That's unfortunate. My attitude was great for bout first 2 weeks. By the end of month 2 I was ok. By the end of month 3 I was miserable and realized I still had 3 months left haha. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@workoncruiseship Lol.
Lasts in 3 months?
Mine lasts in th first week.... Lol.
And th rest of 8 months is full of "suck it up" Attitude Lol
These videos fascinate me; even though I have no yearning to work on a cruise ship.
Keep up the good work 🤾
Thank you for the kind words. Greatly appreciated, Marie.
NGL, that staff bar looks pretty baller compared to what my short time working at a hotel led me to expect. The staff areas there were pretty dingy.
Wow! Those accommodations are pretty nice, so much better than on a US Navy aircraft carrier! How awesome it would have been to have a crew bar! We only had two cafeterias, same food at each. Food was okay for cafeteria food. Our gym was a little smaller than that one, to serve 5,300 crew members. Our passageways were all painted grey, with green tile floors and lined with pipes of various sizes color coded for what they transport. Our bunks were three high and about 12 of them were contained in each 14' x 9' area. Personal storage space was two small lockers. Our cruise were six months long, with port calls usually less than 45 days apart, but sometimes 90 days.
Thank you for your service!
I don't want to hear ANY complaining from you, Aircraft Carrier. NONE!
Signed,
Destroyer Sailor
@@kennedymcgovern5413 Hah! Yeah, I guess we had it pretty cushy for the navy, especially when the weather got rough. I think you guys probably had better food though. See the thing is on an aircraft carrier being so big with over 5,00 crew, people generally only know the guys in their own division. So the guys making your food don't know you, so they have little motivation to try to make your food taste beter. They don't know you, they are paid to make food, not necessarily to make it taste good. On a tin can, you all know each other and they are therefore more likely to care about whether you like the food they're serving up. Still, I think in terms of personal space and other conditions, you would find that it is roughly the same on a carrier. We had our coffin locker and a small stand up locker about 3' tall by 2' deep by 1' wide, that's it. Our racks were the same they have everywhere in the navy at the time, stacked three high. You guys always think we have it so easy on a carrier, but it's really all about the same. A carrier is big, but it is packed full of bombs, missiles, jet fuel, that massive hangar bay for the planes, massive storage for food to feed 5,300 men for a minimum of three months, etc. The only thing besides during rough weather that is better on a carrier is for those who like to run. They could run on the flight deck when there were no flight ops. That was only about twice a day.
@@richardduerr9983 Just yanking your chain, there, Shipmate.
I have been aboard one of your cities. A friend from Great Mistakes ended up on the Ike. I saw him on the pier in Norfolk, and he took me aboard. After a while, I was holding on to the back of his dungarees, because had I lost him...I'd STILL be trying to find the weatherdecks of that f'in thing!
Yes, the three high coffin racks were the same as we had. You had the same little stand up locker for hanging your inspection uniforms. All that was the same. Hahas, now here is what was different:
When you first reported aboard a Destroyer, the open racks to choose from were all on the top. You soon learned why. As time went on, you worked your way to a bottom rack, as people transferred out.
Why would the bottom rack, where you had to fight people all the time to keep their boondockers off of your mattress, be coveted? Simple answer: Because when that ship rolled and threw you out of your rack...it was a LOT further to fall from the top!
Everything else you guessed was pretty close. With 350 crew...you knew everybody. There were the guys you knew WELL, the ones you saw down in the Engineering spaces all day every day. Then there were the Twidgets and Deck Apes that you saw less often, but you still saw and knew who they were. But for sure...you knew everyone, as it is quite possible to know 350 people.
Alot the same. A little different. The food wasn't exactly high class, but I have to admit it did not suck. And since you spent your first couple of months aboard mess cranking and there was only ONE mess deck...yeah, you knew the all of the MS's very well. Eating was a hell of a lot better for us than it was those poor jarheads living off of MREs.
Good times, Shipmate. Good times!
I love it when we are docked and all the watertight doors are open...makes all the access in the crew area easier
Especially on laundry day
Have been on a cruise ship only once in my life and by the second day I was ready to jump. This just shows me that I would never want to work on a cruise ship either
Thanks for posting; interesting to see. The environment seems less pleasant than what is available to crews on container ships, as posted in another video.
The smoking lounge is basically a gas chamber on board ha ha lol!
Sick
I just wanted to be honest, some ppl have the best time of their lives working on cruise ships while some live in fear in regard to management. I never was afraid to address my concerns but they fought me in every way and still i left proud knowing I overcame my adversaries. Some of his stuff is that you meet some amazing ppl and travel to different ports, free flood and housing.
The free flood is probably a motherfucker right 😜
Danny Montoya 🤣🤣
Yup it really depends on your rank or position on board..some work short hours so they had lots of time to go offshore and lots of rest.
Hallways are clean and i like the yellow outline on the floor showing you how far the door swings out, for safety.
Yep. Constantly cleaning and painting. I think they mopped the floors 6-8 times a day and buffed twice. And even though they have that line, I can't tell you how many times people were hit in the face by doors swinging open haha.
4:40 making the crew pay for access at internet cafe while the ship is underway and everyone is working their butts off seems pretty cheap and low rent move by cruise co.
It is, from experience most crewmembers pay aropund 50 dollars a month on packages.
Especially when you consider there is no cost per person in providing it. It is essentially profit.
That was cool as when your on cruise ship you never get to see where the staff area is . God Bless
On days with rough seas, the game of pool goes into hard mode.
Yes, indeed! Great players are terrible and terrible players are great!
You live in the basement. You guys work so hard. Thank you!!
The hallway is called i95 because it runs almost the entire length of the ship like the i95 highway that runs almost the entire length of Florida from north to south.
You mean from Miami FL to the Maine border crossing, the main artery of the US Eastern seaboard, that's what I heard, too.
I-95 goes a whole lot farther than Florida and the fact that it goes through Florida is NOT why it is called that.
I like how they pay the crew shit wages, but still make them pay for soda, internet.... Billion dollar profit cruise lines ripping off the guests AND the crew.
sushicourier tell me about it...
sushicourier but they also get free food and board,lots of expensive training involved, you get to go to amazing places,meet amazing people.they are make. Pretty penny on tips also, that go along with their wages. Plus I'm sure most people make friends with other departments and get hooked up. It also depends one what line you work for and where you are posted.
@@beachsnowbunny I've known a lot of people who have worked on ships. They work like crazy sometimes 16 hours a day for 8 or 10 days straight. The only people who can really put up with it for long are from 2nd or 3rd world countries who have nothing else in their own country. But if you try it's a good way to save money.
@JohnGalt009 Generally entertainment get to eat at the guest buffet every day. Food was fucking amazing and I don't have to cook it or pay for it.
Do they really make them pay? When I worked as a ships officer, the line I was with gave each and every crew member a book of ten tickets. The one ticket would pay only one bar bill. So, amongst us officers, we had a scheme where one of us would go to the bar and buy everyone a drink and or cigarettes/cigars, if they wanted them. This worked fine. Because most of the passengers would buy you a drink in return, at some point during the cruise.Those you couldn't drink by the end of the night you passe to ather crew members.
With me, this usually meant I had a couple of thousand ciggys left at pay off, which I would take home and sell.
And now the buggers have the cheek to charge crew members. Bloody disgraceful I call it.
And as for snacks and sodas.....there was no charge and no control for either crew or passengers in my day.
Which make me wonder, why are businesses so darned greedy these days?
I hope the pandemic does not kill the industry, it shouldn't. The operators should have been investing the billions they have made over the years, for such an eventuality. If they haven't and they go under, it serves them right. But my heart truly goes out to thise who are made jobless through it.
It's the old old story. The fat get fatter and the thin waste away.
Wow the complex thinking put into designing a ship is astounding
Working on a cruise ship was the best job I have had in my youth. Everything you can guess does happen on a ship.
Yes, same as working at a Disney park or with the travelling circus or carnival. Everyone lives and works in close contact and there's a strong sense of impermanence and being removed from the mainstream and those factors come together to make you feel free and wild.
you always wonder about how it is behind the scenes, thanks for sharing!
My pleasure.
when you sign up for a job in a cruise ship, but you live in a submarine
Cruise ship crews are awesome. You guys work hard. Thank you👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Is the Norwegian Jewel or Gem! I was on the jewel as a dancer... and I already knew where you were going before you got there! Hahaha! X
haha- it's the other Jewel-class ship: the Jade. I was on it and then my next contract was the Gem so I know exactly what you mean.
WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS wow... Norwegian definitely know how to treat their crew. Looks like an easy enough space to live.
piano player is a very underrated position/skill set...drank alot of martinis at the piano bar last time i went cruising. ;)
The Piano Player, I'm the best because there's only me ... LOL
Yeah, Vladimir was great!
That crew bar lounge seemeds more legit and coozy than the actual passenger amenities areas👌
It was the best place to be after your shift! I worked on this ship when it was NCLA Pride of Hawaii , and I provided the music in the "gas chamber" (via laptop and tiny PA speaker another crewmate had) after my work in the galley lol.
Worked on a cruise ship in drydock. We were told to use a crew cabin for our office/tool area. Opened the door and turned on the lights. Wall to wall cockroaches fled everywhere. Closed the door. We refused to even enter the room and made a storage area on deck. The rest of the boat I looked over, below decks in crew only areas, was just as nasty. Took alll my clothes and welding jackets to the laundromat for a good wash before I took them home. Some of the decks (where passengers dont go) were so rusted that we laid planks down to walk on. These were repaired by welding pieces of new plate over the rusted plate. The 30 men working in the engine room got to go to the hospital for hepatitis shots because the crew had been crapping in the bilge rather than go to the head 2 decks up. When they left, we stood on the dock and gave them the traditional shipyard cheer ( Wear Your Survival Suit). If I am ever forced to go to sea on a cruise ship. I will have my float suit AND survival suit with me.
Whoa! Wonder what cruise line that was (or maybe just that particular ship in the fleet). I've worked on several lines and the most I've ever seen were a couple of ants (and by a couple, I mean exactly two). * On a side note, why were you repairing rusted plates by welding new plates over them? Why not take out the rusted plate?
@@workoncruiseship A princess boat. Plating over rust is a quick fix. The boat doesnt make any money for the company when it is being repaired. The coasties forced them to fix a bunch of things.
@@kolsen6330 LOL...You work on cruise ships but don't know the difference between a "Boat" and a "Ship"?
@@sarge6870 Been a journeyman ship fitter for 35 years so i think I have been on more ships or boats than you have seen. Dont really matter what you call them, they both float most of the time.
Thanks for the look, much appreciated. Keep safe you guys and gals.
most cruise lines allow the staff to use all the guest facilities and dining rooms as long as they are not on duty . If the ship is not full the staff can even sleep in the best suites ,it`s just a perk of the job :-)
can I ask for an upgrade to one of those best suites if I'm a paying cruiser?
@@jamesjordanjr6175 yes of course, just go to guest services and say you have been speaking to captain shit tits and he said you can have the best suite on the boat :-)
Yes for staff not crew members
This is completely wrong. Only ship's officers can eat in the buffet. Only senior officers can eat in a dining room generally unless they have permission from the hotel director. Only officers can use the guest fitness center. If the ship is not full, the cruise line will give complimentary upgrades to guests. Mini suite guests will be assigned suites, balcony guests will get unassigned mini suites.
@@jamesjordanjr6175 At time of booking you book the cabin you want. If the ship has unfilled cabins you can get a complimentary upgrade. Usually the guests that have the most cruises with the cruise line will get the upgrades. We reward our loyal customers. Once you are on the ship you will not get moved.
Cool behind the scenes walk-around. It was fascinating to do an at-sea "back of the house" tour of Queen Mary 2 in 2017! Your crew accomodations remind me a bit of life aboard U.S.S. Enterprise, except everything would be painted a cheerful navy gray color.
Nice to see the crew have reasonable private arrears x
I've always thought it's called the I-95 because it is the main corridor on the ship similar to how I-95 is the main North-South highway through Miami
Yeah, This is correct. The reference is to the US freeway, though its lost on most of the employees as they have no reason to be familiar with US geography. Actually, I was surprised when he said it referred to a document. That's the first time I've ever heard that, but everyone's experience working on a ship is different.
The I-95 is a small piece of paper that basically allows crew members to go ashore in US ports and need to keep with them, in addition to the C1D crew visa which stays in the passport which of course stays on the ship.
From what I understand on a Battleship (like the USS Missouri) it was called Broadway..
What an insightful video. Reminds me how different some lifestyles are in comparison to mine.
I worked at a high end resort and spa and the hallways and cafeteria remind me of it all underground but not at sea of course. Yes you do get used to all the different ways to go pretty quickly.
I'm really surprised they allowed you to film this.
I've worked on that ship... NCL cant know if N. Jade or N Gem...
Was nice to.see Vladimir long time no see..... i loved that.dude... he is a piano player and his style was like half an hour up to forty minutes none stop.
Here is a Peruvian dude saying hi to all seafers... happy one.
Spot on. It's Jade. I was on the GEM, too- yep, pretty much identical. Yes, Vladimir is just an awesome guy all around. This video is from 2012- it's been that long since I've seen him.
Vladimir is the best. Played opposite him. What a great guy.
I swear I thought my computer froze every time you paused the video
Haha... I know. You're not alone.
Ikr I was blaming it on my crappy phone
psych!
I've always been curious about this. Thanks for the tour.
my pleasure
Compared to the sumptuous Passenger Only sections, Crew Sections do look vaguely like Naval and-or Merchant Vessels, and I'm surprised that there's no "knee-knockers" in the Passageways! I'd been able to peer into these sections, while cruising on "Dawn Princess" to and from Alaska, and they are HEAVILY cordoned off, and there often was a man or woman, from, I assume, the Master-At-Arms Department (Ship Security) hovering about, to shoo Passengers away. A few of the "ladders" appeared quite steep and narrow, just like Naval vessels.
The only exception that I'd really noticed, close-in to the "Away" Processing Area for Shore Excursions, is the "Sick Bay", where Passengers could go as needed, for their injuries and illnesses, as well as Crew.
Speaking of the Masters-At-Arms Departments, I do imagine that most cruise ships, do have a "Brig", a Jail of sorts, do they not? Are you at liberty to discuss those with us? How would they deal with someone on board who has done something really terrible, and do they somehow get discreetly transferred to an appropriate Naval/Coast Guard Vessel, at the earliest opportunity? And, it makes sense, that part of that Department's Staff, would be someone who acts as a Judicial Officer, who can at least "field" the necessary paperwork, affadavits, and depositions, as necessary, for the Prosecutions of High Misdemeanors and Felonies occurring onboard.
at last somebody with some pleasant background music ... thumbs up to that
Wow, thanks. Most people just complain about the music I have on there haha.
You don’t say what ship you’re on, but it seems the ship is with Royal Caribbean. The badge on the uniform and your reference to I95 was the giveaway.
Ha. Nope- NCL. Although I did work for Celebrity a long time ago when they were transitioning into Royal-Celebrity.
I went to work for P&O when I left school age 16.5 joined Canberra in 1975, six to a cabin no tv no internet food was terrible small crew bar for 2.700 crew . wow such memories
Yup, even though we'd complain a lot, it definitely used to be much much worse
OMG NO INTERNET IN 1975*
Nice little documentary! I like the way you jump right in!
Worked on cruise liners a long time ago. Accommodation was nothing as luxurious as this.
It's probably because it's disney cruise line
Not Disney
@@someguy9778 No the video
Don't let your Norwegian bosses know you posted this video, if you are still a Norwegian employee. Just last week I took a 'Behind The Scenes" tour of the Norwegian cruise ship my wife and I were sailing on for over 2 weeks, and on our tour Norwegian went to great lengths to stress and enforce that they do not permit or allow any filming of the I-95 area esp. around the posted schematics of the vessels deck plans hanging on the walls of I-95 (which you have clearly shown in your video) as Corporate NCL is most concerned about preserving the integrity of its cruise ships safety & security for its passengers and crew members. Just say'n.
thanks. no worries. I no longer work for them. Towards the end of my days there, they told crew members we weren't allowed to take photos and post them to facebook, etc.. that were taken anywhere on the ship (cabins, crew bar, etc...).
WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS
Is it hard as an American to get a job on a cruise ship?
It looks like a fun job but I hear it sucks? Whats your take on it ?
It's pretty simple to get a job as someone from the U.S. Just a long process. It can be fun and it can outright suck sometimes. Also depends on your position. Either way, you'll work everyday quite a bit of hours most days unless you're a singer/dancer/musician. I did it for about 3 1/2 years and was able to save a good bit of money. I'd say try it out for a contract and if you don't like it, don't go back. It's a great experience regardless if you enjoy it or don't.
WORK ON CRUISE SHIPS
Thanks for the info and quick response! 👍
Let us know what you decide!
Looks like a hospital at certain points
Try serving on one of those grey things the USN floats around. Compared to those, this is paradise.
Absolutely! Thank you for your service!
On a typical schedule... does the crew that departs from the stateside port make the TransAtlantic part, the Med, and then the return? Do you have a port and starboard crew that trade off cruises? And how long is the stand-down for a liner between cruises when you return stateside? I think I could deal with the sea time on such a large vessel after years on a tin can, but the separation time must still be a killer. What does the firm do about a spouse or family member that wants to accompany?
I was under the false impression that you took a rocket ship up to the moon each night and slept there. Thanks for clarifying you sleep in the ship.
Nah, it's just for show---- a helicopter comes in the middle of the night to pick us up and brings us back early in the morning
You said that the ship has 1500 to 2000 crew. That is a jewel class ship for Norwegian and that is only 1,000 crew if lucky for full crew compliment. The (watertight doors) you showed on dk4 are actually called lite splash doors and are not true watertight doors. They are more for fire stoppage. True watertight doors are on decks 1-3 for flooding isolation to the watertight compartments as those decks are primarily below the waterline.
You're right! Thank you for correcting this. I mixed up the crew count with the larger ships I was last on (Epic and Breakaway). And yes, I should have shown the water tight doors on deck 3. There is definitely a difference. Thanks again!
@@workoncruiseship I wasn't trying to be a jerk. Hope you didn't take it wrong
@@jimmyryburn4057 No worries. I didn't take it that way at all. I appreciate the feedback.
Saw Vladimir on QM2. A very talented jazz pianist.
Yes, he definitely is. And such a great guy, too.
I always thought it was called I-95 because everyone travels it but hey you’re the one working on the ship
How far down does the crew live and what does a room look like?
to be honest, I thought these areas would be more cramped. Hope your industry returns safely to how it was 15 yrs ago. Even pre covid a lot of bad things seem to happen for y'all.
Thanks. Yeah, there are a lot of things wrong with the industry. I left in 2015, footage is from 2012. Ironically, the larger the ship, the more cramped it gets. This was one of the smaller ships with more space. It was also my favorite to work on.
@@workoncruiseship I am with Princess for 15 years, a lot has changed. Environmentally its much better.
Are you sure I-95 doesn't reference the I-95 highway on the east coast of the USA. It certainly makes more sense than a document number.
Some do refer to it as the interstate. However, most people who work on cruise lines are not from the U.S. and are not familiar with our highway systems. At some point, a few crew members made a joke about their immigration documents also being I-95; and it just stuck. When any non-U.S. citizen working on ships wants to go into port, the gangway is off of I-95 and they have to show their I-95 to security in order to disembark the vessel.
Correct and on some ships assigned to the west coast it is referred to as I-5.
That ship is Norwegian Jade my first ship ever back 2012 🥰
That's when this footage was:. June - dec 2012
Where the crew stays 2020: videos of many different moms' basements. Hope things return to normal soon before cruise ships (and many other industries) are a thing of the past!
You can always switch to other type of ship.
Very interesting. LOL...I thought it was called I-95 in reference to the Interstate Highway in America. I was WAAAY off.
Thank you for this.
It is referenced by the interstate but on board it just became a running joke for the Non-US documents.
That was interesting, thank you for sharing.
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it.
The crews have some nice relaxing areas except for the laundry area which is too small.
Hey Sidney, check out my other video explaining how the laundry situation works on board- it's awful haha: ruclips.net/video/-7xPLQ2FZAM/видео.html
I remember all the times that I had white rice with ketchup because the food was crap, that was back in the early 90's. I wonder if food still the same for crewmembers
Depends on the ship, the day, the time, and whether or not they had "off limits" weeks on guest buffet access to crew members. I've definitely had my fair share of 2 boxes of All Bran cereal with no milk for dinner.
It's still bad. Period.
Thank you! Compared to a military ship, there's a TON of room.
Thank you for your service!
@TheSheriRN Thank you for his service!
Oh I thought it was called I-95 because of the freeway conduit on the US east coast. It connects everything to everything else. I did a tour on a NCL ship and that's how they explained it.
It was just a running joke on the ship due to immigration documents and so many crew members needing to present them to security when disembarking on I-95.
@@workoncruiseship That totally makes sense. Hey, thanks for the video. Working on a cruise ship is not for the faint of heart (especially for the foreign workers) but can be rewarding in its own right I'd imagine.
Was waiting to see the sleeping quarters
Me too
Different video: ruclips.net/video/XHthgRm1ck0/видео.html
Thanks for ship tour. Have fun and success.
The best thing live on the ship is most of the thing is FREE
That’s awesome though, you have your own little cruise within a cruise lol I like it
Looks like the steerage section on the Titanic.
dam I'm trying to quit drinking and I see a bar and pool table my 2 favorite things on this planet Jesus comes first obviously 🕆
There's plenty of people who don't drink/not allowed to drink on board and they hang out in the crew bar all the time. Plenty of sodas, gatorades, etc.. for sale too
Why don't you show the cabins and food of deck officers and engineers.
Is this the "Pride of Hawaii"? Looks exactly like this ship. I used to work on the POH! This was like walking through memory lane!
It used to be... Lots of equipment still has POH labels- it's NCL Jade now.
@@workoncruiseship That's right. It was reflagged in 2008.
I knew it! I used to work on her. the Crew mess is on deck 3 aft! yep. great memories. I see they took the flat screen tvs and gaming center out of the crew mess. The crew bar is next to it if I'm not mistaken! I used to work on used to be paniolos on deck 6. They had me all over the ship. former Galley Steward
@@cjmarsh504 I am pretty sure I used to work with you. You was on the ship in '07 weren't you?
Yes sir, I was on her in 2007
I've got my sea legs but this vid did an amazing job of making me sick with the shaking and rolling.
You're welcome
I was a dive contractor for years, working on ncl boats. I miss I95
And the crew bar obviously
@@jasonarcher7268 Ha. Yes. Oh the crew bar-Many regrettable and unforgettable nights.
Wow! I can’t believe they charge the crew for the Internet
5$ per 55 minutes
I’ve taken the behind-the-scenes tour on Jewel of the Seas, but they don’t show you the crew living areas.