IMO, that was FANTASTIC. I have seen about 90% of your videos - and I liked every one. But this one was amazing. And I REALLY liked that white shirt/black shirt touch. I believe that every person that is thinking about working on a cruise ship should watch this video. If they are only going to watch one of your videos (and I thought they all were good+) - THIS is THE one they HAVE to watch. Thank you.
Hi,this is Abraham Lincoln Ramlochan from Trinidad I've always wanted to work on a cruise ship but never got their as yet but this coming year I'm gonna try again,so keep doing what you're doing explaining the reality of working on a cruise ship because people need to know these things,and if you're going there to work you go there to work and not on holidays or vacation,and to save lots of money.
We just toured Venice, Slovenia and Croatia on a ship with 60 guests and 85 crew. We had the time of our lives and I just have to say God bless you guys for making it all happen :)
Gray shirt for the intro and then the white and black for the pros and cons. I appreciate the effort Sean. Just now getting into the process of working on ships. I’m going to wait a while longer to see if they’ll lift the vaccine mandates, but for now I’m enjoying watching different people here on RUclips share their experiences. Cheers ☕️
Sean dude, thank you for this immensely informative video. I am currently putting together my cover letter and cv to get myself involved on board the cruise ships. This is a very well put together pros and cons video that actually helps engage different perception of each aspect you mention and cover. Thanks again dude.
By the first contract most crew know whether its for them or not. In some cases they quit enroute or get fired for poor work performance and I remember one cruise director junior staff was showing up late for his shift intoxicated. I find if a crew member lasts 3 contracts they tend to stay. I started off as a junior assistant purser but got promoted quickly because I had experience with a lodge and I am a CPA. There is no life like it my friends! As a 3 stripe officer I have my own cabin and can eat in the buffet so life on ship is better.
Love the videos! Great bit with the shirt changes haha. I am almost done with nursing school and was thinking it would be fun once I get experience to do a contract on a ship. Thanks for the study break!
This is so informative thank you so much. I am an American too and my first contract will most likely start in a couple months for hairdressing. From my own information packets I've gotten from my company, I'll be making a bit over 1 thousand dollars less a month working on a ship. However, considering rent in california costs me 1k, food 120$, car expenses 150$, utilities 200 a month.... It evens out- although the hours will be intense in that evening out. Give and take! Either way- It'll always look good on a resume I believe. Thank you again for this video, and I read you are in Charlotte NC in your description, glad you are away from the coast. Hope you and your family friends and neighbors are safe after florence! Best wishes!!
Hey, I know this is an old video but do you know anything about Guest Service at NCL? I am starting soon and don't exactly know what to expect. I've worked as a hotel receptionist for the past few years.
Great video....goes to show everyone their hobby can be their career and they can expand on their hobby or interest I should say...watched a few of your videos and you do make great points...remember outside the USA the work attitude is different than here at home..... Going on my first cruise on NCL next month Oct 2018....thanks on the money exchange thought too....tipping the non tipped folks will be rewarding more so than tipping the food servers...planning to take an extra $50.00 in singles just to make non tipped employees have a nice day...after all the entire staff together makes me the passenger have a great time....not planning to drink too much myself...I want to remember the trip it cost enough to begin with for me.....I retired from the Country Clubs / Hotels.....and acquired the top tip slot at the time...took a few years but like any job or career... If you put in enough time the money will follow...and look here I am about to pack for my first cruise on the NCL Getaway 7 days.....again thanks for your point of view...much enjoyed it.....good luck in all you do....bet you would never give up your cruise ship experience tho right?.....be safe....every job has its perks as well as down sides too....
I am crew in an officer position. Your daily shipboard grats get divided up among the non officer crew except those services that not every passenger uses i.e. spa, salon, child recreation etc. So if you get your hair cut, tip the hairdresser. A lot of non officer crew want to be cabin stewards or wait staff because they get a lot of tips because of the personal service. Best scenario for a cabin steward are 7 night cruises. If they clean 15 cabins and get tipped average $15 they are making $225 USD a week extra.
Hey Sean! 👋 I wanted to ask you a few things if you didn't mind, just because I don't really have anyone else to ask :'D My biggest dream is probably working in a cruise ship, I don't really care about in which position or job would I make it. But the thing is I'd prefer to do it as "room assistant", you know, the one who brings food from the kitchens to the cabins and provide service for the customers in everything they need, but the thing is, I've been researching about it and web pages usually mix this job with cleaning and housekeeping activities in general. Once I apply for the companies, how can I tell them that I am not applying for a cleaning job , but for an attendant one? I don't really know the "technical" word that I should be using to tell them about this, I thought it was "cabin steward", but while looking for job opportunities i would always read in the job description that one of my functions would be the room cleaning. Is this even possible to happen or there is just strictly not a chance for someone to get a room attending job without having to clean those rooms? Oh, and also, I didn't mention that I'm still 16 years old but planning to do this in a few years. Is there something that I actually need to study for this job?? Maybe the STCW certificates? Or something else? Because job descriptions usually don't include them as a requirement, but the only thing they do require is experience. Hope I get a repply from you bro, I really liked all of your videos! See ya!! :D
Mario Serna León It sounds like you’re talking about a Room Service Attendant job. This is like a hybrid between cabin steward and restaurant waiter. To be honest, this position may not be on all cruise lines or on all the ships in a cruise line. I would bet that job is on the biggest ships in a fleet. You could also look for concierge jobs, but those positions tend to be for more experienced crew member because the high paying guests in the big suites get a concierge team. Yo may have to wait until you’re 21 before you can get a job in a cruise ship, but I would look for a position doing exactly what you are describing at a hotel where you live. The nicer hotel the better. Having experience that exactly represents what job you apply for on a cruise will work wonders. Also look for any experience in any customer service capacity. It all helps. Good luck!
I’m able to see both sides of a situation, just as you’ve illustrated. It’s important to see the positive, especially when there is a negative aspect. Thanks for the honest reporting. I feel like I’ll go into this job well-prepared, thanks in part to you.
Hi there! I’m about to go to cruise training Sunday for the pride of America in Hawaii. My first time! I’m excited. I will be starting as a restaurant steward. Hopefully I can move up soon! Itinerary is all Hawaii, but I plan to save most of my money and on the off times in between contracts I plan to use that money to travel! Hopefully the food will be more American in the crew mess since it’s in America lol.. we will see. My passion is to travel, meet new people, and have fun. Work hard play hard! Maybe even sometime change ships! Would love to see the diversity and samples of the world! So fulfilling!
Hi Sean! My dad was a helmsman at Mermoz and Costa Cruise. Might total he had worked for 30 years on Ocean. Dad can speaks many languages. He inspired me a lot. But unfortunately, dad is always unlucky to start his own business. Idk why.. Now he is not work anymore. he got stroke. we’re shocked. Our financial life is awful right now. I still have little brother who just enter university life which needs a lot of money. But By seeing your video, now I understand how hard to get moneys for family. He faced may things for 30 years. He needs rest and being loved by his family. Maybe it’s time for me to go on board. Even though I have lived in Japan, But I’m afraid with Bar lifestyle, because I don’t drink alcohol. In Japan, I was a student. So many people are understands me to not drink, or just order soda. Might it will be different on Cruise Ship lifestyle. Wish me luck, Sean! I’m struggling right now
Did you also have a different eating area or were you allowed to eat in the reg dinning areas, buffet? Also were you allowed to go to the casino on a day off
We had two crew-only eating areas below deck. My position, though, also gave me permission to eat in the guest areas. But not all positions for crew are given that permission. Also we were never permitted even be in the casino, let alone participate in there.
Hey Sean, how strange that you put up this video today? I actually got my confirmation with Royal today! you and Jordan really helped me through this process. I really appreciate the videos, giving me a little insight on what to expect. I can't thank you enough. I hope I get meet up with you guys one day to have a drink! Btw what kinda coffee are you drinking? My favorite is Sumatra Mandheling blend. hope all is well. xxxx
Nicoletta Rambharose Congratulations Nic! That’s exciting. You’re so welcome. I know how tough it is to jump in with no idea. I’m so happy I could help. And I am drink just a morning blend haha. Nothing too fancy. Keep me posted on your adventures! And I’m sure we will meet one day :)
Hi, yes there are lots to vacancies in cruise ships, you can google which ship you want to apply too and you'll see the application process. each ship is different plus each countries application is different. hope this helps xxx
I been really wanting to get in the ship I used to be terrified of the hard labor that I wussed out, but now I literally would leave in the next hour to work on a ship
I LOVE YOU BOSSMAN 😂😂😂yo the food part is what really got me from the video(I'm not as fat as you think I'm about 180-190) but maan one thing that would kill me working outside the crew ship is I had to budget my meals and most of the time I'd only get by off of one mcdouble and small fry if I can fill my stomach especially with foods that will boost my health that will be a great boost in my mood I also saw you had a video that only talks about food best believe my fat ass will be checking that out 😂😂😂 very informative I appreciate that Oh btw 😂😂 how'd I forget the reason I made this comment I actually just finished training and waiting on my mmc to finish before I start working on the pride of America wish me luck!
Hi Sean I am in the process of talking to a hiring recruiter from princess cruise ship but with all the scamming going around I wanted to know do hiring and interviews ever take place over social media example:whatsapp? Is it legit to send ur pcc passport snap etc over whatsapp to a hiring official?
If you want to be sure. Go to the Princess.com site and look under careers, working on the ship. I am with Princess and we use various recruiters around the world. What country are you in?
Alcohol and no privacy are the biggest turn offs since I’m an introvert who doesn’t drink, but also the long hours. But i want to travel so do you think the love for travel would outweigh the rest?
You absolutely do not have to drink. But most do and if you do not go to crew car you really will have only your cabin to hang in at night. And since you’ll have a roommate you won’t have any alone time in there. I think you should Try it for one contract. However you will have no privacy and unfortunately if you do not at least go to crew bar, you may find it difficult to develop strong relationships. But it is still worth a chance. You may find it pulls you out of your shell and you become an entire new person!
@@CoffeeWithSean I am a crew officer. Not everybody drinks alcohol. You can hang out at the crew bar/lounge have a soda, go to the crew mess, use the crew fitness equipment, some ships have crew recreation area and pool at the front of the ship.
I am a cruiser and hope you can answer a question for me. Now that the cruise lines have gone to adding tips to the room at the end of the cruise, how much of that money, if any, actually go to the crew? Do the room stews, wait staff, etc. get a base pay plus money from gratuities that are added at the end of a guest stay?
Tina Ambrose unfortunately I don’t know the exact amounts that are distributed to each position. However, I paid my gratuities upfront on my personal cruise last year and I still left cash for specifically my room steward. Mainly because of you same question. I wanted to make sure my room steward got what he deserved
@@CoffeeWithSean I am a crew officer. I am the Passenger Services Director (Chief Purser). The shipboard grats are what was collected on ship or at time of booking by the passengers to non officer crew. The only ones not getting grats are those departments not used by all guests, i.e. salon, spa, child rec.staff and those who work on the ship but are not crew, gift shop, art auction etc. If you left cash for your cabin steward or wait staff make sure you hand it to them directly to make sure no one else kept it.
Hey Sean, great video again! You really know how to put the words out. I'm in the middle of a process to go on board. I guess the emotional part can be very hard like you’ve said... Well I wanna live these experiences and have a lot of stories to tell like you do! I’d like to meet you one day, grab a coffee and talk a bit about it! All the best for you my friend. ☕️
This questions might come off all over the place but it sounds like you were an entertainer and picked up some IT skills ( learning software ? ) I actually want to work on a cruise ship doing IT AND be a production Technician
Love your videos, hope you can keep posting! May I suggest you post your tips bon how to survive first day and first week? I'm boarding my first ship in September :-)
Mitra Subedi that sounds shady and a scam. Go to the cruise lines actual websites and try to apply directly. They also should have a contact that you could email to see who their recruiting partners are
@@CoffeeWithSean thank you so much now I am safe . because I ready to send money . I will apply direct but how ? I have 10 years experience about hospitality security officer . I am from nepal Kathmandu . Now currently working in qatar .my gmail ( mitrasubedi 71@gmail.com. please help me or direct contact me my mobile number is 00974-74756128. thank you .
shelbywells there is definitely no shortage of drama on cruise ships. But we all know reality tv shows embellish a lot. However that show is like a yacht. So with less people I can see more drama happening. Less room to escape each other.
Do you have any info about Genting Star Cruise? They have an interview next week and I will go. Anyway I am from third world country so I am wondering if the pay will be lower than the US counterparts
Coffee With Sean I am surprised you haven't heard before. It is the most popular here in South East Asia. They also own several casinos in South East Asia and in UK too. I will let you know how the interview goes 😁
So I am offered the job in Genting cruise. But I feel like the pay offer is too low. For the first 2 months my pay will be 700 USD monthly, Then from 3rd month to 10th month I can get extra 200USD. But I can only receive them at the end of 10 months. Total 200 usd x 8 = 1600usd And then will have increment if I have passed the training. Might take between 3 or 6 months. But he won't disclose how much the increments will be. He also said that the post I am applying is one of the best paid out there compared to other positions. Do you think this is a good offer? Somehow I feel like 700USD per month as guest service trainee is quite low. Need to hear your opinion. Thanks
Thanks for making all these Sean! They have been super helpful! Do you think having an unnatural hair color would be an immediate disqualifying factor when applying? Or do you think they would allow me to wait until I was hired to change it? (Considering that I highly doubt any line would allow purple hair)
Aryanna if it were subtle or another natural color like brown they would be cool. But I don’t recommend doing a Skype interview with the color in your hair. Just to be safe. And you can always redo it if you decide to not do ships
Okay, good to know! I’m applying as cruise staff so I do have to submit a headshot for a couple of the lines. Was just hoping to avoid more damage to my hair if I don’t get a job onboard!
Renee West you celebrate holidays onboard. But if you’re asking if you get days off for holidays, the answer is absolutely not haha. The only holiday is your vacation in between contracts
I read that crew isnt allowed to use public pools but are they allowed to use rock climbing,skydiving simulators,arcade rooms etc.In there free time of course
Bruno Covic Basically all of those things listed is up to the discretion of the hotel director and Staff captain. You may be allowed to do stuff like that in your free time while the ship is in port. Maybe in the mornings. But it comes down to what your directors approve. Some hotel directors are super strict and don’t allow anything like that.
Gerald Walker there were a lot less people getting paid what I got paid that were working same level as me. However, I was still in a lower paying role. Once you get into supervisor and manager jobs, everyone is making a lot more
David Adonay Espinoza Garcia As a US citizen, I applied directly to the complaint by going to their website. I know that other countries usually use agencies to get hired. So you can look for the agencies in your country and start applying that way.
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IMO, that was FANTASTIC.
I have seen about 90% of your videos - and I liked every one. But this one was amazing. And I REALLY liked that white shirt/black shirt touch.
I believe that every person that is thinking about working on a cruise ship should watch this video. If they are only going to watch one of your videos (and I thought they all were good+) - THIS is THE one they HAVE to watch.
Thank you.
Hi,this is Abraham Lincoln Ramlochan from Trinidad I've always wanted to work on a cruise ship but never got their as yet but this coming year I'm gonna try again,so keep doing what you're doing explaining the reality of working on a cruise ship because people need to know these things,and if you're going there to work you go there to work and not on holidays or vacation,and to save lots of money.
When i worked for on a cruise ship 10 yrs ago we had a 2 beer limit
We just toured Venice, Slovenia and Croatia on a ship with 60 guests and 85 crew. We had the time of our lives and I just have to say God bless you guys for making it all happen :)
Gray shirt for the intro and then the white and black for the pros and cons. I appreciate the effort Sean. Just now getting into the process of working on ships. I’m going to wait a while longer to see if they’ll lift the vaccine mandates, but for now I’m enjoying watching different people here on RUclips share their experiences. Cheers ☕️
Sean dude, thank you for this immensely informative video. I am currently putting together my cover letter and cv to get myself involved on board the cruise ships. This is a very well put together pros and cons video that actually helps engage different perception of each aspect you mention and cover. Thanks again dude.
Sean this is an awesome video you made.... It's straight from your heart
By the first contract most crew know whether its for them or not. In some cases they quit enroute or get fired for poor work performance and I remember one cruise director junior staff was showing up late for his shift intoxicated. I find if a crew member lasts 3 contracts they tend to stay. I started off as a junior assistant purser but got promoted quickly because I had experience with a lodge and I am a CPA. There is no life like it my friends! As a 3 stripe officer I have my own cabin and can eat in the buffet so life on ship is better.
I text my family like 2 times every month, and I drink loads. sounds amazing (:
Love the videos! Great bit with the shirt changes haha. I am almost done with nursing school and was thinking it would be fun once I get experience to do a contract on a ship. Thanks for the study break!
Ansley Frost you’re welcome :)
This is so informative thank you so much. I am an American too and my first contract will most likely start in a couple months for hairdressing. From my own information packets I've gotten from my company, I'll be making a bit over 1 thousand dollars less a month working on a ship. However, considering rent in california costs me 1k, food 120$, car expenses 150$, utilities 200 a month.... It evens out- although the hours will be intense in that evening out. Give and take! Either way- It'll always look good on a resume I believe.
Thank you again for this video, and I read you are in Charlotte NC in your description, glad you are away from the coast. Hope you and your family friends and neighbors are safe after florence! Best wishes!!
Hey, I know this is an old video but do you know anything about Guest Service at NCL? I am starting soon and don't exactly know what to expect. I've worked as a hotel receptionist for the past few years.
Great video....goes to show everyone their hobby can be their career and they can expand on their hobby or interest I should say...watched a few of your videos and you do make great points...remember outside the USA the work attitude is different than here at home.....
Going on my first cruise on NCL next month Oct 2018....thanks on the money exchange thought too....tipping the non tipped folks will be rewarding more so than tipping the food servers...planning to take an extra $50.00 in singles just to make non tipped employees have a nice day...after all the entire staff together makes me the passenger have a great time....not planning to drink too much myself...I want to remember the trip it cost enough to begin with for me.....I retired from the Country Clubs / Hotels.....and acquired the top tip slot at the time...took a few years but like any job or career... If you put in enough time the money will follow...and look here I am about to pack for my first cruise on the NCL Getaway 7 days.....again thanks for your point of view...much enjoyed it.....good luck in all you do....bet you would never give up your cruise ship experience tho right?.....be safe....every job has its perks as well as down sides too....
I am crew in an officer position. Your daily shipboard grats get divided up among the non officer crew except those services that not every passenger uses i.e. spa, salon, child recreation etc. So if you get your hair cut, tip the hairdresser. A lot of non officer crew want to be cabin stewards or wait staff because they get a lot of tips because of the personal service. Best scenario for a cabin steward are 7 night cruises. If they clean 15 cabins and get tipped average $15 they are making $225 USD a week extra.
Hey Sean! 👋
I wanted to ask you a few things if you didn't mind, just because I don't really have anyone else to ask :'D
My biggest dream is probably working in a cruise ship, I don't really care about in which position or job would I make it.
But the thing is I'd prefer to do it as "room assistant", you know, the
one who brings food from the kitchens to the cabins and provide service
for the customers in everything they need, but the thing is, I've been
researching about it and web pages usually mix this job with cleaning
and housekeeping activities in general. Once I apply for the companies,
how can I tell them that I am not applying for a cleaning job
, but for an attendant one? I don't really know the "technical" word
that I should be using to tell them about this, I thought it was "cabin
steward", but while looking for job opportunities i would always read
in the job description that one of my functions would be the room
cleaning. Is this even possible to happen or there is just strictly not a
chance for someone to get a room attending job without having to clean
those rooms?
Oh, and also, I didn't mention that I'm still 16 years old but planning
to do this in a few years. Is there something that I actually need to
study for this job?? Maybe the STCW certificates? Or something else?
Because job descriptions usually don't include them as a requirement,
but the only thing they do require is experience.
Hope I get a repply from you bro, I really liked all of your videos! See ya!! :D
Mario Serna León It sounds like you’re talking about a Room Service Attendant job. This is like a hybrid between cabin steward and restaurant waiter. To be honest, this position may not be on all cruise lines or on all the ships in a cruise line. I would bet that job is on the biggest ships in a fleet. You could also look for concierge jobs, but those positions tend to be for more experienced crew member because the high paying guests in the big suites get a concierge team. Yo may have to wait until you’re 21 before you can get a job in a cruise ship, but I would look for a position doing exactly what you are describing at a hotel where you live. The nicer hotel the better. Having experience that exactly represents what job you apply for on a cruise will work wonders. Also look for any experience in any customer service capacity. It all helps. Good luck!
I’m able to see both sides of a situation, just as you’ve illustrated. It’s important to see the positive, especially when there is a negative aspect. Thanks for the honest reporting. I feel like I’ll go into this job well-prepared, thanks in part to you.
Who's handsome, helpful, funny, and insightful? Coffee With Sean.
Informative and entertaining 👏🏻👏🏻
Hi there! I’m about to go to cruise training Sunday for the pride of America in Hawaii. My first time! I’m excited. I will be starting as a restaurant steward. Hopefully I can move up soon! Itinerary is all Hawaii, but I plan to save most of my money and on the off times in between contracts I plan to use that money to travel! Hopefully the food will be more American in the crew mess since it’s in America lol.. we will see. My passion is to travel, meet new people, and have fun. Work hard play hard! Maybe even sometime change ships! Would love to see the diversity and samples of the world! So fulfilling!
Love the idea of the white and black shirts to contrast the Pros & Cons
Hi Sean! My dad was a helmsman at Mermoz and Costa Cruise. Might total he had worked for 30 years on Ocean. Dad can speaks many languages. He inspired me a lot. But unfortunately, dad is always unlucky to start his own business. Idk why.. Now he is not work anymore. he got stroke. we’re shocked. Our financial life is awful right now. I still have little brother who just enter university life which needs a lot of money. But By seeing your video, now I understand how hard to get moneys for family. He faced may things for 30 years. He needs rest and being loved by his family. Maybe it’s time for me to go on board. Even though I have lived in Japan, But I’m afraid with Bar lifestyle, because I don’t drink alcohol. In Japan, I was a student. So many people are understands me to not drink, or just order soda. Might it will be different on Cruise Ship lifestyle. Wish me luck, Sean! I’m struggling right now
Nisky Khastanty Parisya I’m sorry to hear of the struggles. Go for it for ships! Good luck!!
Did you also have a different eating area or were you allowed to eat in the reg dinning areas, buffet? Also were you allowed to go to the casino on a day off
We had two crew-only eating areas below deck. My position, though, also gave me permission to eat in the guest areas. But not all positions for crew are given that permission. Also we were never permitted even be in the casino, let alone participate in there.
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I felt that
Hey Sean, how strange that you put up this video today? I actually got my confirmation with Royal today! you and Jordan really helped me through this process. I really appreciate the videos, giving me a little insight on what to expect. I can't thank you enough. I hope I get meet up with you guys one day to have a drink! Btw what kinda coffee are you drinking? My favorite is Sumatra Mandheling blend. hope all is well. xxxx
Nicoletta Rambharose Congratulations Nic! That’s exciting. You’re so welcome. I know how tough it is to jump in with no idea. I’m so happy I could help. And I am drink just a morning blend haha. Nothing too fancy. Keep me posted on your adventures! And I’m sure we will meet one day :)
Madam is there any Vaccancies in the ship please let me know.mam
Hi, yes there are lots to vacancies in cruise ships, you can google which ship you want to apply too and you'll see the application process. each ship is different plus each countries application is different. hope this helps xxx
Oh thanq for Ur information ma'm but I don't know process
If u don't mind please give me Ur WhatsApp no.mam
Hi Nicoletta! I’m starting my contract with Royal 24 June, when do you start? What will you do onboard? 😃 Linna
love the black and white good and bad motif
I been really wanting to get in the ship I used to be terrified of the hard labor that I wussed out, but now I literally would leave in the next hour to work on a ship
Ohh,,,,,so sad after how many months we leave its other,,,,,this is the reality in cruise ship,,,,be strong.
Isn’t every meal everywhere just the same old thing eventually? But at least (off a ship) you get to choose.
I LOVE YOU BOSSMAN 😂😂😂yo the food part is what really got me from the video(I'm not as fat as you think I'm about 180-190) but maan one thing that would kill me working outside the crew ship is I had to budget my meals and most of the time I'd only get by off of one mcdouble and small fry if I can fill my stomach especially with foods that will boost my health that will be a great boost in my mood I also saw you had a video that only talks about food best believe my fat ass will be checking that out 😂😂😂 very informative I appreciate that
Oh btw 😂😂 how'd I forget the reason I made this comment I actually just finished training and waiting on my mmc to finish before I start working on the pride of America wish me luck!
Hi Sean I am in the process of talking to a hiring recruiter from princess cruise ship but with all the scamming going around I wanted to know do hiring and interviews ever take place over social media example:whatsapp? Is it legit to send ur pcc passport snap etc over whatsapp to a hiring official?
If you want to be sure. Go to the Princess.com site and look under careers, working on the ship. I am with Princess and we use various recruiters around the world. What country are you in?
did you changed shirts a couple of times?
The presentation is so amazing.
Thank you so much for your video! It's been very helpful!
Alcohol and no privacy are the biggest turn offs since I’m an introvert who doesn’t drink, but also the long hours. But i want to travel so do you think the love for travel would outweigh the rest?
You absolutely do not have to drink. But most do and if you do not go to crew car you really will have only your cabin to hang in at night. And since you’ll have a roommate you won’t have any alone time in there. I think you should
Try it for one contract. However you will have no privacy and unfortunately if you do not at least go to crew bar, you may find it difficult to develop strong relationships. But it is still worth a chance. You may find it pulls you out of your shell and you become an entire new person!
@@CoffeeWithSean I am a crew officer. Not everybody drinks alcohol. You can hang out at the crew bar/lounge have a soda, go to the crew mess, use the crew fitness equipment, some ships have crew recreation area and pool at the front of the ship.
I am a cruiser and hope you can answer a question for me. Now that the cruise lines have gone to adding tips to the room at the end of the cruise, how much of that money, if any, actually go to the crew? Do the room stews, wait staff, etc. get a base pay plus money from gratuities that are added at the end of a guest stay?
Tina Ambrose unfortunately I don’t know the exact amounts that are distributed to each position. However, I paid my gratuities upfront on my personal cruise last year and I still left cash for specifically my room steward. Mainly because of you same question. I wanted to make sure my room steward got what he deserved
@@CoffeeWithSean I am a crew officer. I am the Passenger Services Director (Chief Purser). The shipboard grats are what was collected on ship or at time of booking by the passengers to non officer crew. The only ones not getting grats are those departments not used by all guests, i.e. salon, spa, child rec.staff and those who work on the ship but are not crew, gift shop, art auction etc. If you left cash for your cabin steward or wait staff make sure you hand it to them directly to make sure no one else kept it.
Very informative, thank you
Hey Sean, great video again! You really know how to put the words out. I'm in the middle of a process to go on board. I guess the emotional part can be very hard like you’ve said... Well I wanna live these experiences and have a lot of stories to tell like you do! I’d like to meet you one day, grab a coffee and talk a bit about it! All the best for you my friend. ☕️
Rodrigo Vasconcellos Oficial absolutely man. Keep me posted on your travels and we can make it work. Good luck!
This questions might come off all over the place but it sounds like you were an entertainer and picked up some IT skills ( learning software ? ) I actually want to work on a cruise ship doing IT AND be a production Technician
Now I want a coffee lol
Love your videos, hope you can keep posting! May I suggest you post your tips bon how to survive first day and first week? I'm boarding my first ship in September :-)
how to apply because I found one agency but he asking me first $300 . How I can believe them . They send me form also but how to apply
Mitra Subedi that sounds shady and a scam. Go to the cruise lines actual websites and try to apply directly. They also should have a contact that you could email to see who their recruiting partners are
@@CoffeeWithSean thank you so much now I am safe . because I ready to send money . I will apply direct but how ? I have 10 years experience about hospitality security officer . I am from nepal Kathmandu . Now currently working in qatar .my gmail ( mitrasubedi 71@gmail.com. please help me or direct contact me my mobile number is 00974-74756128. thank you .
@@CoffeeWithSean thank you sir .
Is it possible for a married couple to work together on a cruise liner in a functional and semi healthy manner?
Water English absolutely. I knew many married couples working Together
Thank you Sean. I'll have to look into this further.
Hi Sean, great videos! Are the cameras you’re holding for Videography really heavy?
C.M.H. STUDIOS if you hold them for an hour it starts to hurt. But they weren’t too bad
I enjoy the show, Below Deck, what's your opinion? Scripted or real, pretty close to accurate?
shelbywells there is definitely no shortage of drama on cruise ships. But we all know reality tv shows embellish a lot. However that show is like a yacht. So with less people I can see more drama happening. Less room to escape each other.
Do you have any info about Genting Star Cruise? They have an interview next week and I will go. Anyway I am from third world country so I am wondering if the pay will be lower than the US counterparts
Winson Honestly, I have never heard of them. Let me know after the interview how it sounds.
Coffee With Sean I am surprised you haven't heard before. It is the most popular here in South East Asia. They also own several casinos in South East Asia and in UK too. I will let you know how the interview goes 😁
So I am offered the job in Genting cruise. But I feel like the pay offer is too low. For the first 2 months my pay will be 700 USD monthly,
Then from 3rd month to 10th month I can get extra 200USD. But I can only receive them at the end of 10 months. Total 200 usd x 8 = 1600usd
And then will have increment if I have passed the training. Might take between 3 or 6 months. But he won't disclose how much the increments will be.
He also said that the post I am applying is one of the best paid out there compared to other positions.
Do you think this is a good offer? Somehow I feel like 700USD per month as guest service trainee is quite low. Need to hear your opinion. Thanks
Winson what is the position?
Coffee With Sean guest service trainee
Thanks for making all these Sean! They have been super helpful!
Do you think having an unnatural hair color would be an immediate disqualifying factor when applying? Or do you think they would allow me to wait until I was hired to change it?
(Considering that I highly doubt any line would allow purple hair)
Aryanna if it were subtle or another natural color like brown they would be cool. But I don’t recommend doing a Skype interview with the color in your hair. Just to be safe. And you can always redo it if you decide to not do ships
Okay, good to know! I’m applying as cruise staff so I do have to submit a headshot for a couple of the lines.
Was just hoping to avoid more damage to my hair if I don’t get a job onboard!
Thank you for the response btw!
So no for a recovering alcoholic. LoL. Got it
Hey Sean
What jobs pays the most when on a cruise for engineers ?
Zaid Arif dude, any job with engineer in the name does very well monetarily
@@CoffeeWithSean Also is there a job fr software engineers on cruises?
Zaid Arif that’s more a land based job. We had IT management onboard
@@CoffeeWithSean So that's the thing .Tysm for the reply🙌😀
I am thinking about applying to be a chef on a ship, thoughts?
TheOtherChef Check out this video by my boy Jordan ruclips.net/video/wwjLQkKPKXw/видео.html
I love your videos. Do you have any about holidays on ship?
Renee West you celebrate holidays onboard. But if you’re asking if you get days off for holidays, the answer is absolutely not haha. The only holiday is your vacation in between contracts
Are Indians allowed to work on cruises? If yes can they work as an engineer?
Zaid Arif absolutely. And absolutely. Start applying
@@CoffeeWithSean cool tysm 🙌
2006 Norwegian Cruise Line need sushi chef pay an hourly wage. I have an unfinished business .
I read that crew isnt allowed to use public pools but are they allowed to use rock climbing,skydiving simulators,arcade rooms etc.In there free time of course
Bruno Covic Basically all of those things listed is up to the discretion of the hotel director and Staff captain. You may be allowed to do stuff like that in your free time while the ship is in port. Maybe in the mornings. But it comes down to what your directors approve. Some hotel directors are super strict and don’t allow anything like that.
Coffee With Sean Thanks for replying earned a new subscriber.
Nice video!
What percentage of people from poorer countries were on the same pay grade as you?
Gerald Walker there were a lot less people getting paid what I got paid that were working same level as me. However, I was still in a lower paying role. Once you get into supervisor and manager jobs, everyone is making a lot more
Sean! What was your starting position and company working on a cruise ship!
David Adonay Espinoza Garcia I was a Broadcast Technician for Norwegian Cruise Line
Thank you for Answer me Sean! Appreciate that. May i know how and where did you apply on that position for that company?
David Adonay Espinoza Garcia As a US citizen, I applied directly to the complaint by going to their website. I know that other countries usually use agencies to get hired. So you can look for the agencies in your country and start applying that way.
You had the best food!!!
Worst Con is not having a job right now
You are so cute! Where do u live in US?
Crew members food used to suck!!
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the fact the balck its bad, and white its good :) men perfect xD