What Life Is Really Like for the Staff of a Cruise Ship (Travel Post)
Most of us can’t go on a cruise without wondering what the experience is like
for the members of staff and crew—but good luck getting one to spill all the
details, at least while you’re on the ship. A friend of TravelPost who has
worked as a musician on a cruise ship for 11 years agreed to answer our (and
your) questions.
**What are your living conditions like? Are most staff and crew members’
living conditions the same?**
Living conditions are… bearable. You _are_ on a ship, so space is at a
premium. There is quite a disparity in living conditions, depending on your
job description. Most of the crew live below decks, sometimes four to a small
cabin, and occasionally with a shared bathroom. The officer and guest
entertainer cabins are fairly spacious—usually featuring a porthole and a
double bed. Generally, for staff (musicians, casino workers, cruise staff,
boutique workers, etc.) it’s two to an inside (i.e. no porthole) cabin. The
cabin is functional—bunk beds, desk, and a bathroom. On some cruise lines, the
staff have “deck privileges” (i.e., they’re free to be in passenger areas when
off-duty), which means they’re not obliged to return …
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