The recent pandemic has cast cruise ships into the harsh criticism of the public light. The industry has been suffering to regain its footing amidst public fears and skepticism.
But, what is it really like to be a crew member on one of these monstrous ships, where living conditions can ebb and flow just like the tides – from high to low within a matter of moments.
Long shifts, income inequality, and a troubling social caste system can make a career at sea burdensome and disheartening.
On the flip side of the coin, crew members are privy to perks like cheap booze and the experience of a lifetime as they navigate through diverse geographical and cultural territory while the ship gallivants across the globe.
Sometimes, seafaring frustrations need to be sorted out with the help of workers unions and legal assistance – especially when dealing with unfair salary discrepancies and dangerous working conditions = but other times the woes of living on the waters are quite harmless and sometimes downright hilarious.
Life aboard a cruise ship isn’t for everyone. It might sound like a really appealing career path. Sure, you get to traverse the globe and have a few interest-piquing perks like free food and rent, but there is also a lot of sacrifices involved in being a crew member for a cruise line.
You might think we are crazy? How could life on a cruise ship get old? Wouldn’t visiting tropical locales and amazing countries never get old?
Life on a cruise ship comes with its own set of challenges. First off, you have very little privacy unless you are a ranking officer. Second, there is very little to do but go to the crew bar and drink your paycheck away. Finally, when all you do for fun is go to the bar and sleep around, drama quickly ensues. If you live in a giant floating tin can like a cruise ship, this drama can take its toll on you.
Facts Verse is going to fill you in on the full scoop of just what it’s like to live and work onboard a cruise ship. These are the stories that the cruise industry doesn’t want you to know.
Revealing Stories from Cruise Ship Workers
Original Author: Produced by Facts Verse and published on 25/08/2020 Source