Life at sea is full of adventure, challenges, and unexpected turns but for some crew members, it also comes with one of the biggest surprises of all: becoming a parent.

Ship Moms is a brand-new book that dives deep into the real, behind-the-scenes stories of women who discovered they were pregnant while working on cruise ships — and the journeys that followed. Written and compiled by former crew member Jen Winsor, the book offers a rare and deeply human look at what happens when ship life and motherhood collide.

What started as Jen’s personal journal while working onboard turned into a life-changing project. “I began writing to process my own experience,” she says. “But as I connected with other women who had gone through the same thing, it became something much bigger — a way for us to share our stories, support one another, and show that none of us were ever really alone.”

The book weaves together stories from crew members across the world each navigating the complexities of pregnancy at sea, far from home, family, and stability. Their stories are honest, emotional, sometimes funny, and always full of heart.

For anyone who’s worked onboard, Ship Moms captures that familiar rhythm of ship life: the long hours, the camaraderie, the moments of chaos and connection. But it also opens up an important conversation about what it means to be a woman, and a mother, in the demanding world of cruise work.

Since its release, Ship Moms has already struck a chord with readers both on land and at sea. Crew members have praised it for its honesty, humour, and courage to explore a side of ship life that rarely makes it into glossy brochures.

“This book isn’t just about motherhood,” Jen explains. “It’s about resilience, identity, and finding your voice, even in the middle of the ocean.”

Ship Moms is now available for purchase through Breakwater Books (in store and online), Amazon and your local book stores.

To order your copy or learn more, visit:
https://breakwaterbooks.com/products/ship-moms
Or
www.shipmoms.com