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Articles and experiences shared by crew members working on cruise ship. Find out more about ship life at sea together with tips and advices for first time crew members and cruise oldtimers.

Articles and experiences shared by crew members working on cruise ship. Find out more about ship life at sea together with tips and advices for first time crew members and cruise oldtimers.

Meet the Royal Caribbean Crew Members

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Royal Caribbean latest video “Living the Adventure: Royal Caribbean’s Crew Members Share Their Passions" highlights the passionate and committed crew members that brings Royal Caribbean vacations to life. This fascinating video shot on board Harmony of the Seas, honors the people who work 7 days a week for 6-8 months, each day performeing their duties flawlessly, with a smile on their face.

Video: Cruise Ship Waiter Resigns in Front of All Dining Room Guests

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Romanian cruise ship waiter Laurentiu, in front of all guests, crew, and supervisors in the dining room resigned from his job. After giving his camera to one of his friend’s to record the video, he took over the microphone got up on top of the piano and said what's on his mind. At the end of the video he throws his vest to the crowd and left the dining room.

I Was Fired From a Cruise Ship

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This might be wrong decision but I feel some kind of a need to say how I feel. Most of the people around me know how much I love traveling and working on board ships. After several contracts as a photographer on board, I finally got a chance to work as stage technician for Royal Caribbean International, which was like a dream come true. That was always my favorite company, and I was always proud to say nice things about it. 

Online Shopping and Delivery Services for Cruise Ship Crew

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The Miami based company “We Shop 4 Crew” formed by two ex cruise ship employees, offers online shopping services for crew members and delivery in front of the cruise ship. This amazing idea was born by the necessity when founding members realized that crew members need online shopping and delivery in front of the cruise ship because on embarkation day most of the crew doesn’t have time to do their shopping.

How We Shop 4 Crew Started?

5 Unusual Job Positions on Cruise Ship

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Cruise ships are like a small city’s with various jobs performed by the crew, staff and officers onboard. From hotel operations, entertainment, maintenance, navigation, this group of unique people keep the daily operations running. However there is a small group of professionals who have some of the most unusual job positions. Here are the five most unusual job positions you will find on some cruise ships:

Job positon: Lawnkeeper Cruise Line: Celebrity Cruises

Northwest Maritime Academy to offer Lifeboat Training in Seattle Washington

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GIG HARBOR, WA October 27th, 2016 — The Northwest Maritime Academy (NWMA), offering courses to educate and empower mariners with invaluable safety knowledge and skills, is now launching a top tier Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boat (PSC/PSCRB) training curriculum and facility on the West Coast.