tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1656713122910596145.post4763678162495800441..comments2020-09-08T09:51:56.784-07:00Comments on Around the World and Getting Paid on a Cruise.: Oh, The Crew BarUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1656713122910596145.post-51934987882470047542014-01-15T19:19:21.609-08:002014-01-15T19:19:21.609-08:00Wow, these are very different views, but it is eas...Wow, these are very different views, but it is easy to see both sides. I agree that the lines have toughened their policies but there is still the need to unwind and get away from it all. There will always be mariners who seek the comfort of the crew bar and "regular" people, so there is going to be a point where the limit is pushed. We are all just that way when confined like mariners are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1656713122910596145.post-89218922650760965602012-10-03T17:26:32.744-07:002012-10-03T17:26:32.744-07:00I can somewhat relate to what the originally blogg...I can somewhat relate to what the originally blogger is eluding to. I have worked on Princess Cruises for several years as an Officer. <br /><br />Working on a cruise ship is just that, WORK. There is definitely play going on, but all staff members are there to work. Hopefully with some enthusiasm and friendly service to complete the passengers experience.<br /><br />After a days work is put in and there's some energy left, there is a crew bar dedicated to let the crew members unwind and have some kind of normalcy while away from home. It's true drinks are heavily discounted to us, but it's a small price to pay for not having much choice, since in the end the cruise ship makes just as much money from the crew members as from the passengers. <br /><br />My time with Princess has been an excellent one. I would highly recommend anyone that has traveling on there mind and not spending a fortune doing it while making new friends, this is the way to do it.<br /><br />This opportunity can only happen in our time. I have left cruise ships and wonder what kind of chance my parents had to have access to the world, the internet and experiences like this and it is truly something never to take for granted. I have been to some of the most amazing places that I've seen in magazines and never imagined going to and places that are truly magnificent and have to been seen such as Dubrovnik and Montenegro.<br /><br />At the end of the day, it is work and not like the brochure for crew members. Unfortunately with recent events such as the Costa Concordia, cruise lines have significantly heightened there safety procedures and protocols and now more than ever, carelessness and irresponsible behavior will not be tolerated. There was a time where there was more freedom and having fun and you could party hard sometimes but now the times are changing. Cruise lines have realized the heavy liability and risks associated with reckless crew members and would rather have them discharged from the ship than to be a risk during an emergency. Safety is number one priority and you can be assured that there are more safety protocols in place and training then ever before. <br /><br />I have left cruise ships to better my career on land and due to the change in environment working on cruise ships. It has changed a lot in the last few years, almost night and day from the years before. Sorry to burst your bubble but it's not a glamorous lifestyle, you will grow a thick skin when you do work for a cruise line and if you don't have one, you will be weeded out really quick.<br /><br />Hopefully I gave a better insight to work for a cruise line and encourage anyone to try it at least once. It's an experience of a lifetime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1656713122910596145.post-29821816183047114952012-02-17T12:08:10.394-08:002012-02-17T12:08:10.394-08:00Maybe you can elaborate for us? THis is an anonym...Maybe you can elaborate for us? THis is an anonymous blog so you can't have anything bad by elaborating. You are agreeing with me - if the staff are partying too much they can't do their job! Did you mean something else?TrumpetDadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02129163145214358033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1656713122910596145.post-81789701299167935962012-02-14T05:21:46.788-08:002012-02-14T05:21:46.788-08:00But you forgot that life on cruise ship it's n...But you forgot that life on cruise ship it's not only about having fun, it's also hard work and if you having party every night you can't be in good conditions and can't work proparly. SoI'm not agree with you. There are lot of things besodes crew bar which you don't see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com