How to Make the Most of Your Tiny Crew Cabin at Sea
Here’s how to make your tiny crew cabin at sea feel more liveable – from smart storage and packing tips to roommate etiquette and cleaning without stress.
110+ Seafarer Quotes to Anchor Your Spirit at Sea
Seafarer quotes for every mood – from short and witty to deep and reflective. Perfect for your social media, cabin walls, or just getting through a tough shift.
Where the Money Goes When You Work on a Cruise Ship
Think cruise ship crew live expense-free? Not quite. Between Wi-Fi packages, crew bar tabs, and those irresistible port day treats, your salary disappears fast.
Difficult Crew Members: How to Survive Workplace Drama Onboard
What do you do when a difficult crew member is always there – sharing your cabin, working your shift, or making life onboard feel heavier than it should?
Why Do Cruise Ships Hire Crew from So Many Countries?
Why are cruise ships staffed by people of so many nationalities? It’s about economics, culture, and logistics – and the beauty of global collaboration.
Cruise Ship Crew Jobs: Roles, and Responsibilities
Cruise ships are like floating cities, relying on diverse cruise ship crew jobs to keep everything running smoothly. Here’s a breakdown of the roles onboard.
What To Expect as Cruise Ship Crew: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to cruise ship crew life – jobs, living conditions, challenges, and perks – everything you need to know about working on a cruise ship.
Working As a Seafarer with Scoliosis Aboard Cruise Ships
Working as a seafarer with scoliosis isn’t without challenges. The pre-employment medical exam – every crew member’s rite of passage – can feel intimidating.
Cruise Ship Worker Struggling to Escape the Contract Cycle
Why financial freedom feels out of reach for cruise ship crew – the reality of saving, spending, and planning for a future beyond endless contracts at sea.
How Crew Cabins Are Assigned (+ Why You Probably Won’t Get a Solo Room)
How crew cabin assignments work on cruise ships, why sharing a room is almost always the norm at sea, and what to expect from your roommate situation.
How to Start Budgeting for Cruise Ship Crew Life
You don’t need fancy software to manage your money onboard – just a simple system that works for shore leave, snacks, and those (un)predictable crew bar nights.
+18,000km on the Maiden Voyage and Inaugural Sailing from Eemshaven to Hong Kong
Assigned to a new cruise ship, I joined its maiden voyage and inaugural sailing from the Netherlands to Hong Kong – a journey of long hours and sea-bound days.
Packing List for Cruise Ship Crew on 5+ Month Contracts
A comprehensive packing guide for cruise ship crew to prepare for life at sea – because forgetting your essentials isn't the adventure you signed up for.
The Unexpected Joys of Simple Living on Cruise Ships
How simple living on cruise ships taught me minimalism – the surprising joy of needing less at sea, and how this lightness stayed with me back on land.
What Burnout at Sea Looks Like and How to Recover from It
Burnout at sea can sneak up quietly, leaving you drained. Recognising the signs and finding recovery strategies can help you find your way back to balance.
Why Working on a Cruise Ship Is Tougher Than You Think
Working on a cruise ship sounds dreamy, until the psychology hits hard. The challenges of life at sea often leave you questioning your sanity – and choices.
How to Handle Stress While Working on Cruise Ships
Ship life is relentless, but stress doesn’t have to consume you. Learn how to carve out small moments of peace, stay sane, and hold onto yourself at sea.