What living and working in a small cruise ship cabin taught me about simplicity, accumulation, and what actually matters over time.

How do seafarers stay connected at sea? A guide to eSIMs, SIM cards, crew wifi, port connections, and the factors that shape connectivity.

An exploration of the relationship between cruise ships and travel, where the same journey becomes leisure for some and livelihood for others.

These seafarer quotes capture the feelings that follow us from port to port: the longing, the grit, the tired humour, and the love stretched across oceans.

Learn what seafarers should know about using an eSIM, and how it can simplify staying connected without the usual SIM card hassle.

A reflective look at the perks of working shifts on cruise ships and how different shift work schedules create moments that suit certain personalities.

A personal take on The Woman in Cabin 10 after watching the Netflix adaptation, blending a light review with reflections on real ship life.

These are the best gifts for someone working on a cruise ship, whether you’re treating yourself or shopping for a loved one starting a contract.

If you care about the planet and work in or around an industry like cruising, with its obvious environmental impact, that awareness can feel like despair.

In this post, I’ve mapped out the stages of a cruise ship contract from the perspective of a crew member, from the nerves of arrival to the relief of going home.

If you’re curious about what it’s like working on a cruise ship, this is what you can expect from getting hired to the day-to-day reality of ship life.

Before working at sea, every seafarer must complete SOLAS training, or STCW Basic Training, learning survival, first aid, and fire safety.

Curious about cruise ship crew expenses? Here’s a snapshot of what crew spend on and what’s free while working onboard, with a closer look at each cost.

I’ve felt lost onboard every ship I’ve worked on. If you’re curious about cruise ship layouts and how to get your bearings, this guide is for you.

Quitting mid-contract means leaving your cruise ship job early. Here’s how it works, the steps, and consequences, so you can make an informed decision.

The personal, often unspoken reasons people who work on cruise ships might be running away from life on land to discover something different at sea.

On cruise ships, the mess is a key shared space where crew members eat and socialise. There are usually two types: the crew mess and the officer mess.