Many cruise ship crew earn well but still feel stuck financially. This post explores what financial freedom means, and how to know when it’s enough to stop sailing.

So, you're working full time on a cruise ship and wondering if there's a way to make a little extra on the side. Here are some side hustles for crew members.

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.

How do cruise ship crew get paid, and how do we send money home while working at sea? Here’s what to expect, plus real options and tips from experience.

More than just a place to drink, the crew bar is where cruise ship crew unwind, connect, and feel human again. After long shifts and before the next one begins.

Talking about mental health while working on cruise ships isn’t easy. Not because we don’t feel it, but because we do – deeply, silently, and often in isolation.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the essential and bonus skills needed to work on a cruise ship – the ones that actually help you thrive, not just survive.

Cruise ship working conditions are shaped by long hours, shifting schedules, and the pressure to always be ready, even during so-called rest time.

Here’s what’s helped me make the most of shore leave. While I write from a cruise ship perspective, much of it applies to seafarers across the board.

A reflective look at night shifts on a cruise ship, where stillness, solitude, and the sea create a rhythm far from the 9-to-6 life on land.

Ask any crew member about cruise ship safety, and they’ll probably say the same thing: safety isn’t just a checklist – it’s part of everyday life onboard.

A step-by-step orientation guide for new cruise ship crew members covering ship familiarisation, safety briefings, and essential onboarding tasks.