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.

Whether it’s your first contract, first holiday cruise, or you just never quite adjusted, there are ways to manage – or even avoid – seasickness altogether.

What do seafarers do in their free time? How do we stay entertained or connected? These are the most common recreational activities onboard.

Internet for seafarers isn’t easy. If you’re wondering how to get internet at sea without going broke or buying hardware you’ll never use, this post is for you.

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.

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.

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 are cruise ships staffed by people of so many nationalities? It’s about economics, culture, and logistics – and the beauty of global collaboration.

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.

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 isn’t without challenges. The pre-employment medical exam – every crew member’s rite of passage – can feel intimidating.

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 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.

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.

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.