I had absolutely no idea ‘side jobs on cruise ships’ were even a thing - that’s amazing!

You miss a lot of side jobs, waiters pay plate wash to save them plates, luggage on dis embarkation, laundry for dining room, staff soft drinks trolley, i spent 7 years onboard as a waiter then a butler

Cruise ships really are like small cities - they even have their own underground economy going.

Way back in the 70's, I had the opportunity to major in "hospitality" in college, which would prepare one for a career in the hotel, resort, cruise business, or being a travel agent. I know being a cruise ship employee involves a lot of hard work and long hours, but I wish I had gone into that now. I remember at the end of this year's cruise telling our cruise director how much I appreciated all the things she did to keep us passengers entertained, and she said that it's a lot of work and a lot of hours, but she wouldn't want to be in any other sort of career.

Glad to hear that you all have opportunities to earn a little side cash . I crochet and I would definitely be crocheting in my spare time or teaching it to others if i were in your type of job.

I think it’s quite sweet. People coming together to make life easier/better/more comfortable for people 💕

On the smaller ships like I work on there are also opportunities to work as a costume dresser for the cast or the spotlight operators. Because it’s a smaller ship they don’t hire full time people for those positions so they have to ask people from other departments and pay them an extra wage to do it.

@michaelrmurphy2734

Жыл бұрын

And you would not be IATSE union either...

@ajinsafrou2579

Жыл бұрын

That’s Amazing

$150 for a tattoo that covered his back?!? Amazing!!! Here is Florida, it cost $100 just to get a small butterfly on your shoulder blade! An entire back covering would cost well over $2,000 or more!!

Love your videos. I can't imagine why you aren't a cruise director with your personality and speaking skills.

I really wish NCL would let the crew do babysitting for the guests. I'd happily pay $20/hr for a few hours of babysitting each evening.

@heidibreckenridge9131

Жыл бұрын

That is rather complicated, specially if something wrong happens.

@philipmackin1025

Жыл бұрын

Legal ramifications. I think that Disney has babysitting areas

@emmib1388

Жыл бұрын

that is opening up the cruiseline for a big liability since they would be responsible for anything that goes wrong...

@BVArmstrong

Жыл бұрын

Have you thought about asking a young person in your life if they want some free travel and some extra pay? I used to travel around the world nannying.

@dand5829

Жыл бұрын

@@emmib1388 Cruise lines already run kids clubs and they manage to mitigate liability there. Crew members can receive training and certifications. I don't see why liability should be a showstopper. Plus, some cruise lines like Celebrity currently do offer in-cabin babysitting for crew members to make a little extra cash. Though since the program is run by Celebrity they take a huge cut of the hourly rate.

I'm a guy and didn't know eyebrow threading was a thing. Pluck 'em, paint 'em, trim 'em - I had heard of all of those. But not threading. Truly I learned something new today.

I believe this video could've been titled paid side jobs. In my previous company side jobs would be housekeeping helping security to man luggage scanners or F&B crew dressing up in kimonos (when in Japan) and standing on the shore near the gangway for passengers to have photo opportunities or casino crew directing passengers to their muster stations on embarkation day, etc. 🙂

Funny you should do a video about this. Several years ago, on the first or second day of the cruise we were kinda sorta "alerted" by some of our cabin crew that there was one particular steward in our section that would be more than happy to take our business if we were to want to make "friendly wagers" on the NCAA Basketball Tournament games that were going on during our time onboard. I'm not going to name the line of the ship. I guess that was his side gig. I'm also guessing that management would not have been too happy with this being his side gig. And yes, a couple times during the cruise, we did see him either collecting from or paying a couple of the passengers in our section.

I never knew there was a secret economy on a cruise ship! Nice!!

I was wondering if you could ever make a video about time shifting or how to manage time on a cruise ship?

Lucy, your videos are awesome! It would be great if you could start each video by telling us where in the world you are at the moment. It may add to the mystery and romance of cruising! Keep up the content!

I seriously love watching your channel grow. I remember when you had way less subs. You definitely deserve this awesome growth. Love your channel!!

My son is considering working on a cruise ship. I wish I had when I was younger but I made the great decision to be a Security Contractor which is a nice term for a Mercenary or soldier for hire. It was great money but it gets harder every day remembering what I had to do for the money. I should have just worked on a cruise ship.

@michaelrmurphy2734

Жыл бұрын

I don't want to know...

We missed you on the Transatlantic crossing. I hope you are enjoying your time off and I look forward to meeting you next year.

Im glad you mentioned teaching, because ive tutored various subjects in college (without officials knowledge) for like $10 a week per person. I know this is kind of different since its academic versus practical skills

Your hair is gorgeous, im getting model vibes from you.

I'd like to see how he was able to maneuver the massage in that space

I'm lucky in that my hairdresser also does eyebrow threading and facial threading. No matter how cool the wax, it always irritates my skin and the waxed skin shows up bright red for a week or two afterwards, counteracting the esthetic effects of having my eyebrows or face waxed. My skin now likes being threaded and it does wonders for my skin texture and my pores. I LOVE male massage therapists and tall female massage therapists! I'm a dancer and love getting sports massages and some of the best that I have gotten have been from men, because they are strong!

Lucy... You should be a model. You are beautiful and missing your true calling. Love your videos. I'm just a cruiser (sailor) not a Crew yet I enjoy the information you provide to everyone. 😎

I hope there is a hairdresser for ethnic hair plating

I spend $40.00 on a haircut every month (tip included). But they do the hot towels and shoulder massage.

I am new to your channel, I found your channel spoken about in a certain UK newspaper.

Great episode! Underground, like post apocalyptic black market XD

I read recently. There is a new cruise ship coming out that does have tattoo shop on it

@emmib1388

Жыл бұрын

VV has a tattoo shop on board...not sure if it is all of them, but I believe the one Lucy is on has it

@327Erich

Жыл бұрын

All Virgin ships have tattoo parlors onboard.

Reading the comments, I get the feeling some people think it is more glamorous than it really is, but that's just my claustrophobic personality reacting.

Laundry is something that would be cheaper for me as a passenger as it would be as crew. I can get bags of laundry cleaned with Carnival for free because of my status with them. And even at $15 per, two bags would cover what I bring. Obviously, I don't bring anything that's hard to clean or would shrink unacceptably.

Interesting information. I kind of figured there would be some kind of housemaid type operations because it doesn't compete with what the company offers. If the company was smart - they'd get these people to offer cruisers classes and cut them in for half - like a painting class, or a game class etc... win/win.

Funny this European idea that you do laundry in the kitchen :)

Well, who'd have thought! Fantastic

I personally think 15 or 30 dollars a month is terrible pay for cleaning. Vs eyebrows that take 15 mins. It is one thing if the pay is comparable. Yours and theirs. When I worked on ship as crew I tipped so much to try and make up for the inequities.

Hi sweetie I'm waiting for the embarking Day to join the cruise. Feeling so good

This is a good content. Hope I could have a side job, too, in the ship, soon.

Hi Lucy …thank you for your content!

A very good explanation, thanks

$5 for a haircuts, on what cruise ship??!! Omg that is a steal. $10 haircuts where???!! On what piece of land?!! Cus for me in America it is about $35 I think still. The last time I got a simple hair cut it was $20, then gave up then got desperate and got a simple cut I couldn’t do for the new price of $35. Haven’t needed a haircut in over a year that I couldn’t do myself soooo I hope it hasn’t increased lol

Thanks, Lucy! Safe travels ❤

As a security supervisor I never had time for a side job🤣 also read a few reports of prostitution but never delt with it myself

@OmbiPaul

Жыл бұрын

What certificate for your position needed?

How do you advertise side jobs? Like how do you let others know availability and price? Just word of mouth? Or a posting somewhere?

Fascinating!

That was truly good to know and I offended wandered did the crew have a life outside of their jobs on a ship 🚢

@dmitripogosian5084

9 ай бұрын

But that's how service industry works. To be able to download some work to helpers, they need to be earning per hour less than you.

Ears pierced while you wait 😁

I’ve always wondered if I would be able to continue to get lash extensions if I were to work on a cruise ship. I get irritation from eye makeup so I invest in lash extensions since they are glued to the lash instead of my skin. thanks!

Can you include chapters next time? 🙃

Excellent video, thinks.

@CruisingAsCrew

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

@ryandaihatsu165

2 ай бұрын

​@@CruisingAsCrewdid ship allow US to bring A lot smoke

I would spend time in the laundry rotating laundry and spend the time in between folding, hanging and ironing peoples clothes if thdey paid me to make some extra money.

Thank you very much dear sister it's very important info regards from #IndiaNagaland❤

I am a trained massage therapist but really wonder how they manage to do a massage in that space, plus do they carry their massage tables with them ? 😂Genuinely curious

@CruisingAsCrew

3 ай бұрын

Ha ha. I believe they get the person to lie on their bed and do it in that. Can't be very good for the masseuses back though!

@anthonyld8133

2 ай бұрын

@@CruisingAsCrew my exact thoughts! Thank you for answering I’m really thinking about applying to work on cruises thanks to your videos !

Ship tats pretty much the same as prison tats. I hear cruise ships don’t really like sailor tats. The 3rd world stewards would often pitch extra services like laundry. To make a few extra bucks. I preferred to do my own but. It was kind of expected. Used to cost very little but every little bit helps I guess. Most of those things can’t really figure out why anyone would want to charge or pay for. There was often a barber on board but he’d half to be real cheep. Teaching I always did as a favour, paying it forward from those who taught me. Al, I required was They show an interest end put in some effort. Often wish I tried it back in the day, just for the experience. Sound like it kind of sucks.

Club HAL on Holland America may do it

I was wondering, what about getting nails done? Is there people who do that as a side job too?🤔 or do people usually go to the salon or how does it work? Thaaanks😊

@rkah6187

Жыл бұрын

Oh, definitely. I had a few colleagues who brought their own kit and did it for themselves, and they were often happy to do it for others as well.

how do you get amazon stuff while on the ship? how would the address be. ie: John Smith, Crew, Virgin Scarlet Lady, and the homeport address? need to send to birthday surprise to a friend working on a RCL ship .... thanks for the video.

@sacredenergy2849

Жыл бұрын

I wondered the same thing too

I really like to join the cruise ship but I don't know how to do

Working 50 hours per week plus side hustles? Crazy. $15-30/month for a clean cabin is laughable!

You missed that laggage holding of guests

Thanks Lucy your content is very useful. I will be joining Princess cruises end of this month and i want to start a you tube channel as a side hustle too. Do you have any advice on how i can do it well?

@michaelrmurphy2734

Жыл бұрын

Let us know when you start!

@genesnyder2985

Жыл бұрын

I sub in case you do

@bobcahoon1397

Жыл бұрын

What Princess ship are you working on?

Hi Lucy just wanted to let you know l like your videos , especially on the waxing side hustle but so did she have a portable bed as well and how was shipment approved meaning was this done before embarkment

I'm curious why someone who doesn't work as a beauty therapist can do it as a side job but those who work as a beautician can't.

I know you've talked about relationships between crew members onboard but I wonder if any of those were paid "relationships."

@Hawkeye2001

Жыл бұрын

It's always the "oldest Profession"

had to laff at the washing machines most ships buy 2nd hand machines and never service them one cargo ship i was on they had onboard industrial machines from a laundrette with a ships enginner on a weekly service guess what they was always working

Oi Oi! Morning sailors!

So, really $40-50 for a haircut a luxury price?! Haircut in the us is around $100 more or less these days... I am a hairstylist and I want to go work for cruise ships. Are you talking about side hustle through the cruise line or on the side?

Is gambling among crew members allowed in cruise ships?It's common on landbased workers especially in the construction jobs where some will do lotteries🙂?

Me realizing i don’t have any of these skills unfortunately 😅

@juanitavaldez1907

Жыл бұрын

You can't do laundry???

Assuming everyone pays for these side jobs in cash, how do people store the cash? Safes in rooms?

How about photography?

What about manicure?

I am disabled, I need assistance with stretching and strengthening also get me ready in the morning. I would pay for the assistance. How would I go about finding someone to assist me?

This might’ve already been asked, but would it also be feasible to do a side job online? Such as transcribing?

@ObamaoZedong

Жыл бұрын

Probably not, given the cost of internet on board. Now if you had a way to take that job offline and then upload your work when you reach port it might work.

Views on IT Support onboard?

Curious whether there is a physical or online bulletin board / newsletter where these services (at least the legal ones) could be advertised. OR does the cruise line generally discourage these things and you can only really find out about them via word of mouth?

@philipmackin1025

Жыл бұрын

The word would get around very quickly also.

Hi Lucy ..you have beautiful channel..!!!!!..my mane is Chris and im hairdresser for [ men and women] . Im going in immidiate future to find a job in some cruise ship..may ask you something..?? approximately how much money do they give us per month...??? thank you....!!!!!

In addition to your job on the cruise ship, can you also do something independently with health products and then give a presentation about it as an activity to interested guests/staff?

How did you move up to have your own cabin? Thanks

Thank you sooo much i am professional lashmaker and browmaster.And I was sure I culdnt work this job on board. But should I keep it as a secret. I mean is this prohibited?

can the crew go to the pool & fitness center or do they have there own area?

I'l be working as a Cabin Steward on Costa, but I have a certificate of1 year massage therapy course and I'm very good as a massage therapist. Do you think it would be possible for me making extra money using my skills on crew and staff there? Thank you for só many informations. ❤

How often are you in street clothes not in uniform? How often can staff do laundry?

Maybe do a video about Nude Cruises. Sometimes cruise ships have nude cruises.

Hello,do u have to pay a sum of 1000us to be hired upon any cruise ship,please tell me,or that is a scarm

The Lovely Angelic Lucy :-)

How can I join is cruise ship what process start step first pls details..

@philipmackin1025

Жыл бұрын

Google it

@guruvirk3870

Жыл бұрын

@@philipmackin1025 which company website

I'd hire you.

do staff/crew get a discount at the official spa?

Does the cruise company care about these side jobs and cough cough taxes :)

@philipmackin1025

Жыл бұрын

In Canada you can make $30,000.00 before you need to pay taxes.

@jons9721

Жыл бұрын

@@philipmackin1025 Similar to the UK but you still need to declare it (or your employer does)

@Honolulu-Blue

Жыл бұрын

Some jobs are definitely kept on the down low (as Lucy mentioned), but I think the cruise lines turn a blind eye as much as they can. Good crew are hard to find and harder to keep.

TIL what eyebrow threading is.

You ought to be modelling

How to get a job as waitress

Owch really we can do side Job oN virgin voyages cruise ship??

Presumably the side jobs are servicing crew not passengers

@philipmackin1025

Жыл бұрын

In previous postings Lucy has explained that situation. Very unwise.

@MariO-wh6dr

Жыл бұрын

yes

I am interested in Cruise Ship Jobs ,how can I join

Hello ma'am., Is their any opportunities for deck crew to become navigation officer in Cruise ship?

@ObamaoZedong

Жыл бұрын

You'd have to go to a maritime school.

are there people who do nails on board?

Can someone list them for me?

My curiosity is getting the best of me, so, are these services only allowed between crew members?

@rkah6187

Жыл бұрын

What do you mean? Who else could they offer?

So I could actually do nails