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The Parts of the Cruise Ship You Don't Get to See: What Do the Crew Quarters Look Like?

Hidden belowdecks, they've got their own gyms, bars, hair salons, mess halls and more.

Your average cruise ship can have hundreds to thousands of crew members on board. While it's obvious that they must have their own bunks, passengers may not realize that crew members have an entire ecosystem hidden belowdecks.

Crew members have to be physically fit to meet the demands of the job, and staff must be physically presentable as they're in the hospitality industry. They need to blow off steam between shifts, and eat, and drink, and party. Mingling with guests is a no-no, so crew members have separate gyms, hair salons, laundromats, restaurants, bars, clubs, jacuzzis, swimming pools and more. The quality of these differs from ship to ship, and we'll take a look at a range of them here.

Cruise Hive is an enthusiast website run by Emrys Thakkar, a longtime cruise ship employee. On the site he provides a guided tour of the crew facilities on a Carnival ship :

The Main Corridor

Thakkar refers to this as "I-95," as it's the main corridor that crew members use to travel the length of the ship.

Laundry Facilities

The crew laundry, along with ironing stations so staff member stay crisp-looking.

Internet Cafe

While crew members have WiFi throughout their quarters, the dedicated crew internet cafe is where the signal is strongest.

Crew Barber

Since crew members are out to sea for months at a time, they need a dedicated place to manage those coifs.

Not just a dining area, but the after-shift hangout spot where crew members can watch sporting events on the TV. And Thakkar provides this poignant bit of information: "One of the best times to eat in the mess is at midnight, it is when food not used in the guest dining rooms head on down to the crew," i.e. the fancy desserts that guests have taken a pass on.

There's a distinction between crew and staff. The former help operate the ship and its systems, while the latter are the retail and hospitality employees. Staff dine in a separate area from crew.

Officers Dining Rooms

Thakkar says there are two side-by-side dining rooms that only the Captain and the Officers are allowed to use. Inside they are waited on, like guests.

It doesn't offer the ocean view that the guest gyms do, but there's plenty of iron to pump.

The social hotspot for crew members, it opens every night and gets "really busy" around 9 or 10pm, Thakkar writes. And drinks here cost a lot less than they do abovedecks: "Prices are very cheap, I'm not going to tell you how much because it is so cheap you won't like it!"

Crew Pools and Jacuzzis

"You might have wondered what that area is with the jacuzzis or small pool down below near the ship's bow. This is an area where the crew can head on out for some fresh air. When off-duty they can relax in the pools as much as they want and enjoy the stunning ocean views."

You'll notice there are no shots of sleeping quarters. I couldn't find any on the site, but I did find this YouTube video of a crew or staff member on an unnamed ship giving a tour of her room. It's pretty dang tight:

Depending on the cruise line, facilities can get a lot swankier, as we'll see next.

Crew Center is a website run by ex-crew members who share experiences and offer helpful tips to newbies. On their Crew Facilities section, they feature photographs from different ships to give you a sense of the range. For instance, check out the facilities on a Celebrity Cruises Edge Class ship :

Crew Bar/Lounge

Crew Game Room

Crew Outdoor Lounge

Crew Coffee Shop

Not too shabby, eh? And I have to say it goes up a level from there on an AIDA Cruises Hyperion Class ship:

Crew Restaurant

Crew Hair Salon

Crew Jacuzzi (w/ hilarious slogan)

Crew Laundry

Crew Recreation Room

Crew Bar, Open Deck

Of those three companies, I know which cruise company I'd prefer to work for! (I mean, like, in a parallel universe where people were taking cruises.)

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Ex-Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line workers reveal what it's really like to live at sea

• Cruise ship jobs have a number of distinctive features that separate them from land-based jobs.
• Business Insider spoke with 39 current and former cruise line employees who described what it's like to live and work on a cruise ship.
• They described long hours, bad food, and an intense hookup culture.
• Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.

Cruise ship jobs have a number of distinctive features that separate them from land-based jobs. Perhaps the biggest difference is the fact that cruise ship employees live where they work.

That can have advantages, like short "commutes" and close bonds with co-workers, but it also presents potential downsides, like poor food quality and a sometimes excessive party culture.

Business Insider spoke with 39 current and former cruise line employees who described what it's like to live and work on a cruise ship. (Some of those mentioned in this story requested anonymity due to a fear of reprisal from their current or former employer.)

Here's what they said.

Have you worked on a cruise ship? Do you have a story to share? Email this reporter at  [email protected]

There's a big party culture, but it isn't always as fun as it seems.

Cruise ships have a reputation for fostering a party culture among employees fueled by long hours and cheap drinks available at crew-only bars.

But social drinking can turn into self-medication , according to Brian David Bruns, who worked as a waiter for Carnival Cruise Lines for 13 months between 2003 and 2004 and wrote a book, "Cruise Confidential," about the experience.

Bruns told Business Insider that the stress and loneliness of working on a cruise ship made alcohol an attractive coping mechanism. During his time as a waiter, an outside observer would likely have determined that he developed a drinking problem, Bruns said.

"I'm sure any third party would observe me and say I had a problem," he said. "It can happen very quickly where you go from a social drink to self-medicating because of loneliness."

The food is bad.

Cruise ship workers with lower-paying jobs, like bartenders and waiters, are often at the mercy of the crew cafeteria. There, according to five current or former cruise ship employees, the food leaves much to be desired .

Some described their distaste for the food as a logistical issue. Since many ships employ crew members from around the world, the food served in the crew cafeteria can reflect that variety, making it difficult for some to find food similar to what they would eat at home on a consistent basis. Others described food of poor quality, like chicken with a rubber-like texture or sauteed fish heads.

"The food sucks," a former employee for Norwegian Cruise Line and Holland America Line said.

Workers would keep tuna, granola bars, and other snack foods in their rooms or favor simple foods that require little preparation, like fruit, cereal, and sandwiches, she said.

Not all of the cruise ship employees Business Insider spoke to disliked the food in the crew cafeteria. Two former cruise ship employees said they enjoyed both the quality and variety of the food served to crew members.

You work long hours.

Rather than working traditional five-day weeks, cruise-ship employees often work seven days a week for the duration of their contracts, which can range from about two months to 11 months. Between four and eight months was the most common contract length cited by 31 current and former cruise-ship employees who spoke with Business Insider.

The hours can also be intense, from about eight to nearly 20 hours a day. The employees Business Insider spoke with reported an average of about 12 hours.

A former waiter for Carnival Cruise Line who said he worked about 12 hours a day described his schedule as "crazy" and said it led to fatigue and stress.

"We don't get enough sleep," he said.

Employees have a lot of sex with each other.

Among the many distinctive features of a cruise ship job is the fact that you live with your co-workers. That can result in unusually close bonds among employees and an unusual amount of sex between them.

"There's a lot of sex on cruise ships," said a former casino manager for Holland America Line.

Some compared the hookup culture as being similar to, or even exceeding, that of a college dorm.

But the permissive sexual culture on cruise ships can also lead to aggressive or inappropriate behavior. A former Royal Caribbean Cruises employee said one of her managers would make comments about her sexual orientation and criticize her for never changing her hairstyle.

Royal Caribbean did not respond to a request for comment.

Romantic relationships start and end quickly

Romantic relationships among employees develop and end much faster than on land , which, along with frequent turnover, can make long-term relationships difficult.

"One month on a ship is maybe like two years on land, because you spend so much time with these people," said Taylor Sokol, a former cruise director for Holland America.

But the close proximity between employees can make it difficult to maintain a healthy amount of space from a romantic partner, Sokol said.

"It's kind of hard to give someone their space when you live maybe 10 feet away from them."

Almost all of the passengers are pleasant, but some are annoying

Current and former employees had largely positive things to say about passengers, characterizing the vast majority of them as pleasant and respectful.

But some employees described frustrating tendencies they've noticed in passengers, like being too rowdy, asking annoying questions, and talking too much.

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Behind the Scenes with a Cruise Ship Crew

By Pretty Prudent

One of the highlights of cruising the high seas on a Carnival “Fun Ship” is getting to meet new people from all over the world. On our last cruise we got the best recommendations for what to do at each port from crew members, so this time around we decided to pump them all for the inside scoop! We had so much fun talking to everyone, and were so curious about their lives at sea that we decided to interview anyone who was willing, and share their answers with you. So please meet some of our favorite crew members from around the world…

All of our interviewees are currently working on the Carnival Glory and were asked the same set of questions. Read on for their answers. Please note: some answers have been lightly edited for clarity.

We met Abina while having our portraits taken on the Promenade deck. She went through photography training before coming on board the ship, and shared lots of secrets with us, which we will reveal to you in another post!

What is your name? Abina

Where are you from? Ukraine

What’s your job on the ship? Photographer

How long have you worked for Carnival? 3 months.

What is your favorite cruise port? Half Moon Cay. It’s the prettiest and has perfect water.

What made you want to work on a cruise ship? New experience, and earning money.

Three words to describe how you feel when you are at sea: Difficult. Fun. Exciting. It’s hard work, but I love meeting new people.

We met Uriel while enjoying some cocktails on the Serenity deck (adults-only). Uriel was so full of joy and laughter, we had to interview him.

What is your name? Uriel

Where are you from? Dominican Republic

What’s your job on the ship? Bar waiter

How long have you worked for Carnival? 18 months.

What is your favorite cruise port? Home [Dominican Republic]! Because it’s home. Bro and sis. Mom. Friends. Roatan, Honduras because it is a nice port, there’s internet at the port that’s fast and cheap, and it’s clean and beautiful. And Mexico, because tequila! Margaritas!

What made you want to work on a cruise ship? For the travel and the guests! It’s nice and quiet with coworkers, then I need to dance the Dominican way! I’ve got the ritmo!

Three words to describe how you feel when you are at sea: Awesome. Talking to nice people. Woohoo! Chevereeee!

Tiger was our porter, and greeted us every day with a huge smile. Tiger made up our room and always left us special treats (like towel monkeys hanging from the curtains or extra robes). We loved Tiger so much!

What is your name? Teguh (He likes to go by “Tiger”)

Where are you from? Indonesia

What’s your job on the ship? Porter

How long have you worked for Carnival? Since 2005, for 10 years.

What is your favorite cruise port? Puerto Rico, by far. His second favorite port is St. Thomas, because they have great Asian food there.

What made you want to work on a cruise ship? It was an opportunity to earn more money than I could earn at home in Indonesia, but also have fun while doing it.

Three words to describe how you feel when you are at sea:  Home, because when I am out at sea and traveling among the islands, it reminds me of Indonesia, which is made up of thousands of islands. My home there is on the beach, so I feel at home on the water. The second word is Freedom because I feel free when the ocean is all around me. [Tiger only had two words.]

We went to the Ebony Cabaret to see the late-night adults-only comedy show because people all over the ship were telling us we HAD to see June. The show was HILARIOUS. This was DEFINITELY an adults-only show. The house was packed and she tore it down. And this lady can sing, her Tina Turner was spot-on.

What is your name?  June

Where are you from? United States

What’s your job on the ship? Comedian

How long have you worked for Carnival? 5 years, but have been cruising for 19 years.

What is your favorite cruise port? Grand Turk, because it’s small and intimate.

What made you want to work on a cruise ship?   I was a former Marine and loved cruising so much I was almost at the Carnival Platinum level membership. When the opportunity to be a comedic entertainer on a cruise came up, it was the perfect fit because I have been making people laugh my whole life.

Three words to describe how you feel when you are at sea: She just had two words: “Cruise attitude.” We should all take that joyous attitude home and spread it! [June chose just those two words.]

Vadym was working in the casino and asked me if I wanted a beverage. I ordered a glass of bubbly and asked him to rub my slot machine for good luck. He obliged, and then I won $1,100! Afterwards, I gave him a tip and told him that if he saw me back in the casino, to please make me leave so I wouldn’t lose all my winnings. And when I tried to sneak back in a few days later, he totally called me on it. Good man!

What is your name? Vadym

What’s your job on the ship? Casino

How long have you worked for Carnival? 3 years

What is your favorite cruise port? San Juan, St Maarten, Curacao

What made you want to work on a cruise ship? Earning money of course, but also gaining international experience.

Three words to describe how you feel when you are at sea:  Freedom, Peace, and Love, because my girlfriend works on the ship too.

Vadym also shared a Ukrainian joke to explain why he loves working on a cruise ship: “In Ukraine they like to say there are three things people can watch forever: Water, fire, and people working.” [The joke is that, you love watching other people working, because you are not the one working.]

Jacinda and I had to sneak away to get some work done up at the hull of the ship. We found a little bar there we hadn’t seen before, and the bartender shared a name with my husband. So, interview had to be done.

What is your name? Carlton

Where are you from? Jamaica

How long have you worked for Carnival? About 4 years.

What is your favorite cruise port? St. Maarten.

What made you want to work on a cruise ship?  My stepdad worked on Carnival ships for over 20 years. I wanted to follow in his footsteps.

Three words to describe how you feel when you are at sea: Vacation. Party. Family.

So, back to me and my thoughts on cruising… I’m in total agreement with Carlton (not just because he reminds my of my husband Carleton), but because his three words about cruising completely line up with mine. “Vacation”: Going anywhere with these girls is a vacation, of course. “Party”: You don’t know what a party is until you’ve been on a cruise. You just don’t. Don’t be mad, I’m just speaking truth to you. A cruise party is a real party cause a cruise party don’t stop. And then, “Family”. I took this cruise with my biological sister whom I really just met! And Jacinda and Sonya who are totally my chosen BFF sisters. Family.

There’s something about traveling and meeting new people that makes the whole world make sense. Thank you to all the wonderful Carnival crew members who made our experience so amazing, we can only hope that we touched you in some way too. I love it when we’re cruising together!

This post was created for   Away We Go with Carnival ,  the destination for getting in the getaway state of mind.

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Life Onboard

Every day of your life as a team member aboard a Carnival cruise ship will offer new adventures as you enter a world of self-discovery, excitement, and fun.

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Most cabins are double occupancy with bunk beds. However, some positions receive single-occupancy cabins. Clean bed linens and towels are provided. The cabins are air-conditioned and equipped with TV, desk, chairs, electrical sockets, closet space, and drawers.

Carnival provides its team members with opportunities for recreation and fun. Our onboard activities include everything from crew parties, movies, spa or karaoke nights, in-port excursions, crew bingo, and talent shows to sporting events such as ping pong, yoga, dodge ball, basketball, mini-golf, and foosball. Crew activities encourage social bonding and team spirit as well as an opportunity to relax and unwind with fellow employees. In addition to organized activities, team members have access to dedicated crew facilities such as Learning Resource Center, crew gym, a crew-only outdoor space, and more.

Regular exercise is a terrific way to keep fit and reduce stress. It’s vital that we do all we can to remain healthy so we can fulfill our duties with enthusiasm. Each ship has a 24-hour gym available to all crew members free of charge. Carnival Entertainment team members may use the guest gym facilities, including the sauna. We also have a number of crew wellness programs to promote healthy living, including exercise and yoga classes for team members.

After the day is done, you can relax, enjoy a beverage, and socialize with fellow team members in our crew lounge. In the crew lounge, team members may buy soft drinks, snacks, cigarettes, and alcoholic beverages at discounted prices. The crew lounge is a popular venue for watching sporting events; playing games such as pool, foosball, and ping pong; or simply relaxing with fellow team members. The crew lounge is also a venue for karaoke, game nights, and other crew events. For the safety of our guests and crew, team members must adhere to Carnival’s policy regarding responsible alcohol consumption on board at all times.

Crew dining areas are assigned on each ship and serve an international variety of cuisine. To accommodate our team members’ varied shifts, meal times on board are scheduled four times a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a midnight buffet. With so many palates to please, the Staff Chef rotates the menus constantly and takes into account the variety of nationalities on board. Our meal selections include several courses and dessert. Along with multiple hot meal options, there is a sandwich station, salad bar, and healthy snack options like fruit and yogurt. All crew-area meals are served buffet style and provided to shipboard team members free of charge. Entertainment team members have the privilege of using the guest dining rooms and specialty restaurants during specified hours.

Mail is delivered every time a ship is in its port of embarkation. Most ports have facilities from which you can mail letters and/or parcels. Crew members may receive packages directly from Amazon or other online sites.

All ships have laundry facilities available for washing, drying, and ironing clothes. Crew laundry machines and detergent are free of charge. Uniforms are laundered for you for free. For safety reasons, ironing is prohibited in crew cabins.

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Crew Living Conditions on a Cruise Ship

If someone came up to you on the street and asked if you would like to live in a twelve-by-twelve box with a total stranger for six months, you’d undoubtedly say, “No thanks.” Yet, at sea, this is done willingly.

It’s true that accommodations are sometimes cramped, especially on smaller vessels, but the ship’s company is generally interesting and friendly. Many people compare it to their first year in a college dorm, without the homework.

On the larger cruise ships, most employees share cabins on one of the crew decks, and some people, especially the cruise staff, actually have living quarters in the plush passenger areas. Although some employees get single cabins, these are usually reserved for cruise staff with more seniority. Employees are usually separated by department, at least on the larger cruise ships. Cruise staff live on the same floor, kitchen and maintenance staff on another, and often the crew is further divided by nationality. Generally, the higher the quarters the better, since on some ships cabins below the water are somewhat noisy from the splash of water and hum of the engines.

Food for the crew gets mixed reviews from most employees. Some crews on smaller ships actually eat the same food as the passengers, but on the large ships, the crew almost always has their own mess hall. According to one recent cruise worker:

“We had several different messes on the ship: one for the Koreans, one for the American and European crew, and a couple of others. The food wasn’t very good and was always smothered in some sauce or another that I didn’t recognize, but it was certainly bearable. The bright spot was that we got lots of leftover dessert from the regular passenger meals, and once a week we were allowed to eat dinner in the restaurant free of charge, though we did have to tip and buy a drink. I guess it couldn’t have been too bad, because I still managed to gain some weight.”

Another cruise worker explains the entertainment that was provided for employees:

“There were movies for the staff, crew bingo games, and live shows to see. After you’ve seen the same shows a few times, though, it’s not so much fun anymore.”

Some ships provide extra amenities for employees, such as televisions for each room and special recreation lounges near the crew quarters. One employee even reported that her ship provided twelve new movies per week, all available on closed-circuit TV in the employee cabins.

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Cruise Ship Crew Accommodations

One of the most common questions cruise ship job applicants have is what the crew cabins and facilities like onboard a cruise ship. Find out where the cabins are located and what to expect from your home away from home. Learn where the crew eat and where they can spend their free time onboard.

Location of Crew and Officer Cabins

There is a misconception that all crew and officers live below the water line. The fact is that there are crew accommodations throughout almost all the decks of the ship. It is true that the lowest ranking crew have their cabins on deck two and three below the water line, here is where else they live.

Some departments have their officers on decks that are close to where they work. For example, most engineer officers will have their cabins on the same deck as the engine control room which is located around deck four. This deck is just above the water line and many junior engine officers will typically have a porthole.

There are many cabins located on that particular deck because the whole deck is a crew only area. Typically that deck (usually deck 4) houses all provisions, food prep areas, the crew mess, crew office, and a corridor that goes from one end of the ship to the other.

Comparatively, most deck officers will have their cabins close to the bridge at the forward part of the ship. On many cruise ships, the forward part of deck 5 and deck 6 are also officer cabin areas with the outside cabins occupied by senior officers.

Layout of Crew and Officer Cabins

With every new ship built, cruise lines are taking the comfort of their crew into consideration. For example on Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas there are more single cabins for crew compared to other cruise ships (see video of at single cabin on Oasis of the Seas, last video on this page.)  Note that this type of single cabin shares a bathroom with their next door neighbour. Here are the other types of crew and officer cabins that you can expect on a cruise ship:

Captain’s Cabin – This cabin is the biggest and best cabin out of all the officer’s cabins, obviously. But, the size and amenities of the Captain’s cabin varies from cruise line to cruise line and from ship to ship. Some of the largest Captain’s cabins feature a separate bedroom, a living room, dining room, bathroom with bathtub, and an office. He also has access to his own pantry and his own conference room.

Senior Officer Cabin – This type of cabin also varies from ship to ship, but is considered the best after the Captain’s cabin. They usually have a separate bedroom, a living room and a bathroom with a bathtub. Their office is typically located within their department rather than close to their cabin.

Junior Officer Cabin – Depending on the cruise line will determine if you are considered a junior officer and thereby get a better cabin than other crew. These types of cabins may also be given to staff holding a managerial position. A junior officer cabin is a single cabin where you don’t have to share your room or your bathroom. It may or may not have a porthole or window, depending on rank.

Deluxe Crew Cabin – This type of cabin is where two crew members share a cabin, typically with bunk beds. They also share a bathroom with each other. These types of cabins are small and don’t have a porthole or a window.

Amenities in the Crew Accommodation

Depending on how new the cruise ship is will determine how well the cabin is set up and how new the amenities are inside the cabin. Typically each cabin has one TV. Sometimes, you may get lucky that a previous crew member has left behind a DVD player or a stereo. There is always a mini fridge to be shared with your cabin mates.

The bathrooms are small in even the largest of cabins. There isn’t a lot of space to put toiletries especially if you have to share the space. There is a single wardrobe for each crew member and the space to keep your empty luggage comes down to creativity. There may be space under a bed or above a wardrobe.

Where Crew Eat On Board Cruise Ships

Where you will eat will also depend on your cruise job which is categorized by rank. Lowest ranking crew have only one option, the crew mess. The crew mess is a cafeteria style setting. There are TVs and some crew like to bring their laptops there because there is typically a WiFi signal there.

On large ships there is a Staff Mess which is offered for people that work for one of the onboard concessions such as spa, the gift shops and the photographers. The Staff Mess is typically a mini-crew mess.

There is also an Officer’s Mess onboard each cruise ship. Depending on what the cruise line considers an officer will determine who is allowed to eat there. This is a sit down service where officers are given a menu that they me choose their meal off of.

Officers and some crew members are also allowed to eat in the passengers’ buffet restaurant. Most crew are also permitted to eat in the specialty restaurants on the ship. Generally, they must pay the price that the passengers pay and they may need approval from their head of department for this occasion.

Crew Facilities on a Cruise Ship

Depending on the cruise ship, there are also a range of crew facilities (usually the bigger and newer the ship, the better the facilities). Most cruise ships have at least a crew recreation area that can be used as a crew internet area and a disco in the evening hours. On bigger ships, these facilities are separated into three separate areas. These spaces are equipped with table games, board games, library of books and DVDs and comfortable sitting areas.

Other facilities for crew include a number of crew and officer launderettes, a crew gym, and a crew store. Officers and some crew members are also permitted to use the passenger gym facilities. More and more cruise ships are making all crew cabins wireless (need to purchase prepaid internet card).

Videos of Cruise Ship Crew Accommodations

Princess Cruises:  Crew cabin on board Golden Princess

Carnival Cruise Lines: Crew Cabin on Carnival Dream

Norwegian Cruise Lines: Officer Cabin on Norwegian Jewel

Royal Caribbean: Crew Areas on Voyager of the Seas

Royal Caribbean: Crew Cabin on Oasis of the Seas

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What Do the Cruise Captains’ Quarters Look Like? (inc Videos)

Have you ever wondered where the cruise ship captains’ quarters are located and what they look like?

Well, you are not alone, it’s a common question, and not unsurprisingly, there aren’t many captains sharing details of their private quarters.

However, after some research, we have found some glimpses of the inside of the captain’s quarters.

The size and spec of the quarters will vary depending on the cruise line and the individual ships’ perceived prestige.

So we have endeavored to find as many examples as possible.

What Do the Cruise Captains’ Quarters Look Like?

The cruise captain’s quarters will usually be on par with the average suite types of rooms you’ll find on the ship.  Typically the larger or more luxurious the ship, the larger and more luxurious standard you can expect the captain’s quarters to be.

Although often traveling alone, the captain’s quarters will be large enough for when they do have family or guests staying onboard with them.  Hence large bedrooms and living space.  Much larger than the rest of the crew’s cabins.

As well as typical suite-like features the quarters will have an office with monitors, wifi and various forms of communication, and navigational indicators and monitors so the captain can keep abreast of everything at all times.

There will also be room for meetings with the crew and navigational staff members.

Below are some real-life examples of cruise captains’ quarters that we have found. 

Royal Caribbean Cruise Captains Quarters

TikTok and Royal Caribbean cruise captain @captainjohnnyfaevelen gave a scarce insight into the cruise captain’s quarters on mega cruise ship Harmony of the Seas , one of the largest cruise ships in the world, and no doubt a larger than average captains cruise quarters.

@captainjohnnyfaevelen #welcome to the #captain #cabin and #office #onboard @Royal Caribbean #harmonyoftheseas #oasis #class #modern #cruiseship #shipslife #comfortable #life #at #sea ♬ original sound – Captain Johnny

On its launch in 2016, Harmony of the Seas was the largest cruise ship in the world.  It has since been overtaken by Symphony of the Seas (2018) and now Wonder of the Seas (2022).

So this captain’s quarters are likely also proportionally larger than many others, so not typical size-wise for the average cruise ship.

From the video, we can see Royal Caribbean Oasis-class cruise ships have very generous-sized captains’ quarters.

On entering the cabin, there is a spacious foyer with doors to:

• Guest Bathroom
• Master Bedroom 
• Large Living room

The quarters have a larger Master Bedroom with Queen size bed.  The bedroom includes a walk-in closet and bathroom with a large bathtub and shower.

The living room is large and spacious, with a dining table and four chairs.   A more relaxed sofa area includes a coffee table, a 55-inch TV, and a recliner chair.

The living room leads to the pantry, which has a refrigerator and dishwashers, various cooking appliances, and lots of food storage space.

Off the living room is the Captain’s Office which can also be accessed directly from the navigation bridge .  The captain’s office has a deck and chair and various monitors on display.

Celebrity Cruise Captains’ Quarters

The video below is by Captain Kate McCue, who has a well-known social media presence in the cruising world.

She’s captain of the cruise ship Celebrity Edge at the time of the recording.  This is a 130,000 gross tonnage cruise ship with the capacity to carry over 2900 passengers.

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The video above just gives an inside view of her Captains quarters.   She walks through the entrance foyer to the main living space with a large corner sofa, some other comfy-looking chairs, and a large wall-mounted TV.

Kate then highlights the infinite verandah window, which opens fully at the touch of a button.  This makes the verandah feel like part of the quarters, letting in the fresh sea air and natural light. 

The floor-to-ceiling window gives the captain a view of the bridge.

In Kates’s quarters, she highlights her patron saint of seafarers, St Nichols, which many seafarers, not just cruise captains, always travel with for good luck.

The captain’s bedroom has a King Sized bed facing another reasonably large TV.  

Attached is a water closet with dual sinks, a shower, and a smallish soaking tub (which kate uses to wash her Elf Sphynx cat named bug).

She separated the 

dining room with a TV, and a small galley area with a refrigerator.  These rooms are open-planned, joined with the captain’s office which is directly attached to the bridge. 

Where Are the Cruise Captains’ Quarters?

The cruise captains’ quarters are typically located to the rear of the ship’s bridge.  This provides the captain with speedy access to the bridge at a moment’s notice, should it be required.

The access from the bridge with usually be to the captain’s office area of their living quarters., Access to their main living quarters can also be accessed by a separate entrance.

When Does The Cruise Captain Sleep?

Cruise ship captains will typically sleep at night, however, they are on call 24/7 for any emergencies that may arise.  

The captain doesn’t need to be on the bridge at all times as there will be much other staff who can navigate the ship in the captain’s absense, or while they sleep.

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No other topic can raise as much controversy among cruise passengers as tipping. Many people see it as a way that cruise lines nickel and dime guests. It’s not unusual for automatic gratuities to add up to $13-15 per person, per day. A couple taking a cruise for a week can expect another $200 added to their bill for gratuities alone.

Still, according to our recent survey , more than 80% of those surveyed said they leave additional gratuities (in addition to those automatically charged) at least sometimes.

A common reason for being so generous with tips? Not only does the staff work extremely hard to keep passengers happy, but the general consensus is that people working on a cruise ship are paid relatively little while working long hours.

But we wanted to get the real scoop on what a cruise line pays its employees. For that, we turned to some recent financial statements from Carnival Corporation.

Carnival is the world’s biggest cruise line. Across 10 brands (including AIDA, Holland America, and Costa), it has more than 100 ships sailing around the world. In total, the cruise line carried more than 11.5 million passengers on its ships last year.

As a public company, Carnival is required to release periodic reports on its financial performance. This gives us a glimpse into everything from the value of its ships to exactly how much it pays its crew.

What the latest financial report reveals about worker pay may surprise you…

Uncovering Average Salaries on a Carnival Ship

For our analysis, we looked through Carnival Corporation’s latest 10-K. This is an annual report that covers all 2016. Within this report are facts and figures about every aspect of the cruise line’s business… including what it pays employees.

Digging through the report, we found the following passage regarding the cruise line’s employees:

“Our shipboard and shoreside employees are sourced from over 100 countries. We employ an average of 84,600 crew members, including officers, onboard the 102 ships we currently operate, which excludes employees who are on leave.”

You read that right — across more than 100 ships the cruise line has nearly 85,000 crew members, coming from over 100 countries! These workers range all the way from engineers that keep the ship running to the captain to the waitstaff in the dining rooms.

So how much do these employees make?

In another section of the report, we see exactly how much Carnival spent to pay these employees for all of 2016:

This number is in millions, so the company spent $1,993,000,000 (nearly $2 billion) to pay its employees in last year.

Meanwhile, the annual report also says exactly who is included in this payroll figure:

“Payroll and related costs, which represent all costs related to our shipboard personnel, including deck and engine officers and crew and hotel and administrative employees, while costs associated with our shoreside personnel are included in selling and administrative expenses”

In other words, this is the payroll for all those crew members working on the ship. People that work in Carnival’s offices, such as executive, marketing, and more, aren’t figured into the payroll figure shown above .

Determining an Average of About $24,000 Per Person

Now that we know the total payroll amount for all the ship employees and the number of employees, it’s simple division to see that the average Carnival employee working on a ship earns $23,558.

What we don’t know is exactly how much each different employee makes. The average salary listed here includes everyone from the captain of the ship to the steward cleaning the room.

According to an article on CruiseCritic , salaries can range wildly, with the captain bringing in six-figures, with a cabin steward earning between “$650 and $1,150 per month.”

All in all, however, with an average salary of under $24,000, it’s clear that most cruise lines employees aren’t getting rich by American standards. So be sure to tip generously for the staff and crew that make your trip so enjoyable.

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Another point I would like to make is that the staff is hired from 100 different countries but I have yet to meet any from the USA. These young people are drawn from countries that have a very low annual income in comparison to the US and Canada. For them this is a well paying job. I spoke to a fellow a few years ago that was planning to switch ships at the next port to catch one headed to a port that he could switch again to finally arrive back at his home port. This way, he would work his way home. He also planned to take a season off to spend with his family then catch another ship to get back into the work force of Carnival.

The employees we spoke to were on board for at least a 6 month tour of duty. Most if not all of them have chances to leave the ship at different ports to shop or visit on shore. I am sure this is scheduled to allow everyone a chances to get off at different ports of call.

Just returned from a 5 day Carnival cruise. Was told by three different employees (wait staff) that they were paid only from tips and some thing about having to split tips with 5 different areas. Which according to them gave then very little in pay per month. I also take into account that you have to figure in the room and board of living at your job. I did notice that some of the staff were moved around the ship to perform duties in different areas Not just as one job.

Not sure of the specifics of who is paid what. Our article just looks at the financial reports published by the company, compared to the overall workforce.

I recently cruised with carnival and was also told they are paid only on tips.

We ask a hotel steward and she said $585 per month. This was a person mopping the deck…not a cabin steward. Another staff member told us dish washers make somewhere in the $500’s per month.

Thanks for the anecdote. We don’t know if that’s accurate or not. Also keep in mind that room and board is usually included as well.

A friend is on a Carnival cruise right now, and hotel staff are saying they are paid ONLY in tips. WTF?

We don’t know the specifics of who is paid exactly what, but we would be very surprised if any staff is paid no wage and only tips.

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Carnival Cruise Line Benefits For Employees, Members & Shareholders 2024

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the various Carnival Cruise Line benefits and what they entail. Whether you’re an employee, shareholder, or frequent cruiser, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as a Carnival associate.

Carnival Cruise Line Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line is one of the most popular cruise lines in the world, offering a wide range of itineraries and activities for travelers of all ages. The Cruise Line not only caters to its guests but also takes care of its employees, shareholders, and loyal customers by offering a variety of benefits and perks. From employee benefits and membership benefits to shareholder benefits and stock benefits, Carnival Cruise Line has a lot to offer. Keep reading to learn more!

Carnival Cruise Employee Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line is one of the largest and most popular cruise lines in the world, offering a wide range of benefits to its employees. Here are some of the employee benefits provided by Carnival Cruise Line:

1. Health and Wellness Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Employees can choose from a range of plans, including PPO and HMO options, to suit their needs. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line provides access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which offers confidential counseling services and resources to help employees and their families cope with personal and work-related issues.

2. Retirement Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line offers a 401(k) retirement savings plan that enables employees to save for their retirement years. The company also offers a generous matching contribution, which means that Carnival will match a percentage of the employee’s contributions to the plan.

3. Time off Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line provides employees with a range of time off benefits, including paid time off, sick leave, and bereavement leave. The amount of time off an employee receives depends on their position and length of service with the company.

4. Travel Benefits

As a cruise line, Carnival Cruise Line offers its employees some unique travel benefits. Employees can enjoy discounted rates on cruises for themselves and their families, as well as reduced rates at partner hotels and resorts.

5. Training and Development Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line is committed to the growth and development of its employees. The company offers a range of training and development opportunities, including online courses, in-person training sessions, and leadership development programs.

6. Employee Recognition and Rewards

Carnival Cruise Line values its employees and recognizes their hard work and dedication. The company has a number of recognition and rewards programs in place, including the Carnival Cruise Line President’s Club, which honors top performers each year.

Overall, Carnival Cruise Line offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and wellness benefits, retirement benefits, time off benefits, travel benefits, training and development opportunities, and employee recognition and rewards programs. See more here !

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Carnival Cruise Membership Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line offers a loyalty program called the VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Club, which provides additional benefits and perks to repeat cruisers based on their membership level. Here are the benefits of each membership level:

1. Gold Member

After being on a Carnival Cruise for 25 – 74 nights, guests become Gold Members of the VIFP Club. Gold members receive a range of benefits, including a dedicated phone number for member support, exclusive member-only offers, and priority check-in and boarding.

2. Platinum Member

After being on a Carnival Cruise for 75 – 199 nights, guests become Platinum Members of the VIFP Club. Platinum members receive all the benefits of Gold membership, as well as additional perks, including complimentary wash and fold laundry service, priority tender and debarkation, and a complimentary meal at a specialty restaurant.

3. Diamond Member

After being on a Carnival Cruise for 200+ nights, guests become Diamond Members of the VIFP Club. Diamond members receive all the benefits of Gold and Platinum membership, as well as additional perks, including priority access to onboard events and activities, a complimentary 7-day cruise for two in a balcony stateroom, and a dedicated line for guest services and guest relations.

It’s worth noting that these benefits are subject to availability and may vary based on the ship, itinerary, and other factors. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line may make changes to the VIFP Club program and benefits at any time. See more here !

Carnival Cruise Shareholder Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line offers shareholder benefits to its shareholders as a way to thank them for their investment in the company. Here are the various shareholder benefits offered by Carnival Cruise Line:

• Onboard Credits: Shareholders of Carnival Corporation and plc, the parent company of Carnival Cruise Line, are eligible to receive onboard credits for cruises on Carnival Cruise Line, as well as other cruise lines owned by the corporation. The amount of the onboard credit varies based on the length of the cruise and the shareholder’s ownership level.
• Reduced Deposit: Shareholders of Carnival Corporation and plc are eligible for a reduced deposit when booking a cruise on Carnival Cruise Line or other cruise lines owned by the corporation.
• Annual Report and Proxy Statement: Shareholders of Carnival Corporation and plc are eligible to receive an annual report and proxy statement from the company.
• Shareholder Meeting: Shareholders of Carnival Corporation and plc are invited to attend the company’s annual meeting of shareholders.

To be eligible for these benefits, shareholders must meet certain requirements, such as owning a minimum number of shares and holding them for a certain period of time. Shareholder benefits are subject to change at any time, and some benefits may not be available on all cruises or on all ships. Shareholders should check with Carnival Cruise Line for the most up-to-date information on shareholder benefits. See more here !

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Carnival Cruise Stock Benefits

Carnival Cruise Line offers various stock benefits to its employees as a way to reward them for their hard work and commitment to the company. Here are some of the stock benefits offered by Carnival Cruise Line:

1. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): The ESPP allows employees to purchase Carnival Corporation stock at a discounted price. Employees can contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan, and Carnival Cruise Line will match a portion of their contribution.

2. Restricted Stock Units (RSUs): RSUs are a form of compensation that provides employees with the right to receive shares of Carnival Corporation stock at a future date. The number of RSUs awarded to an employee is typically based on their job level and performance.

3. Stock Options: Stock options give employees the right to purchase Carnival Corporation stock at a fixed price for a set period of time. The exercise price and expiration date of the stock options are determined at the time of the grant.

4. Performance-Based Stock Awards: Performance-based stock awards are granted to employees based on their achievement of certain performance goals. The number of shares awarded is typically based on the employee’s job level and the level of performance achieved.

It’s worth noting that these stock benefits are subject to change at any time, and some benefits may not be available to all employees. Employees should check with Carnival Cruise Line for the most up-to-date information on stock benefits.

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• Develop HR dashboards to monitor workforce trends, including headcount, turnover, retention, diversity and inclusion, talent development, business continuity, succession planning etc., and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness.
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• Use metrics to story-tell around the effectiveness and overall health of various functions and processes across the organization.
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• Established analytic capabilities experienced at managing ambiguity and a passion for innovative problem solving.
• Experience making cohesive reports and structuring data from disparate sources, able to provide creative data visualization, storytelling and to message complex subject matter.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy of results, especially in times of rapid turn-around needs.
• Demonstrated judgment and discretion when dealing with highly sensitive people data.
• Passion for continuous learning and keeping up to date with the latest trends and best practices in HR analytics and technology.

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Travel:   Limited travel, no more than 10%.

Work Conditions:   Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

The range for this role’s salary $51,600-$82,000.  Offers to the selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. 

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match
• Employee Stock Purchase plan
• Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 7 company-wide holidays, plus an additional floating holiday to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
• Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year.  All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
• Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year.  Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year. 
• Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
• Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
• On-site preschool program, wellness center, and health clinic at our Miami campus
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Carnival Corp Releases 2023 Q3 Earnings; Record Revenue

• September 29, 2023

Carnival Corporation has reported third quarter 2023 earnings and provides an outlook for the full year and fourth quarter 2023.

Highlights:

• U.S. GAAP net income of $1.07 billion, or $0.79 diluted EPS, and adjusted net income of $1.18 billion, or $0.86 adjusted EPS, exceeded the June guidance range.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $2.22 billion also exceeded the June guidance range (see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below).
• Third quarter revenues hit an all-time high of $6.9 billion.
• Continued strength in close-in demand enabled the company to increase its net per diems guidance for full year 2023 by one percentage point to up approximately 7.0 percent compared to 2019 (in constant currency).
• Booking volumes during the third quarter and the month of September continued at significantly elevated levels.
• The company’s cumulative advanced booked position for full year 2024 is well above the high end of the historical range at higher prices (in constant currency) than 2023 levels.
• Total customer deposits reached a third quarter record of $6.3 billion.
• The company now expects fuel consumption per available lower berth day (“ALBD”) for full year 2023 to be nearly 16 percent lower than 2019, better than previously expected.
• The company reduced its debt by nearly $4 billion from its peak in the first quarter of 2023 and ended the third quarter with $5.7 billion of liquidity.

“We delivered over $1 billion to the bottom line with revenue reaching an all-time high,” commented Carnival Corporation & plc’s Chief Executive Officer Josh Weinstein. “Both revenue and earnings significantly exceeded expectations this quarter enabling us to take up expectations for the year.”

Weinstein continued: “The outperformance was driven by strength in demand, with both our North America and Australia segment and Europe segment equally outperforming expectations. It is gratifying to see the power of our portfolio deliver, as our continental European brands have stepped up nicely. Our demand generation efforts are working across all regions, as we have consistently been achieving quarterly net per diems well in excess of 2019 levels, while closing the occupancy gap by 11 points over the course of the year.”

Weinstein added: “I continue to be encouraged with our revenue trajectory heading into next year as we see no signs of slowing from our consumers.”

Third Quarter 2023 Results

• For the first time since the resumption of guest cruise operations, U.S. GAAP net income turned positive, generating $1.07 billion, or $0.79 diluted EPS, marking a significant milestone. Adjusted net income of $1.18 billion, or $0.86 adjusted EPS, exceeded the June guidance range of $0.95 billion to $1.05 billion.
• Adjusted EBITDA of $2.22 billion also exceeded the June guidance range of $2.05 billion to $2.15 billion.
• Occupancy in the third quarter of 2023 was 109 percent, better than the company’s expectations and a return to historical levels.
• Gross margin per diems were down compared to 2019. Net per diems (in constant currency) exceeded 2019 levels, overcoming headwinds from the removal of St. Petersburg, Russia as a marquee destination and were approximately one percentage point above the midpoint of the June guidance range (see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below).
• Cruise costs per ALBD increased 8.9 percent as compared to the third quarter of 2019. Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) increased 15 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019, in line with June guidance (see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below).
• Total customer deposits reached a third quarter record of $6.3 billion, surpassing the previous third quarter record of $4.9 billion (as of August 31, 2019), by 28 percent.

Booking volumes during the third quarter continued at significantly elevated levels, setting a new third quarter record for total bookings during the quarter.

“We are maintaining strong momentum and continuing to build demand through our improved commercial execution. Booking volumes during the quarter were running nearly 20 percent above 2019 levels and multiples of our capacity growth, which has continued into September. This has helped us extend the booking curve even further, with our North American brands exceeding historical highs and our European brands essentially achieving pre-pause levels,” said Weinstein.

The cumulative advanced booked position for full year 2024 is well above the high end of the historical range at higher prices (in constant currency) than 2023 levels. This aligns with the company’s yield management strategy to base load bookings, lengthen the booking curve and optimize net yields. Weinstein added, “Our booked position for 2024 is further out than we have ever seen and at strong prices. With less remaining inventory to sell, despite a five percent increase in capacity, we are well positioned to drive pricing higher and deliver strong yield improvement in 2024.”

2023 Outlook

For the full year 2023, the company expects:

• Adjusted EBITDA of $4.1 billion to $4.2 billion, within the June guidance range, despite the $125 million net unfavorable impact from fuel price and currency from June guidance
• Occupancy of 100 percent or higher
• Net per diems (in constant currency) up approximately 7.0 percent compared to 2019, one percentage point higher than the midpoint of June guidance, based on the continued strength in close-in demand
• Adjusted cruise costs excluding fuel per ALBD (in constant currency) at the high end of June guidance range
• Fuel consumption per ALBD to be nearly 16 percent lower than 2019, better than previously expected

For the fourth quarter of 2023, the company expects:

• Adjusted EBITDA of $800 million to $900 million
• Net yields (in constant currency) up mid-single digits compared to 2019 with occupancy in line with historical levels and net per diems (in constant currency) up 7.0% to 8.0% compared to 2019

Financing and Capital Activity

Carnival Corporation & plc Chief Financial Officer David Bernstein noted: “We are accelerating our debt repayment efforts and aggressively managing down our interest expense. In just the last six months, we have reduced our debt balance by over 10 percent or nearly $4 billion. With improving performance, growing operating cash flows and $5.7 billion of liquidity, we are on a path to end the year with less than $31 billion of debt.”

The third quarter generated cash from operations of $1.8 billion and adjusted free cash flow of $1.1 billion. The company expects continued growth in adjusted free cash flow to be the driver for paying down debt over time.

The company took the following actions to proactively manage its debt portfolio since May 31, 2023:

• Completed a $1.3 billion senior secured first lien term loan B facility due 2027 and completed a $500 million private offering of first-priority Senior Secured Notes due 2029 to repay its existing U.S. dollar first-priority secured term loan facility maturing in 2025
• Called $1.2 billion of its highest cost debt
• Prepaid an additional $1.1 billion of debt with maturities from 2024 through 2027
• On an annualized basis, saved $200 million in gross interest expense and approximately $100 million in net interest expense as a result of lower interest income following these debt prepayments

During the third quarter of 2023, the company reduced its debt by $2.4 billion and ended the third quarter with $5.7 billion of liquidity, including cash and borrowings available under the revolving credit facility. In addition, $0.9 billion of customer deposit reserves were returned to the company, leaving a balance of $1.3 billion held in reserve by the credit card providers as of August 31, 2023. Substantially all of the credit card reserves are expected to be returned by the end of 2024.

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