Where do Royal Caribbean staff sleep?

Do cruise ship staff sleep with guests?

Okay, so, about cruise ship staff, um, you know, and hooking up with guests? Well, it’s generally against the rules, BIG TIME.

Like, yeah, most cruise lines have a strict policy against that kinda stuff.

• They take it pretty serious, I reckon.
• Riskin’ yer gig for real!

It’s like, you could totally get canned, I mean fired, right away if you get caught. It’s not like my summer job at Wendy’s.

It’s a fireable offense, plain and simple. Think about it. You’re stuck on a boat!

My cousin Vinny, he, uh, works as a, um, “cruise director’s assistant” or somethin’, and he told me stories. No, he did NOT sleep with a guest.

Where do you sleep when you work on a cruise ship?

Cruise ship crew quarters? Think hobbit hole, but with less charm and more shared showers. Seriously, it’s like a sardine can, only instead of sardines, you’ve got exhausted hospitality professionals. My last cruise (2023, the Splendor of the Seas)? Nine-by-nine cabin, bunk beds, a shared bathroom the size of a postage stamp. Glamorous, right?

• Tiny cabins: 9 x 9 feet, roughly. Think broom cupboard with added amenities.
• Roommates: Sharing is caring… or at least, sharing is mandatory. Two to four people? More like a high-stakes game of Tetris with bodies.
• Amenities: A desk smaller than my laptop, a TV showing only infomercials, a fridge the size of a shoebox. It’s a minimalist lifestyle, the kind that would make Marie Kondo weep.

The location? Below the waterline. Romantic, no? You’re essentially sleeping with the fishes… or at least, next to the engine room. It’s a surprisingly effective lullaby, though. The low hum of the ship’s engines will lull you into the sweetest of slumbers. Unless, you know, your bunkmate snores like a walrus. Then you’re screwed.

Oh, and the bathroom? Forget about your privacy, you’ll be sharing with your fellow crew members, It’s an experience. Truly. One I would not wish upon my worst enemy, unless of course I disliked them immensely. Then maybe.

Do cruise ship employees get their own rooms?

Cruise ship employee housing: A mixed bag.

• Rank and file? Shared cabins. Expect roommates. Sometimes three. Sucks, I know.

• Management? Single occupancy. Luxury. The perks of power. Don’t envy them.

Amenities? Basic.

• Storage. TV. DVD player. That’s it. Don’t expect much. Remember, you’re on a boat.

Your room? Depends on your job. Simple.

My experience? 2023, Carnival Breeze. Shared a cramped cabin. Three of us. Barely fit. Awful. But hey, free room and board. A necessary evil.

The irony? The passengers enjoy spacious suites. We’re basically working for their comfort. Life’s a bitch, isn’t it? Or, as my roommate, Kevin, put it, “Welcome to the circus.” Brutal but true.

Where do people who work on cruises live?

The crew? They’re practically ghosts, you know. Below deck. Always below. Way down there. Dark, I imagine.

It’s cramped, I bet. Tiny rooms. Probably shared. Sharing everything, really. I pity them.

Most are below the waterline. Some higher up, of course. Officers, maybe. The lucky ones. Still… not exactly paradise.

Think about it. Days at sea. Months. Away from everything. Families. Homes. Friends.

• Limited space.
• Minimal privacy.
• Constant work.
• Away from land for extended periods. 2023. It’s brutal.
• Long shifts. Exhausting. Never ending. The sea never sleeps. Neither do they.

It’s a life. A hard one. Not for me. Not at all. No thank you. I couldn’t do it.

My cousin, Sarah, worked on a ship. She hated it. Quit after six months. The pay wasn’t enough. Not worth it. She said it felt like a prison. A floating prison. A cold, dark, and metallic prison.

How long do crews work on cruise ships?

Ah, the glamorous world of cruise ship crews. Sounds like a floating sitcom, doesn’t it?

Crew contracts? Oh, the duration is a mixed bag, like my attempts at baking. Generally, expect something like 6, 9, or even 12 months.

Why the range? Well, depends on your gig, naturally. Are you the DJ (rock on!)? Or perhaps you’re in charge of keeping the deck shiny? (My condolences).

Think of it like choosing a streaming service.

• Job type: Dictates contract length. A head chef? Likely longer stints. An entertainer? Maybe shorter, more flexible gigs, right?
• Company policy: Each cruise line dances to its own beat. It’s their ship, after all.
• Your role: As you move up, more power, maybe a bit more flexibility in negotiating those contracts! You earned it!

Two months off! Huzzah! Time to recharge, maybe learn a new language (Klingon, perhaps?), and then… back to the high seas! Rinse, repeat.

Is it stressful to work on a cruise ship?

Stress on a cruise? Oh honey, the first week is like being a tiny boat tossed in a margarita mixer. Safety drills? They’re less “relaxing vacation,” more “dance-off with a life jacket.”

Think of it as organized chaos, with synchronized swimming emergencies. After all, a cruise ship is basically a floating city, so expect urban issues.

• High stress: It’s not a leisurely stroll.
• Safety first: It’s not all shuffleboard, you know? It is? Damn.

But look, the stories. The buffet, the free buffet! Plus, you might meet your soulmate—or at least someone willing to share a tiny cabin. I mean, I met Dave.