Digital Detox at Sea – on Drifting into Offline Life
Working at sea meant limited wifi, and time away from social media. Here’s how that digital detox taught me about connection, screen time, and being present.
Things to Know About Shore Leave When You Work on Ships
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.
Through the Quiet Stillness of Night Shifts at Sea
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.
Cruise Ship Safety Protocols for Crew Members
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.
Cruise Ship Crew Orientation Guide: Your First Days Onboard
A step-by-step orientation guide for new cruise ship crew members covering ship familiarisation, safety briefings, and essential onboarding tasks.
How to Prevent Seasickness on a Cruise (for Crew and Passengers)
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.
How Seafarers Typically Spend Their Free Time Onboard
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: Realistic Ways to Get Online While Working at Sea
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.
How to Make the Most of Your Tiny Crew Cabin at Sea
Here’s how to make your tiny crew cabin at sea feel more liveable – from smart storage and packing tips to roommate etiquette and cleaning without stress.
110+ Seafarer Quotes to Anchor Your Spirit at Sea
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.
Where the Money Goes When You Work on a Cruise Ship
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.
Difficult Crew Members: How to Survive Workplace Drama Onboard
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?
40 Things I Wish I Knew Before Working on Cruise Ships
Lessons I learnt before and during my cruise ship contracts. From packing, seasickness, and shore leave to money, crew life, and everything in between.
Why Do Cruise Ships Hire Crew from So Many Countries?
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 Ship Crew Jobs: Roles, and Responsibilities
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.
What To Expect as Cruise Ship Crew: A Complete Guide
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.
Scoliosis & Working as a Seafarer aboard Cruise Ships
I forget I have scoliosis – until a photo or a medical exam reminds me. Life as a seafarer aboard cruise ships means proving I’m fit for duty, again and again.
Cruise Ship Worker Struggling to Escape the Contract Cycle
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.