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.

Lessons I learnt before and during my cruise ship contracts. From packing, seasickness, and shore leave to money, crew life, and everything in between.

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.

A comprehensive packing guide for cruise ship crew to prepare for life at sea – because forgetting your essentials isn't the adventure you signed up for.

Is life on the sea as wonderful as it seems, or does it come with big waves to navigate? The pros and cons of working on cruise ships tell a unique story.

7 Essential skills a cruise ship crew member needs:

1. Adaptability and resilience

2. Communication skills

3. Teamwork and collaboration

4. Time management

5. Technical and practical skills

6. Customer service excellence

7. Emotional intelligence

Working conditions on cruise ships test your resilience with long hours, teamwork, and figuring out how to survive storms – literally and metaphorically.

A look at what life is like inside cruise ship crew quarters – from fluorescent corridors to shared spaces where rest, routine, and community unfold.