pablo222 Posted December 24, 2015 #26 Share Posted December 24, 2015 I hope you are not implying that just because my friend had passenger status (which I am well aware of) that she did not have a challenging and difficult job, because she did. A dining contract on princess is for 390 hours per month (some are for 'only' 330). This doesn't include training, crew drills, inspections, etc. Singers hours? No so much. The singers I know have a single cabin, with bath, and with a port hole. The waiters, juniors, etc. have a double inside cabin that shares a bath with the next cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednmargo Posted December 25, 2015 #27 Share Posted December 25, 2015 A simple thanks for posting the video is really all that is needed people. If you have other comments you really should pick a new post. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 25, 2015 #28 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Nice Video! Thank You! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 25, 2015 #29 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I agree. On Cunard we met one the harpists. She dined at a table along side of us in the Princess Grill. I doubt a cabin steward would have such cushy accommodations. the lass that took us on the ultimate tour said most crew cabins were like the passengers i know entertainers cabins were near the mooring area at the bow . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 25, 2015 #30 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Our waitress on our last cruise didn't have a lot of other tables (we eat late) and we ended up talking to her a lot.She said she had worked for two other cruise lines and that Princess treated their employees a lot better than the other two! thats what i gathered from what some said when talking to them about other ships and how they are treated etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 25, 2015 #31 Share Posted December 25, 2015 All the entertainers have the cushiest jobs on the ships compared any of the working crew. They have much better hours, able to mingle with passengers and can pick up extra money volunteering for fill in jobs around the ship during their time off during the day + they can tour most ports/beaches that they wish to when not in rehearsals. i know on golden that the crew can volunteer to help in the theatre etc for extra money was told that when i did the tour of the princess theatre on what those jobs were etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 25, 2015 #32 Share Posted December 25, 2015 golden has a pool and i know they have a gym for the crew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted December 25, 2015 #33 Share Posted December 25, 2015 i know on golden that the crew can volunteer to help in the theatre etc for extra money was told that when i did the tour of the princess theatre on what those jobs were etc I've seen them volunteer for things like helping out in the internet cafe and photo shots leaving the ship. I don't know if they help out in the kids area or not but there must be other places where there are occasional opportunities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 25, 2015 #34 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I've seen them volunteer for things like helping out in the internet cafe and photo shots leaving the ship. I don't know if they help out in the kids area or not but there must be other places where there are occasional opportunities. yes i reckon so too Golden some sung songs etc at a show at the end of the cruise had a rapper who was awesome one lass sung the bodyguard song and did a ripper job of it our cruise director got involved a lot in shows throughout the cruise as well as his helpers it was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted December 25, 2015 #35 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Same. I thought some of the comments were petty and downright mean spirited. Thank you for sharing the video. I enjoyed watching it. Edited December 25, 2015 by icat2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted December 25, 2015 #36 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Hi All There is nothing wrong with the video, its one view, hopefully folks will get to see the new below decks tv show of the Regal that UK gets this summer, 6 hrs of no doubt well edited material. Now like many here I have friends that work below decks and they have amazing stories to tell, like the Princess ship that did a TA crossing controlled by a couple of engineers using lap tops after a computer glitch on the bridge. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 25, 2015 #37 Share Posted December 25, 2015 That maybe why golden has three areas that can control and steer the ship the bridge the control room and from the engine room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodyWindy Posted December 25, 2015 #38 Share Posted December 25, 2015 The post was entitled "A day in the life of a crew member". While the entertainers are generally very good at what they do, which just happens to be done on a ship, in this context I would have expected someone more directly involved in the operation of the ship, or perhaps the hospitality side of things, who doesn't normally get a lot of "face time" with the passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted December 25, 2015 #39 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I know that the crew members work the ships because they can make more money than at home. However, if anyone really believes the happy and smiling and "they treat me wonderful" propaganda in that video that BTW was created by Princess - I have a bridge in Brooklyn to sell you. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceleven Posted December 25, 2015 #40 Share Posted December 25, 2015 That video, and others regarding the ships, can be found on Princess' website. It can be found on their front page, toward the bottom under "More information." I found it a couple weeks ago while looking for something else. It shows the infirmary and the laundry facilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZGAL53 Posted December 26, 2015 #41 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Obviously it is Princess "PR" to recruit employees, but since my friend, who had worked on Princess ships for 14 years shared it on her Facebook page with me, I think it is somewhat factual. It is factual...we know Nicole, the Cruise Staff gal who did a lot of the talking and what she says is exactly how she really feels about working for the cruise line. And we have spoken with many other crew members who have worked on other lines and the large majority say that Princess treats them the best. So, thank you for sharing this!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted December 26, 2015 #42 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I saw a young woman who cleaned the public bathrooms on our last Princess cruise crying. When I ask her what was wrong, she told me "tears of joy". She and her husband (floor cleaner) had both been told today their contracts had been renewed and would be working on the same ship when they returned from their 3 month leave. She's not the first person I've seen who was so happy to have contracts renewed. LuLu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted December 26, 2015 #43 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Video not found or working Worked for me also. If it still doesn't work for you, you might try shtting down your browser and starting it again or clearing your cache or rebooting. Never can tell what's wrong at this time of the year...maybe the Grinch has gotten to you! ;) Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 26, 2015 #44 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I saw a young woman who cleaned the public bathrooms on our last Princess cruise crying. When I ask her what was wrong, she told me "tears of joy". She and her husband (floor cleaner) had both been told today their contracts had been renewed and would be working on the same ship when they returned from their 3 month leave. She's not the first person I've seen who was so happy to have contracts renewed. LuLu So true, because for most crew it is the path to security. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted December 26, 2015 #45 Share Posted December 26, 2015 A dining contract on princess is for 390 hours per month (some are for 'only' 330). This doesn't include training, crew drills, inspections, etc. 390 hours a month equals 13 hours a day. It might have been that number of hours some time in the past, but not now.:) All crew have to fill out a timesheet every day and they are not permitted to work more than 70 hours in a week. This includes everything involved in their job - working, training and drills. 13 hours a day equals 91 hours a week. This timesheet is a legal document and has to be signed by the crew member and his/her supervisor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 26, 2015 #46 Share Posted December 26, 2015 They crew all work very hard and many send most of their pay straight home for their families. I for one commend their efforts.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 26, 2015 #47 Share Posted December 26, 2015 One of my friends, that was a singer for Princess, shared a really cool short video with me. It's worth checking out and shows some "behind the scenes" crew areas. http://www.princess.com/careers/videos/crewmember.html#.Vnsravk4HIU Thanks for sharing.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted December 26, 2015 #48 Share Posted December 26, 2015 390 hours a month equals 13 hours a day. It might have been that number of hours some time in the past, but not now.:) I recently saw a current waiter's contract. I know it's crazy on cruise critic, but I checked before I posted. Perhaps there are different rules in Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawka Posted December 26, 2015 #49 Share Posted December 26, 2015 I recently saw a current waiter's contract.I know it's crazy on cruise critic, but I checked before I posted. Perhaps there are different rules in Australia. i think there is i remember hearing something a while ago on this subject , on the news ? or reading it in the paper i forget but thought i did hear something on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted December 26, 2015 #50 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Propaganda video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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