wtch4monkeys Posted May 24, 2007 #1 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I wonder does anyone know how much a general crew member gets paid. What are their benifits like and do they get to go on the excursions if they want while in port. What do their rooms look like etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendaB1 Posted May 24, 2007 #2 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Not likely actual crew members will post & tell you what they make. But yes, they do get time off & are allowed to go to shore & do what they want. You may see them shopping or at the beach. That includes Cruise Directors, dancers, waiters, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrdood Posted May 24, 2007 #3 Share Posted May 24, 2007 How much do you make and what are your benefits??? Here is a link to an article that talks about what staff earns, they are ususally 4 to a windowless cabin, very crowded. Free health care while on board, free food: http://www.cruisecritic.com/features/articles.cfm?ID=261 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dms_cruisers04 Posted May 24, 2007 #4 Share Posted May 24, 2007 How much do you make and what are your benefits??? Now you never know Nick, maybe the OP is looking to make a career change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted May 24, 2007 #5 Share Posted May 24, 2007 apply for a job and see.:) here's some info:http://www.oceancasinojobs.com/lifeonboard/default.asp CCL is looking for supershoppers and casino dealers.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted May 24, 2007 #6 Share Posted May 24, 2007 apply for a job and see.:) here's some info:http://www.oceancasinojobs.com/lifeonboard/default.asp CCL is looking for supershoppers and casino dealers.;) I think working on the ship would be fun...sort of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted May 24, 2007 #7 Share Posted May 24, 2007 I think working on the ship would be fun...sort of... here are some more: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Fun_Jobs/ccl_fun_jobs_landing.aspx maybe you cld find something to your liking in the shipboard entertainment area -- like social host.:D and Fred shld apply for IT positon (computer tech)! and dms -- i wish i cld find that supershopper ad i saw (by accident) yesterday. they said right in the ad, must be able to convince people to shop at certain stores. acting background strongly encouraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted May 24, 2007 #8 Share Posted May 24, 2007 here are some more: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Fun_Jobs/ccl_fun_jobs_landing.aspx maybe you cld find something to your liking in the shipboard entertainment area -- like social host.:D LMAO...yeah...that would be kind of like the ole fox in charge of the hen house deal :D Left some eye candy linkage on the SSIII thread - should getcha primed for that next beach trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted May 24, 2007 #9 Share Posted May 24, 2007 LMAO...yeah...that would be kind of like the ole fox in charge of the hen house deal :D Left some eye candy linkage on the SSIII thread - should getcha primed for that next beach trip. ROFL. i just saw it. you have no idea how happy i am right now that your name isn't Roger. LMAO:D :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted May 24, 2007 #10 Share Posted May 24, 2007 and Fred shld apply for IT positon (computer tech)! The only thing thats stopping me from making this career change is Wendy :confused: LOL.. I would of made the jump into Cruising as a career way back when I was 18 if I would of knew anything about it. Im sure in my next life I will be there. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribbean dreams Posted May 24, 2007 #11 Share Posted May 24, 2007 This site will not give your a certain cruise line but will give you the starting wages. http://www.cruiselinejob.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndsumfun Posted May 24, 2007 #12 Share Posted May 24, 2007 we were on the plane ride back from our cruise & ran into one of the people in a show that we attended. he had worked for cruise line for 21 years. he didn't say how much they make but he did say they are fed our leftovers.....including wilty salads etc. kind of made me feel sorry for the crew!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Free 203 Posted May 24, 2007 #13 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Wow cruise DJ's make nothing! I make that working 2-3 nights a week for no more than 4 hours a nite! they spin every night all nite!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigem85 Posted May 24, 2007 #14 Share Posted May 24, 2007 On our Conquest cruise in April we did the Caverns in Cozumel. 2 of the dancers were on our excursion. One was a young Russian girl. (did I mention she was ripped?)...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted May 24, 2007 #15 Share Posted May 24, 2007 ROFL. i just saw it. you have no idea how happy i am right now that your name isn't Roger. LMAO:D :p How do you know it isn't? :p One was a young Russian girl. (did I mention she was ripped?)...... Gig...how do you know is wasn't steriods or a certain medical procedure?:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted May 24, 2007 #16 Share Posted May 24, 2007 How do you know it isn't? the same way i know this isn't me. (well, it's a little close - ha!). these are my jeans for formal night.:D think the maitre' d will kick me out of the dr? Oh yeah, and BTW, i like how you conveniently give yourself and duck, and jess, etc, the hooters girls as eye candy for you, then give us gals "roger." thanks.:rolleyes: :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigem85 Posted May 24, 2007 #17 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Gig...how do you know is wasn't steriods or a certain medical procedure?:eek: It might have been but it sure looked all natural to me........ made for such an enjoyable excursion - free eye candy - yumm ! Wouldn't mind seeing the attached on formal night ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted May 24, 2007 #18 Share Posted May 24, 2007 the same way i know this isn't me. (well, it's a little close - ha!). these are my jeans for formal night.:D think the maitre' d will kick me out of the dr? Oh yeah, and BTW, i like how you conveniently give yourself and duck, and jess, etc, the hooters girls as eye candy for you, then give us gals "roger." thanks. I know her! :D If I were the maitre'd I wouldn't LOL. Hey only the very best for you all :p made for such an enjoyable excursion I bet LOL. One poster (Zone) always has the best luck with his excursions...specifically one "jeep tour" he took whilst in Coz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted May 24, 2007 #19 Share Posted May 24, 2007 The only thing thats stopping me from making this career change is Wendy :confused: LOL.. I would of made the jump into Cruising as a career way back when I was 18 if I would of knew anything about it. Im sure in my next life I will be there. Fred she cld go w/ you. take the super shopper job. quarters wld be cramped, but room and board free. oh yeah, but then we'd have to find out what ship you were on so we cld come on and ask you both exactly how much you make.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L2J Posted May 24, 2007 #20 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Wouldn't mind seeing the attached on formal night ! Isn't that what one might call some junk in the trunk?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigem85 Posted May 24, 2007 #21 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Isn't that what one might call some junk in the trunk?:D Tastes great & less filling ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caliber1 Posted May 24, 2007 #22 Share Posted May 24, 2007 the same way i know this isn't me. (well, it's a little close - ha!). these are my jeans for formal night.:D think the maitre' d will kick me out of the dr? Oh yeah, and BTW, i like how you conveniently give yourself and duck, and jess, etc, the hooters girls as eye candy for you, then give us gals "roger." thanks.:rolleyes: :D Now thems some mighty fine britches!! Does she work on a cruise ship. Super shopper, bingo caller maybe.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2b Posted May 25, 2007 #23 Share Posted May 25, 2007 we were on the plane ride back from our cruise & ran into one of the people in a show that we attended. he had worked for cruise line for 21 years. he didn't say how much they make but he did say they are fed our leftovers.....including wilty salads etc. kind of made me feel sorry for the crew!!! Hi, That is not totally true, I don't know which company he worked for, but I used to work for Carnival and never ate left overs. There is a crew mess where all the waiters and bar tenders, and sea men eat and then there is another dinning room where all the entertainment, camp carnival counsellours,steinners (spa)and casino personnel eat.That dinning room is way better that the crew mess. We don't pay for food, but i we give our waitters a weekly tip, about $10 (not crew mess, that is buffet style). the same goes with our cabins, the same people that eat in the crew mess have 4 p/p cabins, the other ones have cabins with bunk beds, 2 per cabin.They are free, and we tip our room steward about $10 per week. We also have a crew bar, where our drinks and snacks are cheaper, there is loud music, alot of crew members of all nationalities and pool table. We can go out to the islands on our own or we can go on tours for free if they are not sold out. All the entertainment and casino staff can socialize with passengers and go to where passengers go (disco, shows, pool, spa, gym,etc)with the exception of passengers cabins and dinning rooms. The money is not great, but as a casino dealer I made decent money in tips, and the fact that food and boarding was free, the only thing I was paying for was cigarrettes and drinks. Crew life is hard work, long hours, but also lot's of fun. Contracts are 6 to 8 months, so if you don't care for your co-workers you may be in for 6 bad months unless your department alouds you to transfer to another ship. Officers, Captains and Cruise directors have really nice cabins, those are located right by the bridge, my husband used to be a cruise director so I was lucky enough to live with him instead of in my interior top bunk bed cabine. Let me know if you have any more questions. Going on Carnival Legend on 6/10/07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted May 25, 2007 #24 Share Posted May 25, 2007 Hi,That is not totally true, I don't know which company he worked for, but I used to work for Carnival and never ate left overs. There is a crew mess where all the waiters and bar tenders, and sea men eat and then there is another dinning room where all the entertainment, camp carnival counsellours,steinners (spa)and casino personnel eat.That dinning room is way better that the crew mess. ... thank you for posting mom2b (and an early congrats on your "2b" assuming this is what you mean). captain and officers aside, i did not realize that they segregated out dining arrangements based on one's "position" on the ship. doesn't that perpetuate a rigid class-like system on board and make things a bit uncomfortable and awkward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted May 25, 2007 #25 Share Posted May 25, 2007 The manicurist in the spa on Glory told me that she shared a cabin with one other person, not four to a cabin. I've also seen other posts on this site from people who have heard the same thing, two to a cabin. Try the US Navy, it's not unusual at all for 4-6 people to share a windowless cabin, especially the junior ones onboard, both junior officers (Usually 01-02) and quite a few enlisted. Officers and enlisted also eat in different dining rooms and have different meals. It's not at all unusual for senior members, and certain jobs which are considered "professional" to eat in different locations. It is a bit of a class system, just like the rest of the world is. The more senior you are and the level of your job, the better the benefits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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