Sometimes, guests can be really annoying and rude, and you still have to smile and be nice to them. I've known people who have gotten in big trouble and even fired for receiving a rude comment with their name attached. 

The cruise ship is like a small city. It's an enclosed circle of people around us. When you work for many months in that circle, there are increased chances for a romance at sea, or some people even find a life partner on the cruise ship. Generally speaking, for the crew members on board the ship, there are two kinds of relationships:

Outside in the waiting area, there was an older man from Guatemala holding a sign with my name on it. He seemed like a nice person. We shook hands, greeted each other, and went to the nearby shuttle bus. From Miami airport to West Palm Beach, it took around a two-hour ride.

Ahoy, shipmates!

In this edition of our newsletter, we're diving into the intriguing world of shipboard romances. Life at sea often brings crew members together in unique and meaningful ways. Join us as we explore the dynamics of Crew-Crew relationships, uncover the dos and don'ts, and discover how to maintain professionalism while fostering connections that can last a lifetime.

Only when I started working at Margaritaville at Sea Paradise did I realize how much I would miss working for Carnival Cruise Line. Compared to CCL, Margaritaville at Sea is a one-ship company, which I thought would take extra care of its crew. Boy, was I wrong!

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Cruise ship crew members often come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, making it important to have a variety of topics for conversation and engagement. Here are some topics that crew members working on cruise ships might find interesting and relevant: