MSC Cruises has introduced a stringent new laundry policy for its crew members, significantly limiting their ability to wash personal items on board. Under the new guidelines, crew members are restricted to washing a maximum of ten personal items twice per week, with all laundry to be monitored and managed by designated crew laundry personnel.

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:

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.