What are the living conditions like aboard a cruise ship at sea?
While it is true that accommodations are sometimes cramped, especially on smaller vessels, and you’ll usually be sharing your cabin with another person of the same sex, which can mean little or no privacy. Most people find the experience similar to their first year in college a dorm. Usually staff have their own dining room, away from the passengers and during time off, employees can hang out by the pool, sunbathe, or use the spa. Some ships provide extra amenities for employees, such as televisions for each room, a special crew bar and lounge and special recreation lounges near the crew quarters.
While it is true that accommodations are sometimes cramped, especially on smaller vessels, and you’ll be sharing your cabin with little or no privacy, most find the experience similar to their fist year in college dorm, but without the homework. Usually staff have their own dining room, away from the passengers and on days off, employees can hang out by the pool, sunbathe, or use the spa. Some ships provide extra amenities for employees, such as televisions for each room, a special crew bar and lounge and special recreation lounges near the crew quarters.
