​It’s not just a job, it’s a… lifestyle!
 
What’s it like to live on a cruise ship?
 
While not a theatre technician – he’s a casino dealer – Eddie lives and works on a cruise ship.
 
Check out his video to get a taste of what it would be like for you to live on a cruise ship!

​Ever wondered what it’s like to land (punny!) a cruise ship job.  Watch this inspiring video from Eddie of the Seas!
 
He’s a casino dealer, not a theatre tech, however this video shows you…
 

Ahoy there!
 
Yep, that’s me in Studio B aboard the Navigator of the Seas! 
Now I can say, I ice skated in the middle of the ocean!!!
 
This is just to let you know that the blogs are moving to a monthly model.  Blog posts will come out on the 3rd Friday of each month, and the Starboard Spotlight newsletter will continue to come out on the 1st Friday of each month.

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If you’d like to experience what it's like working on a cruise ship before you sign a 6-month contract, consider a DISCOVERY CRUISE, where you will get a chance to visit a ship’s theatres and venues in person, and learn about the lifestyle and career choice of a ship’s theatre technician!
 
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP A TECH THEATRE STUDENT SET SAIL TOWARDS A REWARDING CAREER!  As little as $10 helps a boat load!
 
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Sea you soon!  (Sea what I did there!)
Lyz

While on Navigator of the Seas, I was able to chat with several theatre techs just briefly.  (As you may recall, Royal Caribbean won’t allow anyone to “officially” interview their staff.  NCL is the only cruise line I’ve found so far that is willing to support this.)
 
I met 4 technicians.  Two of whom were working the shows in Studio B, which is the ice rink(!) on board ship, and two of whom were working in the main theatre.

 
Danilo – Royal Theatre lighting tech - from Montenegro.
Willington – Royal Theatre sound tech - from South Africa. That’s the back of his head there in the photo!
Syd – Studio B sound tech – from The Philippines.
And the Studio B light tech – unfortunately I didn’t catch his name nor where he was from.

​Ahoy there!
 
I just returned from a cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas!
 
The Navigator of the Seas has two main venues, the main theatre, called the Royal Theatre, and Studio B, which is an ice skating rink!  On this trip the Royal Theatre had two revue-type shows; “Showgirl!” and “Ballroom Fever”.  Both of which were very enjoyable, well performed, and technically state-of-the-art, but certainly the lack of a full-length musical production was felt!  Studio B’s ice show was called “iSkate” – again professionally done, but essentially also a revue type show - performed on ice skates! 

If you’re wondering what your cabin will be like, where you’ll eat your meals, where you’ll relax and keep active, check out this (bi-lingual!) vlog post from Eddie of the Seas.
 
Eddie is a casino host – on board Star of the Seas, at the time of this vlog – from the Philippines.   He gives you a comprehensive tour of his cabin, the crew mess, the crew bar, the crew games room and the crew gym.  He ends his vlog with a visual tour of one of his favorite hang out spots on the ship, the Overlook.
 
You can check it all out here...

​I just came across this great website, that has a boat load of information about living and working on cruise ships, from Rob Lilley, a former cruise ship employee.
 
There’s great information about the internet (a popular topic for crew members who are away from their family and friends for months at a time), crew cabins and living quarters, work hours and days off, food, and lots more, including a list of recruiters.
 
You can check it out at

​Thinking about doing a Discovery Cruise to find out if working on a cruise ship is for you?  Or just thinking about cruising with friends and family?
 
Don’t – NEVER! – travel without travel insurance!
 
Not convinced.  Watch this vlog from Don Terris at “Just Don”….
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BLbBfA7aC4&t=122s
 
Please Like and Comment – I’d love to hear about your experiences too!
 
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN HELP A TECH THEATRE STUDENT SET SAIL TOWARDS A REWARDING CAREER!  As little as $10 helps a lot!
 
Want to learn more about jobs in theatres on cruise ships?  Check out the Starboard Spotlight monthly newsletter, and visit the Blog archives.

​Did you know that ships’ crew are paid based on what country they come from?!  And that your contract length my vary depending on the job you’re doing?! 

​Why is this.  Find out from this vlog from Gary Bembridge, Tips for Travellers, about “6 Cruise Crew Secrets” you may not have considered…
 
You’ll also find the answers to questions such as:

​Ahoy there!  Welcome back to another school year of cruising!  I hope you had a good summer.  Mine was filled with house projects, family and friends, and of course, cruising around in my camper van!
 
Let’s start the year out with Krista Jocelyn.  She is an experienced cruise ship entertainer, and in this video gives you an honest look at the pros and cons of working in a theatre on a cruise ship.  She addresses where can you go, who do you meet, what are the financial benefits, how much job security is there, and more.