​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.

Hello Everyone!
 
I'll be taking a hiatus from blogging over the summer, and will be back in mid-September.
 
All the same, summer is the perfect time for YOU to take your Discovery Cruise, so please don't hesitate to contact me if you'd like to find out more about that.
https://www.cruisetechies.com/discovery-cruise.html
 

Summer is also the time to catch up on any blog posts you may have missed!  Check the side bar down on the right for quick links to blogs about discovery cruises, job info, ship info, and more.
 
A happy and safe summer to everyone!
 

Curious about working on a cruise ship?  Check out the Master Class
 
Serious about working on a cruise ship?  Check out the Discovery Cruise

Imagine empowering tech theatre students to set sail towards their dream careers by helping sponsor a Discovery Cruise!

Your sponsorship—of any size—goes towards launching a student on their educational voyage, which could launch a rewarding livelihood in a state-of-the-art theatre on a cruise ship,
 
Please click here to learn more about how you can help students have the opportunity to sea what’s possible.
 
A boat load of thanks for buoying up the future of our industry—your involvement truly makes waves!
 
(Every dollar goes directly to the student’s cruise ship theatre career exploration. CruiseTechies is funded by cruise line commissions, so 100% of your sponsorship supports the students.)

Please Like and Comment – I’d love to hear about your experiences on board ships too! Thanks!
 
Want to learn more about jobs in theatres on cruise ships?  Check out the Starboard Spotlight monthly newsletter.

​Captain Kate McCue is the first female cruise ship captain, and worked several Royal Caribbean ships for the past 22 years.  Well, she’s just accepted a new position on Four Seasons Yachts.
 
And, while smaller yachts have more ‘venues’ than theatres… they’re hiring entertainment techs! 

Are you a tech theatre teacher, or do you know a tech theatre teacher? The month of May, is NCL’s nominate a teacher for a free cruise month!
 
Can you provide examples of how you or your tech theatre teacher has:
- gone above and beyond to make a lasting impact on their students’ lives and the teaching community.
- been recognized by their peers and/or community
- overcome challenges, adapted, and/or innovated within their school.
 
If so, check out all the rules at https://contest.nclgivingjoy.com/
 
And…that’s not all…did you know…