I gave up on this turkey after 8 minutes and jumped ship.

...so that I can afford to take a cruise myself. This was an excellent video that gave me a great look inside an industry that I knew very little of before. If you are considering a career in the cruise industry, this video will give you an idea of what your life would be like. I felt like I just watched a great mini-course on business principles and the importance of the bottom line. I'm glad I took the time to watch this.

First off, I agree about those blooming drills, Russell!! I worked for NCL for over a year and it's a hectic pace for months at a time. I spent much more time working that I did doing anything else. The only big upset about working for them was the service charge and the fact that they encouraged people not to tip. Funny thing is, I'll be going on a NCL cruise next week for my honeymoon! lol

I'm REALLY thinking of going on a cruise this year,this was right on time!! And only the buffet for me why spend extra money if you dont have to! I CANT WAIT!!!

I've taken a cruise before, and had an OK time... After watching this I want to take one again, and this time actually get out there and experience everything. I know they're just sucking the money out of my pockets, but that's what all vacations do. Might as well pick one that is amazing and supporting such a wide variety of people. It's almost noble in a way. Thanks for this video!

As a former crew member with Carnival Cruise Lines I can relate to this video. I think that this is great for anyone wanting to take a cruise or wanting to work on a ship in the future. Its true that it is a huge cash cow and all of the crew's stories in the video are true.
Working 10+ hour days, being away from home for 6-10 months out of the year, hitting daily targets, living in cramped quarters, and those damn safety drills! I got to show this video to my parents tonight and now they have a better understanding of what the last 4 years of my life was like. I met my wife while working on the Carnival Paradise and now we have been all over the Caribbean, Mexican Rivera, and the Bahamas and we really enjoyed the ride! Thanks for posting this on your site.