Sweatships - Working Conditions on Cruise Ships - Part 1/2

This documentary shows the working conditions on the lower decks of cruise ships, a world largely unknown to tourists who take the cruise.

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[DJRomirez]

11 hours.Most of cruise ship crew are working 11 hours or less.And nobody is getting less than 550-600 USD a month.Sometimes food is not so good (but sometimes very good ).Cabins are really small.Sometimes you really don't have a time to go out.or you're simply to tired.Length of contracts may vary:6-10 monts(mostly 6 mths).

I've worked on the cruise ships for 3 years on different positions.Sometimes it is really tough job.Sometimes no.

But this guy on video is out of his mind))))))) Dumbass))

[Dankster312]

@harry2kast: Dude - if you're a North American, working in the restaurant, things are going to be very, very different for you. I know of people working above deck on these ships who had no idea what was going on with the workers from overseas who were under deck until they got to know those workers well enough that they could be trusted.

[2armylife]

If you are lucky enough to get a job on a cruise ship, it would be a dream come true. Yes, you work a lot of really really really long hours, about 12-13 a day, with no days off, but you knew thats what you signed up for. People who just doss around don't deserve that job. You get to travel around the world, making other people happy, while having fun yourself. If you get into a job that you enjoy, its even better, because working those long hours wouldn't be a chore xx

[jonmtate36]

I meet a bar tender on Carnival that has been working on a cruise ship for 12 years and has put all his kids (4) threw school and paid off his house. He said these young kids complain a lot about work, But he was glad Carnival has given him the opportunity to give his family a better life.

[joelfrenette]

The Ugly Truth - He Is Spot On! I worked for Carnival Cruises as a Bar Waiter in 1996 - I was the first Canadian EVER to sign the contract - I had to register in Liberia (West Africa) and accept a wage of 45$ per month. We worked from 8am to 5am some days... We slept like chickens... sleeping 20 minutes every couple of hours... and we did work everyday for the entire length of the contract. I learned how to hustle.

[titohuertas]

I worked in a cruise ship for 2 years. What a horrible experience. Not glamorous at all. Glad I never came back.

[tigershad0w6]

These poor people working on cruise ships, I would hate to live in cramped conditions and work all the time, I feel for y'all

[anadolorify]

I've worked on a cruise ship too for around six months. This guy is not crazy.

Some people get lucky, and especially if they're North American or have any advantages, they might not run into problems with the authoritarian nature of the ship...but if you complain about anything your job is in jeopardy. And it was rare that anyone I knew worked as few as 11 hours. 13 or 14 was more common and those were intensive hours! No days off.

[martinholde]

If you settle for a low level job, yes you will work more than you get paid, but if you come with some form of skills you get better jobs. Also, you have the opportunity to climb the latter with most companies. One contracts alone isn't gonna do much for you.

[Sucramfree16]

umm why did you show a picture of a african slave ship?!? No, no, no cruise ship life may be pretty bad, but equal to being a african slave on a slave ship? NO!! Cruise ship crew get paid, albeit it little, and they chosoe to get on the ship AT THERE ON WILL! They have bathrooms, they have beds, and much larger living area space per person comparared to slaves. Are the crew quarters infested with disease?

[alex91387]

They must take passports to prevent people from illegally entering any countries. their must be some truth to this but again another exagerated story. i cruise with disney and i dont belive its that bad