The Secret Lives Of Cruise Ship Workers

The Cruise Line Basically Owns You

Former cruise worker Brian David Brunes wrote a tell-all book in 2015 titled Cruise Confidential after becoming the first American working for the Carnival Cruise Line to not quit before his contract expired. Brain detailed how the worst part of his experience was the feeling of being property of the cruise line, saying, “The worst part of the job is being ‘owned’ by the corporation…They control what you eat, when you eat, when you can go use the toilet, how cold it is in your cabin, everything.” Yikes!

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While it’s obvious that the crew members are out to sea and away from their homes, this is part of the lifestyle that many don’t consider. Imagine all the freedom and choices that you have at home, taken away for long months at a time. When there’s that many people sharing space, the cruises need to be as efficient as possible, and with that comes some sacrifices.