The Secret Lives Of Cruise Ship Workers

Heavy Drinking

Cruises are known for places to let loose, well for the passengers anyway, but did you know the same holds true for the employees? Cruise ship employees are notorious for heavy partying and heavy drinking. Typically, staff has their own designated drinking area, where they can partake out of sight from passengers.

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While cruise ship drinks are notoriously expensive, at the crew bar they are much cheaper where you can buy a mixed drink for as low as a $1.25. We can certainly see why partying with the crew might be more desirable than partying above deck! Plus, alcohol would certainly be a way to distract from the cramped living quarters. Without a whole lot of options for things to do, we can imagine that the crew ends up at their bar quite frequently! Who can resist cheap drinks and time away from guests?