You would think that being at the front of the boat would be the safest option. But this isn’t like sitting at the front of the bus, folks. If you think being in the front of the boat is a good thing, think again. Booking a room in the front of the boat ensures that you will be in for a bumpy ride.
The room will feel like it’s constantly moving and will probably make you feel a little seasick. The crew is constantly cleaning the front rooms, but be sure that if you were to shine a blacklight on the room’s furniture, it wouldn’t be a nice view.
Dodging the Illusive Rogue Wave
Potential threats from pirates and humans aren't the only thing that cruise ships need to keep an eye on while out on the treacherous waters. The water itself can be dangerous. Rogue waves are waves that seem to come literally out of nowhere, quickly and with fury.
Rogue waves are the stuff pirate nightmares are made of. These waves can also be known as “freak” or “monster” waves, because of how insanely large and random they are. Rogue waves have been known to tear even the largest of ships apart. So cruise ships need to be super vigilant when these kinds of waves come out nowhere.
What the Crew Doesn’t Want You to Know
Although being on a cruise ship is slightly different than working in a resort on land, it is still in the same realm of the hospitality industry – and working in hospitality is far from being a walk in the park. In fact, that might be the understatement of the century.
Hospitality workers spend their days serving the needs of others, often in exchange for pretty low hourly pay and long, grueling hours. Working on a cruise ship is no exception, so it should come as no surprise that the crew’s days aren’t all “rainbows and unicorns.” Putting everyone's needs ahead of their own for long periods of time can be mentally challenging.
Drama Drama Drama
With all the partying and romancing happening on board, there is obviously a fair share of drama. There are ship politics, gossip, and games and they are everywhere. Friendships are made, ruined, and everything in between. It is basically a microcosm of the Earth.
And seeing that the world is full of drama, it makes sense that you would also find it on a cruise. Yes, the crew may seem like they have their lives together and are strictly professional, but deep down, they are riddled with anxiety and tension. And that can manifest itself in petty politics and backstabbing.
Management is Mean
While the workers are renowned for being amazing in their hospitality and being hard workers, there is a reason why they are so good at their jobs - the whip is often cracked on them pretty harshly. Cruise ship management is known for being mean. What usually ends up happening is that managers are given separate private quarters and the power to discipline.
The managers watch everything on cameras, and if a staff member acts up, they will be left at a port. No joke. No matter how badly managers mistreat their staff, there are always more people applying to work on the ship.