A Day in the Life
Some of our employees weigh in on what life was really like at sea for them. Read on for what they had to say
Doug Hieatzman Sound & Lighting Technician
Gustavo Gutierrez Stage Manager
Jesse Kasper Stage Staff
Peter Boden Stage Manager
Emanuel Cooper Assistant Technical Stage Manager
 Life at Sea
If you are ready for adventure and want a chance to earn some cash while you do it, than working on a cruise liner could be just the thing for you. Getting paid to sail around the world can be an amazing experience that will not only further your career, but also give you a unique international opportunity.
 The Experience
Working on cruise liner is not for the faint of heart. Besides, the changes you'll face in the workplace, you'll also experience major changes in your daily life. Leaving your friends and family behind can be difficult. You will also be working much longer hours than you may be used to. You will work everyday, many times with no days off depending on the length of the cruise. Your shifts may also be 10 hours or even more depending on your position and the ship. Crew cabins can be tiny and you will have little privacy in this lifestyle.
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 The Dining/Kitchen Experience
The kitchen on a cruise ship is responsible for serving about 2,400 to 3,000 guests plus a crew of around a 1000. This ends up being an operation that prepares roughly 12,000 meals per day with a staff that works on shifts to be up and running 24/7. The kitchen will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, dinner, and a midnight buffet. Meals are served in 10-11 dining rooms that cater to a particular dining experience such as casual or formal to handle all the guests' needs. Other smaller satellite kitchens will handle room service, as well as a 24-hour pizza service. There is also a pastry department that produces deserts, bread, and pastries.
Working in a cruise ship kitchen is like cooking for a small town each and every day!
 The Hotel Experience
The hotel portion of the cruise ship is the largest operation on the ship. Like working in the kitchen, this too is like working as a member of a very large organization.
The hotel department of a cruise liner mirrors that of a traditional hotel. The hotel manager is in charge of the entire function of the hotel on the ship and the hierarchy continues in a pretty similar fashion down the ranks. The cabins, also known as staterooms, are under the care of the steward division. This is like housekeeping in a hotel. Cabin stewards take care of all guest needs such as, cleaning the cabins, laundry pick up and drop off, messages, and any other requests. There are many different positions within the steward division and rankings.
 The Entertainment Experience
The entertainment department on a ship includes everyone from the performers and musicians on the ship, all the way to sound and light techs, and backstage staff! Their ultimate duties include entertaining those aboard the ship! The entertainment department runs several different shows nightly.
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The International Experience
