Cruise Line productions - Does anyone work for one?
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Re: Cruise Line productions - Does anyone work for one?
Hello,
Never worked on a cruise ship, but I've heard some interesting stories. It seems that most of the stories tell of over worked and/or drastically underpaid Techs.
While this may be unacceptable to many experienced Techs, it may be perfect for Techs that need those rushed, "under-fire" experiences that makes a Tech a better, more rounded Tech. Combat audio.... video & lighting too, .....because they didn't always seem to mention that a Tech would be responsible for all of these systems too. Of course...this may have changed ...and they may have also updated their equipment lists, and purchased new gear.
Cheers,
Hammer
Hello,
Never worked on a cruise ship, but I've heard some interesting stories. It seems that most of the stories tell of over worked and/or drastically underpaid Techs.
While this may be unacceptable to many experienced Techs, it may be perfect for Techs that need those rushed, "under-fire" experiences that makes a Tech a better, more rounded Tech. Combat audio.... video & lighting too, .....because they didn't always seem to mention that a Tech would be responsible for all of these systems too. Of course...this may have changed ...and they may have also updated their equipment lists, and purchased new gear.
Cheers,
Hammer
Re: Cruise Line productions - Does anyone work for one?
I've worked for shows that were booked on cruises in the dim, dark past... so I will refrain from mentioning the lines by name... but one of them treated the show's crew (crew provided and paid by the show producer, not the line) like they owned them. The other line was very different and the show's crew were treated like the entertainers.
As for working for the lines themselves, I suggest you do a google search for "holland america sucks to work for" or whoever you are considering, Matt. There is a lot of variation between lines and ever from ship to ship, depending on the attitude of the Captain and his top crew.
Cruise work can be a lot of fun with long hours or it can be real drag with long hours and abusive supervision. Remember that while on board the Captain runs the ship... all aspects of it... and law on board is that of the nation of ships registry, in addition to Maritime Law.
Have fun, good luck.
Tim Mc
ps. After seeing how the ship's crews worked, I think of cruise work as "summer stock rep theater" on the ocean. It's intense sometimes, the gear may be new and wonderfully deployed or it might be old and poorly maintained... but I can guarantee that you won't forget your time on board.
I've worked for shows that were booked on cruises in the dim, dark past... so I will refrain from mentioning the lines by name... but one of them treated the show's crew (crew provided and paid by the show producer, not the line) like they owned them. The other line was very different and the show's crew were treated like the entertainers.
As for working for the lines themselves, I suggest you do a google search for "holland america sucks to work for" or whoever you are considering, Matt. There is a lot of variation between lines and ever from ship to ship, depending on the attitude of the Captain and his top crew.
Cruise work can be a lot of fun with long hours or it can be real drag with long hours and abusive supervision. Remember that while on board the Captain runs the ship... all aspects of it... and law on board is that of the nation of ships registry, in addition to Maritime Law.
Have fun, good luck.
Tim Mc
ps. After seeing how the ship's crews worked, I think of cruise work as "summer stock rep theater" on the ocean. It's intense sometimes, the gear may be new and wonderfully deployed or it might be old and poorly maintained... but I can guarantee that you won't forget your time on board.
Re: Cruise Line productions - Does anyone work for one?
I spent 4 years in the Navy and I always remember what Mark Twain said about his experience on a ship. "Being on a ship is like being in jail with a good chance of drowning!"
I spent 4 years in the Navy and I always remember what Mark Twain said about his experience on a ship. "Being on a ship is like being in jail with a good chance of drowning!"
Re: Cruise Line productions - Does anyone work for one?
I know someone who is currently working for Disney Cruise Lines, I'll see if I can get him over here to chat about it.
I know someone who is currently working for Disney Cruise Lines, I'll see if I can get him over here to chat about it.
Re: Cruise Line productions - Does anyone work for one?
Maybe it is just me but I don't like cruises. I don't like having a time and events planned for me when I am on vacation. But my wife loves them so I go a long. I mainly sleep while on the ship and then go dancing later maybe with the wife.
Maybe it is just me but I don't like cruises. I don't like having a time and events planned for me when I am on vacation. But my wife loves them so I go a long. I mainly sleep while on the ship and then go dancing later maybe with the wife.