What to Pack in Your Carry-OnĪKA: the most important things you absolutely cannot board your ship and start your contract without.Ĭhances are you will be traveling many hours over several flights to reach your ship. It’s not the most ideal way to store it, but at least it’s out of sight and your roommate won’t hate you for taking up extra space in the cabin. If you absolutely must bring a hard-shell suitcase (maybe it’s the only one you have, in which case I wouldn’t suggest spending extra money on getting another one just for this contract), a pro-tip when it comes to storing it in your room is to open it up completely like a book and put it under the bed unzipped. Nonetheless, many crew members do opt for plastic suitcases due to its durability. I highly DO NOT recommend hard case suitcases (the ones pictured above) as I’ve seen nearly every roommate of mine struggle to squeeze them under the bed.īecause they don’t squish down like soft-shell suitcases, sometimes the only place to store them is beside a wall in the cabin, taking up precious real estate. The most ideal luggage would be something collapsable like a duffel bag with wheels or ones that can nest within each other for optimal space-saving. What Type of Luggage is Best for Working on Ships? Keep in mind that where you fly to for the beginning of your contract may not be the same destination you’ll be flying out of to return home and this may incur additional baggage fees not covered by your company should you pack any more than I suggested.įor example: even if you get extra baggage allowance since you’re flying from the US to Europe to embark, you might be on a domestic flight home after the ship has crossed to the States, thus saddling you with excess baggage fees. There are a good number of crew members who bring two large suitcases, but I think that’s a bit excessive and not so much fun when you have an over-packer for a roommate.īut in general, the average that people bring, and what I’d recommend is one large bag (50 lbs/ 23kg check-in limit), one smaller bag (carry-on size), and a backpack (carry-on personal item). What size of luggage will fit into my cabin?.Let’s start with the most basic questions that typically come up when determining what to pack for working on a cruise ship: As an Amazon Associate, if you make a purchase through one of these links, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Related: What Working on Cruise Ships is Really Likeĭisclosure: This post contains affiliate links. (My job onboard was a youth staff/counselor aka underpaid babysitter to 1500 kids and all-around clown on puppet strings if anyone is wondering.) If you’ve finally secured your first ship contract, congrats! Now you’re probably wondering what to pack when working on a cruise ship.Īfter working on ships on and off for a little over three years across six ships, I’ve put together this crew packing list for first-timers to help out any new seafarers looking for a bit of advice.Ī general preface before I get started: remember to take into account what your onboard position is and what your own requirements are.īe sure to ask your recruiter or hiring partner if you’re not sure about something because they will have more insight specific for your position than some random crew member writing on the internet.
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