If you are thinking about doing something illegal while on a cruise liner, you might want to think twice. And there’s a good reason for this. For those who break the law, steal, or generally act criminal, the ship has a jail. The captain and his officers have the authority to put you behind bars while on board.
They can legally arrest someone until the ship reaches port and the police can take them away. Guess what? The crew is thrown behind bars themselves sometimes too! So if you are going on a cruise anytime soon, you should go with the approach of not wanting to do any criminal activity while on international waters.
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.
Fun Days
You would think that stopping off at a beach or a port would be an exciting prospect for just the passengers. But no. The staff can also get in on the action. Whenever the ship makes a port call, the crew knows that they are in for some fun.
When passengers leave to roam around, the staff can too. They wait for these days like no other. The crew is finally allowed to rest, after working tirelessly for days on end. It's also a chance for them to get some time away from annoying passengers, rude managers, and all the drama on board.
The Crew Doesn't Care
Though you may think that you have created a bond with the staff, you are just another person who has come in and out of their life. Of course, they are paid to care, but behind that huge smile, they are just waiting for you to leave before they have to move on to the next guest. It's just a business, at the end of the day.
More precisely, they're waiting to go below the decks for the next drama. If you tip them, you may stand out...but other than that, you're just another face in a crowd of passengers.