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Starting conversations to raise awareness of the opportunity of working on cruise ships and help new/existing crew have an enjoyable experience!

Jordan Martin

  • Sep 28, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • weekly NEW EPISODES
  • 1h 7m AVG DURATION
  • 31 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Shiplife TV

ep 31 - Exposing MSC's New Pandemic Cruise Procedures

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 29:30


Watching MSC's new video on cruise procedures for cruises during the pandemic

ep 30 - Even YOU Can Buy a Cruise Ship!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2020 62:56


In today's episode of the Cruise Bulletin we're discussing some recent news in the cruise ship world + Live Q&A!

ep 29 - Cruising w/ Don Terris

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2020 72:08


Today's episode is a full length podcast/interview with J Alexander from The Shiplife! You may know J from his Cruise News episodes on his channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/draca2222) . In this podcast, we'll be talking about his background, the evolution of his YouTube channel, the future of cruising, and much more!

ep 28 - Robbed in Bali & Getting Fired

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 116:55


Today's episode is a special late night podcast with Alexis Soto and Lisa Peterson! Lex and Lisa join Carlotta and me in telling some interesting stories about our cruise ship experiences. It's not a short podcast, so grab a drink and hang out!

ep 27 - Cruise News, YouTube, & Life w J. Alexander from The Shiplife

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2020 82:48


Today's episode is a full length podcast/interview with J Alexander from The Shiplife! You may know J from his Cruise News episodes on his channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC404...) . In this podcast, we'll be talking about his background, the evolution of his YouTube channel, the future of cruising, and much more!

ep 26 - Americans Still Stuck on Cruise Ships & Live Q&A

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 98:04


Americans STILL stuck on cruise ships + Live Q&A!

ep 25 - 12,000 Cruise Ship Crew Stuck at Sea?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 49:59


In today's episode of the Cruise Bulletin we're discussing some recent news in the cruise ship world! 12,000 cruise ship workers stuck at sea, CDC inspections, live Q&A, and more!

ep 24 - Quarantined on Royal Caribbean w/ Riley Tench!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 61:58


Today's episode features Riley Tench! You may know Riley Tench from his vlogs on the cruise ship. In this podcast, we'll be talking about his background, his position, his relationship, what it's like being quarantined on a cruise ship, and more!

ep 23 - Covid-19 Cases on Cruise Ships & Live Q&A!

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2020 43:31


Welcome to Shiplife Sundays! In today's episode of the Cruise Bulletin we're discussing some recent news in the cruise ship world! New Covid-19 infections on the cruise ship and live Q&A!

ep 22. - Royal Caribbean Muster 2.0, Morgues, Delayed Refunds and MORE!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 81:10


Welcome to Shiplife Sundays! In today's episode we're discussing some recent news in the cruise ship world! Electronic Safety Drill (royal caribbean muster 2.0), Morgues on cruise ships, Stranded at Sea/Delayed Refunds, and the Future of Carnival Cruises!

ep 21 - Being a Solo Guitarist for 7 years (feat. Michael Redden)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 103:49


Today's episode features Michael Redden (@MichaelReddenMusic), a solo guitarist, that I met on my first contract. Amazing guy with amazing stories!

ep 20. - Cruise Ship Stocks Recover?!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 66:09


Bonus episode of the Shiplife TV podcast! Today we're discussing cruise ship stock recovery, cruise lines selling ships, a Covid-19 lawsuit, and Cruise ship fanatics!

ep 19 - Cruise Line Stocks Are PLUMMETING!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 51:50


In today's episode, we're discussing covid-19 on cruise ships and plummeting cruise ship stocks!

ep 18 - I Met My Wife on a Cruise Ship

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 82:03


In today's episode my wife and I will be discussing our story about how we met on cruise ships and how to make it work.

ep 17 - Pregnant on the Cruise Ship feat. Lacey Howlind

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 77:54


In today's episode, we're chatting with Lacey Howlind about her experience getting pregnant on the cruise ship, and discussing her time as a singer + live Q&A as usual.

Shiplife ep. 16: Carly Gordon (Dancer/Singer/Dance Captain)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 74:10


Today's guest is Carly Gordon. We'll be discussing her experience as a dancer/dance captain/singer on cruise ships with a live Q&A session.

Shiplife ep. 15: Rachele Vanzoeren (Broadcast Manager)

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 54:58


Today's guest is Rachele Vanzoeren. We'll be discussing her experience on cruise ships as a Broadcast manager with Celebrity Cruises.

Shiplife ep. 14: Preparing for Your Cruise Ship Interview

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 41:13


In today's episode, we're discussing some things to consider during your cruise ship interview. The great thing is that these tips don't just cover interviews for cruise ships specifically, but you can apply these tips to almost any work interview. And as usual, live Q&A!

Shiplife ep. 13: Quarantined on Carnival Cruises w/ Daniel Sabillon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 82:16


Interview with Guest Services Coordinator, Daniel Sabillon about his quarantine experience on Carnival Cruises.

Shiplife ep. 12: First 2 Weeks Training on Cruise Ships

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 66:48


Today we're discussing training on during the first 2 weeks of signing onto a cruise ship!

Analyzing a Cruise Ship Contract

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2020 57:06


Today we're breaking down a cruise ship contract! We'll be going over everything from pay, dispute resolution, and much more!

Quarantined on a Cruise Ship!

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2020 35:02


Today's episode discusses what it's like to get sick on a cruise ship, being quarantined, as well as policies & procedures for disease prevention.

Shiplife with Svetlana (Asst. Waiter)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2020 66:00


Today's episode features Svetlana. We discuss her background/experience as an Assistant Waiter while working on Celebrity Cruises. We discuss various topics regarding her experience while working on cruise ships, such as first contract experience, expectations, and some interesting stories!

Shiplife with Vyvy Tran (Disney Cruises Character Performer)

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 78:07


Today's episode features Vyvy Tran. We discuss her background/experience as a Character Performer while working on Disney Cruises. We discuss various topics regarding her duties while working on cruise ships, such as first contract experience, expectations, and some interesting stories!

Shiplife with Lisa Jeanne Peterson (Prod. Singer/Cruise Director)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 79:21


Today's episode is with Lisa Jeanne Peterson. We discuss her background/experience as a Production Cast Singer, Social Hostess, Assistant Cruise Director and Cruise Director while working on cruise ships. We discuss various topics regarding her duties while working on cruise ships, such as salary, expectations, and some interesting stories!

Shiplife with Sean Price (Cruise Ship Broadcast Tech)

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 99:40


Today's episode with Sean from Coffee with Sean! We discuss his position as a videographer (aka Broadcast Technician on Norwegian Cruises) while working on cruise ships. We discuss various topics regarding his Broadcast Technician/ Videographer position while working on cruise ships, such as salary and expectations.

Why do Crew HATE Musicians/Entertainment?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2020 67:06


In today's episode, we discuss what it really takes to be a musician on cruise ships. Working on cruise ships as a musician is very similar to working on land in terms of the business. In general, it isn't solely dependent on talent. We see this in mainstream entertainment all the time. Artists don't necessarily need an unbelievable amount of talent in order to create a name for themselves or create a career. Other variables such as personal branding, image, and ability to entertain play such a large factor in whether or not an artist/musician is able to succeed. Musicians on cruise ships work at the mercy of the guests and operate under the entertainment department. Thus, everything depends heavily on reviews. Great musicians/artists are entertainers first. This isn't to say that the art/craft comes second, but they're able to know their limitations and use their strengths to entertain their audience. Have questions? Reach out to us on Instagram! @ShiplifeTV

Spending Holidays on Cruise Ships

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 59:25


What's it like to spend holidays on cruise ships as crew? In today's episode we share stories and talk about the life of cruise ship crew while on the ship during holidays.

Juggling Schedule and Sleep on the Cruise Ship

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2019 44:18


In today's episode, we discuss how crew members on cruise ships juggle scheduling and sleep. It's pretty well known that crew members have hectic schedules (for the most part). Due to this hectic schedule, we have to make sure we're making the right decisions to ensure proper performance on the job, by sleeping enough and doing the things that keep our spirits up.

Getting the Show Band Job on Cruise Ships

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2019 58:04


In today's episode Alexis Soto gives us some tips on getting the show band job on cruise ships. In his cruise ship career, he's worked as a bass player in a jazz quartet, a solo guitarist, a guitarist in a duo, a bassist in the show band, and as the music director. He shares some tips on getting the gig to work on cruise ships in the show band (production band/orchestra) as well as shares some pros/cons from his perspective.

Cruise Ship Relationships: Everything You Want To Know!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 57:06


In today's episode, we're discussing everything about relationships on cruise ships. From relationships between crew and guests and crew and crew, we dive into the no-nos and the go-gos (is that a thing?) regarding relationships on cruise ships. To sum things up, having intimate/sexual relationships with guests on cruise ships is a huge no-no, but general, platonic relationships is very encouraged as it builds helps the cruise line get better reviews because this encourages guests to come back on the same cruise line. Due to the red tape around having intimate/sexual relationships with guests on cruise ships, the cruise line almost encourages crew to seek companionship between crew members. It's definitely not stated outright, but if you're desperate for some tail... There are a ton of other crew members in the same boat! (See what I did there??) Don't have time to watch the full video? Want more? Catch our videos on YouTube! Youtube.com/jordanfmartin Have questions? Want more? Follow us on Instagram! @ShiplifeTV @JordanFMartin @TitaWills

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