Cruise Ship Employees Reveal the Craziest Things They’ve Seen Onboard | Travel Unfiltered
We gathered cruise ship employees from across the industry to reveal the wildest things they’ve seen during their time at sea. From the secret party scene only the crew knows about to the craziest things they’ve seen passengers do onboard and in port, these are the stories you’ll never hear from the cruise line. Along the way, find out the biggest dos and don’ts for cruise passengers, the truth about ship jail (yes, it’s real—and one of these employees has firsthand experience), and how crew members’ extensive safety training prepares them for just about anything at sea. After witnessing everything from 30-foot waves and tangled love triangles to unexpected livestock onboard, they share the cruise tips they wish every passenger knew, including how to stay healthy at sea, the truth about tipping your crew, and the surefire way to get kicked off the ship. But when it comes to cruising like a pro, their biggest advice is simple: be ready for anything. 0:00 Cruise Ship Employees’ Craziest Stories 0:09 Rules and Cruise Jail 1:48 Crew Life 3:52 Natural Disasters 5:44 Passenger Stories 7:46 Advice for Passengers Subscribe to Travel + Leisure on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@travelandleisure?sub_confirmation=1 CONNECT Website: https://www.travelandleisure.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/travelandleisure Instagram: instagram.com/travelandleisure TikTok: tiktok.com/@travelandleisuremag T+L is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated, insatiable traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive, inspiring travel lifestyle content anywhere. We capture the pure joy of discovering the pleasures the world has to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and wine. Whether the experience is in print or digital, T+L offers compelling reasons to get up and go. https://www.youtube.com/@travelandleisure