Most Unhappy Crew is on Norwegian...

[ClevelandCruisin]

We talked to a girl on the pearl recently and the crew works everyday for 6 months at 10-12 hour shifts.

[www3traveler]

Depending on the position, contracts for most staff is either 6 months (middle management) to 8 months (bar staff, wait staff, housekeeping, most deckhands (maintenance) the 2 months vacation. Senior Hotel Management 4 months on 2 months off. Captain, Staff Captain, Chief Engineer- 10 weeks on 10 weeks off.

 

Hours vary per position but in general 10 hour days- split shift 7 days a week. All staff in addition to their job positions, have a Safety Duty and some have an additional job when you embark or debark.

 

Not an easy life for anyone.

[bbryan5]

They aren't being held captive, if they are going to be miserable to us, the PAYING CUSTOMER, they shouldn't be working on a cruise ship. It's pretty simple. That being said, I believe the vast majority of NCL employees are friendly, but for the few that are not, they should look elsewhere for employment.