trading talent for free crusie

[lucy]

Hello. Would anyone know how to go about contacting cruise lines to trade a talent for a free cruise? Also would anyone know if cruise lines swap caregiving talent or experience for a cruise? Ty

[LukeJ]

As in your talent to perform onboard for a free cruise? I wouldn't have thought so I'm afraid. Cruise lines would tend to recruit. You could try to see if there is any jobs available for a cruise line and apply. There are many jobs onboard, you could try to look for one you fancy if you wish to travel.

[FJB]

If you are a Catholic priest, some cruise lines will give you free cruises for your services.  

[LukeJ]

How do you become a Catholic priest? 😁

[FJB]

I think it’s as easy as going to catholicpriest.com, paying them $500 for the certificate, say 3 Hail Marys, and then buy a white cardboard collar for $19.99

[LukeJ]

Now you've set the ball rolling. Cruise lines soon will be wondering why they haven't made any profit as their ships are full of priest's that have saved thousands of dollars and the world has now officially turned catholic.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@lucy I'm afraid this is very unlikely. If you were to post content on a ship on behalf of a cruise line, it may be considered. Cruise lines don't typically give cruises away for free. If that was the case many of us would start learning new tricks and traits to earn a free cruise! 

@FJB That's a good thought! That's also a very noble and rare profession. 

@LukeJ It would be one holy cruise! We would all become priests if we could get free cruises. Let me know if this is a thing, and if so, sign me up! 

[LukeJ]

@Cruising CaribbeanI think we are all thinking the same thing. I guess I will see you all soon onboard. 

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ The idea of talent for a free cruise sounds very naive because nothing is free. If you are extremely gifted at something and want to preform it over and over again everyday onboard, you could try out to become a performer onboard. You have to realize that performing onboard a cruise ship is not for the faint of heart. It takes dedication, commitment, and stamina. Also, you aren't performing for free cruises, you are performing to earn a living. Yes the perk is you cruise, but on the flip side the ship owns you, you are there to work, not to play. 

If priests are free to cruise, the I will play the part. I will even skip the alcohol package to prove my worth. 

[LukeJ]

@Cruising Caribbean without sounding blasphemous, wouldn't it be good to have a cut out inside the bible where you can hold a canter and have a secret drink. If it saves you money, then that could be something worth while considering.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ Well, if priests are cruising free, and I'm a priest, it would be against my moral conduct to behave in such a way. For those who are only playing the part, the idea of a secret drink would be genius! If I'm getting free cruises, I would assume a lifetime of sobriety. I would rather be celibate and sober, cruising everyday of my life than risk my lifestyle for a hidden drink. That goes to show, I would take my role very seriously. All of this to say, I would still be your friend if you chose to be a priest and drink on the job.

[LukeJ]

@Cruising Caribbean I'm glad to hear it, and I like to think you would be my support when I feel the need to take a swig from my bible. I still don't know whether it is actually true and does it continue if priests go onboard for free. I find it hard to believe because cruise lines do anything to make profit and take as much money as they can from you, and wouldn't allow a religious person the luxury of free travel because of their beliefs. 

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ I would totally support you! If my cruise was free and booze was no longer I think I would become a thermal suite guru. The spa would be my ultimate escape. What a life that could be, reading my Bible in the Himalayan salt room for hours on end. I think I would live a life full of wellness and health, focusing on vitality. Maybe I would become the priest influencer, traveling the world via cruise sober minded. I mean, maybe the cruise line needs a little more holiness! I would imagine some cruise lines don't have enough holiness onboard, the holiness ratio could be off. As a priest, I could provide some holiness amplification services onboard. 

[LukeJ]

Actually I take it back, that sounds even better than the drink. I like how you put that. I want to read the bible in the Himalayan salt room. That sounds peaceful, and the idea of being a priest influencer and travelling the world via cruise sounds like my chosen vocation. Thank you for bringing this to me. 

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ I have brought you to the good side! Sometimes being a heathen is overrated anyways. I guess with my moral compass the life of priesthood may not be that much of a sacrifice for me. I'm pretty religious anyhow so dedicating my life for this purpose wouldn't be too challenging for me. I would't have a problem giving up drinking either. I can only imagine my life would be so peaceful, but I guess I would have to get rid of my husband. Who knows, that may bring me even more peace!

[LukeJ]

@Cruising Caribbean ooof, I'm not getting involved in any part of that ha ha 😂. I'm sure my wife would say the same about me. I'd have no problem with giving up drink if I wasn't around other people. I've easily one that before, where I could go months without touching a drop of alcohol, but I do enjoy the social aspect, and I definitely wilt to peer pressure when someone offers me a drink.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ Yes, I wouldn't either! I'm happy with my husband for now, but I'm on the fence as to whether I would trade in my husband for a life of free cruises. I think I would be willing to sacrifice marriage. It would be a new adventure. You never know, he may be willing to become a priest and cruise the world with me for free! I think as a priest I would only observe the party, not be the life of the party. That could be alright with me, I would become a professional people watcher. On a cruise, there are plenty of things to observe, especially if you stay out late enough on a ship. One thing for me to consider would be what to do with my kids. How young can you become a priest?

[LukeJ]

Please don't offer that option to my wife, I totally understand what path she will take, and I will be waving her goodbye on her world cruise no doubt. It will be a new adventure for both of us in no uncertain terms. I am intrigued in what age you can be a priest, as I would have thought there is at least a few years training in bible college etc.. so I would say at least 20 years old as a minimum age.

[3Sisters]

@LukeJ If it was priesthood versus married life, I think the decision is easy. One gets you free cruises, the other does not. Your wife and I would make the same choice, a good choice. I wonder what other lifestyles could earn you free cruises for life. The life of a gambler may earn you such a lifestyle. You have to be a high roller though! I think you should make the decision to become a priest at at least 18 years of age or older. It's a big decision, but I think I would sacrifice many things to have a life of free cruising, including accepting the challenges of priesthood. 

[LukeJ]

@3Sisters so it's heartbreak for the poor husbands all round then 😭. Its a hard decision to become a priest, there is so much to learn and sacrifice. The commitment level is vast I would have thought in order to remain loyal in that position.

[3Sisters]

@LukeJ I guess so, but the likelihood of this actually happening would be slim to none. It's a huge commitment, and I commend those who are diligent enough to make the sacrifice. I would say 95% of the population wouldn't consider such a profession. I don't think women can become priests anyways. This made up privilege would be for the devote Catholic men out there. If I didn't have a family to care for I would consider working on a cruise ship if it paid enough! It would be hard to consider that lifestyle longterm but I would probably enjoy it for a couple of years under the right circumstance. 

[LukeJ]

It's definitely a worthy consideration. I'd love to have had the opportunity to work on a cruise ship. I don't know in what capacity, obviously a chef would probably be the obvious choice, but I would have liked to think I could have done something else onboard. Something different nobody would expect of me. And it wouldn't be a dancer.

[Cruising Caribbean]

@LukeJ I'm not sure if I would be open to all jobs on a ship. I would potentially be willing to work at the specialty restaurants. Those seem more slow paced than the included dining options like the buffets and MDRs. I would potentially work in the casino too. I wouldn't want to bartend. I also wouldn't want to have to clean anything onboard because I would feel like I'm spinning circles. Entertaining would be a rough job too. A dancer would be something entertaining! I would rather work at guest services than have to dance on stage. 

[LukeJ]

@Cruising Caribbean that's a good idea, something suitable for myself too. You really wouldn't want to see me dance. I have no rhythm, timing or any inclination of anything you need to even look like I'm dancing. I just look like I'm in a queue for the toilet. So maybe customer service or the shops onboard would suit my talents instead. 

[3Sisters]

@lucy If you want to use your caregiving experience, you may want to apply to a cruise line and see if you could work in the kids clubs! In terms for free cruising, there is really no such thing. You have to earn that whether working for a cruise line or having some very niche "in" with a line (which is extremely rare). 

@LukeJ I love how this conversation all stemmed from @FJB's comment. Everyone jumped onboard with priesthood! A dancer is a paid profession onboard, but you have to have some serious rhythm. There is nothing wrong with cleaning the bathrooms but you have to be physically able to stand on your feet for long durations. Actually, most all professions onboard cruises require lots of stand time. You are a great conversation so I would expect you to be very skilled at working at an onboard shop! 

Edited April 24 by 3Sisters