#16: Crew Members Enjoy Discounted Drinks
Cruise ship crew members often enjoy steep discounts on alcohol, which can contribute to their jovial demeanor when off-duty. However, cruise lines assert that they conduct random tests to deter employees from drinking while on the job. Despite these measures, former crew members suggest that alcohol consumption among staff may be more prevalent than cruise companies acknowledge.
According to their accounts, drinking is a fairly common pastime for crew members, raising questions about the effectiveness of the cruise lines’ testing protocols and highlighting the lighthearted, unofficial side of ship life that passengers may not always see. Staff members deserve to have some fun, too, right?