The speaker describes their experience working on a cruise ship that circles the Hawaiian Islands. They signed on to a unique cruise ship with only one American flag, exclusively operating within U.S. waters. Despite the pay cut, the speaker finds the job akin to a vacation. They work on various maintenance tasks, enjoy amenities, explore Hawaiian ports during overnights, and spend their days in beautiful locations. The speaker describes their routine in different ports, including their work, experiences, and the crew bar, emphasizing the stunning views and the unique lifestyle of working on a cruise ship in Hawaii.
1. The speaker signed on to work on an American flag cruise ship that circled the Hawaiian Islands.
2. The ship never left U.S waters.
3. The speaker was used to working on cargo ships and found the pay cut from the cruise ship a bit of a trade-off.
4. The ship was like a floating city, with hundreds of people working, eating, and sleeping underneath.
5. The ship had a deck gang that mainly did maintenance.
6. The ship was fully staffed with about 600 crew members, including bartenders, office workers, and security personnel.
7. The ship had a continuous loop around the Hawaiian Islands, visiting the same ports on the same days every week.
8. The ship had a drill day for the crew, where they practiced emergency procedures.
9. The ship had a crew bar on Wednesdays, where the crew could relax and have fun.
10. The ship had a routine where after work, the crew would grab dinner and then go to the beach.
11. The ship had a unique schedule where instead of leaving in the evening, it would leave in the afternoon to catch the sunset at the Nepali Coast.
12. The ship had a passenger turnover every Saturday, providing a small window for maintenance without inconveniencing the passengers.
13. The speaker had a favorite spot in Kauai where they would visit the beach and have a drink at the tavern.
14. The speaker felt sad to leave the ship and the Hawaiian Islands, feeling that they had learned a lot and had many good memories.
15. The speaker felt that the experience of working on the ship and living in Hawaii was a great experience and was something they were legitimately sad to leave.