much like the transmission transfers the engine RPM into manageable speeds to power the rear wheels in our cars. Modern cruise ships use either gas turbine or
Nowadays, tips are more or less expected. Many service workers are paid minimum wage, and rely on tips to augment their earnings. Here are some guidelines for tipping: Generally, salaried staff such as hotel managers or cruise captains are not tipped. Gratuities are given to service employees ...
With the ship's structure now at risk, Sloane needed to move fast and get water onto the fire. He discovered, however, that the ship's fire hoses were useless because of leaks, and indeed that much of the fire-suppression system had rotted. The first order of business was to assemble...
Once onboard, the camera team pretty much assumes the schedule of the fishing crew. If this means shooting for 24 hours in a row, so be it. The cameras rigged in and around the boats run almost constantly, capturing everything that happens from a variety of angles. There are no midnight...
But all your expenses are paid, so the money you earn can go to savings. I have known many lifestyle travelers who work a contract on a cruise ship, and travel around between contracts (usually a few months). The cruise line even pays for flights to and from the ship!
It is much easier than going it alone. 1. Enroll in an accredited Captain's School I went to Sea School in Bayou Labtre, AL but they have schools in other locations too. 2. Work hard at learning what you need to know while in Captain's school. The tests, yes, plural, are not...
Later departures are possible if you'd prefer to linger over your cornflakes. How much does it cost? London to Paris by Eurostar starts at £52 one-way or £78 return in standard class, £97 one-way, £168 return standard premier (1st class). Paris to Munich starts at €39.90 ...