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Living and working onboard a cruise ship is an outstanding, exhilarating experience for anyone with a sense of adventure. Each cruise ship is a multi-cultural environment with employees sometimes representing more than 100 different nationalities. Different people will bring their own customs and habits to the workplace resulting in an eclectic and unique atmosphere.
Each ship is different; the following descriptions provide a general overview of what you may expect onboard a cruise ship.
Entertainment
See a Broadway style show. Listen to a Jazz Trio or Rock Band. Watch the hilarious performances of popular stand-up comedians you may have seen on TV. Dress to the nines for formal night. Most cruise lines have a broad variety of top-notch entertainment offerings for passengers - most of which you are also allowed to attend. The large show lounges can often be a spectacle in themselves, and can sometimes accommodate up to 1300 passengers - that's almost as large as the Apollo Theatre in NYC!
Dining
Most cruise lines allow Auctioneers to dine in several of the passenger eateries onboard. Auctioneers often times find it convenient to eat many of their meals in the staff restaurant provided by the ship. Some ships will offer menu service, and all ships offer a buffet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Please note that cruise ship facilities do not always cater to special dietary concerns such as a purely vegan regimen.
Pubs and Nightclubs
Cruise ships are known for having themed lounges, and typically have several types of bars and nightclubs catering to a wide variety of passengers onboard. Most cruse lines will allow you access to the majority of these passenger lounges and nightclubs. There are typically "staff only" lounges as well. Some ships have a full cocktail bar while others may only have beer and wine available to crew.
Cabin Space
Principal Auctioneers are always placed in a single cabin, which may also be shared by a couple if the Principal Auctioneer chooses to travel with a spouse or partner. Associate Auctioneers frequently have a single cabin as well, and depending on the assigned ship, may have to share with one other person. Cabin space is available for Principal or Associate Auctioneer couples if necessary.
Depending on the assigned ship, Principal and Associate Auctioneers may have a guest, staff, or crew cabin.
Guest Cabin: Cabin space will typically support two single beds which can be pushed together to form one king size. Enough room will remain for a chair and small table along with tables on each side of the beds. The room will also have a dresser/closet, small desk, and bathroom with shower/toilet.
Staff or Crew Cabin: This cabin is normally found in the same areas as other shipboard staff (i.e. casino workers, entertainers, etc.). The space is small, but efficiently arranged with enough room for two bunk beds, a dresser/closet, a small desk and a bathroom with shower/toilet.
Internet
Most ships have a full internet cafe where you can check messages or get web access. Bringing a laptop is advised as computer space can be limited and Wi-Fi hookups can frequently be found.
Medical
Each ship has a full medical facility manned by a doctor and nurse. Their services are not free but are available should a need arise. All members of the Art Department must be fully prepared for their own personal needs prior to joining any ship including, but not limited to, bringing all medications onboard ship and delivering to the medical facility upon arrival.
Laundry
Full washing/drying facilities are available including dry cleaning. Some ships do charge a minimal fee for this service.
