Speaking In Code
Passengers should not be alarmed; thus, crew members avoid doing so. Guests are on vacation and do not need to be informed of every minor emergency, especially if it is unrelated to them. What kind of panic would ensue if every passenger discovered there was a tiny fire on board? It’d be a disaster! As a result, staff members employ certain codes that can be announced over the loudspeaker without disturbing passengers. For example, “Code Adam” indicates that a child has gone missing, “Code Alpha” indicates a medical emergency, “Code Oscar” indicates that someone has fallen overboard, and “Code Bravo” indicates that the ship is on fire.
Speaking In Code
They Party Harder Than The Guests
Cruise ship crews live by the phrase “work hard, party hard.” Workers are most likely drinking and partying when they are not working. In fact, the crew has its own “crew only” bar with ridiculously low booze prices. For example, many ships charge roughly $15 a drink for passengers, but you can purchase a cocktail for less than $1.50 at the crew bar. The crew certainly knows how to party, but they must exercise caution. Employees on ships are occasionally subjected to a random breathalyzer and drug testing; however, this is not usually enforced.
They Party Harder Than The Guests
