Comments on: Recommended Packing List for Cruise Ship Musicians

By: Josh G

Josh G — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 06:49:52 +0000

Hey,
this was really nice to run into because I am starting my first contract this coming month and I am trying to figure out what I need to bring and about how life will be on the ship. Its funny how many musician have had horrible experiences on the ship, but some have had okay times. The ones that had horrible times seem to be back in the mid 80′s before there was a change in how things were ran on the ships. Anyways thanks for the information and keep up the music blogs because I think people have forgotten about the profession of being a musician. We are a profession that is fighting to stay alive.

Thanks again!!

By: stephanie soukup

stephanie soukup — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 08:28:23 +0000

i am a female drummer i read but not that fast. i am practicing to read faster. if i am a good drummer and a 70 year old female with high energy, what are my chances of getting hired?

By: Carole

Carole — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:34:35 +0000

Hello David!

Your website is very interesting and useful to me as I just get a contract to play on the Seven Seas Cruises Voyager.

I just have a question:

What can I expect of the size of a cabin on this boat ?
Do you think it’s as small as the one on your picture ?

Do you know musicians who have already played on this boat ?

Thanks,
Carole.
PS : sorry for my english (I’m from France)

By: David J. Hahn

David J. Hahn — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:26:45 +0000

Definitely take two, but consider taking one suitcase that will fit inside the other when empty. For example, one medium-sized suitcase and one large. Then you’ll essentially only have to store one suitcase.

You’ll only have to deal with your luggage twice on a cruise gig – when you arrive and when you leave – the rest of the time it’ll be in storage. So my advice is to worry more about bringing stuff that will make you comfortable and less about how heavy or over-sized it is. This is especially true if you are taking a long contract.

Best of luck on your gig!

By: Evan

Evan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:16:34 +0000

I am about to leave playing saxes for two months. I know I’ll have to check my tenor and was wondering if you think I should try to make it with only one suitcase or go with two. The clarinet, flute, and alto add more weight/carry-on stuff; so, getting everything into one might be dicey. Is it a huge inconvenience to take two suitcases?

By: RideTHISbike.com

RideTHISbike.com — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:02:18 +0000

I’ve sold a fair number of folding bikes to cruise industry workers and to cruisers as well. The most popular models are the more economical and compact folding bikes like the $179 E-Z Pack and the $259 Kent Compact. Personally, I have cruised with Carnival and have carried aboard a Strida folding bike. When I initially boarded, the bike was in the carry bag; however, I just rolled the bike on and off at ports of call. Another bike that has worked well is the Carry Me – I’ve even flown on Southwest with a CarryMe as my carry on.

Larry
RideTHISbike.com