Cruise Confidential: A Hit Below the Waterline: Where the Crew Lives, Eats, Wars, and Parties. One Crazy Year Working on Cruise Ships (Travelers' Tales)

Cruise Confidential: A Hit Below the Waterline: Where the Crew Lives, Eats, Wars, and Parties. One Crazy Year Working on Cruise Ships (Travelers' Tales)

In Cruise Confidential, Brian David Bruns spills the dirt — or in this case, the dirty water — on those romantic, fun-filled vacations at sea. His hilarious chronicle of the year he spent working for Carnival Cruise Lines takes readers down into the areas where the crew works and lives, leaving readers gasping with laughter as they’re assaulted nonstop with events that range from the absurd to the utterly bizarre. Stewards fighting over food. Cutlery allowances and other nonsensical rules. What the crew calls those onboard (no, it’s not “passengers”). And of course, the sex. An abundance of ready, willing, and able bodies eager for action on a vessel replete with nooks and crannies leads to love in some mighty strange, and seemingly impossible, places. Breezy, entertaining, and informative, Cruise Confidential is essential reading for those planning a cruise or for anyone who just needs a good laugh.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #18960 in Books

Published on: 2008-09-01

Format: Illustrated

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Paperback

384 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From Booklist
Bruns, founder of a successful software company, decided to follow his new girlfriend, who worked on a luxury cruise liner, and enjoy a high-seas adventure. His plan, to get hired on as a member of the crew, seemed simple enough, but Bruns quickly discovered he had no idea what he was getting himself into. This is a very funny, behind-the-scenes exploration of a cruise ship. Imagine a combination of Innocents Abroad and The Love Boat, with a dash of Peyton Place, and you’ll have a good idea of what to expect: lots of humorous fumbling about as men and women of various nationalities mold themselves into an efficient team without stepping on each others’ cultural toes; the glitz and polished shine of a seagoing luxury hotel (contrasted with the sometimes-disgusting living conditions of the crew); and plenty of shenanigans, including raucous parties and, of course, sexual escapades. Although this isn’t an exposé of cruise lines so much as a lighthearted adventure, readers planning a cruise will glean lots of useful information, and cruise veterans may find themselves looking at their familiar turf in a new, slightly suspicious way. --David Pitt

About the Author
Brian David Bruns lives in Nevada, USA.

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Customer Reviews

Loved It
As a hospitality professional I truly enjoyed the inside of the biz on a cruise ship. He does a great job of being descriptive of his work and his after work activities. Always wanted to experience ship life and this is the closest I'm going to get. Hoping for a sequel.

A good read
Well I was on the Carnival Conquest May 2005(pre-Katrina) I knew what dining room and where on the lido deck he was talking about. I do feel for the cruise staff long hours and hard life. So when you cruise and get your bill don't be cheap these people live off their tips.
It was an entertaining read, my travel class teacher recommended it.So I borrowed her copy. Well written and it makes you think there is a "dark side" to every industry.

Cruise Confidential
Cruise Confidential: A Hit Below the Waterline: Where the Crew Lives, Eats, Wars, and Parties. One Crazy Year Working on Cruise Ships (Travelers' Tales) I am an avid cruiser and was thrilled to come across this "behind the scenes" book. What a huge disappointment. Mostly gibberish about parties, affairs, etc. I thought we would get some real insight into what the crew really thought about their jobs, why they decided to work on the ships, etc. This was like a soap opera - I was really disappointed. Selling mine back immediately. I would love to read a real "expose" on cruise ship life.

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