ambient Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I played on one a few years ago. They don't mind you drinking, you actually got a discount for drinks. I don't drink anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 If you're deliberating over whether or not to accept two weeks paid work and a free cruise because you can't have a beer after the show, you either don't really want the job or you have a bigger problem with alcohol than you can admit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBass Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Take the gig and just look forward to the almighty bender you can go on when the cruise has finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 (edited) @chris2112 -> Word..., Edited July 2, 2017 by Geek99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 My guess is they've had their share of staff who couldn't put the bottle down. So they've had to do what they believe is the right thing. It wouldn't bother me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 weeks of gigs, hit the gym every morning and relax in the sun the rest of the time - sounds like bliss to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 As the thread is four years old, I wonder if the OP took the offer or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 .................... and how's the liver. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dand666 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Been on the cruise circuit for a few years now and it depends on the cruise. The ferries out of the UK going to Rotterdam or Amsterdam for example are usually 'Dry Ships' they say you could occasionally get breathalysed but I never did. Use to drink with the security so they aren't that fussed. All depends on who's on the ship. The Filipinos will always get you alcohol if you ask. I've been on the big ships for the last few years and you can drink anytime of day. Which is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewDad Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 A gallon of beer a day (or half pint of spirits) saw the Royal Navy through the Napoleonic wars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rum_ration Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzbass Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 anyone thought to ask the musicians union ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davegriffiths91 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 [quote name='T-Bay' timestamp='1499023335' post='3328684'] I have been (a passenger) on a few cruises. I have seen band members of guest bands and comedians having a drink several times. Had a long chat one night with a comedian after he needed somewhere to sit so joined our table and he had quite a few. But as others have said, every one could be different. One thing not to do is to try and sneak anything on, they all now use airport style scanners so you will be caught. We took a bottle on board a royal Caribbean at the first port and had it confiscated (we hadn't read the rules) and it was returned the last day. They all tend to have a zero tolerance for staff misdemeanour, from what I gather even tiny transgressions see you walking the gangplank at the next port. [/quote] How was the Royal Caribbean ship? I'm out on Equinox this coming Sunday for 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bay Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 [quote name='davegriffiths91' timestamp='1499166287' post='3329611'] How was the Royal Caribbean ship? I'm out on Equinox this coming Sunday for 6 months. [/quote] Very very nice, we have done P&O, RC and Princess and it compared very favourably. Food was excellent, ship was great, entertainment was aimed a little towards the American passenger but still good. I did miss the late night comedy club that P&O do though but not a deal breaker. We were on Spendour of the Seas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 [quote name='coffee_king' timestamp='1373636333' post='2139972'] Sorry but I couldnt find a relevant forum section to put this under, so please move it if necessary. I've been offered some work on a cruise ship, but the T&Cs state NO ALCOHOL WHAT SO EVER. And it is stated many many times. I cannot either bring it on board or buy it from the ships many bars. Now, I'm no alcoholic and never drink before or during a gig, but who doesnt like a nice cold beer after a long hot sweaty performance? I'm just wondering if anyone else whose done cruise ships can advise if this is the norm or not? Its just sounds so.....Nazi to me. Its a 2 week back to back job and I guess I could live without alcohol for this time, but its not going to make my stay anymore enjoyable. Yes, I know its WORK by the way. Anyone? [/quote] So nothing in the contract about drugs or jazz then :-) Personally i could live without a drink for a couple of weeks if i wanted that gig, but i would find it very, very hard to do as i expect everyone else would be in a holiday mood and the temptation would be enormous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 (edited) The contract may be designed to weed out people who have a drink problem. I know many, many musicians who would run a mile from a contract like that. Then when you get on board the rules may be a bit more reasonable. Edited January 20, 2018 by gjones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12stringbassist Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 If you fancy the fortnight's work and possibly some more to follow, take the rules as read, but ask another band member when on board. If someone was paying me good money to play bass on a cruise ship, I'd go on the lemonade for the duration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambient Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 I played on a ship for a summer about 8 years ago. You were allowed to drink, in fact you got a discount. I don't drink anyway, the free coffee was enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Re. "Is this the norm?", there isn't a "norm". He who pays the piper and all that. Accept the offer/contract and you abide by the terms. No point in arguing. They can find plenty of people who will be happy to accept the T&Cs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goblin Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 I imagine different liners have different rules, I've done a couple of cruises, one as passenger status guest ents, and one as crew. The first one, no issue with alcohol as we were effectively passengers, though we got a nice 25% crew discount. Said liner also had Slop-chest too, which was great. It was for crew / guest ents and it was massively discounted booze, confectionery and such. So obviously they didn't mind crew drinking either. The other company, again, after work hours, they really didn't mind, there was even a crew bar (something pretty common to be fair), with VERY cheap drinks. I recall paying $1.50 for a pint, and soda from the gun was free all around the ship for crew. However, there's still the underlying rule, where all crew members are still on duty on a ship. Look at it this way, a cruise ship is a floating hotel. Now, let's say a hotel goes up in flames, generally, you raise the alarm, get the hell out of there, then probably capture it and put it on social media... you can't do that on a cruise. That's where crew step in, ALL crew (at least on the liner I was on) went through rigorous training and regular drills, as passenger lives were our priority... does anyone want to imagine being in the crap and finding out that the crew are all hammered? So yeah, you can enjoy a drink in there, but you were regularly subject to on the spot breath tests for alcohol. Also, surprise drug tests are a thing too! With regards to drinking on the gig anyway, I play professionally, as I'm sure quite a few of you on here do too. I have a zero tolerance approach to alcohol before / during performance, as does the tour I'm on. Afterwards, yeah, no problem, provided you're not driving yourself / anybody else (I've been driven around a lot it transpires by someone probably way over the limit - I don't work with them anymore.) But when I see alcohol on stage, at least for anything corporate / function band upwards, it really gets on my nerves. It looks unprofessional and probably doesn't sound great as the gig goes on. At the end of the day, someone is paying for a service, which love it or hate it, alcohol WILL have a detrimental effect on. If I was hiring a function or any professional band, I'd have it in the contract that the band are not to drink during performance. Yes, it sounds a crappy thing to say, but also, I've just had someone come and clean my car professionally, if he turned up and cracked open a beer, he'd also be cracking on home. Want a drink on the gig? Save it for the pubs and get your mate to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzjames Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 (edited) Is it Fjord lines in Norway? I did one of those once. No alcohol. They seemed pretty strict on it, so if it’s a problem, don’t do the gig! It was my birthday while I was on board, and I still wasn’t allowed a beer, but whatever. Two weeks without alcohol, hitting the gym every day and practicing in my cabin did me no harm whatsoever! Edited January 23, 2018 by Jazzjames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzmanb Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Who mentioned gigs? its the captains job he's been offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Interesting discussion.....just wondering if recent posters realised the OP was in 2013! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 5 hours ago, ricksterphil said: Interesting discussion.....just wondering if recent posters realised the OP was in 2013! Well I did 2 secs after I posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewine Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'd love this type of opportunity. I could care less about alcohol. Blue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted January 26, 2018 Share Posted January 26, 2018 6 hours ago, Bluewine said: I'd love this type of opportunity. I could care less about alcohol. Blue +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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