I've been a singer on cruise ships for more than 13 years. Being away for long stretches has its ups and downs — but it's hard to imagine giving it up.
This is an as-told-to essay, based on a conversation with Rachael Hudson. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Insider has verified her employment details and the length of time she has worked in the industry.
It's a very fun job, but cruise performers have to work hard to get to where we are. Over the years, working on a cruise ship has become work that's much more sought after. It was hard for me when I was starting out at 23. You had to book a time slot to speak to loved ones and make sure that you could fit it in with time-zone differences. Whereas now you've got your phone with you all the time and we can buy internet access. It's not always great when you're out at sea but you still have access all the time.
In the last few years, the industry has changed dramatically because of COVID-19. There are more restrictions in place for safety and health — it's highly important that everybody is healthy — but even just the changes that have happened in the past few years have been a big shift.Obviously, it's nice to travel the world. I've been able to see lots of places that I probably wouldn't have without this job.
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