Tintin Beltran

🌊 Monday Motivation for Every Crewmember 🚢

Happy Monday, Crewmembers!

A new week means a fresh opportunity to grow, improve, and move one step closer to your goals. Whether you’re onboard working long hours, waiting for your next contract, or preparing for your very first embarkation, remember this:

Every successful seafarer started exactly where you are today.

The long shifts, homesickness, sacrifices, and challenges are all part of building a better future for yourself and your family. Keep showing up with professionalism, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Your consistency today will create the opportunities you’ll be thankful for tomorrow.

Don’t compare your journey to someone else’s. Stay focused, stay humble, and never stop improving your skills.

Your next contract, your promotion, or your breakthrough could be closer than you think.

Have a safe, productive, and blessed week ahead.

⚓ Keep sailing. Keep believing. Keep moving forward.

God bless all our hardworking crewmembers! 🙏

17 hours ago | [YT] | 1

Tintin Beltran

🚢 It’s LIVE!

I’m excited to share my first YouTube collaboration with Doug & Lea from Go Travel Life!

We discuss one of the biggest questions in cruising:
Do automatic gratuities really affect cruise ship crew?

A huge thank you to Doug & Lea for the opportunity. I hope you enjoy the video! ❤️

1 day ago | [YT] | 1

Tintin Beltran

🎉 I’m so excited to share some good news!

Tomorrow morning (US time), my very first YouTube collaboration will be published with Doug & Leah of ‪@GoTravelLife65‬ 🚢

We talked about an important topic that many cruise guests have asked:
Do automatic gratuities really help cruise ship crew members?

As a former Royal Caribbean crew member with 10 years of onboard experience, I was honored to contribute to this discussion and share verified information based on my experience and conversations with current crew.

A huge thank you to Doug and Leah for inviting me to be part of this collaboration. It was truly a pleasure working with you both!

I hope you’ll watch the video when it goes live and join the conversation in the comments. I believe it will help many travelers better understand how the gratuity system works and why it’s such an important topic for the hardworking crew behind every cruise vacation.

Stay tuned! I’ll share the link as soon as it’s live.

Thank you all for your continued support! ❤️🚢

To God be the glory 🙏

2 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 4

Tintin Beltran

🌟 Thursday Motivation 🌟

Don’t give up just because the journey is taking longer than you expected.

Every successful seafarer, cruise ship crew member, and content creator started as a beginner. Many faced rejection, failed interviews, financial struggles, and moments when they wanted to quit—but they kept going.

Your dream job is still possible.
Your breakthrough is still coming.
Your hard work will pay off.

Keep improving your skills, keep applying, keep learning, and most importantly… keep believing in yourself.

The only way you truly fail is when you stop trying.

Happy Thursday! Stay focused, stay patient, and never give up. Your opportunity may be closer than you think. 🚢💙

👇 What dream are you working toward right now? Let me know in the comments!
#ThursdayMotivation #NeverGiveUp #CruiseShipJobs #Seafarer #KeepGoing #SuccessMindset

4 days ago | [YT] | 4

Tintin Beltran

🎉 3,500 SUBSCRIBERS! 🎉

Wow! We just reached 3,500 subscribers, and I honestly can’t thank you enough for being part of this journey. ❤️

When I started this channel, my goal was simply to share my knowledge and experience from my 10 years of working on cruise ships. I never imagined that thousands of people would trust me, watch my videos, and support my content.

To everyone who subscribed, liked, commented, shared my videos, and encouraged me—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your support inspires me to keep creating content that helps aspiring cruise ship crew members achieve their dreams.

This is only the beginning! I have more videos coming soon, including:
🚢 Cruise ship interview tips
💼 Resume and application advice
💰 Salary and gratuity information
🌍 Life onboard a cruise ship
✨ And many more helpful guides!

If you’re new here, welcome to our growing community! Let’s continue learning, growing, and helping each other.

Next goal: 5,000 subscribers! 🎯
Let’s make it happen together!

Thank you again, everyone. God bless you all! ❤️🙏

5 days ago | [YT] | 8

Tintin Beltran

Planning to apply as a Public Area Attendant on a cruise ship?

In my upcoming video, I’ll be sharing:
✅ Common interview questions
✅ Sample answers
✅ Public Area Attendant duties
✅ USPH basics
✅ The 3-Bucket System
✅ Tips to help you pass your interview with confidence

💬 Quick question:

If you were in an interview and they asked, “What is USPH?”—would you know how to answer?

Vote below and let me know!

👍 Yes, I’m confident.
😅 Not yet, I need to learn.

Comment your questions below, and I might answer them in a future video.

See you in the premiere! 🚢⚓

6 days ago | [YT] | 2

Tintin Beltran

☀️ Happy Monday, Future Seafarers! 🚢

A new week means a new opportunity to get one step closer to your cruise ship dream.

This week, don’t just say, “I want to work on a cruise ship.” Do something that brings you closer to that goal.

✅ Update your resume.
✅ Check your passport validity.
✅ Practice interview questions.
✅ Learn more about your target position.
✅ Stay consistent and never stop improving.

Remember, the people who get hired aren’t always the most experienced—they’re often the ones who are the most prepared.

💬 Question of the Week:
What cruise ship position are you aiming for?
⚓ Galley
🍸 Bar
🍽️ Restaurant
🧹 Housekeeping
🎭 Entertainment
🏋️ Sports Staff
🛍️ Retail
👨‍🍳 Culinary
✈️ Other (Comment below!)

I’m here to help you through every step of your cruise ship journey—from resume reviews and interview tips to application guidance.

Let’s make this week productive. Your dream job is worth the effort! 💙🚢

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

Tintin Beltran

🍽️ GALLEY UTILITY vs 🍺 BAR UTILITY

If you were applying for a cruise ship today, which position would you choose?

👨‍🍳 Galley Utility
✅ Great path to becoming a Cook or Chef
✅ Learn kitchen operations
✅ Work behind the scenes

🍺 Bar Utility
✅ More guest interaction
✅ Opportunity to assist bartenders
✅ Potential extra tips from side jobs
✅ Great career path to becoming a Bartender

Both jobs require hard work, dedication, and long hours—but each offers different opportunities depending on your career goals.

🎥 My new video is now live! I compare both positions based on workload, salary potential, career progression, guest interaction, and share my personal experience from the Bar Department.

💬 Tell me in the comments:
If you were offered both positions today, which one would you choose—and why? 👇🚢

1 week ago | [YT] | 1

Tintin Beltran

🚢 NEW VIDEO IS LIVE! 💰

Have you ever wondered how much cruise ship crew members really earn?

In this video, I break down the estimated salaries from the lowest-paying positions to the highest-paying jobs onboard. I’ll also explain the benefits many crew members receive, such as free accommodation, free meals, and airline ticket assistance (depending on the company).

But here’s something even more important: don’t look at the salary alone. I also talk about the reality of working on a cruise ship—the workload, long hours, homesickness, and what you should expect before applying.

Whether you’re a first-time applicant or planning your next contract, I hope this video helps you make an informed decision.

📺 Watch it now and let me know in the comments:

If you could choose any cruise ship job, which position would you apply for and why? 👇

Thank you for supporting this channel! Your likes, comments, and shares help me create more content to guide aspiring seafarers.

⚓ See you onboard, mga kabaro!

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Tintin Beltran

🚢 Cruise Ship Interview Tips That Can Help You Get Hired!

A great resume can get you an interview—but your interview performance can determine whether you receive the job offer.

Here are a few reminders before your interview:

✅ Know your resume. Review your work experience, responsibilities, and achievements. Be ready to explain everything you’ve written.

✅ Research the company. Learn about the cruise line, its values, and the position you’re applying for. It shows you’re genuinely interested.

✅ Practice speaking in English. Most cruise ship interviews are conducted in English. Speak clearly, confidently, and don’t be afraid to ask for clarification if needed.

✅ Dress professionally. Wear clean, neat, business attire. First impressions matter.

✅ Prepare for common interview questions. Practice answering questions like:
• Tell me about yourself.
• Why do you want to work on a cruise ship?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• Why should we hire you?
• How do you handle difficult guests or stressful situations?

✅ Highlight customer service and safety. Cruise lines value candidates who can deliver excellent service while following safety procedures.

✅ Show a positive attitude. Smile, maintain eye contact, and answer honestly. Recruiters are looking for someone they can trust to work with guests and crew.

💡 Remember: Don’t memorize answers word for word. Understand what you want to say so your responses sound natural and confident.

Every interview is a learning experience. Even if you don’t get selected the first time, use the feedback to improve and come back stronger.

Good luck to everyone chasing their dream of working on a cruise ship! 🌊⚓

If you need help creating a professional cruise ship resume or preparing for your interview, feel free to send me a message. I’m happy to help!

#CruiseShipJobs #CruiseShipInterview #Seafarer #OFW #CruiseLife #ResumeTips #InterviewTips #WorkAbroad #DreamJob

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