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A TikTok creator has shared a video showcasing their "commute" while working aboard a cruise ship, underlining one of the interesting advantages of the lifestyle.
Amber Olivia explains that as a member of crew she lives in the very front of the ship, "on deck five", even though her work is right at the back of the ship.
She shows how she winds her way through the deck's crew quarters, including a digression through deck four since she can't walk through the customer spa, before eventually climbing back up to deck seven, where she works.
Olivia explains that she can use the promenade deck for some fresh air on the way to work if she likes, but that because she wears a wig, as a performer, the wind can often be more trouble than it's worth.
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Instead, she travels through the back rooms of the ship before moving out into the "guest area" as she calls it, walking through the ship's onboard mall to wind her way to work.
It's a really good way to underline just how massive these ships are - even after being sped up, the footage she films makes it really clear just how much mileage there is between all of the many decks.
That mall alone would be enough for some towns, and you can see loads of guests milling around in it, complete with gleaming floors and glitzy-looking shops.
Underneath the video people seem to be impressively astute at spotting exactly which cruise liner Olivia works on without many clues to go on - many of them have correctly guessed it, including one who asked: "Do you work on a Princess Cruise ship? Love sailing with Princess!".
Olivia confirmed that Princess is indeed the liner that she works with, and for those who want more cruise content, her page is absolutely full of interesting little videos showcasing the many different parts of living and working on a ship.
This includes talking through an average day in her life, showcasing some of the many amazing locations she's visited on the ship, and also explaining some of the downsides to living and working in such a unique situation.
One of the most commonly-mentioned advantages is that you get very cheap or even free room and board aboard these vessels, so your living costs can remain incredibly low if you're careful with your money while working on them.
Of course, for anyone who spends hours every day in a car or on public transport getting to and from work, it's also probably pretty easy to get jealous of a commute to work that can be captured in one 90-second video like this one.
