- Six former cruise-ship workers described to Business Insider the things they couldn't live without while on the job.
- Their answers included clothing, technology, and cosmetics.
- The workers' former employers were Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and American Cruise Lines.
- $4.
A cruise ship is an unusual work environment, keeping employees away from their homes for months at a time. Some workers sign contracts that have them working on their ship every day $4.
That means cruise-ship workers need to be thoughtful about what they pack, since they might not have the opportunity to return home for an essential item for over six months.
Six former cruise-ship workers told Business Insider what they couldn't live without during their contracts. They worked for $4, $4, $4, and American Cruise Lines. Four asked for anonymity due to a fear of reprisal from their former employers. Their identities are known to Business Insider.
Here's what they said.