Ship Life

Love to see a documentary that shows the side of a life I haven't had in such a real and accessible way. Honestly I found it quite ironically relaxing to watch, considering how hard it shows the cruise ship crew having to work. I definitely prefer working on land myself but it is lovely to be able to see other lives and I love relaxing insider documentaries like this. Really enjoyed seeing how they deal with all the potential issues on board and the human cost side of the work. I was very surprised as to the pay. A very relaxing time watching other people work hard to make a relaxing time for other people. 😂

Ship Life is a compelling deep dive into the world of cruise ship, crew members. Showcasing their incredible dedication, resilience, and humanity. This documentary shines a much-needed spotlight on the often-overlooked individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to keep a floating city running smoothly.

Morán-Shaugh's direction is both sensitive and incisive, capturing the raw realities of crew life. Through stunning visuals, this doc depicts the challenges, sacrifices, and unique bonds formed among the crew. Their stories are heartfelt and inspiring, revealing not only the demands of their work but also their dreams, cultures, and the vibrant community they create aboard.

As someone who has worked aboard cruise ships, I would highly recommend and is a must-watch for anyone curious about the hidden lives of the crew or contemplating a career at sea.

Victor A. Morán-Shaugh delivers a stunning and impactful documentary that stays with you long after the credits roll.

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An absolutely wonderful documentary , showing the harsh reality of living on a ship, some real tough moments mixed with the more pleasurable times . A really useful insight for anyone considering a career on the high seas .

Having thought about getting a ship job, seeing this documentary has inspired me to look more closely at this career option .

This is an entertaining , warts and all look at what it takes to live the ship life.

I especially liked how it portrays the two different communities living on the same vessel , completely separate from each other but together all the time , I have given this doc 10 stars.

Ship Life delivers a through documentary about what I from working with oil riggers and navy Bosuns is exemplified here. I hope that with this documentary goes from strength to strength at award ceremonies. I also thought it was well put tother the writing being well paced and intriguing that said, I would love to know more about the ship builders as those cabins are tiny and I think how likely this documentary and many others would have been if there had not been such teeny weeny cabins then you would les stress. But hey that does drive the story we see and I thoroughly admit to enjoying it. To think those ships have morgues on them, that like something I never thought about.

Very poorly produced, low-budget 'documentary'. For the most part, the cast seems like hired actors and not actual crew members of a real cruise ship. Most of what the film covers is tedious and infantile, like crew members partying or hooking up.

There is, I suppose, a behind the scenes type of look at the crew quarters that you don't normally get to see. But it's mostly the same areas repeated over and over.

There's no substance or cohesive narritive. Just banal sayings and trivial information that is obvious.

The cast members are not particularly likeable or interesting to follow, and a lot of what transpires seems fictional, like a bad reality show.

Avoid.