Ship Life

Are you ready to make your life an adventure? From 100 to 2,200 crew members per ship are needed to manage operations onboard the more than 300 cruise ships worldwide. Explore exotic foreign ports and get paid for your unique skills. Ok, it's work, but the benefits are numerous! Sleep in the same bed, get well fed every day--and yes, get paid! Nancy Soule has been at sea since 2011 and shares secrets and insights from hundreds of crewmembers. This is the ultimate how-to for anyone seeking a life of the extraordinary.

You know you need to quit. You’ve spent months—maybe years—convincing yourself that it’s not that bad, that you should be grateful, that stability is more important than happiness. It’s all nonsense. Burn the Ships is the brutally honest, practical guide to walking away from a soul-sucking job and never looking back. This isn’t just about quitting—it’s about rebuilding your confidence, overcoming fear, and designing work and life on your terms. Inside, you’ll learn: ✔ How to break free from the fear of financial ruin and job scarcity ✔ How to shut down guilt and stop ...

For so many of us, the first introduction to Black history begins with lessons about slavery. While slavery is a crucial part of African-American history, it is not the beginning. In fact, there is a rich history tied to the continent of Africa that deserves to be told and to be marveled at—which is exactly what Maisha Oso does in Before the Ships. With sparse yet moving text, Maisha takes us back in time to before the advent of the Transatlantic slave trade.

Immerse yourself in an elegant maritime journey with the remarkable eBook "Aboard with Elegance". This comprehensive guide invites you to delve into the intricacies of shipboard life, perfect for those ready to embark on their first cruise or veteran passengers. Chapter 1 initiates an enlightening walk-through of the cruise life, outlining everything from preparation to understanding cruise etiquette. As you navigate through the chapters, you'll learn the nuances of cruise ship rules, vital to ensuring a seamlessly pleasant voyage. Next, master the art of dining onboard with a detailed ...

As we start upon our spiritual navigation from the great mountains and forests of the wild life of nature, we must be content to take the lowest and humblest steps that belong to beginners. The lowest class of vessels that go by water are those of the tow-boat rank, such as are used on canals, and barges for hauling slow and heavy freight. There are two classes of boats that we must utilize in our journey before we come to the sail boat, which, in a proper sense, represents the life of a regenerated believer; of one who has the assurance of the Spirit that he is a child of God. In like ...

Captain John Whidden was an American merchant sailor who sailed all over the world. He wrote this work in 1908, partly as a memoir, but also to offer a snippet of the “old sailing ship days” before major changes occurred. It is a story of a boy from New England and his various roles on ships from the age of 12 to 37. He documents the changes in the shipping industry over the 19th and into the 20th century.

For anyone who loves sailing and adventure, Arthur Ransome's classic Swallows and Amazons series stands alone. Originally published over a half-century ago, the twelve books are still eagerly read by children and adults alike – by all those captivated by the world of adventure and imagination. Such longevity is not only due to Ransome’s unparalleled gift of storytelling, but also his championing of qualities such as independence and initiative; virtues that appeal to every generation, whether young or old.

You just tried out for the school play. Who wants the lead part more than anyone? YOU! Imagine stealing piles of jewels and gold coins. Living without rules. Wearing a metal hook and having a parrot as a pet. But be careful what you wish for. That might not be the way it was for a cabin boy on a pirate ship…

Are you ready to set sail and explore the world like never before? Look no further than "Cruising the World", the ultimate guide to ocean cruising! In this thrilling eBook, you'll discover the joys of cruising on the open sea, from the sights and sounds of new ports of call to the wonders of marine life. You'll indulge in the delights of seafaring cuisine, and experience the thrills of oceanic adventure with activities like swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving. But it's not just about the activities - cruising is also a romantic affair. You'll explore the potential for finding love and ...

In this second novel in the Rian and Mouse series, it is 1807 and Napoleon Bonaparte consumes all of Europe in total war. Only England and her allies stand in the way as France attempts to rule the world. Two young sailors, Adrian ‘Rian’ Pembroke and the love of his life, Richard ‘Mouse’ Jay, have readjusted to life on England’s shores after being rescued from a disaster at sea by the cutter, Cleo; as stout and as happy a ship as ever there was. Having found lodgings in London with a caring, elderly couple who practically adopt the lads as their own, Rian and Mouse set their ...

This Audible Original drama voyages across the seas on board the USS Abraham Lincoln in pursuit of a mysterious monster that has been terrifying unsuspecting ships, in an expedition to hunt this creature down before more people are injured or killed. Amongst the crew are Professor Pierre Aronnax, who wants to be the first person to identify the creature, believing it to be nothing more than an oversized Narwhal. He’s joined by Ned Land, a Canadian harpoonist, believed to be the best in the world.

James Lionel Falconer has risen quickly from a mere shop worker to being the right-hand man of Henry Malvern, head of the most prestigious shipping company in London. With Malvern's daughter Alexis running away to the country after a terrible tragedy and refusing to return, James' ascent to head of the company seems inevitable. But even a charmed life like James' is not without its setbacks. A terrible fire threatens to end his merchant career before it's had a chance to truly begin. Mrs. Ward, James' former paramour, has a secret that could change his life forever.

As we begin The Whole Wide World, the fifth novel in the Rian and Mouse series, Captain Alois Bumper has officially become the commodore of his own line, The Blue Water Packet and Navigation Co., after he buys a second ship as a running mate to Cleo. This causes what Tom and Bumper call “happy problems,” as their first course of action is to spruce up the new vessel and then fill any remaining crew berths in the ships. Mouse has been promoted to First Mate aboard the new packet, business is good at The Two Barrels, and Sofus and his new ‘Da’ have settled in together quite famously. ...

When SpongeBob and Patrick take a tour of Sandy's rocket ship, they accidentally take off to the moon! Join SpongeBob and Patrick for an out-of-this-world adventure!

Anchors away! Join Peppa and her family on a cruise ship adventure with lots of fantastic stops along the way. What will Peppa and George discover on their trip?

In this seminal story of naval life during the Napoleonic wars, Frederick Marryat's young hero embarks upon a life at sea and finds it to be a rough school indeed. Simple's trials and triumphs, with his faithful mentor, Terence O'Brien, at his side, mirror Marryat's personal experiences. Among the exciting events depicted are the hand-to-hand combat of "cutting-out" missions, the devastating hurricane off St. Pierre, and a mutiny aboard the Rattlesnake.

Write what your know, they say. The author presents a novelization of her parents' marriage. Wife Betty recounts their World War II romance, a rocky beginning to what should be wedding bliss, the births of a son and daughter, and a move to rural Idaho. A man who could build or fix anything, Mitch gradually spirals into mental illness, obsessed with the Virgin Mary and extra-terrestrial flight. Betty relies on her love for the land and her own courage to fulfill her marriage vows and protect her family. From a life of subservience to the family bread-winner, temptation, fear and love give a ...

Rowan has too many secrets to write down in the pages of a diary. And if he did, he wouldn't want anyone he knows to read them. He understands who he is and what he likes, but it's not safe for others to find out. Now the kids at school say Rowan's too different to spend time with. He's not the right kind of girl, and he's not the right kind of boy. His mom ignores him. And at night, his dad hurts him in ways he's not ready to talk about yet.

Elena Vasquez has three rules: no distractions, no workplace romance, and absolutely, under no circumstances, no more kissing the cruise ship’s entertainment director. Especially not that entertainment director. Leo Moretti is sunshine in human form—if sunshine had a karaoke addiction and a tendency to break into spontaneous salsa. He’s also the reason Elena wakes up every morning with a fresh tension headache and a strong desire to lock herself in the staff laundry room. After one accidental, no-big-deal, never-to-be-discussed-again kiss, they’re now being forced to co-host The ...

The book is about the journey of a young naval officer (Bob Cantley) through his career that leads to his courts-martial along with two other officers for the suspected murder of their skipper, which they did not commit. It has many twits and turns, comical events that occur while onboard and then "shit hits the fan" and the downward spiral into what appears to be not only the end of their careers but possible life in prison. Read to find out what happens. If you know nothing of the navy, you'll love the Audible version of this novel. In many ways this book is much like the "The Caine ...