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I was wondering if anyone has done cruises for mystery shopping companies. Do you need to report on every meal, bar interaction, and housekeeping visit during the entire cruise?

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Yes.

Add to that list, shows, the casino, gift shop, possibly the first aid station(s), tour(s), engineering, and any other activities the MSC and client would like you to evaluate.

Let's just say that you won't be cruzin' when you're cruising.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 04/11/2018 03:55AM by Professional Guest.

They sell a lot of gists on cruises?

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@bgriffin wrote:

They sell a lot of gists on cruises?

Looks like you got the gist.

Yes, every single one. You'll need to set up a spreadsheet beforehand so that you don't miss any of the required interactions. Excepting the port times (which require evaluation of security and possibly an excursion), you will be working the whole time. Expect 50+ pages of narrative at a minimum.

Worth it for the cruises that give you the balcony on longer trips; not so much for the inside cabin ones.

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That doesn't sound like much fun.

ishop23 is on the mark. If you have ever done a multi-night casino/resort assignment, you have a little taste of what a cruise assignment can involve, but it is quadrupled or more. And knowing what I know now, I would strongly recommend against a first-time cruiser trying to do it as a shop. One issue is whether you can afford to make a big mistake (or too many lesser mistakes) that causes the shop to be rejected with zero reimbursement/zero pay. (Every mystery shop is a gamble with your time and, sometimes, your actual money out of pocket.) I determined that I will do land-based shops to earn enough to pay for relaxing cruises rather than be holed up in my stateroom working on reports between meals so I don't get interactions mixed up or forget details.

@JASFLALMT wrote:

That doesn't sound like much fun.

It's fun for the companion, and it's great when there are good ports. Also, having a balcony on a longer cruise has me spoiled.

I'm working on setting up a few airport circuits that are going to end up paying for at least 50% of my upcoming cruise. Flying a day earlier to have reporting time, and sleeping in the USO that extra night. Will be interesting to see how much of the cruise I can cover. Might just make it a more-often thing.

You will also need specific names, timings, descriptions, and the most comprehensive narratives you've ever written.

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