I graduate a 9 month therapeutic massage course in 2 1/2 months and am very strongly

[Mr.Dozzle]

considering a cruise ship? ......Working on a cruise ship, or at least applying and hopefully getting a job.
I have done some research... and I've gathered that it is a LOT of work, long hours, the food you eat might not be what you want, you have to sell (or attempt) spa products, and you live in cramped quarters (but from what I've taken in, the room and board is free).
I won't get into details about this, but I have my reasons why even all the stuff I just mentioned is more or less okay with me. Don't ask why.
I was just hoping for some advice and input from somebody that has actually worked on a cruise liner as a massage therapist.
How long were your days? I've read 10 hours.... other places I've read 12. And I've read that it depends on if it's slow or busy but for the most part, seems like it's busy pretty much all the time.... Except when the ship is maybe docked and/or changing passengers.
How many days a week do you work? I've read 5 1/2..... soo like half a Saturday?
What was the experience like to you? Did you enjoy it or hate it? Or both? Did you get to go ashore when the ship docked and kinda explore a bit?
How was the pay? Weekly, monthly... Tips? Is it true that lot of commission comes in based on selling spa products?
How were you treated? What did you have to wear? Were you allowed to wander around the ship during the day?
Do they provide sheets/pillows/face cradle covers? Oils/creams/lotions/etc?
I've also read a couple times that people have gotten a massage from a therapist on a cruise ship and it was.... crappy to say the least. I'm not the best therapist (thus far) in the world, but I know I give a pretty decent massage..... That being said, how is the hiring process? Must you have experience massaging before you can get hired on a ship? If so, how much?
Okay I think that's plenty of questions haha, probably intimidating.
Thank you for taking the time to read!