I’m a green deckhand (STCW + ENG1, no sea time) trying to choose between two paths:
28-week contract with American Cruise Lines
Move to Fort Lauderdale and dock walk / chase day work for a yacht job
I’ve got $15–20K saved and can float myself while job hunting.
What would you do? Is ACL worth it for the sea time, or better to go all-in on yachts from the start? How hard is it to break in dock walking right now?
Appreciate any real-world input.
I’m a green deckhand (STCW + ENG1, no sea time) trying to choose between two paths:
28-week contract with American Cruise Lines
OR
Move to Fort Lauderdale and dock walk / chase day work for a yacht job
I’ve got $15–20K saved and can float myself while job hunting.
What would you do? Is ACL worth it for the sea time, or better to go all-in on yachts from the start? How hard is it to break in dock walking right now?
Appreciate any real-world input.
Hey guys, thinking of working as a deckhand for ACL. It seems like a great way to start my journey in the maritime industry. I would prefer a private yacht, but it’s hard to turn this down. Even though it’s 7 months with no days off, I feel like it’s a good place to start. Just wanted to ask about the drinking policy, is it thag heavily enforced when you’re out at port? Also, is having a vape onboard means for termination? Just wondering.