Davylectric

Ex-cruise ship musician here. I've done 11 contracts on a total of five years for 2 different companies, the best advice I can give you is, getting out early is better than staying until you feel like the walls are closing in on you. I've seen a few people getting crazy there, and I got pretty close to it during my last contract. The moment you realize you're not enjoying it anymore, get out. Until then, have fun!

Ex-cruise ship musician here. The best way is to book an audition through an agent/agency, I recommend proship.com, they've been good to me. The 2 qualities they're looking for is being flexible (play any style) and sight reading. Good luck!

This. What struck me the most was near the end, when they are doing their convention, and you get a sense that these people are mostly social outcasts who have found a sense of belonging to a group. It doesn't matter if they are wrong, they will defend their group's purpose since it also gives them an identity.