Woman who lives on a cruise ship with her engineer husband reveals 'one rule' she has to follow
A woman who lives on a cruise ship - with the privileges of both a guest and crew - has revealed one surprising rule she has to follow.
Christine Kesteloo worked as a cruise director for many years and now accompanies her husband, who works as the chief engineer on a cruise ship.
The couple spends half their year on the ship and the other half living in the Netherlands.
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Living on a cruise ship, Christine enjoys privileges of both a guest and crew. Getty
Christine shares her adventures at sea on TikTokwith her almost one million followers and recently posted a video showing off a "day in her life on a cruise ship".
"Good morning from a cruise ship. It is Friday and it is a beautiful day out today," she said in a recent clip. "Spend the day with us on a cruise ship.. and we are at tea time again today."
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"It is sea day and we are off to play bingo with our group," she continued, before sharing that despite the chance to partake in the activity, they aren't actually allowed to win.
"Mother, have you won bingo yet? No because you're not allowed to win bingo. Because she's my mum she can't win the prizes."
Christine Kesteloo shares her experience on TikTok. TikTok
She also revealed the same rule applies to the on-board casino.
"I am not allowed to sit at a slot machine and play my heart until I win because it would look a little weird if I, as the wife of the chief staff engineer, won like a big jackpot. So I am not allowed to gamble on the ship," she said in another video.Mirror.
Of course, there is plenty to make up for missing out on a few things.
"I just walked in my room and it looks like we got sent chocolates again and six big bottles of water, that's nice," she shared.
"I don't know about you but I don't mind getting back to my room with the bed made and desserts waiting for me."
She makes sure to leave facilities with the guests if it is busy. Supplied
Christine has enjoyed free food and accommodation every day for over 10 years, as crew members' spouses can stay onboard for free.
Additionally, she receives a 50 per cent discount on extras such as fizzy drinks, alcoholic beverages, onboard shops, and the spa.
But she does make sure to step aside when guests want to experience what's on offer.
"If the pool is packed, I make sure to get off and give the guests a seat, it's just the right thing to do," she shared. "I totally understand how to give guest the best time and I don't think a crew member taking their seat is the right thing to do."
