This is the Season Finale of Keeping Afloat (Don’t worry, we’ll be back with regular episodes next week for season 3).

A major leadership change aboard the Oceanic Euphoria puts me in the hot seat, and an unexpected change of direction for my career.

I’m currently aboard the MSC Virtuosa which has been nothing short of amazing! And, for a Transatlantic as well! Can’t wait to share more with you about it. There will be a fill review up on my YouTube an Instagram so be sure to follow along.

I hope you enjoy the show!

- Kabir.

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Welcome aboard, Sailors! In this episode of Keeping Afloat, I’m back with one of the most intense cruises yet aboard the Oceanic Euphoria. Not only did we face heavy seas and a jammed stabilizer, but a serious onboard emergency put our crew to the test. 😬🌪️

Tune in as I recount:

• Navigating through 15-foot waves, with guests holding on for dear life 🏠🌊

• The Oceanic Euphoria being delayed by two days due to severe weather 😱

• A crew alert and the chaos that followed during a near-general emergency 🚨

• How a single piece of luggage jammed our stabilizer and nearly derailed our journey 🎒⚙️

• An unexpected audit from brand inspectors that had me (and the crew) on edge 😰

It wasn’t all storms and stress, though! My parents were sailing with me, and let’s just say their presence made this cruise even more memorable. Plus, my new Marketing and Revenue Manager, Audrey, turned into a superstar while dealing with a surprise promotion.

Episode Highlights:

• An emergency stabilizer issue that sent the Oceanic Euphoria listing 8º to port ⚓

• How we handled an emergency crew alert and kept guests calm under pressure 🎤

• A game of cat-and-mouse with a very charming brand inspector 👀🍷

• My parents joining me aboard for a family reunion at sea 🥂

Catch all the excitement and tension from the bridge to the gangway, and how we managed to keep everyone safe while cruising through the storm—both literal and figurative! 🌪️

If you’re feeling the cruise spirit and want more behind-the-scenes stories, check out my YouTube Channel for travel content, cruise insights, and much more. 🛳️

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Until next time, it’s all about Keeping Afloat! 🚢

© Cruise Director Kabir 2024

My handover with Maxime is full of surprises and helpful tips and tricks. But nothing could prepare me for my first actual day of being Cruise Director. By the end of it, I was exhausted. And the politics of it all hadn’t even started yet. From running my first Guest Emergency Drill, to hosting my first Welcome Aboard Show, join me on what would be one of the most memorable cruises of my entire career at sea.

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I hope you enjoy the show!

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