Travel the world, get paid good money doing it, don't pay for rent or food. Sounds like a dream that can't possibly come true. But if you work on cruise ships, this is often the reality.

These guys and girls have some of the best job perks out there so it’s no wonder many people are intrigued by what it actually entails, and whether there is a downside? Well, it turns out there's a lot we don't know about life at sea.

Thankfully, a couple of cruise ship workers decided to spill the tea in a series of Ask Me Anything threads. From earning potential to on-board marital affairs, they weren't afraid to rock the boat with some very honest answers. Bored Panda has put together a list of the best for you to scroll through while you contemplate a sudden career change and dream of faraway places.

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