What to charge a cruise ship

[J Patrick Draine]

On Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at 04:51  PM, Ephemerum@aol.com wrote:

>
> I know I can bring my husband along at no charge, but I don't know 
> what the
> industry standard rate is for this kind of work.  Do I charge my 
> normal rate
> or more?

Interesting question. I suppose it depends on how much you enjoy cruise 
ships. I think I would calculate:
(1) What your "on call" rate would be for X days that you'll be away 
from your ordinary work week and usual routine. Probably an 
astronomical amount if you're treating yourself properly.
(2) What you would ordinarily charge for just the work that they're 
asking for.
(3) Assuming that you and your husband are treated like "paying guests" 
when you aren't actually working, take a look at the rates they charge 
for the "experience". It may be rather steep!

Assuming that you would ordinarily look forward to time spent on a 
cruise ship, you may be willing to compromise between these different 
reference points.
Let us know what you decide, and (eventually) tell us how the entire 
experience went.
For folks here in the Northeast the notion of a cruise in Gulf sounds 
tempting.
Best wishes,
Patrick Draine