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From free gourmet food to access to all the shows and even a private rooftop party, a cruise ship entertainer has shared the lavish perks of her job and what it was like to spend Christmas at sea.
Karissa Dumbacher, from the US, is known for reviewing food from around the world, but she’s also been posting glimpses of her extraordinary life as a singer on a luxury cruise ship.
The cheerleader has shared glimpses of the lavish private dinner she attended in the penthouse suite, the shows and rehearsals, her cozy cabin, the games the staff play to entertain guests, the food they eat, and more.
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Karissa Dumbacher (pictured) from the US has been sharing her life as a singer on a luxury cruise ship and what it was like to spend Christmas at sea.
The cheerleader has shared glimpses of the lavish private dinner she attended in the penthouse suite, shows and rehearsals, and the food they eat.
She took a quick look at her spacious but windowless accommodation, which she decorated with fairy lights and has a queen-size bed, desks, and a huge closet.
In a video of a day in the life, Karissa said she fell asleep “for the first time in weeks” and started her day by going to rehearsals where the crew was building a new stage for the next day’s show.
“We actually have seven different shows, but this is by far the biggest. We literally have swings coming down from the ceiling and we can swing on the stage and the costumes are great,” he explained.
She took a quick look at her spacious but windowless accommodation, which she decorated with fairy lights and has a queen-size bed, desks, and a huge closet.
In the evening, Karissa spruced up for a private nine-course dinner to which she was invited with some colleagues by the penthouse guests who pay $11,000 a night for the suite.
One night, Karissa spruced up for a private nine-course dinner to which she was invited with some colleagues by the penthouse guests who pay $11,000 a night for the suite.
“We went up to their suite, it’s the biggest with the Picasso paintings in the front, and it’s beautiful inside, they have their own bar and butlers,” he said.
“They escorted us to their private restaurant which is tucked away as if only they could eat there, it’s called The Study and they can order from any menu on the ship. It’s so bougie.
After dinner, Karissa said the team put up Christmas decorations in the main atrium to surprise guests as they left a show.
In another video, Karissa was on her third day at sea in a row, so she and the team entertained guests with a “carnival” where each department came up with a different game.
In another video, Karissa was on her third straight day at sea, so she and the team entertained guests with a ‘carnival’ where each department came up with a different game.
“Then all the singers had to go to rehearsals with the band because we have a (James) Bond-themed concert tonight,” he said.
‘Between homework, I snuck onto the pool deck for a cookie and they had the brownie ones today. I didn’t have time to go to my cabin and eat it, so I ate it in the stairwell, but it was very good.
The singer gave her followers a peek at the guest bathroom outside one of the theaters that she said was ‘so pretty’ and uses real paper towels.
Karissa headed back to her cabin to prepare for the evening’s show, where she powerfully performed Adele’s James Bond song Skyfall.
Karissa shared what her Christmas day was like aboard the luxury cruise ship. The ship has been ‘festooned’ with extravagant Christmas decorations and even received a visit from Santa Claus.
After her performance, Karissa changed gears and assumed the role of the audience for the rest of the night, as she is allowed access to see any show on the ship.
In a third clip, Karissa shared what her Christmas day was like aboard the luxury liner.
“This is my second Christmas away from home, which can be a bit difficult, but one of the guests gave the entire cast Christmas presents so we’d have something to open this morning,” she said.
The ship has been ‘festooned’ with extravagant Christmas decorations and even received a visit from Santa Claus.
Everything was business as usual as Karissa headed back to the theater to rehearse.
“After the rehearsal I went to dinner at the Mess, which is also fully set up for Christmas,” he said.
“After dinner, we put on a Christmas show that the whole cast has been rehearsing for weeks,” she said, showing a snippet of her onstage singing in a sparkly black ball gown.
The team capped off their Christmas Day with a Secret Santa in which everyone gave each other presents.
“After dinner, we put on a Christmas show that the whole cast has been rehearsing for weeks,” she said, showing a snippet of her onstage singing in a sparkly black ball gown.
Combined, the three videos have been viewed 3.6 million times and left fans wanting to see more behind-the-scenes secrets of the cruise ships.
‘Seven shows? It must be very difficult to memorize everything! said one viewer.
‘What an amazing life you have! The stories that you will continue to tell,’ replied another.
“Girrrl you’re living the dream,” wrote a third and a fourth agreed: “You really are living your best life.”