Steel pan man is all at sea

Jessie Moniz Hardy -- The Royal Gazette - Bermuda

Working on a cruise ship isn’t for everyone. The travel is constant and the work can be intense.

Steel pan player Robert Symons got hooked in 1989 and hasn’t looked back. His latest gig was on Oceania Cruises.

“I was staff and crew in the entertainment department, which has more privileges than other departments,” he said.

“I could go just about anywhere. The one place I wasn’t allowed was the casino as staff are not allowed to gamble.

“It can be fun. You can eat in all passenger venues and you’re paid very well.

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