A TikToker got hired to go on part of a 9-month-long cruise after he promised to find out all the 'hot goss' on board

09.01.2024 - 17:37 / insider.com / Royal Caribbean / Long

TikTok is completely obsessed with the 9-month-long Royal Caribbean Ultimate World Cruise that set sail in December, and now they have an insider on board.

Passengers started documenting their time aboard immediately, showing off their cabins, and explaining some of the drama that was happening, including allegations of a "caste system" and cliques among guests.

TikToker Marc Sebastian posted a video on December 12, 2023 begging reality show producers to put a crew on the cruise.

"Put cameras on that god damn cruise," he said. "Put cameras on that ship right now."

He argued the footage would produce documentaries akin to "Bama Rush" and "Fyre Festival."

"There's going to be mutiny, there's going to be blood, someone is going overboard, I want to watch," he said. "Bravo, where are you? I need eyes."

He then offered: "Put me in."

"Put me on the cruise, I'll go," he said. "I will cause chaos, I will reek havoc, and I will film everything."

there will be enough footage for at LEAST 3 season. 1 hr episodes. @Royal Caribbean PUT ME IN COACH #ultimateworldcruise #worldcruise #royalcaribbean #realitytv #cruise #serenadeoftheseas #uwc #royalcarribeancruise

On December 28, 2023, Sebastian announced he would be boarding the cruise in Antarctica, and would make daily videos about everything he found out.

He said a "very unexpected and cool brand" had reached out to him and offered a partnership, where he would be on the cruise for 18 nights.

That brand was the publishing company Atria Books, a division of Simon & Schuster.

A representative for Atria Books told Business Insider that when Sebastian put out the call for a brand to partner with, "we jumped at the chance to be a part of this viral moment."

"We hope seeing Marc, who is not normally a reader, pick up a book in real time, will inspire others to start reading too," they said.

"Marc brought so many interactive and engaging ideas about how to incorporate our books into his travels. And, of course, what better companion for a long journey than a good book."

follow along as #marcreadsabook all thanks to @Atria Books and keep an eye out for the winner cause i’m gonna host some book clubs on Live! #ultimateworldcruise #worldcruise #serenadeoftheseas #royalcaribbean #cruisetok #booktok #books

Sebastian's 18-night trip started over the weekend. He uploaded a review of his first day on Saturday.

He said he'd already made some friends, including a couple who invited him to sit with them at breakfast because he was eating alone.

Sebastian also reviewed the content available on the cabin's television, which included a "very well produced wash your hands song" and "telenovela-style advertisements."

Among Sebastian's other immediate thoughts on the cruise were