I looked very carefully at the date when I saw this.
On four cruises this year, Costa Cruises' frequent passengers can become crew for a day under a new initiative called ViceVersa.
They'll be given a uniform with a ViceVersa logo and work, under supervision, in guest services or as tour escorts, cruise staff, musicians, singers, waiters or cooks.
General mayhem, not to mention health and safety issues, springs to mind, but apparently it is true.
Costa tells me there is no limit to the number of people who can sign up for the scheme, and there is also no charge.
You don't get a refund for doing all the work either, mind, and I'm guessing you can forget a share of the tips!
Jane Archer
