We Spent 60 Days on 4 Cruise Ships — Here's What It REALLY Cost
San Diego PortChile CountryEcuador CountryPanama CountryPeru CountryCunard Line Cruise LineHolland America Group Cruise CompanyCaribbean Princess Cruise ShipEurodam Cruise ShipOosterdam Cruise ShipQueen Elizabeth Cruise Ship
We just returned from 60 days at sea across 4 different cruise ships — and today we're breaking down EVERY dollar we spent. Cruise fares, gratuities, internet packages, excursions, flights, hotels between ships, Ubers, meals — all of it. No hiding the numbers. Whether you're dreaming about a long cruise trip or just curious what retirement travel actually costs, this is the honest breakdown we wish we had found before we left. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS VIDEO: • Cruise fares for all 4 ships (what we actually paid) • Gratuities / tips on each cruise line • Internet packages — worth it or not? • Shore excursions — ship-booked vs. independent • Flights to start and end the trip • Hotel nights between ships & layover cities • Ubers, transfers & meals on land • Grand Total — and what it breaks down to per day for two people THE 4 SHIPS: • Holland America Eurodam —17 nights — San Diego to Florida • Cunard Queen Elizabeth —10 nights — Western Caribbean • Caribbean Princess — 10 nights — Eastern Caribbean • Holland America Oosterdam — 17 nights — Florida through Panama Canal to Ecuador, Peru & Chile We're Terry and Lydia — a married couple of 30+ years figuring out what retirement looks like for us. We love to travel and we love sharing it with you. If you're thinking about cruising — especially longer trips — we hope this helps you plan and budget. 👍 If this was helpful, hit the like button and subscribe — we'd really appreciate it. And leave a comment below: what surprised you most about our numbers? 🚢 This cruise is part of our 60-day, 4-ship cruise adventure. ▶️ Watch the full series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr-X1IvD3CApZWxwx5FpOEv-DhzIH4ugP ▶️ See our ship tours & cruise port guides on Lidia’s World 00:18 🗣️ Terry and Lydia introduce their 60-day, four-cruise vacation, highlighting their intention to break down all associated costs. 01:00 🚢 Terry outlines their four back-to-back cruises: Holland America Eurodam (17 nights), Cunard Queen Elizabeth (10 days), Caribbean Princess (10 nights), and Holland America Osterdam (17 nights), including a trip through the Panama Canal to Chile. 02:34 💰 Terry details the cruise fares for all four ships, totaling $9,456 for both of them, noting they primarily booked inside cabins to save money. 05:20 💸 Lydia and Terry discuss the cost of tips, which are a set daily fee per person, totaling $1,904 for their entire 60-day trip. 07:26 💻 Terry and Lydia talk about the internet costs, which amounted to $1,070, explaining how they managed to keep costs lower by sharing one internet plan and benefiting from a half-price deal on the Caribbean Princess due to loyalty status. 10:37 🗺️ The couple reveals their excursion expenses, which totaled $3,730, with Lydia expressing her preference for city tours to experience local culture and sights. 14:17 🏨 Terry shares the costs for hotels during layovers and pre-cruise stays, amounting to $675.48 in cash plus 34,000 Hyatt points, and other ground expenses like Ubers, restaurants, and attraction venues. 17:21 💲 Terry announces the grand total for their 60-day, four-cruise vacation, which came to $19,984.37, surprising them with the final amount. 18:40 📊 Terry breaks down the total cost into a daily average, calculating it to be $333 per day for both of them, which he considers not too bad for traveling. 20:08 🔄 Lydia and Terry discuss their future travel plans, expressing their desire to take similar long trips, potentially focusing on different types of excursions like nature and animal tours, and aiming to find more frugal ways to travel. #cruise #cruisevlog #cruisetips #travelbudget #retirementtravel #hollandamerica #cruiselife #traveltips #cruiseship #backtobackcruise