We Didn't Expect An Engagement Ring To Lead To This
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What started with a plastic water bottle seal as an engagement ring ended with a real diamond — and a story we never expected. In this video, we're sharing a full life and cruise update: the moment Kirk proposed aboard Norwegian Luna, the family tragedy that forced us off the Cunard Queen Elizabeth mid-cruise, how we navigated ship hopping through grief, and the diamond ring that showed up on Regal Princess when we finally had a chance to breathe. Plus: upcoming cruises we have booked, including Virgin Voyages Valiant Lady and Azamara Quest — and one practical tip we wish we'd known before we had to leave a cruise unexpectedly. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Ring That Started Everything 0:46 - The Engagement Aboard Norwegian Luna 1:21 - Unexpected Tragedy: Leaving the Queen Elizabeth Mid-Cruise 2:15 - The Practical Lesson We Learned the Hard Way 3:06 - The Plastic Water Bottle Ring Story 4:02 - Getting the Real Ring on Regal Princess 5:43 - What's Coming Next: Virgin Voyages & Azamara Quest 6:36 - Life Aboard Holland America Zuiderdam 7:33 - A Toast and a Fresh Start 🚢 We're Kirk and Tori — a Canadian couple who sold our home in 2022 to live full-time on cruise ships. This is the real story of what full-time cruise ship living actually looks like — the beautiful moments and the hard ones. We cover real cruise costs, ship hopping strategy, and honest life updates. 💬 Have you ever had an unexpected situation force you off a cruise? Drop your story in the comments — we read every single one. 🔔 New videos every week — Subscribe for honest, real-life content on full-time cruise living.