The REAL PRICE of Living on Cruise Ships – It's NOT What We Expected
Three years ago, we sold our house in Canada and moved onto cruise ships full time. Since then, we've discovered something most full-time cruisers won't tell you: The cruise fare is the easy part. It's the 6 hidden costs underneath it that will make or break your budget. This is the real price of living on a cruise ship — and after 3 years and 73 ships, these are the numbers we wish someone had given us on day one. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction: 3 Years, 73 Ships, 6 Surprises 1:18 - Is Full-Time Cruise Ship Living Actually Worth It? 1:44 - Hidden Cost #1: Internet & Wi-Fi at Sea 3:25 - The Starlink Myth (It's Banned on Ships) 3:38 - Hidden Cost #2: Excursions Add Up Fast 5:35 - Hidden Cost #3: Gratuities, Drinks & Dining Fees 7:40 - Hidden Cost #4: In-Between Day Costs 9:08 - Hidden Cost #5: Insurance & Claims 10:46 - Hidden Cost #6: The Lifestyle Trade-Off Nobody Mentions 12:11 - Fast Version: All 6 Hidden Costs in 60 Seconds 💡 The one that surprises people most? It's not the drink packages or excursions. Drop your guess in the comments before you watch — we read every single one. 🚢 We're Kirk and Tori — a Canadian couple who sold our home in 2022 to live full-time on cruise ships. We cover the real cost of cruise living, ship hopping strategy, and honest cruise travel tips so you can make smarter decisions. 💬 Which hidden cost shocked you most? Drop it in the comments — we read every single one. 🔔 New videos every week — Subscribe for honest, real-numbers content on full-time cruise living.