I Solved the Worst Parts of Living on Cruise Ships Full-Time

I Solved the Worst Parts of Living on Cruise Ships Full-Time

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After 3½ years living on cruise ships full-time and more than 1,000 nights aboard Princess cruises, we've learned exactly how to solve the biggest frustrations of life at sea. Unlike the Villa Vie Odyssey, my husband and I didn’t buy a cabin; we book back-to-back cruises on regular commercial cruise lines. We enjoy the flexibility to change lines, ships, and itineraries, though we generally stay on the same ship for months at a time. But I’m not on one long vacation. It's a lifestyle. An incredible one, with no rent, no car payments, no utility bills, no grocery shopping, and no household chores! But that doesn't mean everything is perfect. In this video, I share the challenges we've faced living onboard full-time, the practical solutions we've found, and tips that can help anyone considering a cruise ship lifestyle. I'll also be releasing another video soon focused on staying healthy at sea, including how I manage Type 1 diabetes while traveling full-time. Our goal has never been luxury. It's freedom. We've found a way to live this dream affordably, and I want to pull back the curtain and show you how it really works. 👉 My full cruise ship lifestyle costs and budget breakdown here: https://youtu.be/JL1IBWFWw50?is=a1xkb6DQHO7ygwsk 👉 Hear about my radical path to extreme minimalism and a life of joy and freedom: https://youtu.be/9EGqBGVOOPo?is=PKl6exTjr3uwCusq 👉Check out my Hotel Sweet Home book with tips and insights about living in hotels: https://amzn.to/30nVvTA

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