Logistics of Living on Cruise Ships: How I book back-to-back cruises and manage laundry, Wi-Fi & T1D
In this video, I’m answering the top questions I get about HOW I live full‑time on cruise ships — from choosing regions and ships to booking a full year of back‑to‑back sailings. I also cover the practical day‑to‑day logistics that make long‑term cruising smooth, sustainable, and peaceful. Topics Covered in This Video • How we choose cruises for an entire year • Why we prefer to cruise around Europe and use Southampton as our home port • Cruise lines we’ve tested and why Princess has been our long‑term match • How we choose the ship (and why Sky Princess is our primary 2026 home) • How we book back‑to‑back cruises directly • Why we prefer interior cabins • Embarkation and disembarkation strategies • How back‑to‑back days work outside the U.S. • Managing healthcare and Type 1 diabetes while cruising • Laundry options and how Elite status helps • Seasickness prevention tips • How mail works when you’re a long‑term nomad • WiFi realities on Princess and my port‑day workaround If you’re curious about the real logistics behind living at sea — the planning, the routines, and the hacks — this video gives you the full picture.