Living On A Cruise Ship Full-Time: The Questions You Keep Asking

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We sold our forever home, left four careers behind, and started living on a cruise ship full time. More than 1,200 days later, we're finally answering the questions everyone asks about the cruise ship lifestyle. • Why would anyone choose to retire on a cruise ship? • Do we ever get bored? • How do we handle real emergencies at sea? • What about prescriptions and healthcare? • Does living on a cruise ship full time change your relationships? • Are we running away from life... or finally living it? This isn't a highlight reel. It's the real story of what happens after the excitement wears off and living on a cruise ship becomes everyday life. If you've ever wondered whether it's actually possible to retire on a cruise ship — or you're just curious what full-time cruise living looks like day to day — this video shares what we've learned after visiting dozens of countries, sailing multiple cruise lines, and living the cruise ship lifestyle for over three years. If you're interested in: Living on a cruise ship Full-time cruising Early retirement / FIRE movement Downsizing Long-term travel Cruise life & cruise tips ...you're in the right place. Book your next cruise with me: https://vcarter.travelonly.com Subscribe for more real cruise stories every week! Chapters 0:00 We Sold Our Forever Home To Live On A Cruise Ship 0:21 The Call That Changed Everything 1:15 Why We Started Living On A Cruise Ship Full Time 2:08 Q1: Why Do We Actually Do This? 3:49 Q2: How This Lifestyle Changed Our Relationships 6:27 Q3: What We Thought We'd Miss (And Didn't) 7:37 Q4: How Long Will We Keep Cruising? 8:57 Q5: Do We Ever Get Bored On A Cruise Ship? 11:16 Q6: Real Emergencies At Sea 12:10 Q7: Healthcare & Prescriptions 12:56 Are We Running Away From Life? 14:07 How We Know We Made The Right Decision 14:45 Everything In 60 Seconds HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢 Watch until the end. Like, comment, ask questions. 🚢 Share this with anyone who loves cruising or dreams of retiring on a cruise ship. 🚢 Use the YouTube Thanks button — thank you! LINKS: 🔗What Nobody Tells You About Cruise Life https://youtu.be/G3AwEt9_Hoc ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships full time. KirkToriStory offers real advice about the cruise ship lifestyle — tips and tricks, budgeting for a cruise, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information, and what it actually takes to retire on a cruise ship. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This video was made for you by KirkToriStory.

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