Living On Cruise Control
🥈Expert CreatorLiving On Cruise Control description on YouTube:
Welcome to Living on Cruise Control! I’m Laura and after decades working in the corporate world, I took my foot off the gas and set sail on a new adventure - living on cruise ships while exploring the world. I’m on a mission to inspire and guide you through the exciting journey of escaping the corporate grind and embracing a life of full-time travel. This platform is your go-to resource for practical tips, insights, and inspiration on how to navigate the transition to a life of freedom, travel, and discovery. From budget travel hacks to inside tips on living remotely at sea, I share my experiences and lessons learned along the way so you can follow and create your own unique journey. Ready to take the plunge and live a life of adventure? Join me as I lift my foot off the gas and embrace a life on CRUISE CONTROL!!
We’ve analysed 60 of 78 videos so far.
Solid sample of Living On Cruise Control's catalogue — the patterns below should be reliable.
How cruise-focused are they, and how much of it have we analysed?
- 20262893%26 of 2877%20 of 26
- 20254393%40 of 43100%40 of 40
Topic-by-topic creator consensus
Every topic scored on the Trip Bacon Score — 0 to 5. More bacon, more love.
Dining
Cabins
Entertainment
Deck & Recreation
Ship & Crew
Value & Logistics
Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.
About our Bacon Score methodologyWho’s this ship for?
How the ship rates with different travel parties.
Seals are awarded when topics or audiences cross positive thresholds with sufficient volume.
What Creators Are Saying
Selected quotes from our creator panel.
“The sun rises before 4:00 a.m. and it barely sets. Last night, I was standing on this balcony at 11:00 p.m. and the sky was still this deep glowing blue.”
“I feel blessed every single day.”
“I feel peace. Not the kind of peace you feel on a good day or after a vacation. I mean a baseline.”
“Clearly, easily, clearly, the crew. I honestly believe that every cruise has its pros and cons... But to me, what makes the difference is the crew.”
“The crew here on the Star Princess have been unbelievable.”
“I disliked deck 10 cabins. I stayed midship in a cabana mini suite. On deck 10, it's honestly an obstructed view.”
“I was not able to make any dinner reservations for this entire 4 months ahead of time.”
“Getting rid of your stuff is emotional in a way that you are not prepared for.”
“I was pretty frustrated to be honest.”
“Definitely bring your own conditioner. I don't love this conditioner.”
Pro Tips From Creators
The most-shared advice for Living On Cruise Control.
Check the weather the morning of each port and have plan A and plan B.
Use hop-on hop-off buses for flexibility, especially on late-night port days.
Buy handmade crafts from local artisans instead of mass-produced souvenirs.
Study the port schedule as much as the destination when choosing an itinerary.
Build flexibility into your cruise bookings to allow for unexpected life opportunities.
Embrace the perspective that comes from living on the ocean to find peace and freedom.
Aggressively build a relationship with the casino program from day one.
Start downsizing your belongings earlier and be ruthless.
Videos (60)
12:22VlogFishermen Blocked Our Cruise Ship From Port in Corsica
24:20VlogI Almost Missed This in Barcelona (Cruise Port Day Walking Tour)
1:06VlogCruise Ship Trainer: Ballerina AND Bodybuilder? 🩰💪 #cruise #cruisefitness #cruisetips #cruiselife
33:03TipsThe Most Expensive Mistakes I Made on My First Cruise
31:52Tips14 Ways to Get Cruise Credits, Discounts & FREE Cruises Without the Casino
51:37ReviewAfter 4 Months on Star Princess: What I Loved, Liked & Would Skip
13:35TourWhat’s Behind This Door? Sun & Star Princess “Suites Only” Lounge Tour (Perks + Views)
12:48TourBest View on Star Princess? Aft Corner Vista Penthouse Suite Tour 17636
10:23TipsStar Princess Custom Embroidery: How It Works, What It Costs & What to Buy
34:53TipsBack-to-Back Cruises Explained: Turnaround Day Step-by-Step (B2B Pro Tips)
5:20TourStar Princess Accessible Cabana Mini-Suite (9361) 🚢 Huge Corner Balcony Tour!
12:17TipsStar Princess Bellini’s: Best Mocktail vs Best Cocktail (We Tested Both!)
17:03TipsWhy NO ONE Can Get Princess Dining Reservations 😳 | Full-Time Cruiser Reveals the Fix
9:14TipsSlot Pull on Star Princess: Did We Win or Lose? (Real Results + Payout!)
37:11TipsWhat REALLY Happens Behind the Restaurant Doors on a Cruise Ship
1:04TipsTurn Your Stateroom Couch Into a Cozy Lounge (Duvet + Extra Pillows) #cruisetips #CruiseHack #Cruise
20:32Tips12 Cruise Tips Nobody Tells You (After 12 Months Living on Cruise Ships)
0:15Cabana Mini-Suite on Star Princess #cruisetour #starprincess #cabintour
9:01TourStar Princess Cabana Mini Suite (9320) — Full Room Tour + Cabana Deck Access
15:35Tips26 Reasons to Stop Drinking in 2026 (Quit Alcohol Benefits)
3:03VlogBe Kind to the Crew — I Thanked the Star Princess Crew for the Holidays
5:19ReviewStar Princess Umai Teppanyaki Review: Food, Experience, and What to Expect
6:38TourStar Princess Sanctuary Mini-Suite Tour (Cabin 15451) | Balcony, Storage & Bathroom
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