Full Time Cruising for 7 Months | Cost Breakdown from 11 Different Ships
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we're going to show you exactly how we Cruis the world for S months on 11 different cruise ships and how we saved thousands traveled in style
we earned 5,900 Canadian in onboard credit over the 11 cruises
the cost for seven months of travel okay let's do a quick recap of how we cruised for seven months on 11 cruises
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What does it really cost to travel the world in style on various cruise ships without breaking the bank? In this video, we reveal how we weaved together 7 months of continuous cruising on 11 cruises, 14 hotels, 5 flights, and a few rental cars—all while using travel hacks to save thousands of dollars! Whether you're dreaming of a cruise vacation or looking for tips to make your next trip more affordable, we've got you covered. We used credit card points (Avion Visa & WestJet Mastercard), Expedia Gold Member perks, and Carnival Corporation Shares to score free hotel nights, free car rentals, free flights, and free cruise cash to cover onboard expenses like gratuities, personal care, excursions, and more. We will show you exactly how much it cost us to travel for 7 months from Canada to Canada while still maintaining our Ontario healthcare (OHIP) eligibility. If you're planning a cruise vacation or looking for travel tips to save money, this video is for you. What You’ll Learn: • How to cruise travel the world in style while saving money • How to use credit card points to get free flights, hotels, and rentals • The secret perk from Carnival Corporation that gave us thousands in free spending money! • How to get free stays with Home Exchange • Our 7-month journey total costs reveal We break down the cost of cruising, so that you can apply it to a week, or a year of full time cruising! Don’t forget to check out our other money-saving travel videos: • How to Get Free Cruise Cash https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=lz2Xj6sbV3GQytN7 • Travel Rules for Canadians: OHIP & Residency Explained: Learn how to maintain OHIP eligibility while cruising LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO: 🔗Get Your FREE Cruise Cash https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=lz2Xj6sbV3GQytN7 🔗Warning: Your Cruise May Be Overpriced https://youtu.be/T2zrRxIveRc?si=vgunz1Cdynz-JU2Q 🔗Don't Lose Your OHIP https://youtu.be/cnwWGV497wU?si=aKxMRmeePvwWvErG CHAPTERS 00:00 How We Cruised The World For 7 Months In Luxury on 11 different Cruise Ships 00:32 Summary of what we are including in our trip total - Hotels, Flights, Car Rentals, Etc 01:58 What You Need To Factor Into Your Budget For Full Time Cruising 03:14 Points and Perks To Get Free and Discounted Travel 04:55 The Companion Voucher 05:32 How We Got A Free Hotel in Barcelona 05:57 The Teachers Rate For Cruising 06:05 Breaking Cruises into Segments 06:25 CCL Shares for FREE OBC 07:18 Home Exchange... Living Like A Local In Between Cruises 09:36 The EXACT cost of living on a cruise ship full time for 7 months in luxury 11:11 You Can Do It Too! 📽️WATCH THIS NEXT 🔗Get Your FREE Cruise Cash https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=lz2Xj6sbV3GQytN7 SEE OUR STATEROOM TOURS: Costa Smeralda: https://youtu.be/m-fYoglaClk?si=pbcbSelzvPF6R_JH MSC Fantasia: https://youtu.be/9--gIP09oRI?si=0qABi8GLQdrV9CSI Virgin Valiant Lady: https://youtu.be/_qWfYPE5sVc?si=5_3K4m6L9zOxdaa0 Holland America Nieuw Amsterdam: https://youtu.be/9--gIP09oRI?si=iIjDKZ8TzC-lI2Jf Carnival Radiance: https://youtu.be/LhsobSZIPMQ?si=8MG1x8ubCIchAlPx Sapphire Princess: https://youtu.be/uj5OgCaeFPI?si=zZZvuTjPM6SLonTx Costa Fascinosa: https://youtu.be/GQi2VhSmz4o?si=XQl2q1sGbbGldKWN Island Princess: https://youtu.be/EMFd_qLliuA?si=pRox3lYu5oi9cBf6 Quantum of the Seas: https://youtu.be/9wMRTBL545w?si=--9DOybBWtfcM-gY Queen Mary 2: https://youtu.be/mcvEdwllZ5s?si=9jleXQipWyKbxTkq 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 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN HOME EXCHANGE? HERE IS A LINK THAT GIVES YOU A HUGE BONUS. 🔗https://www.homeexchange.com/?sponsorkey=victoria-561d9 INTERESTED IN TRAVEL DEALS ON EXPEDIA? https://expedia.com/affiliates/expedia-home.20SFdYQ KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: KirkTori 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. Kirk Tori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 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. #livingonacruiseship #travelcosts #cruisetips #cruisehacks #kirktoristory 🎥 Subscribe to Our YouTube Channel! 🎥 Don't miss out on our adventures and travel tips. Hit the subscribe button and join our community! Thank you for watching and supporting our journey! ❓Do you have a Question? Please leave your questions in the comments below! This Video was made for you by KirkTori Story