How To Save Money when you're in a new place every day

Name: How To Save Money when you're in a new place every day
Uploaded: 2022-06-26T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 14 min 3 s
Channel: Cruising As Crew

Cruising As Crew

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👁️ 6K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 14:03

Virgin Voyages

Royal Caribbean Group

What This Creator Said

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Mediterranean · FallVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

so when you work on a cruise ship you don't have to pay for rent you don't have to pay any bills you don't have to pay for food you don't have to pay for a commute to work because it's upstairs

i have been on ships for a long time now i've done two contracts on royal caribbean two contract contracts two contracts on piano uk and this is my second contract on board virgin voyages

the majority of my money over the past years has gone on consumable things coffee food outside alcohol

i got a 200 tour for free so this is an amazing way to do some incredible tours for free of charge or for a heavily discounted price

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Set a budget before going to a restaurant and stick to it

✓Eat as much as you can on board because food is free

✓Invest in a sim card for data in ports if your ship stays in one area

✓Apply to be a tour escort for free or discounted tours

✓Get a travel coffee cup and buy coffee in bulk to save money

✓Top up your crew card manually instead of linking a credit card

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Overspending on food and drink in port — Set a budget, pre-plan, and eat on board when possible

High cost of Wi-Fi on cruise ships — Use free Wi-Fi from cafes or invest in a sim card if ship stays in one area

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to save money when you're in a new place every day on a cruise ship

QWhat are the main expenses for cruise ship crew in port

QHow can crew members avoid overspending on consumables

Topics Covered

Wifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3½ Happy BaconItinerary Route2½ Happy BaconService Crew1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Australia1½ Happy Bacon

Cairns2½ Happy Bacon

Top: Cairns tour

France1½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Hey sailors, Working on a cruise ship can be an amazing opportunity to save money as you don't have to pay rent, there is no commute to work, food is provided and so much more but, you will be in a new country every day and there is always so much to see. So, how do you save money when you want to explore all the new destinations you will be visiting on your cruise ship. Watch to find out. MUSIC Subscription to epidemic Sound WATCH NEXT I finally got off the ship| I work on a cruise ship| Virgin Voyages crew vlog https://youtu.be/Szefph6JGHc 10 things I wish I knew before working on cruise ships https://youtu.be/P4B08SzJW_M FOLLOW Website I https://www.cruisingascrew.com Instagram I https://www.instagram.com/cruisingascrew/ Facebook I https://www.facebook.com/Cruising-as-Crew-305351116816700/ Twitter I https://twitter.com/cruisingascrew Pinterest I https://www.pinterest.co.uk/cruisingascrew/ Thank you for watching