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🚢 I Live on Cruise Ships & This Is What It Cost Me (February 2026 Expenses)

Poverty to Paradise
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👁️ 10K views📅 3 months ago⏱️ 10:47
What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I live full-time on cruise ships. Not for vacation, and not as a snowbird, full-time.

My cruise expenses were $1,965 for the month, so YouTube covered my cruise life and then some.

I'm finally getting to take a budget-list cruise to Hawaii in the month of March.

My target was $83, so this month I beat my own goal by $15 per day.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book casino offers to get free cruises and only pay port fees and taxes.
Use points for hotel stays to reduce costs between sailings.
Track monthly expenses to stay under a budget goal of $2,500.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Affording the lifestyleBuild online income through YouTube or other sources; it's irrelevant how you afford it, focus on the cost breakdown.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does it cost to live full-time on cruise ships?
QCan you live on cruise ships under a $2,500 monthly budget?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale2½ Happy Bacon
Hialeah2½ Happy Bacon
Miami2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

I live on cruise ships full-time, and this is my complete February 2026 cost breakdown. In this video, I share my real monthly cruise expenses, including cabin costs, gratuities, WiFi, food, flights, and everyday spending. If you’re wondering how much it actually costs to live on a cruise ship full-time, this honest breakdown will help you decide if cruise life is worth it. 🌅 Welcome to Poverty to Paradise 0323 — where we’re not chasing more, we’re chasing meaning. How to Retire Without Millions Course - https://lynnelle-s-site-006f.thinkific.com/courses/financial-freedom-course ----------------------------------------- 🚢 If you are over 40 and interested in learning how to create a successful YouTube channel or Jumpstart your retirement travels, these are the courses that I took (Affiliate Links): ► YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ► Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=34db57 ► Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- Related videos ► (My 1st video) How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► How to Live On Cruise Ships without Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/cHiZcymJDDQ ► How Much It Cost Me to Live on Cruise Ships for 1 Year - https://youtu.be/ugrfsHXciD8 ► My Story - Why I QUIT the AMERICAN DREAM and found real FREEDOM - https://youtube.com/live/L8e3aeNx6xo ► How to Get Free Cruises on Royal Caribbean - https://youtu.be/TFY9wE7BP04 ► Understanding Cruise Casinos & Perks - https://youtu.be/9lhua349VeU ► IHG / How I Got 24 Free Nights in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/Qrg1V9ruJew ----------------------------------------- Hi! My name is Lynnelle. On this channel, I upload videos weekly surrounding topics of living on a retirement budget of $2,500 a month, traveling full-time on cruise ships using discounts including casino deals, and finding unique ways to fund a stress-free soft life. If you have a low-fixed income, are in or nearing retirement, and think you don't have enough money to live in Paradise, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! 🚢 ----------------------------------------- How you can support my journey: ► Watch til the end, like, comment/question, subscribe & share ► Donate to paypal.me/PovertyToParadise ► YouTube Thanks button $$$ ► Check out the affiliate links below ----------------------------------------- ► Travel items I use while living on cruise ships (Affiliate Links): Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/povertytoparadise ----------------------------------------- ► Travel Credit Card I Use For Hotel Reward Points: → Earn 4 free nights & Elite Status with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card using this link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210u/LHD8R32YVR ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! You can earn up to $1,000 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Premier℠ card, Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21w/JEN3IFR9ZL ----------------------------------------- ► For Business Inquiries ONLY 😊🛳 PovertyToParadise@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commissions on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider.