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🚢 Living on Cruise Ships Isn't as Cheap as It Used to Be

Poverty to Paradise
Poverty to Paradise
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👁️ 52K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 40:12
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🏅Authority Creator
🧍 Best for SoloVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

When I first started living full-time on cruise ships, I made it my mission to keep my monthly budget at $2,000.

I'm Lenel. I sold everything and now I live on cruise ships full time.

I now make an average of about $3,500 a month, which more than covers my my living expenses of living full-time on cruise ships.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Calculate your own expenses based on your current lifestyle and what's important to you.
In the future, we will definitely be doing that off-site parking or whatever they call it where you park off site.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to budget for full-time cruise livingCalculate your own expenses based on your current lifestyle and what's important to you.
Affording the lifestyleLook into getting discounts on cruises and adjust your budget accordingly.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happened to my cruise expenses this month?
QHow do I afford living full-time on cruise ships?
QIs cruise life still cheaper than living on land in 2025?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition4 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconBooking Process1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

New Orleans
Los Angeles
Long Beach1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Living on Cruise Ships Isn’t as Cheap as It Used to Be 😳 When I first started living full-time on cruise ships, I kept my monthly budget around $2,000 — even after inflation, I managed to hold the line near $2,500. But this month? My total hit almost $4,000. In this video, I break down what happened, compare September’s costs to the prior month, and talk honestly about whether cruise life is still cheaper than living on land in 2025. If you’re curious about what it really costs to live full-time at sea — cruises, hotels, transportation, food, and everything in between — you’ll get the full picture here. ----------------------------------------- ► (My 1st video) How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► My Investment Story - How I Saved My Money - https://youtu.be/zxPeKBPawYo ► 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 my job and sold everything - https://youtube.com/live/L8e3aeNx6xo ► How to Get Free Cruises on Royal Caribbean - https://youtu.be/TFY9wE7BP04 ► Understanding Cruise Casino Points - https://youtu.be/9lhua349VeU ► IHG | Get FREE hotel stays - https://youtu.be/Qrg1V9ruJew ► How I Won $20k - https://youtu.be/M6Ssblg7iRc ► Cenotes / Underground River with my son - https://youtu.be/AhhhM6sU70o ► Dave's Channel: Smart Tech For Any Age - www.youtube.com/@SmartTechForAnyAge ----------------------------------------- 🚢 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 ----------------------------------------- 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/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! Earn 200,000 bonus points with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ credit card and with over $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition. You can also 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. ----------------------------------------- 0316 Living On A Cruise Ship