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REALITIES of Living on CRUISE SHIPS for a Year as a Passenger

30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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πŸ‘οΈ 130K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 24:55
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 103 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I love living on cruise ships I don't know if I would stay on cruise ships for a year straight again but I definitely would spend a month to three months on cruise ships

I definitely loved my year on cruise ships

I love going to bed and waking up somewhere new every day it's one of my favorite things

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Figure out laundry situation by choosing cruise lines with self-serve facilities
βœ“Check cruise line reward programs to align with your personality and save money
βœ“Use Cruise Plum to plan itineraries and track price changes

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness β€” Stay in the middle of the ship and as low as possible in your stateroom
Safety as a solo traveler β€” Cruising is very safe; stay on the ship in port if feeling unsafe and join Facebook groups or Cruise Critic roll calls to meet others

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould I do it again?
QWhat would you do differently?
QWhat was the funniest thing I saw on cruise ships?
QDid I get seasick?
QWhere would you stay on a cruise ship if you were susceptible to seasickness?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale, USA2Β½ Happy Bacon
Halifax, Canada2Β½ Happy Bacon
La Go, Haiti1 Happy Bacon
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I just finished living on cruise ships for a year. I asked you guys to submit questions about that adventure. In this video, I answer your questions about the realities of living on a cruise ship for a year! Items from this vid: β†’ Wallet: https://amzn.to/49qlL3m ____________ β˜… Perfect Travel Shirt: β†’My audience now gets a 10% discount from UNBOUND MERINO when you use the discount code: WAKEUP at website https://shrsl.com/ β˜… Join this channel to get access to fun perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKUaRwG_DS3OKGs8DRYVUNQ/join β˜… Travel Credit Cards I Use: β†’ Chase Sapphire Reserve (use the link to see what the current bonus is): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19n/9IME3Z2ZIT β†’ IHG One Rewards Premier Card (use the link to see what the current bonus is): https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210j/CXJFISMOCP β˜…Save on Cruises: β†’Cruise with Princess and get $25 onboard credit: https://refer.princess.com/Kevin10+99... β†’Use Rakuten and Get $30 and 1.5% to 4% cash back on Princess & Celebrity Cruises: https://www.rakuten.com/r/KEVIN9584?e... β˜… Luggage I Use: β†’ Nomatic Travel Pack: https://amzn.to/3v9Zv9P (for most travel) β†’ Carry On Suitcase: https://amzn.to/3hP4X0v (for cruise ship travel) β†’Compression Packing Cube: https://amzn.to/3YMAIbh β˜… Instagram: www.instagram.com/30andawakeup #solocruise #cruising #cruiseship Time Codes 0:00 - Intro 1:16 - Would I do it again? 2:05 - What would I do differently? 3:20 - Funniest Thing I Saw? 3:50 - Did I Get Seasick? 4:07 - How to prevent seasickness 5:00 - Medical things to do before cruising 5:56 - Can you cruise the world without flying? 6:45 - Did I Need Visas? 7:42 - Loud cabin neighbors? 8:25 - Bad cruise lines? 9:30 - Did I feel unsafe in any ports? 10:02 - Solo female safety? 11:37 - Track cruise prices? 12:06 - Cruise mattresses? 12:24 - Cruising redundancy? 13:23 - Recommended cruise items 15:09 - Itineraries I Still Want To Do 16:14 - Do I sleep alone? 17:15 - Favorite thing I did 17:44 - Favorite Port? 18:42 - Tips for Full Time Cruising 20:55 - YouTube Success? 22:12 - Van Life? 22:50 - Weight Loss While Cruising? 23:26 - What is Next?