94 Days, 11 Cruises, 9 Ships: The ONE Winner That Changed Everything
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I spent 94 days at sea, completed 11 cruises, and sailed on nine different ships.
The best cruise ship is the one I'm on right now.
It is the best solo line I know.
First place, Virgin Voyages. WHAT SOLO CONCIER? WOW, the absolute gold medal for solo travelers after 50.
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2025 was a defining year for Cruising After 50. In this video, I’m taking you on a deep dive through my 94 days at sea to share honest reviews, solo travel tips, and my "Millionaire without being one" secrets for every ship I stepped foot on this year. I travelled 2025 on: - Explora Journeys Explora I - Explora Journeys Explora II - Holland America Rotterdam - Norwegian Joy - Norwegian Viva - Royal Caribbean Odyssey of the Seas - Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas - Viking Vela - Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady What we cover in this video: The Ship Rankings: From the mega-resort to the flawless luxury Solo Travel Awards: My top 3 picks for solo cruisers Community Milestones: Meeting other creators and working on every comment of the community Pro-Tips & FAQs: Answers to the most common questions for each ship. Special thanks to: @kirktoristory , @bucketlistguides & @lianna1634-cruising4ever 0:00 Happy New Year 1:08 The Milestones 3:04 Disclosure 3:36 The Ranking 9:12 Solo Awards