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How to RETIRE on a Cruise Ship | with @SIGtheSoloCruiser and @PovertyToParadise

SIG the Solo Cruiser
SIG the Solo Cruiser
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👁️ 678 views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 1:38:56
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Fall · 4 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I started full-time solo cruising on the 4th of July of this year. So that was my Independence Day.

I've been able to book 60 cruises. So I'm from the 4th of July of 2024 and I'm booked up all the way to the end of November of 2025.

Living on cruise ships is costing me about 800 to 1,500 a month. Then when I add in gratuities and other little things, my budget comes out to about 2,000 a month.

I would say test it out first. Two, of course being an accountant, I'm going to tell you the same thing I did. Do the math on your finances if this is something that you can do.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Test solo cruising first before committing long-term
Do the math on your finances to see if you can afford it
Book accessible cabins early if you have mobility issues

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting bored on a cruise shipThere is too much to do on ships; you will not get bored
Safety while solo cruisingCruise ships are a protected environment, but be cautious on excursions

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to retire on a cruise ship
QHow to get free or cheap cruises through casino deals
QWhat is the budget for living on a cruise ship full-time
QHow to prepare financially for long-term cruising

Topics Covered

Entertainment Casino4 Happy BaconBooking Process3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony2½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Falmouth, Jamaica3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Montego Bay excursion
Labadee4 Happy Bacon
Mazatlán, Mexico4½ Happy Bacon
Top: City excursion
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Catch the replay! Watch and listen in as Lynnelle of @povertytoparadise shares her experience in cruise ship casino deals and retiring and living on cruise ships! Be sure to connect with her on YouTube for more videos on how you can do it too!