Living Full-Time on Cruise Ships in 2025: October Budget Results
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What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.
Creator's Key Takeaways
So, the month of October, we were over by $27,525.
We did not want to hold off on giving y'all the budget information.
We're learning on that.
So, did we make the budget of 5,000 or did we not? Drum roll, please. We did not.
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Hold each other accountable on spending.
✓Plan to stay in one location to reduce transportation costs.
✓Pay annual credit card fees monthly to avoid unexpected large charges.
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Managing a strict budget — Create a monthly budget and hold each other accountable.
High transportation costs between ports — Stay in one location for a longer period to minimize flights and Ubers.
Questions This Creator Answers
QDid the creators stay within their $5,000 monthly budget for October?
QHow much did the creators spend on hotels and eating out while recovering from surgery?
QWhat are the recurring monthly expenses for full-time cruising?
YouTube Video Description↓
🌍 Thinking of Trying Cruise Life Full-Time? This video will help you understand whether full-time cruising is realistic, sustainable, and financially smarter than traditional housing in 2025. See what we spent in October 2025