Full-Time Cruising December 2025 Budget
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Last month of the year and let me tell you, it's uh been a struggle.
We sailed three weeks in a row on uh Celebrity Constellation.
We were over budget by $76,921.
Christmas being 8093 threw us over our $5,000 budget.
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💰 Did we actually stick to our $5,000 cruise budget for December 2025? In this video, we break down every dollar we spent in December 2025 while living full-time on cruise ships. From cruise fares and onboard spending to food, travel, and everyday life expenses, we’re sharing the real numbers—no fluff, no guessing. December is always one of the hardest months to stay on budget with holiday pricing, extra spending, and surprises along the way. We’ll show you what went right, what went wrong, and whether a $5K monthly budget is truly realistic for full-time cruising. 📊 What you’ll see in this video: • Our full December 2025 $5,000 budget breakdown • Cruise costs vs. off-ship expenses • Food, drinks, and onboard spending • Travel, Wi-Fi, and miscellaneous costs • Unexpected expenses & surprises If you’re curious about cruising full-time, planning long cruises, or wondering if a $5,000 monthly budget is doable, this video gives you a transparent, real-world look at life at sea. 👉 Watch until the end to see if we stayed under budget — and what we’d change next time. 📌 Subscribe for monthly cruise budgets, tips, and honest insights from full-time cruisers. 👍 If this video helps you, please like and share — it truly supports our channel!