10 Things WE WISHED Someone Told US BEFORE Living On Cruise Ships Full Time!

Thinking about moving onto a cruise ship? Planning a months-long world cruise, or long term cruise ship living? In this video, Tori from KirkToriStory shares 10 crucial things to do before you take a long-term cruise. These are the exact steps she and her husband Kirk used to prepare for full-time life at sea. From insurance and prescriptions to budgeting, packing, and staying connected, this checklist will help any Canadian, American, or international traveler get cruise-ready. SKIP AHEAD TO THE NEXT CHAPTER: 00:00 Intro - Why Long-Term Cruise Prep Matters 00:35 #1 - Mentally Prepare for Cruise Life at Sea 01:35 #2 - Best Time to Cruise & Choosing the Right Cruise Ship 03:37 #3 - Cruise Line & Ship Research Tips (They're Not All the Same!) 04:44 #4 - Travel Insurance, Prescriptions & Onboard Medical Access 05:55 #5 - What to Do with Your Home, Mail, and Bills While Cruising 06:54 #6 - Organizing Flights, Cruises, Hotels & Travel Documents 07:33 #7 - Passports, Visas & Legal Must-Dos Before You Sail 08:41 #8 - How to Budget & Handle Money on a Long Cruise 09:34 #9 - Staying Connected with Family, Pets & the World 10:29 #10 - Smart Cruise Packing Tips for Long Voyages 11:30 Final Thoughts + How I Can Help You Plan Your Cruise 👉 Need help planning your long-term cruise? I’m a licensed travel advisor and would love to help: vcarter.travelonly.com 🧾 Ask me for a free cruise checklist here: vcarter.travelonly.com HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH V VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH AZAMARA? Click my link and get a $200 VISA for your spending! https://refer.azamara.com/vcarter KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1