🚢 I Live on Cruise Ships & This Is What It Cost Me (May 2025 Expenses)
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I live full-time on cruise ships, mostly Royal Caribbean and Carnival.
My YouTube income was $6,300 for the month of May 2025.
I've taken 36 cruises. I've spent 252 days on cruise ships.
My goal is to spend no more than $65 per day, which comes to about $2,000 per month.
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I live full-time on cruise ships and in this video, I am sharing exactly what it cost me in May 2025. From the cruise I took, to my onboard and travel expenses, plus my YouTube income for the month — this is a full look at how I’m making this lifestyle work. Whether you’re dreaming of ship life, planning a long-term cruise stay, or just curious if it’s possible to live at sea for under $2,000 a month — this video is for you. 🛳️ Chapters covered in this video: 00:00 I live on cruise ships 02:15 Why I live full-time on cruise ships 04:20 What it's like living on cruise ships 06:09 My travel expense goal 08:40 YouTube income breakdown for the month 12:56 Support Poverty to Paradise Membership 14:54 Total Year-to-Date YouTube income 15:25 How to get monetized on YouTube 18:25 Join YouTubeAfter40 and/or Retirement Travel Jumpstart 18:50 Recap of the cruises I’ve taken over the past 11 months 20:39 Total cost of cruise living in May 2025 26:00 Summary of cruise expenses for May 2025 29:39 My full list of expenses (onboard & off) 📌 Want to see previous monthly expense reports? Watch the full playlist here → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyUcOko-lHg_D79x7ljWu6Tp1aw5MJOF 💬 Have questions about cruise life? Leave a comment below — I reply to as many as I can! 🙌 Subscribe for more monthly updates, cruise tips, and digital nomad content ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- 🚢 If you are over 40 and interested in learning how to create a successful YouTube channel or Jumpstart your retirement travels, these are the courses that I took (Affiliate Links): ► YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ► Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=34db57 ► Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- ► ► How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► How to Live On Cruise Ships without Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/cHiZcymJDDQ ► I Got Paid to Live Here - https://youtu.be/P_T-5uf_RSI ► How I got 24 FREE hotel nights - https://youtu.be/Qrg1V9ruJew ► Playlist of Previous Monthly Expense videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgyUcOko-lHg_D79x7ljWu6Tp1aw5MJOF ----------------------------------------- Hi! My name is Lynnelle. On this channel, I upload videos weekly surrounding topics of living on a retirement budget of $2,500 a month, traveling full-time on cruise ships using discounts including casino deals, and finding unique ways to fund a stress-free soft life. If you have a low-fixed income, are in or nearing retirement, and think you don't have enough money to live in Paradise, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! 🚢 How you can support my journey: ► Watch til the end, like, comment/question, subscribe & share ► Donate to paypal.me/PovertyToParadise ► YouTube Thanks button $$$ ► Check out the affiliate links below ----------------------------------------- ► Travel items I use while living on cruise ships (Affiliate Links): Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/povertytoparadise ----------------------------------------- ► Travel Credit Card I Use For Hotel Reward Points: → Earn 4 free nights & Elite Status with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card using this link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! Earn 200,000 bonus points with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ credit card and with over $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition. You can also earn up to $1,000 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Premier℠ card, Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21w/JEN3IFR9ZL ----------------------------------------- ► For Business Inquiries ONLY 😊🛳 PovertyToParadise@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commissions on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider. ----------------------------------------- 0260 Living On A Cruise Ship