18 Years & 500 Nights at Sea: Why I’m Starting Simply Cruising
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I've spent over 500 nights at sea since I first started cruising back in 2008.
I'm Kylie and this is Simply Cruising. I started this channel because I was tired of polished reviews.
Most of my cruises, including the sanctuary suite I'm in right now, are casino comps.
I'll tell you if a room has a dirty shower, a blocked view, or a noisy engine.
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Welcome to the very first video of Simply Cruising! 🚢 I’m Kiley, a mom, grandma, and part-time travel agent with over 500 nights at sea. I’ve spent the last 18 years navigating the "Big Six"—Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Princess, Celebrity, MSC, and Virgin Voyages. Today, I’m reporting from a Sanctuary Mini-Suite on the brand-new Star Princess. But here’s the kicker: my cruise fare was $0. In this video, I’m pulling back the curtain on the "Companion Secret" and the casino loyalty strategies I use to sail for free. Whether you’re "Loyal to Royal," a Virgin "Sailor," or waiting for the 2026 Royal Caribbean Discovery Class launch, I’m here to help you cruise smarter, not harder. In this video, we cover: ✅ Why I’m starting Simply Cruising in 2026. ✅ The evolution of Princess Cruises (from the Sea Princess in 2010 to the Star today). ✅ What to expect from this channel: Breaking news, honest tours, and no-BS reviews. Join the "Original Crew"—Subscribe here: www.youtube.com/@simplycruising #StarPrincess #PrincessCruises #SimplyCruising #CruiseReview #SanctuaryCollection #CasinoComps #RoyalCaribbean #VirginVoyages #CruiseTips