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6 Months Living on a Cruise Ship! | 61 Ports, 25 Countries & The Truth About Ship Life 🚢🌍

Living Life on a Cruise
Living Life on a Cruise
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👁️ 66K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 22:34

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Editorial Summary

Lynette and Johan celebrate their six month anniversary of living full-time on the Villa Odyssey, an affordable residential cruise ship. They reflect on their extensive travels through 25 countries and numerous ports, including significant journeys through South America, the Panama Canal, and the Galapagos Islands. The creators discuss their favorite destinations, highlighting the Galapagos, the British Virgin Islands, and Jamaica for their water-based activities. They also recount unique cultural experiences, such as visiting markets in Morocco and exploring European history. A significant portion of their discussion focuses on the social aspect of ship life, noting that they feel like semilocals because they frequently run into fellow passengers in various ports and shops. They describe the ship as a vehicle for exploration rather than a luxury liner, noting that their small cabin is sufficient because they spend most of their time exploring. The video concludes with a visual montage of their journey, featuring highlights from Ireland, Spain, Morocco, the Caribbean, and Brazil, alongside celebrations with the onboard community.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 180 nightsFrom BelfastFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've never been to South America before. That was never our And now we have gone through the Panama Canal down past Ecuador, gone to Galapagos.

Living aboard, um, I love it. Would I change anything? Not really.

We thought we were going to be bored on sea days, but Oh, no. We're catching up on making videos. Or exercising.

So, would you do it again? Absolutely. Yeah, we're going to Yeah. Yeah, definitely.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Enter the golden ticket contest for a chance to experience the ship for 30 days.
Engage with the ship community in ports and on board for a richer experience.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Boredom on sea daysUse sea days for making videos, exercising, and other activities; they are enjoyable.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it really like to live on a cruise ship for six months?
QWhat are the highs, challenges, and unforgettable moments of full-time residential cruising?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconBooking Process4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barbados2½ Happy Bacon
Devil's Island1 Sad Bacon
Galapagos4½ Happy Bacon
Top: Galapagos visit ($200 each)
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