🚢Exposing the DARK side of living on a cruise ship

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The creator provides a detailed look at the realities of living on cruise ships full time, specifically addressing the challenges faced by solo travelers. She outlines several significant downsides, including extremely limited living space in cabins, thin walls that lead to noise disturbances from neighbors or ship activities, and the social pressures that can be difficult for introverts. Additionally, she discusses the physical impact of the motion of the ocean, the high costs of long term cruising, the potential for food monotony, and the unreliability of shipboard Wi-Fi. The creator also notes the emotional difficulty of forming lasting connections in a transient environment. Despite these drawbacks, she concludes that the lifestyle is highly rewarding for her. She highlights the benefits of constant travel to new destinations, the convenience of a hassle free life without household chores, and the availability of onboard medical services. Ultimately, she suggests that while the dark side of cruising exists, the pros can outweigh the cons depending on an individual's personality and priorities.
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Creator's Key Takeaways
I sold everything and now I live on cruise ships full time
The cabins on cruise ships are paper thin
Living on a cruise ship can be upwards of $80 to $100,000 or more
I absolutely love it and the pros far outweigh the cons for me
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