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🚢 How Cruise Ship Casinos Changed My Budget

Poverty to Paradise
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👁️ 24K views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 29:06
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🧍 Best for SoloOther · 19 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm going to talk about how the casino offers that I have gotten while sailing on cruise ships that have allowed me to live full-time on cruise ships

I spent $800 in the casino. From that, I got a free cruise and then I got marketed offers which turned into 13 more free cruises.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use casino play strategically to trigger marketing offers for free or discounted cruises.
Understand that 'free' cruises still require paying port fees and taxes.
Manage casino spending carefully so gambling losses do not outweigh the value of the free cruise.
Gratuities are at your discretion and not a requirement.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of cruisingLook into casino marketing offers and loyalty programs to reduce the cost of the fare to just port fees and taxes.
Mandatory extra feesNote that while port fees are necessary, things like Wi-Fi and gratuities are often optional or at your discretion.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can casino offers change a cruise budget?
QAre casino cruise offers actually free?
QAre gratuities mandatory on cruise ships?
QHow much does it cost to live full-time on a cruise ship?

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Have you ever wondered how some cruisers seem to spend far less than everyone else? In this video, I share one of the biggest factors that completely changed the way I look at cruise costs and long-term travel. If you're interested in affordable cruising, cruise budgeting, and maximizing value at sea, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. 🌅 Welcome to Poverty to Paradise 0389 — where we’re not chasing more, we’re chasing meaning. How to Retire Without Millions Course - https://lynnelle-s-site-006f.thinkific.com/courses/financial-freedom-course ----------------------------------------- ► (My 1st video) How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► How to Live On Cruise Ships without Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/cHiZcymJDDQ ► How Much It Cost Me to Live on Cruise Ships for 1 Year - https://youtu.be/ugrfsHXciD8 ► My Story - Why I QUIT the AMERICAN DREAM and found real FREEDOM - https://youtube.com/live/L8e3aeNx6xo ► How to Get Free Cruises on Royal Caribbean (Cruise Plum tutorial) - https://youtu.be/TFY9wE7BP04 ► Understanding Cruise Casinos & Perks - https://youtu.be/9lhua349VeU ► IHG Hotel Reward Points / How I Got 24 Free Nights in Vietnam - https://youtu.be/Qrg1V9ruJew ----------------------------------------- 🚢 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 ----------------------------------------- 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/210u/LHD8R32YVR ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! You can 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.