How Much Does Living on a Cruise Ship Cost for a Solo Cruiser? 🛳️💰

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with a 21 day solo cruise aboard the Sky Princess. The trip was split into a seven day Eastern Caribbean cruise and a 14 day Western Caribbean and Eastern Caribbean cruise. The creator begins by reviewing an inside cabin, noting the brightness, storage capacity, and comfortable beds. After outlining the various Caribbean destinations visited, the video transitions into a financial analysis. The creator defines fixed costs as the cruise fare, port fees, taxes, and gratuities, which totaled 2,289 dollars for the entire duration. This averages to approximately 109 dollars per night. The creator also discusses discretionary spending, including internet access, specialty coffee packages, alcoholic beverages, and excursions. While these extra expenses totaled 606 dollars, the creator explains how 575 dollars in onboard credits, earned through military status and promotions, offset most of these costs. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the total daily cost for the trip was approximately 110.50 dollars. The video also touches on how achieving loyalty status with the cruise line can further reduce future expenses like internet fees.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.