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Jordan Bauth
Jordan Bauth
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πŸ‘οΈ 66K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 48:30

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed look into her life and finances while working as an ice skater on a cruise ship. She documents a multi-day period that includes port visits to Cocoa Beach and Coco Cay, alongside her professional responsibilities such as performing shows and assisting with Wi-Fi duties. The video features a breakdown of daily expenses, including transportation, brunch, makeup supplies, and specialty dining at Aumi. She explains how she manages her budget by utilizing free crew amenities like the mess for meals, the crew gym, and cabin living, which eliminates major costs like rent and utilities. To save money on coffee, she shares a personal hack of making her own drinks in her cabin rather than purchasing them at the onboard cafe. The creator concludes by revealing her total spending for the cruise was 58.50 dollars, noting that while this is higher than her usual spending, the experiences and celebrations were worth the cost. She also addresses viewer questions regarding her salary, social media income, and crew discounts.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Royal Caribbean Group
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Royal Caribbean Group
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

one of the best perks about this job obviously besides travel is how much money you really can save if you want to

food on board is covered which is incredible so all of our meals in the crew mess are free we don't have to pay for them

I have been saving pretty much all of my money this contract I'm not spending hardly anything at all

my grand total for this pass cruise is $58.50 which is definitely this is definitely the most I've spent on a cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Make your own coffee in the cabin to save money instead of buying from the onboard cafe
βœ“Stock up on snacks and toiletries from Walmart or Target before boarding to avoid higher prices on the ship
βœ“Take advantage of free crew meals in the mess to avoid dining expenses

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of living on a cruise ship β€” Many expenses like room, board, and food are covered, so you can save a lot of money
Quality of free coffee in the crew mess β€” Make your own coffee in the cabin for better taste and cost efficiency

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much do you spend working on a cruise ship?
QWhat are the financial benefits of working on a cruise ship?
QHow can you save money while working on a cruise ship?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity2Β½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3Β½ Happy BaconSpa Fitness4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cocoa Beach4Β½ Happy Bacon
CocoCay4 Happy Bacon
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