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🚢 How Much it Cost to Live on Cruises - Nov 2025

Poverty to Paradise
Poverty to Paradise
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👁️ 13K views📅 6 months ago⏱️ 37:28
What This Creator Said
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Other · FallFrom Long Beach, CaliforniaVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I sold everything and now I live on cruise ships full time.

My total housing expenses unfortunately hit my budget, which my budget is $2500.

I am blessed and highly flavored that I have this YouTube income.

This is not about finding the cheapest lifestyle. This is about finding the best lifestyle for me.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use onboard credit to cover gratuities or pocket the cash.
Book free or discounted cruises to minimize housing costs.
Use points for hotel stays to save on taxes and get free nights.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to start living on cruise ships full-timeWatch the first video linked in the description for guidance on getting started.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does it cost to live full-time on cruise ships?
QHow can someone afford to live on cruise ships on a budget?
QWhat are the monthly expenses for full-time cruising?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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Catalina Island2½ Happy Bacon
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🚢 How Much It Cost to Live on Cruises – November 2025 In this video, I’m breaking down my real November expenses from living full-time on cruise ships. Every month looks different, and November had a few surprises. My goal is to teach you what this lifestyle actually costs so you can decide whether cruise living could be an option for you. If you’re curious about long-term cruising, downsizing, or comparing cruise life to traditional living, this breakdown will give you a clear, honest look at what I spent this month. 🌅 Welcome to Poverty to Paradise 0278 — 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 - https://youtu.be/TFY9wE7BP04 ► Understanding Cruise Casinos & Perks - https://youtu.be/9lhua349VeU ► IHG / 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/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ► 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.