How Much It REALLY Costs to Live Full-Time on a Cruise Ship| 1st Month Expenses Discovery Princess

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed breakdown of her expenses during her first month of living full-time on cruise ships, specifically focusing on four back-to-back sailings on the Discovery Princess through the Mexican Riviera. She categorizes her spending into several areas, including cruise fares, port fees, taxes, and non-refundable casino deposits. A significant portion of the video explains how casino deposits and shareholder perks can be converted into onboard credit, which she uses to offset the net cost of her voyages. The creator also details her travel logistics, such as using airline credits for flights and IHG points to secure free hotel stays in Los Angeles. Her out-of-pocket expenses include discretionary spending like spa services, shore excursions, and shopping at local markets, as well as recurring costs like health insurance and cell phone service. She concludes that her total cost for the 28-day period was $3,289.67. While she acknowledges that living on a ship can be done more cheaply, she expresses satisfaction with her ability to maintain a comfortable lifestyle that includes personal treats and charitable giving.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.