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🚢 Is LIVING ON CRUISES Still Worth It? My Budget Just Got Blown…

Poverty to Paradise
Poverty to Paradise
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👁️ 95K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 48:48
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloTransatlantic · Spring · 16 nightsFrom New OrleansVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I walked away from it all to live full-time on cruise ships.

I finally feel free. And that's worth more to me than any paycheck I ever got from corporate America.

I'm making this video here on the Leo deck right now on Carnival Valor. This is a 16-day transatlantic cruise.

I highly recommend this course. This is what I took as my foundation and I give most of the credit of me getting monetized quickly to me following the courses, the classes, the modules in this course.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the YouTube after 40 course to get monetized quickly.
Use hotel points and credit card rewards to save on accommodation.
Book cruises during off-peak times for better deals.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of living on cruise shipsTrack expenses carefully and use YouTube income to supplement budget.
Getting monetized on YouTube quicklyTake the YouTube after 40 course by grounded life Robin Alley.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs living on cruise ships still worth it?
QHow much does it cost to live full-time on cruise ships?
QHow can I monetize a YouTube channel quickly?

Topics Covered

Value Pricing3½ Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Sad BaconItinerary Route3 Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Barcelona3 Happy Bacon
Long Beach2½ Happy Bacon
Miami2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

After leaving Corporate America to live full-time on cruise ships, I’ve kept my expenses low… until now. In this video, I’m sharing what made this month my most expensive one yet, how I handled a big drop in YouTube income, and whether cruise life is still worth it for me. 🎥 Stick around to the end to see the real numbers and hear what I’m planning next. 💬 Have you ever questioned whether your lifestyle is sustainable long-term? Let’s talk in the comments. #PovertyToParadise #RetireEarly #LiveFullTimeOnCruiseShips ----------------------------------------- ► YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- ► Donate to paypal.me/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 ----------------------------------------- ► Robert Blake credit: https://www.youtube.com/live/GBIBXKVcEJ4?si=bDWupQqeOgmcc76x ----------------------------------------- ► Content Creator Members: Jeff Melson – * youtube.com/@ieatlocal * www.youtube.com/@IEatLocal Rob Marmion - www.youtube.com/@GroundedLifeRetirementTravel Nneka Kelly - www.youtube.com/@nnekakelly Selling to Cruise - www.youtube.com/@sellingtocruise Michelle Hardy - www.youtube.com/@michellehardyxo Type 2 Diabetes Reversal - www.youtube.com/@type2diabetesreversal Solo Cruising & More - www.youtube.com/@Carol-SoloCruisingAndMore Also... ●●● KimAfter50 ●●● https://youtube.com/@Kimafter50?si=skD66kPSbwC3o9k6 ----------------------------------------- ► How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► ► I Got Paid to Live Here - https://youtu.be/P_T-5uf_RSI ----------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------- 🚢 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 ----------------------------------------- ► 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! Earn 200,000 bonus points with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ credit card and with over $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition. You can also 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. ----------------------------------------- 0178 Living On A Cruise Ship