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I've Been Living on a Cruise Ships for 2 Months (Cruise Q&A)

30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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👁️ 11K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 2:42:02
What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · Winter · 8 nightsFrom BaltimoreVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I just finished my I did I think it was my eighth cruise maybe my ninth and my second one on enchantment Royal Caribbean's Enchantment of the Seas

I think um uh not that I didn't think I was going to make friends on cruise ships but I didn't I didn't realize how how um how good are good of friends I was going to make on cruise ships

I would probably say princess overall uh because they're Buffet uh they're they're I would say their main dining room's about the same as the other ones but their Buffet is just so much better than the other buffets

I've been able to keep it between when at around 110 a day so about 3 100 a month

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use Cruise Plum to find affordable solo cruises
Book inside cabins if you don't spend much time in the room
Prepay gratuities to manage costs
Use self-service laundry on Princess ships for better control

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Making friends on cruise shipsCruise ships are diverse, and shared experiences help bond with people you might not otherwise connect with
Cost of living on cruise shipsAim for $100-$115 per day; use casino deals and loyalty programs to reduce costs

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat surprised you most about living on cruise ships?
QWhich cruise line has the best food?
QHow much does it cost to live on cruise ships?
QWhat is your favorite cruise ship so far?
QHow do you find cheap cruises as a solo traveler?

Topics Covered

Dining Buffet1 Happy BaconLoyalty Program3 Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconSafety Medical2 Sad BaconCabin Interior3 Happy BaconSpa Fitness3½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconPort Destination2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Baltimore1½ Happy Bacon
Nassau1 Sad Bacon
Perfect Day at CocoCay3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

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