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REALITIES of Living on CRUISE SHIPS for a Year as a Passenger

30 And A Wake Up
30 And A Wake Up
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πŸ‘οΈ 133K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 24:55

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares insights from a year spent living exclusively on cruise ships, answering various viewer questions regarding the experience. They discuss the logistics of long-term cruising, noting that staying on a single ship for about one month is an ideal duration to avoid repetition. The creator explains how they use cruising as a way to transit between geographic locations without flying to avoid jet lag. Practical advice is provided on managing seasickness by staying in the middle and lower decks of a ship, as well as tips for solo travelers to meet others through Facebook groups and ship meetups. The video also covers administrative details such as visa requirements, the use of travel clinics for vaccines, and the benefits of loyalty programs for amenities like laundry and internet. The creator reflects on their favorite ports, specifically mentioning Tallinn, Estonia, and discusses their future travel plans, which include visiting Antarctica and circumnavigating Japan. They conclude by mentioning their current transition to living in various Asian cities while undergoing dental work.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for MSC Cruises USA
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for MSC Cruises USA
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
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🧍 Best for SoloCaribbean · 103 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I love living on cruise ships I don't know if I would stay on cruise ships for a year straight again but I definitely would spend a month to three months on cruise ships

I definitely loved my year on cruise ships

I love going to bed and waking up somewhere new every day it's one of my favorite things

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Figure out laundry situation by choosing cruise lines with self-serve facilities
βœ“Check cruise line reward programs to align with your personality and save money
βœ“Use Cruise Plum to plan itineraries and track price changes

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness β€” Stay in the middle of the ship and as low as possible in your stateroom
Safety as a solo traveler β€” Cruising is very safe; stay on the ship in port if feeling unsafe and join Facebook groups or Cruise Critic roll calls to meet others

Questions This Creator Answers

QWould I do it again?
QWhat would you do differently?
QWhat was the funniest thing I saw on cruise ships?
QDid I get seasick?
QWhere would you stay on a cruise ship if you were susceptible to seasickness?

Topics Covered

Cabin Interior3Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical4Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconLoyalty Program4 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Fort Lauderdale, USA2Β½ Happy Bacon
Halifax, Canada2Β½ Happy Bacon
La Go, Haiti1 Happy Bacon
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