π’ The SHOCKING TRUTH About the Cost of Living on a Cruise Ship

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The creator details her transition to living full time on cruise ships after selling her home, quitting her job, and ending a marriage. She provides a comprehensive breakdown of her expenses for January 2025, explaining how her costs fluctuated due to non-free cruises and holiday pricing. While her monthly spending exceeded her typical two thousand dollar budget, she notes that her year to date average remains stable. The video covers various costs including port fees, taxes, onboard credits, hotel stays during transitions, and a new medical insurance plan. Additionally, the creator shares a significant milestone regarding her YouTube channel, revealing that a viral video earned her substantial revenue, which she describes as life changing. She concludes by discussing her long term financial strategy, noting that her YouTube income allows her to preserve her nest egg. She also outlines backup plans, such as returning to live near family or building her YouTube presence into a full time business to sustain her lifestyle regardless of cruise discounts.
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I sold my house to live on a cruise ship I quit my job I got a divorce I gave my SUV to a family member I got rid of all my stuff so I could live on a cruise ship
I ended up spending about $2,500 for the 33-day period for what I consider my housing cost
my monthly average is $248 for the year so $14,000 for 7 months so not too bad
this is lifechanging revenue right this is lifechanging yeah I made six figures at my previous job but I never made this month much in one month outside of a bonus
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