💵 What we Spend Living on a Cruise Ship Full-time | Villa Vie Odyssey | Episode 80 🚢

Editorial Summary

Steve and Angela, creators of Midlife Cruising, provide a detailed breakdown of their January expenses while living full-time on the Villa Vie Odyssey. They categorize their spending into various activities, including excursions, dining, shopping, and groceries across several South American ports such as Peru, Chile, and Argentina. The couple explains how they manage their budget, noting that sea days result in zero expenditures and that they use Charles Schwab to mitigate ATM fees. After accounting for a significant trip to Machu Picchu, they calculate their realistic monthly spending at approximately $1,388, which excludes their ship maintenance fees. They also discuss the varying costs of residential cruise suites, which can range from $2,500 to $11,000 per month. The video concludes with personal updates, including news that their daughter will be joining them on board in April and their upcoming plans to visit Iguazu Falls and the Amazon. They also mention their intention to interview other residents on the ship in future videos.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.