We Lived on Cruise Ships for 3 YEARS! 10 SURPRISING Truths!

What is it REALLY like to live on a cruise ship full-time? After 3 years of living at sea, we’re sharing 10 things nobody tells you about full-time cruising — from the true cost of cruise life, hidden expenses, internet reality, and how we actually fund this lifestyle, to the surprising ways your body, mindset, and definition of “home” completely change. We sold our house in Canada in 2022 and have been ship hopping ever since — back-to-back cruises across multiple cruise lines. No mortgage. No traditional home. Just life at sea. In this video, we break down: The REAL cost of living on a cruise ship How we afford full-time cruising Hidden expenses most people ignore Cruise ship internet for remote work Health, fitness, and daily life onboard The psychology of long-term cruise living And whether this lifestyle is actually sustainable If you're considering long-term cruising, early retirement travel, or a digital nomad lifestyle at sea — this is the honest, behind-the-scenes reality. 👉 Want our full monthly cost breakdown? Watch next 👉 Thinking about doing this yourself? Start here #FullTimeCruising #CruiseLife #livingonacruiseship #kirktoristory #CruiseTips #cruisevlog CHAPTERS 00:00 Living on a Cruise Ship for 3 Years (Our Story) 00:21 We Sold Everything to Live at Sea 01:14 SECRET #1: Nobody Knows We Live on Cruise Ships 02:51 Do Cruise Lines Know Who We Are? (Honest Answer) 03:19 SECRET #2: How We Afford Full-Time Cruising 04:48 SECRET #3: The Real Cost of Living on a Cruise Ship 05:33 Is Cruise Life Cheaper Than Living in Canada? 06:44 SECRET #4: Why Independence Matters for Cruise Life 08:11 SECRET #5: Hidden Expenses Nobody Talks About 09:59 SECRET #6: How Your Body Changes Living on a Cruise Ship 11:16 SECRET #7: Cruise Ship Internet (Real Truth for Remote Work) 12:37 SECRET #8: Making Friends & Community at Sea 13:50 SECRET #9: Losing Track of Time on a Cruise Ship 14:49 SECRET #10: What “Home” Really Means at Sea 16:04 The Truth About Full-Time Cruise Life (Final Thoughts) HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us    • Video   🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise    • MEET THE PASSENGERS ON CRUISE SHIPS - Insp...   🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise    • Get Free Stuff On Your Cruise!  Drinks & M...   🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise    • Want Free Cruise Cash? Here's How to Get It   🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise    • Save Money On Your Next Cruise Vacation Wi...   🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days    • Obtain ELITE Status on Princess Cruises In...   🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search    • Last-Minute Cruise Deals! How to Save Big ...   ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21... ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VIRGIN VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcart... KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook:   / kirktoristory   ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe!    / @kirktoristory   This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory