The REAL PRICE of Living on Cruise Ships – It's NOT What We Expected

Three years ago, we sold our house in Canada and moved onto cruise ships full-time. Since then, we've sailed on 73 ships across multiple cruise lines, and we've learned something surprising: The biggest costs of cruise ship living aren't always the cruise fare. In this video, we're sharing the six hidden costs of living on cruise ships full-time that caught us completely off guard. From expensive ship internet and WiFi packages to excursions, travel insurance claims, hotel stays between cruises, gratuities, specialty dining, and all the little expenses that add up over time, these are the real costs that most cruise living videos leave out. If you're considering retiring on a cruise ship, becoming a full-time cruiser, ship hopping around the world, or simply wondering what cruise life actually costs, this video will help you understand the true financial reality behind the lifestyle. In this video: ✔ Full-time cruise living expenses ✔ Cruise ship WiFi costs and internet packages ✔ Hidden cruise fees and onboard spending ✔ Cruise excursions and port expenses ✔ Cruise travel insurance claims and coverage ✔ Hotel and flight costs between cruises ✔ Ship hopping logistics and budgeting ✔ The real math behind living on cruise ships full-time We are Kirk and Tori from KirkToriStory. In late 2022, we sold our home and began living aboard cruise ships full-time. We share honest experiences, cruise tips, budgeting strategies, cruise reviews, ship tours, travel advice, and the realities of long-term cruise life. Subscribe for weekly videos about: 🚢 Full-Time Cruise Living 🚢 Cruise Ship Reviews 🚢 Cruise Tips & Hacks 🚢 Cruise Costs & Budgeting 🚢 Retirement Travel 🚢 Ship Hopping Around the World 🚢 Luxury & Mainstream Cruise Lines #livingonacruiseship #FullTimeCruise #CruiseShipLiving #RetireOnACruiseShip #CruiseCosts #CruiseBudget #ShipHopping #CruiseTips #CruiseTravel #LivingOnACruiseShip CHAPTERS 00:00 Nobody Warned Us About This 6 Major Costs Of Cruising 00:30 We Lived On Cruise Ships For Over 3 Years 01:44 The Cost Of WiFi and Communication 03:37 Cost #2 Seeing the World Isn't Cheap or Free 05:34 Cruise Lines Cost Increases! 07:40 The Cost of Ship-Hopping 09:08 Cost #5 The Insurance Cost Reality Check 10:47 What We Gave Up and What We Got Back 12:12 Fast Summary of All 6 Living on Cruise Ship Costs What surprised you most? Comment Below! 📶 WiFi costs? 🚕 Excursions? 💰 Nickel-and-diming? ✈️ Hotels & flights between cruises? 🛡️ Insurance claims? 🏠 Giving up life on land? And if you're already cruising long-term, what's YOUR biggest hidden cost that people don't talk about? 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