Man shares pros and cons of residing on a cruise ship, here's how much he spends in a month
Kevin Martin, a former military man and lawyer, chose to trade his briefcase for a seaside balcony. He is sharing his experiences through vlogging.
Who doesn't enjoy travelling and discovering new places? Everyone's vacation wish list includes long drives through gorgeous hills, cruising the open ocean, and doing fascinating tours. But imagine if you could live forever in these vacation-like environments. It would be a dream existence for most travellers.
Who is the man who lives on a cruise ship?
American man is already fulfilling this goal and sharing his experiences through vlogging. Kevin Martin, a former military man and lawyer, chose to trade his briefcase for a seaside balcony. This 48-year-old Missourian isn't simply vacationing on cruise ships; he's living his dream full-time.
He recounts his unique lifestyle through YouTube vlogs, which include the financial realities--both the excellent discounts and the hidden costs--of living aboard a cruise ship.
Which cruises have the man been on?
Kevin, who has travelled on lines like as MSC, NCL, Princess, and Royal Caribbean, even offers advice on how to make this atypical lifestyle surprisingly reasonable.
According to The Metro, Kevin sailed to St Kitts, St Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, Grand Cayman, and Aruba in March 2024. He spent a total of 1,615 pounds during his month aboard the ship.
How much does the man spend on the cruise ship?
To break it down, 1,080 Pounds was spent on his lodging and the all-inclusive buffet dinners on board the vessel. During that period, he only spent an additional 22 pounds on meals not included in the aforesaid package.
Kevin's monthly cruise ship expenses were ? 162,985 (about ?1,615). Here's the breakdown of his costs:
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Accommodation and meals: ?108,993 (about 1,080 pounds)
Extra food: ?2,220 (about 22 pounds)
Phone: ?8,578 (approx. 85 pounds)
Insurance: ?4,238 (about 42 pounds)
Healthcare: ?1,917 (about 19 pounds)
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