Everything I Love and Hate About Living on Cruise Ships 🛳️

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  • čas přidán 24. 03. 2023
  • I have been living on cruise ships for 2 months now and plan on living on cruise ships for at least year. So far, I have loved every moment but there are some things I don't like about it. Today, I'll discuss all the things I love and all the things I hate about living on cruise ships full time.
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Komentáře • 278

  • @webjammer1
    @webjammer1 Před rokem +17

    The thing I hate about cruising is not being on one. If I lived close to a port I would go at least six times a year. As a solo traveler I love being seated at a different table each night for dinner, meeting interesting people from all over the world. I find cruises are full of friends I have not met yet.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +7

      That is a great outlook...I might steal that....cruises are full of friends I have not met yet!

    • @NitaNellEtc
      @NitaNellEtc Před rokem +1

      Great point! I love solo cruising too...meeting new people.

    • @LCLand
      @LCLand Před rokem

      And the old joke, let’s have dinner, I’m buying! Well maybe that was funnier back when it was all included. So fun to see the people in your neighborhood and chitchat about your day.

  • @wandadabrowski8745
    @wandadabrowski8745 Před rokem +7

    Great commentary Kevin. I agree with all you said, and one additional thing: as a solo traveller, as a woman, and as someone with anxiety, I greatly appreciate the SAFETY of being on a cruise ship!

  • @lindabrian5433
    @lindabrian5433 Před rokem +2

    That's why you should try norwegian. Free style dining. You eat whenever you want and wear whatever you want, within reason. I am diamond and have over 45 cruises on ncl. Food is great and crew is wonderful. I get a lot of perks as diamond. Free laundry, 2 free specialty restaurants, etc.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Norwegian Getaway is my next ship ☺️

  • @ericandreas481
    @ericandreas481 Před rokem +8

    Not going to lie, I'm a little envious. I wish I would've found your channel sooner. Please keep up the good work!

  • @KOMBUCHALOVER
    @KOMBUCHALOVER Před rokem +2

    Your list is right on point for my travel tastes as well. I had to laugh in agreement when you said you hate dressing up for fine dining...I thought I was the only one! Living in Florida I wear a tank top nearly every day unless I "dress up" to a tee shirt on occasion.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      haha....that's the life right there..when a t-shirt is dressing up!!! love it

  • @croberts709
    @croberts709 Před rokem +13

    There are plenty of overnight stops on cruise ships, just not in the Caribbean (why would they?). We've stayed overnight in Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Cape Town, San Francisco, etc. etc. I hope after the cold weather leaves you'll see more of the cruising world... Also I agree about dressing up. I used to like it but now I just see it as a packing problem!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      That's good to know. I'll definitely look for some cruises with overnights when I am in Asia.

    • @adryennetoldme1489
      @adryennetoldme1489 Před rokem +3

      3:56 my husband and I cruise about
      4-5 times a year. In December when the airlines lost our luggage all we had to wear was shorts tshirts and flip flops. We still went to the main dining room and we realized how many other people were not dressed up too!
      Now we never dress up and we still go. Nobody cares

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      @@adryennetoldme1489 I'd love to exist in nothing by shorts, tshirts and flip flops! :)

  • @JohnnyFD
    @JohnnyFD Před rokem +2

    I love the concept of cruising on paper, but I hate the upsells including the horrible wifi, and the specialty restaurants. Also I agree with Kevin that the time at ports are too little, which just means a ton of tourists walking overcrowding a city but not staying long enough to even have a meal. I wish cruise ships would be required to spend a minimum of 12-18 hours at each port.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Yeah, that is definitely the thing I'd change...at least 48 hours in a port.

  • @NitaNellEtc
    @NitaNellEtc Před rokem +1

    I love that its all inclusive...room, food & fun. I also love having a casino onboard.

  • @loveboatcruising
    @loveboatcruising Před rokem +1

    I learned on princess that if I hang all my clothes up, they will move them to new cabin for me. No need to pack everything 😊

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      I asked but the did the same for me on one of my cruises which was nice.

  • @gosheryblog
    @gosheryblog Před rokem +9

    I've never been on a cruise but I enjoy your videos. Keep 'em coming!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for sticking around.

    • @gidget9101
      @gidget9101 Před rokem +1

      I have never been on a cruise and would love to go but asthma stops me. I didn't know singles could go as well

  • @sandrap3047
    @sandrap3047 Před rokem +5

    Good point about the gratuities! I've never thought about it, but it would be interesting to see where it goes. I would love the diversity too! It would be so much fun meeting new people from all over the world! Think I could handle not having to do chores for a year! Have fun Kevin!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Not having to do chores is a great thing!!! ! :)

  • @lynnfranklin5098
    @lynnfranklin5098 Před rokem +1

    Be sure to try a princess chef table. It is encouraged to dress but a delicious experience and get to know 9 to 11 other shipmates

  • @cp123106
    @cp123106 Před rokem +2

    Today’s cruise 🚢 day 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Ruby Princess here we go!!!! Have fun out there !

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      Awesome! Ruby is one of my all time favs!

    • @cp123106
      @cp123106 Před rokem

      You were so right!! What an amazing boat and crew I loved the experience and could’ve done another week I have the time. I can’t wait to go back and cruise again.

  • @maxineoliver7404
    @maxineoliver7404 Před rokem +2

    Your loves and hates about the cruises make total sense to me! I would also wish that one could stay a lot longer at the ports to get more authenticity of the places.🏖 I just hope that you haven't been seasick or anything like that- that would be a concern to me. Otherwise, enjoy yourself- it sounds like a lot of fun!!! Take care!!!🌺🌅🛳🍽🤗

  • @FraserAtSea
    @FraserAtSea Před rokem +3

    As you know, I’ve just started living mostly on cruise ships too, and I’ve been fortunate enough to start with an overnight stop in Dubai, so it’s been a much less intense start to the experience.
    That said, I’m 24 hours in and haven’t actually met anyone onboard yet, as most people were ashore enjoying the city last night, so dinner was really fragmented last night.
    Great video - really enjoy your perspective on all of this!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Congrats! so excited to follow your journey!

  • @makiliv
    @makiliv Před rokem +2

    Looking forward to your Antarctica (and South Georgia) cruise. No formal/dress-to-impress dining, plus penguins, whales, icebergs, seals, and more!😄

  • @peggytravels793
    @peggytravels793 Před rokem +5

    I have done several Caribbean cruises because I live in southern Florida & easy to do. I much prefer the four Mediterranean cruises I have done. I did the 16 day cruise on Sapphire Princess from Beijing to Bangkok. My bucket list for China included walking on The Great Wall, seeing the Terra Cotta Warriors, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven & Shanghai. I spent a month touring Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam after the cruise.
    Been following since your early van days and love these cruise videos….great job. You inspired so much to celebrate my 75th birthday & making a dream come true. I booked my sister and me on the Sapphire Princess 14 day cruise out on Vancouver on May 31st to Alaska. That is the only state or U.S Territory I have not traveled to or lived in….military Brat & military spouse!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      Ok...so I'd love to do that Beijing to BKK cruise! And it's cool you are heading the the Sapphire Princess again. I really like Princess. I'll be doing an Alaskan cruise later this year. Excited about it.

  • @HarshaR
    @HarshaR Před rokem +3

    Great video. I agree with all the likes and dislikes, especially the gratuity black hole. I appreciate the military tidbits you sprinkle in your videos. Six bunks in a small windowless cabin! Full of gratitude to the all volunteer military!

  • @sightlabs6418
    @sightlabs6418 Před rokem +3

    I was subscribed to Kevin before he hit 100k!

  • @phillydisco
    @phillydisco Před rokem +2

    The worst part about cruises is having to fly there and back lol. And I'm not a fan of the all-day-at-sea times. That was before when I did lots of excursions, but maybe if I do it now, I might have a different attitude. I like eating in the main dining room, I'm not a fan of the buffets. Yeah, just one day in port and that's about it, so it would be nice to have two days on the more popular ports, but then they'd get bottlenecked with so many ships I guess. I think the Hawaiian cruise has at least one or two stops where they sit for two days, but there's only one big cruise line operating there. I like the trivia stuff, I did a music trivia won a bottle of champagne on a Carnival cruise!

  • @JCrozier1
    @JCrozier1 Před rokem +2

    You'll get that 100k soon! I'm always excited to see people do their unboxing of the wall art they send you for it.
    still not sold on cruising. I'll keep watching and perhaps you'll change my mind.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      Yeah, it'll probably be sent to my mom's house. Have to figure out how to do the unboxing!

    • @JCrozier1
      @JCrozier1 Před rokem +1

      @@30AndAWakeUp Perhaps, with the power of editing.... all things are possible.

  • @mike330i
    @mike330i Před rokem +1

    Baby sea turtle at 2:37 mark 🐢
    The thing I hate most about cruising is disembarkation. Feeling sad that I have to go back to the real world. Wish I could live on a cruise ship like you.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Yeah, disembarkation day is a sad day for lots of folks.

  • @cmreynolds1464
    @cmreynolds1464 Před rokem +1

    I heard and saw you on Royals Enchantment of the Sea. You were introducing yourself with a veterans group but I was in the Diamond lounge. Small ship but did not see you again. I agree with your love and hate items! Enjoy your travels.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Awe cool....they do a good job with the Veteran's meet up here.

  • @15eramos
    @15eramos Před rokem +2

    Long term friendships are spontaneous. It depends on both parts to nurture them or not, no matter if they are with neighbor next door or with occasional travel buddies.

  • @frugaltravelrichlife
    @frugaltravelrichlife Před 7 měsíci +1

    Love this! Can't wait to try it out using all your great tips 😊

  • @thankfuljourneys
    @thankfuljourneys Před rokem +1

    Thanks Kevin. We always enjoy your insightful cruise perspective.

  • @gary4983
    @gary4983 Před rokem +5

    Always helpful and always a pleasure to watch, Kevin. Thanks all the great info you post!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Gary. And thanks for being a subscriber for over 2 years now.

  • @coachab100
    @coachab100 Před rokem +1

    Best video yet! I agree with all of it!

  • @pilotrtc
    @pilotrtc Před rokem +2

    Great content! The lighting at the end was stupendous!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Yeah, the sun was doing its thing early in the morning!

  • @ThePlantPoweredRunner
    @ThePlantPoweredRunner Před rokem +4

    I just love your videos! Keep them coming.

  • @debwyatt3992
    @debwyatt3992 Před rokem +6

    Hey Kevin! I’ve been enjoying your videos the last few weeks. It’s been very informative. One of your videos you mentioned being an introvert and how you liked Princess cruises, so I think that will be my first cruise. Hopefully in the fall. Keep doing what you’re doing, enjoying it!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Deb. I personally love Princess.

  • @JefferyLroddy
    @JefferyLroddy Před rokem +1

    Agree they don't stay in port long enough but I enjoy getting dressed up for dining int he main room. It adds a little something and if I don't want to get dressed I go to the buffett.

  • @HOlsen-xe1xy
    @HOlsen-xe1xy Před rokem +1

    Transparency in tips👍👍👍👍

  • @divadonna5670
    @divadonna5670 Před rokem +1

    I love love love the elegant and also fun food that I’ve had on cruises. Like you Kevin I hate the short stays at port-need more time there for sure

  • @navycruise
    @navycruise Před rokem +2

    Congrats on your upcoming 100k milestone!! I miss the Thailand lives on Sunday nights, but looks like you're doing well with the new adventure 👍🏼 Cheers Shipmate

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Thanks, Steve! I'll be in Thailand later this year.

  • @lovingatlanta
    @lovingatlanta Před rokem +2

    👍Terrific points. I’m looking forward to cruising for a year someday. Thanks for sharing your journey. 🙏💝

  • @TXMEDRGR
    @TXMEDRGR Před rokem +1

    You have mentioned the wonderful feeling of being at sea in other videos and I would include this in my list of things I love about cruises. Being in port is wonderful but so is being out with no land in sight. Thanks, I enjoyed your list.

  • @joangroothuis4031
    @joangroothuis4031 Před rokem +2

    Love the little sea turtle.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      It was the smallest one I've seen in the wild.

  • @nikkihoward9560
    @nikkihoward9560 Před rokem +1

    😊😊 Missing you like crazy!!! 😊😊

  • @nat9655
    @nat9655 Před rokem +3

    Cruising out of Brisbane, Australia on Carnival Luminosa today for nearly $100/night AUD. Good luck on the 100K subs

  • @jentommyontheroad8089
    @jentommyontheroad8089 Před rokem +1

    Beautiful spot for the sunrise and the water looks amazing! Would love to be sitting there with my coffee watching the color of the sky and water change!

  • @emcoss
    @emcoss Před rokem +1

    Great video! I don’t like the dress up for the dinners or the short time in ports. I love the live music scenes, I love walking around the ship early morning for sunrise when no one else around

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Hi Emily! The early morning sunrise walks are my favorite as well.

  • @millyc1976
    @millyc1976 Před rokem +1

    ❤❤ Nice video

  • @sheilajohnson6478
    @sheilajohnson6478 Před rokem +1

    You’re living the exact life that I want to live.👍🏼 I love being out in the middle of the sea

  • @truckercai3571
    @truckercai3571 Před rokem +1

    Yes you do feel like a king or queen on a cruise ship!they clean your rooms the wait staff I love it!

  • @bettygibson634
    @bettygibson634 Před rokem +2

    Cruise ships are out to make MONEY! The Navy already has their MONEY! It’s always about the Money! Cruise ships in and out, follow the money! No rush for the Navy! On to the next port for the ships, spread the wealth!!!! Enjoy your voyage!!!

  • @taylorstover3931
    @taylorstover3931 Před rokem +1

    I wish the world could learn about diversity and it'a beauty too, Kevin! Another great video, thank you!💙💚💛

  • @travelingfrogman
    @travelingfrogman Před rokem +1

    Great insights Brother! Always look forward to your video's. Those cruise ships definitely beat out the Container vessel's I use to ride😊

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      haha..yeah definitely!!! Hope you are enjoying Asia!

    • @travelingfrogman
      @travelingfrogman Před rokem

      @@30AndAWakeUp Yes, doing well here In Siem Reap Cambodia 🇰🇭Getting ready to head back to Phuket Thailand in a few days.

  • @carine4318
    @carine4318 Před rokem +1

    2024 I, doing two cruises with same ship to chill out and reLAX

  • @marcomcdowell8861
    @marcomcdowell8861 Před rokem +1

    Almost to 100K!

  • @nelluke
    @nelluke Před rokem +12

    I love your content! I hate that I can only cruise once every few years! Then again, we like Viking so we have to save up for those. Maybe we will branch out sometime. We’ve never been anywhere near the Caribbean or South America. We are from Australia and tend to head to cold places 😊 We are going to Norway and Iceland in July and I’m so excited! 🎉
    Keep up the great work ❤

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      So cool! I'll be in Norway and Iceland in June as well!

    • @nelluke
      @nelluke Před rokem +1

      @@30AndAWakeUp what cruise line will you be on?

    • @mariacarreiro7396
      @mariacarreiro7396 Před rokem +3

      We’ll be on Sky Princess next June, Norway and Iceland and can’t wait 🎉 happy cruising and enjoy it

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      @@mariacarreiro7396 Nice, Ill be on Sky right after you!

    • @crimlarksSteve
      @crimlarksSteve Před rokem +1

      @@30AndAWakeUp My wife and I will be on the Island Princess from May 26th (leaving out of Ft Lauderdale) and winding up in Copenhagen on July 12th. We'll be visiting Halifax, Iceland, a couple of nights in England, then 8 ports/fjords in Norway, back to Southampton and finally on to Scandinavia and the Baltic B4 we wind up in Copenhagen and fly home.

  • @dawnwilliamson1523
    @dawnwilliamson1523 Před rokem +1

    Great video! Cannot wait for you to hit the 100k subscribers!! ❤🎉

  • @rrhopewell
    @rrhopewell Před rokem +1

    Never been on a cruise so all these videos are preparing me. I will go one day. When i was young i wanted to go work in a cruise ship. Lol.

  • @CellasChariot
    @CellasChariot Před rokem +1

    Yup I was subscribed to ya a long time ago LOL Great review of likes and dislikes!

  • @AddaMay
    @AddaMay Před rokem +1

    Cool! I’m booked on a Disney Cruise to the British Isles (England, Scotland, and Ireland) in September! Maybe I’ll see you on my travels again! 😊

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      That is awesome! I need to do a Disney cruise.

  • @kele1264
    @kele1264 Před rokem +3

    I spy with my little eye, at 2:37, a sea turtle! 🐢

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      haha..yes!! :) I mostly put that in there for you! :)

    • @kele1264
      @kele1264 Před rokem

      @@30AndAWakeUp 🤗

  • @calvinmarshall1610
    @calvinmarshall1610 Před rokem +2

    Hi Kevin that's a pretty good love/hate list what I like about cruising is also all the friendly people on board nobody is uptight/pushy what I hate about cruising is getting a cabin with that cheesy shower curtain in the bathroom uuuuuh!! Thanks for sharing kev

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      haha...yeah...shower curtains need to go :)

  • @granthanham9082
    @granthanham9082 Před rokem +1

    I totally agree with you on the gratuity issue Kevin. I have no problem paying them either other than I would like some sort of breakdown as to how they are distributed or shared amongst the staff and crew.

  • @JonniesJourney
    @JonniesJourney Před rokem +1

    It would be so amazing to do this. Kelly is loving your life right now. She loves trivia, bingo and the casino most 😂 we hate the gratuity too, we do the same thing you do.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Princess if she loves the Casino! We'll talk more!

  • @safemoonhistorian6078
    @safemoonhistorian6078 Před rokem +3

    Kevin, Your videos get better and better on every episode. Loved the Ocean background on this last video! What a sense of freedom. By the way, what editing software are you using?

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      Thank you. I use Final Cut Pro and shoot primarily with an Iphone 12

    • @safemoonhistorian6078
      @safemoonhistorian6078 Před rokem

      @@30AndAWakeUp Ahhh. So you are using a Mac Laptop as well. Ok Thanks.

  • @stevenponte6655
    @stevenponte6655 Před rokem +1

    Great video I’m loving this new chapter. I’m curious do you spend much time in your room chilling, or are you pretty much mostly out and about? If not, would you spend more time if you had a balcony?

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Usually, out and about but chilling! I might spend more time if I had a balcony but only to justify the price of the balcony!

  • @carine4318
    @carine4318 Před rokem +1

    I will be doing this soon

  • @jamesjonathan7187
    @jamesjonathan7187 Před 6 měsíci

    Comment for the algorithm. Keep it up!

  • @tarac5137
    @tarac5137 Před rokem +1

    Great list! Looking forward to my cruise. The short time in port is a drag. I may have been subscribed before 10k. 😁 Very happy for you and the channel.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      I think you might have been before 1k....when i hung out with Amber I was under 1k.

  • @silviaeaston
    @silviaeaston Před rokem +1

    You said "cruises NEVER stay overnight".... NOT nowadays. More and more ARE staying overnight.

  • @cruisingforone
    @cruisingforone Před rokem +1

    Hope to see you on Caribbean Princess

  • @MBhammer89
    @MBhammer89 Před rokem +1

    I miss your van life videos but anyway like the cruzz videos

  • @roxanneonthemove4187
    @roxanneonthemove4187 Před rokem +1

    Hi Kevin, thank you for your service. Maybe you can do a video on the differences between Navy “cruises” and pleasure cruises. My husband and I go on cruises, he was in the Navy, his boat was a fast attack submarine, USS Willian H Bates, he obviously enjoys the pleasure cruises much more. Especially since his bunk on them, usually comes with a view. 😉3 years ago we were on a cruise that travel to the area where he had been but underwater so he was very interested to see what it looked like above the water! I have met people that have been in the Navy that say they would never go on a cruise, only because of time spent on a Navy ship. I try to sway them with a “You don’t have to stand watch!” and the food is better.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Haha! That is awesome that a submariner is getting to enjoy cruise life on top of the water. And I am the same, I am always trying to convince my Navy friends to cruise.

  • @Banagal
    @Banagal Před rokem +1

    Great content and I love the background. You covered some interesting areas I hadn't considered such as the pre-paid gratuities distribution. Perhaps one of the crew member wound know? Or is that rude to ask them? That information should be disclosed somewhere. I enjoyed the diversity if the passengers and crew in your videos. I so enjoy different perceptions as it broadens my thinking. Thanks Kevin for a great video!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Yeah, no one really wants to discuss. I am pretty sure they are not supposed to discuss it.. it's kind of strange actually which makes me suspicious.

    • @Banagal
      @Banagal Před rokem

      @@30AndAWakeUp that makes me suspicious too. Thanks.

  • @kathleenleduc5520
    @kathleenleduc5520 Před rokem +2

    Love the baby turtle! :-)
    Do you have any favorite ports?

  • @kele1264
    @kele1264 Před rokem +2

    Here's what I think I'd do: I would eat tons of salad - yum. And lobster or crab once a day. Ok, maybe twice. Then I'd walk the deck - a lot. Gotta have sunshine and fresh air. Maybe swim. Some trivia. And I've come to appreciate live music in respectable settings. And I want to know where the gratuity charge goes also (I want proof of complete and equitable distribution). Thanks Kevin!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +2

      Nothing better than a morning walk on the top deck as the sun comes up. Nothing like it.

    • @kele1264
      @kele1264 Před rokem

      @@30AndAWakeUp 🌞🚶‍♀👍

  • @yukitamura9228
    @yukitamura9228 Před rokem +1

    Wha What I like about taking cruise as a trouble option. It gave me sense of independence, to travel safe and meet people and different places to visit and it works better for my current circumstances as a legally blind. Individual,. I still miss traveling Al over as a backpacker but I guess it's better than nothing.

  • @swisstroll3
    @swisstroll3 Před rokem +1

    Gratuities or tips are when you decide to pay them, how much to pay, and who to give it to. I always tip my stewards, and often tip regular waiters in the dining room. If the cruise line sets the amount and decides who to give it to, that is a service charge, not a gratuity. I have no problem with that. I just consider it part of the fare, and consider it when I am booking a cruise. Like you, I have enough experience cruising to be aware of the cost. I think the separate charges have two functions: 1) they make the cruise seem cheaper to newbies and the financially incompetent 2) They allow people who can’t pay for everything at once to pay in three segments, deposit, before and after the cruise.

  • @monicamassie1
    @monicamassie1 Před rokem +1

    Hate missing johnnies meet-up in September!

  • @laurahardman8069
    @laurahardman8069 Před rokem +1

    I am a cruiser, and I did the most cruising last year (20 cruises). I love meeting new people, and traveling the world. I hate gaining weight, when the food is just too good to resist. 😂

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      haha...so far...I haven't gained any weight! Fingers crossed that continues.

  • @dand5829
    @dand5829 Před rokem +2

    The main dining room on NCL has very very few dress restrictions. You can go however you want.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Ill be on NCL Getaway soon...excited to test that! :)

  • @melaniedejonge5234
    @melaniedejonge5234 Před rokem +2

    I like that you’ve settled on “cruise family” as your greeting. Although, somewhere out there, teenage Suri is going…dad? I know we haven’t seen each other in a while, but…you look different! 😁

  • @peri3818
    @peri3818 Před rokem +2

    Next video 100K! A drone will deliver the 100K plaque from CZcams on to the ship. Please film you catching it, ha!

  • @deliciousdestinationswithj8399

    We have stayed overnight, sometimes 2 nights in Bermuda, overnight in Florence & St. Petersburg on NCL.
    Plus, no formal nights - on NCL too

  • @markeaston7353
    @markeaston7353 Před rokem +1

    Interesting perspective thanks. It sounds like the good far outweighs the bad. My only problem would be weight control. I would need to be really disciplined.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Yeah, definitely have to be careful with that.

  • @flamingohurricane7602
    @flamingohurricane7602 Před rokem +2

    Amazing! Would love to live on a cruise ship for a few months of the year but unfortunately can't afford it.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      I've been luckily finding some pretty good deals. It's not as expensive as you might think.

  • @thefrugalwanderlustinglinguist

    There are some multi day stops. I did an MSC that spent 2 days in Bermuds and 2 days in NYC which saved the price of the whole cruise in what I would have spent for a NYC hotel room. Also, no real dress code for dining room as long as all crucial parts are covered

  • @palsat5173
    @palsat5173 Před rokem +1

    The worst part about cruising is embarkation and debarkation days. Ugh! The stories I could tell!

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Those are good actually! I've been fortunate to not have any nightmare embarkations yet but some of the debarkation have been interesting.

  • @kimberlylalley7255
    @kimberlylalley7255 Před rokem +1

    I relate with so much of what you share. I'm getting ready to attend training for a major USA airline to become a flight attendant. I can't imagine committing to a place long term. I'm planning to be based in places for no longer than six months. With all the traveling you've done since you left the military, did you ever experience Commons or Co-living? It seems like a great alternative for me, but I don't know anyone who has done it. Thanks, and congrats on almost 100K subs.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      So I traveled with Remote Year my first year which was kind of CoLiving. And then I have booked with Outsite and Salina which are coliving / coworking places across the world..

    • @kimberlylalley7255
      @kimberlylalley7255 Před rokem +1

      @@30AndAWakeUp Would you recommend co-living?

    • @TXMEDRGR
      @TXMEDRGR Před rokem +1

      Good luck with the training and the job. Everyone should have a big adventure in their youth, whether it's a job with the airlines or the military. You will never regret getting out there.

    • @kimberlylalley7255
      @kimberlylalley7255 Před rokem

      @@TXMEDRGR thank you, I'm starting this adventure after 30 years of service in the USAF!

  • @NFNJP
    @NFNJP Před rokem +2


    We will be buds forever.
    I have friends, I am still in contact with, I met on cruises 10 years ago or more !
    Hugs
    Neal

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Thanks again for inviting me to hang with you and your friends!

  • @LCLand
    @LCLand Před rokem +1

    I’m in touch with a couple people in Facebook. 15 years with one of them.

  • @jsmith1071
    @jsmith1071 Před rokem +1

    I think gratuities should be included within the cruise fare, like P&O UK. That way the staff would have to be paid a fair wage, or they wouldn’t work for that particular cruise line, and you can tip on top in cash if you want to.

  • @roselzero
    @roselzero Před rokem +1

    My favourite is Norwegian free style. No dress code unless u want too. Do u have to do muster drills?

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      I'll be on NCL Getaway soon! Excited to try NCL out. Yeah, you have to do must drills. Princess and Royal are really easy. MSC was not as easy but not too bad.

  • @karenschmidt3233
    @karenschmidt3233 Před rokem +1

    Hi. Enjoying your videos. Just wanted to share something I recently learnt. If you own 100 carnival shares every time you sail on a carnival ship, which includes Princess you get an onboard credit. The amount differs by the length of the cruise. But it is very easy to do and for someone like you you would easily recoup your initial investment. Stock price is around $9 right now.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Thanks for that Karen. I actually own 100 shares already and have had the onboard shareholder credit applied to all my future cruises. It's an amazing value!

  • @thevanstopshere
    @thevanstopshere Před rokem +1

    We just got off a 14 day cruise. Definitely hated the rough seas we had on the last night at sea. I wonder why cruise ships do not do overnights in port. Something to ponder.

  • @squalli1297
    @squalli1297 Před rokem +1

    I'm on the fence as to whether I should book a cruise. I was in the U.S. Navy & know what it's like on a ship-cruise ships have more "fluff" & I don't have to work. I've enjoyed being in ports for a week or more although there was Cinderella Liberty outside of U.S. soil. On cruise ships, 8 hours in each port is rushing things & would limit my range if I didn't book an excursion. I don't eat a lot, not a "foodie" & would find buffet food good enough-so I don't have to get dressed up. Meeting new people would be great since I've heard everyone on board are nice. I'm a widower, so that would make me a solo traveler & a challenge with booking a cruise with supplemental fees. Sharing a cabin with a stranger would be awkward & not an option. There's so much to weigh in terms of solo cruising. Good content! You've got me thinking.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Check out my vid on how to find cheap solo cruises. I rarely pay solo supplement. Also, as a vet you can get discounts from most of the cruise lines. As far as whether it's for you...some people love it and some people hate it. Doesn't seem to be middle ground.

  • @jameshall2299
    @jameshall2299 Před rokem +1

    I’m going on a virgin voyages 15 day cruise from Miami to Barcelona and I’m really looking forward to this cruise, but then, I’m getting on an MSC cruise to Italy and France and I’m less than excited about the food and wanted to ask you your thoughts. I might be eating a lot of pizza on that cruise. Also, I’m staying in an interior studio on msc as well.

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      Im excited to try Virgin in the future as well. I've only been on one MSC ship and the dining rooms are good. I just wasn't impressed with the buffet but the pizza was good. I've heard it varies pretty drastically from ship to ship with MSC.

    • @jameshall2299
      @jameshall2299 Před rokem +2

      @@30AndAWakeUp thanks for the info, I have been enjoying your videos for about a year now. I had a great month in Thailand and liked it so much I have another month scheduled for January. I have an amazing trip planned in October to the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Austria, Hungary, Italy,, and France along with a family cruise to Alaska. This world is pretty amazing!

  • @gidget9101
    @gidget9101 Před rokem +2

    Having never been on a cruise I have wondered about the drinks package. How do they work, for a single person, don't drink much but like my coffee and water

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem +1

      So on Royal you can buy a coffee card. Princess used to have this but not any longer. I did the math on drink packages and I had to drink like 6 alcoholic beverages a day to break easy, so it didn't make sense for me.

  • @user-wt2ip3bo3t
    @user-wt2ip3bo3t Před rokem +1

    2:32: where exactly is that? looks amazing

  • @carine4318
    @carine4318 Před rokem +1

    Bunks on 744air crew are good

  • @15eramos
    @15eramos Před rokem +2

    Please do not lose your "I make my bed", that is an important character aspect of you.

  • @summerjoy247
    @summerjoy247 Před rokem +1

    I didn’t like the format of gratuities either. That’s why I said I wouldn’t prepay it on my next cruise…

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      Understand that for sure...I still do it but Im trying to get more clarity.

  • @mlrussell1
    @mlrussell1 Před rokem +1

    Yes! There should be transparency regarding mandatory prepaid gratuities. Is it divided up among the crew or is it a hidden (in plain sight) fee that actually goes toward corporate bonuses?

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      yeah, that's what Im curious about as well

  • @KAlpha09
    @KAlpha09 Před rokem +1

    Very informative Kevin. Dress code for dining feels a bit colonial.
    Next video: Top 5 or 10 things not to do on cruise ships.

  • @helenepoulin6668
    @helenepoulin6668 Před rokem +1

    Hi Kevin. Do you pick your following cruise from port you end up at? Or do you fly out to different ports to depart?

    • @30AndAWakeUp
      @30AndAWakeUp  Před rokem

      both

    • @helenepoulin6668
      @helenepoulin6668 Před rokem

      Have you made a video that shows how you choose your next cruise ship? If yes, please guide me to it, thanks