Live on a Cruise Blog

So you've saved up enough money for your new life at sea, chosen your preferred cruise line, and starting to book some itineraries. But how do you ACTUALLY live your life at sea? Where do you wash your clothes? How do you get your mail? Is there good internet access? Do you take your passport? In this multipart series, we'll explore the ins and outs of living on a cruise ship! Make sure to check out our other how-to guides on laundry and  mail ! Internet Staying connected at sea has gotten magnitudes better over the past few decades now that all cruise ships in the world are outfitted with faster and more reliable internet. The prices have plummeted on a per/megabyte basis but you still need to balance it with our ever-growing need of more bandwidth. Here are some tips and tricks to help you stay connected. Wi-Fi on board On cruises, the most convenient option is always the most expensive: Getting your Wi-fi straight from the cruise line. These days, cruise lines provide prici...

So you've saved up enough money for your new life at sea, chosen your preferred cruise line, and starting to book some itineraries. But how do you ACTUALLY live your life at sea? Where do you wash your clothes? How do you get your mail? Is there good internet access? Do you take your passport?  In this multipart series, we'll explore the ins and outs of living on a cruise ship! Mail The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been serving this country longer than it's been a country. In 1775, Ben Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General who built it into the behemoth we know today with 500,000 employees, housing 30,000 post offices , consuming 444 million gallons of fuel via 220,000 vehicles, delivering 143 billion pieces of mail to 160 million delivery addresses. According to the USPS, their main principal is "that every person in the United States – no matter who, no matter where – has the right to equal access to secure, efficient, and affordable mail se...

So you've saved up enough money for your new life at sea, chosen your preferred cruise line, and starting to book some itineraries. But how do you ACTUALLY live your life at sea? Where do you wash your clothes? How do you get your mail? Is there good internet access? Do you take your passport? In this multipart series, we'll explore the ins and outs of living on a cruise ship! Laundry Every major cruise line provides laundry service in some form or another. We recommend you ask your steward what the options, cost, and timing are on the first day of your cruise. The easiest option is to send your load to the onboard laundry service which tends to include a professional wash and fold but it can come at a steep cost. Both Carnival and Disney have self-service laundry rooms which can greatly reduce the price tag. But if you're living on the cruise ship, we have some additional options for you. Onboard laundry service Every cruise line has an onboard laundry service which is com...

For the last few decades, cities and public housing advocates have been debating existing and creating new ways of housing homeless populations. According to data compiled by Baruch College , providing shelter to 1 adult costs New York City $117.43 per day and $187.46 for a family. The city also spends $174 a night putting those struggling to stay off the streets in hotels (at least 75% of which is covered by FEMA), according to the New York Times . I guess you can see where we're going with this: We should house those in need on a cruise ship. Now, hear us out. Is this plan perfect? No. Is it politically feasible? Probably not. Is it a creative low cost solution that should be trialed? 100%. Rightfully, there are a number of concerns with such a solution. How will they work and get back on their feet if they are floating at sea? Does this create a Moral Hazard ? Will they impact the other cruisers? All legit. In 2019, the City Council President in Oakland, California proposed a si...

There are many reasons to live on a cruise ship but today, we're only focusing on the three biggest: it's a better alternative to assisted living, fits the lifestyle of a digital nomad, and is a great place to stay when between places. Assisted Living Alternative According to a 2004 study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (JAGS), Lee A. Lindquist MD and Robert M. Golub MD found the cost of living on a cruise ship comparable to those of an assisted living facility in the United States. The study points out that the idea is generally most suitable for "young old adults" who are physically and cognitively healthy. The major benefits include: more visitation from family, quality entertainment, more living spaces, opportunities to socialize, and a better employee-to-customer ratio (the study goes on the say the major cruise lines have a 3:1 or 2:1 ratio, 24/7 access to a medical doctor, and a staff that will learn the customer's needs and wants over tim...