Off The Tourist Treadmill

We are early retirees based in France who travel the world by cruise.

On this channel, we share cruise ship tours, cabin reviews, and real cruise experiences from around the globe β€” including Mediterranean cruises, transatlantic crossings, and future journeys across the Caribbean, Asia, and beyond.

Our focus is on cruise travel and what it actually feels like to live and travel at sea. From embarkation days and onboard life to ship walkthroughs and destination stops, we explore cruising from a relaxed, experience-led perspective.

Rather than focusing on cruise deals or highly technical comparisons, we share honest cruise vlogs and real travel experiences β€” what we enjoy, what surprises us, and what we would do differently next time.

Whether you’re searching for cruise ship tours, planning your first cruise, or looking for honest cruise reviews and onboard insights, our videos aim to give you a clear and practical view of cruise travel.



Off The Tourist Treadmill

Have you ever come back to the ship after a port day feeling like you need another holiday? πŸ˜…

Mediterranean cruises are amazing, but it's surprisingly easy to make a few mistakes that can leave you exhausted, overheated, or feeling like you've rushed through a destination without really enjoying it.

In our latest video, we're sharing the 7 most common Mediterranean cruise port day mistakes we see passengers makeβ€”and the simple ways to avoid them.

One of our biggest mistakes? Trying to see absolutely everything in one day! πŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈ

What's the biggest lesson you've learned from a cruise port day? Let us know below, and check out the new video here πŸ‘‡

1 week ago | [YT] | 0

Off The Tourist Treadmill

πŸ“’ We're heading off on another cruise next week!

For 7 days we'll be exploring Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Palermo, Ibiza and Barcelona before returning to Marseille.

This is your chance to help shape our upcoming videos!

Tell us:
πŸ‘‡ What do you want to know about the cruise?
πŸ‘‡ What would you like us to film onboard?
πŸ‘‡ Which port interests you most?
πŸ‘‡ Any hidden gems you'd like us to look for?

Drop your questions in the comments and we'll try to answer as many as possible during the trip.

If you've sailed on MSC Seaside before, we'd also love to hear your tips and recommendations.

Thanks for being part of the journey! 🚒

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2