Welcome to Living on Cruise Control! I’m Laura and after decades working in the corporate world, I took my foot off the gas and set sail on a new adventure - living on cruise ships while exploring the world. I’m on a mission to inspire and guide you through the exciting journey of escaping the corporate grind and embracing a life of full-time travel.
This platform is your go-to resource for practical tips, insights, and inspiration on how to navigate the transition to a life of freedom, travel, and discovery. From budget travel hacks to inside tips on living remotely at sea, I share my experiences and lessons learned along the way so you can follow and create your own unique journey.
Ready to take the plunge and live a life of adventure? Join me as I lift my foot off the gas and embrace a life on CRUISE CONTROL!!
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Ever wondered who's behind those port lectures you keep meaning to go to? 👀 Meet Jace — 157 countries, one seriously wild resume, and the most interesting hour I've filmed in a while. New video is up 🎬 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxx_L...
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New video is up! 🛳️ The port day hack I use almost every single stop — and it's hiding in plain sight in every city you visit. Hint: it's not a restaurant or a shop. Watch and tell me if you already knew this one 👇
https://youtu.be/fQ2o0yQzzbk
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New episode is up this morning.
My friend asked me a question five minutes after she got to my cabin, and I said yes before I even understood why. This one is about what happens when you let the yes come first, and where that particular yes ended up. ☀️
▶️ Watch: https://youtu.be/bW5PpmLqEdA
⚓ The group cruise from this episode is real. We're sailing the Star Princess to Alaska, August 30 to September 6, 2026, through the Inside Passage: Ketchikan, Tracy Arm Fjord, Juneau, Skagway, and Victoria BC.
What's included:
✨ 7 nights in Alaska's Inside Passage with like-minded cruisers
✨ A real meet and greet, not just a wave in passing
✨ Group dinners, game night, a swag bag, and our own private Shipmate group chat (no wifi required)
✨ Money-saving tips and casino strategies if you want to learn how to earn future cruise offers
✨ Two ways to join:
Explorer $387
VIP $597, which adds a specialty dinner, priority seating, and more
(Pricing is for the hosted experience only. Your cabin is booked separately.)
Join us: pci.jotform.com/form/261823272396058
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Hi Everyone, this has been 18 months in the making and I still can't believe I get to say it out loud — August 30th, Alaska, Star Princess. 🚢❄️ The full FAQ video with Megan is up now answering every question I think you'll have: https://youtu.be/Es7ZtF3vaKY. Drop your questions below too — I'm reading every single one.
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8 minutes. That's how close I came to missing my ship in Stockholm. 😅🚢
New video is up — the full chaotic story plus the tips I now swear by for every port day. Watch here: https://youtu.be/R-Y7BWMiFRM
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Something new is live — Sunrise at Sea, Episode 1. ☀️
Every Sunday morning I come out to my balcony with my coffee and bring you with me — wherever the ship takes me. Real views. Real mornings. One honest conversation worth carrying into your week.
Episode 1 is Santorini. 13 minutes. Go watch it with your coffee. ☕
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sp34V...
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🌅 New video is live! I'm filming this from Stockholm — overnight in port, and the sun barely set last night. If you've ever wondered what a Baltic cruise actually looks like (5 countries, 8 ports, 14 days), this one's for you. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlY0b...
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I just posted the most personal video I've ever made.
One year. A red convertible in Mallorca. 100 pounds. Sobriety. The loneliness I've never talked about publicly. And the question I keep asking myself every single day.
If you've ever wondered what this life actually does to a person — the real version, not the highlight reel — this one's for you.
👉 https://youtu.be/uH1SyB5Pmyg
I'd love to know what lands for you. Drop it in the comments. 👇
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I just hyped this awesome creator @Soberstrong
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Something exciting is dropping for members
tomorrow. 🛳️
First members-only video goes live Thursday —
unscripted, no B-roll, just real behind-the-scenes
cruise life from the front of the Majestic Princess
in Scotland.
Curious what's on the other side? 👇
▶️ Join before tomorrow so you don't miss it:
youtube.com/channel/UCezCmLQfm5m1a-8cefMAWhA/join
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