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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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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I just stayed at the VERY front of the ship for the first time… 😳
I’ve always chosen mid-ship or aft cabins, so this was completely new for me—and the views are incredible.
But I’m really curious how this feels during rough seas…
Would you stay here? Or is this a hard pass? 👇
🎥 Watch the full cabin tour here:
https://youtu.be/9GU_1Dzgs0Q
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I need to know… 👀
Before watching my latest video—
Which one do you believe is TRUE?
A) Cruise casinos tighten slots on sea days
B) A machine is “due” after a losing streak
C) You have to lose a lot of money to get free cruises
D) None of the above
I believed some of these too… 😅
I just posted a new video breaking down 11 cruise casino myths—and what’s actually true.
🎥 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/FjNs9Pby3zI
Curious which one surprised you the most…
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🚢 Something unexpected happened on Sun Princess…
We were supposed to dock in Corsica — but fishermen lined up boats across the harbor entrance and blocked the port.
Our captain even tried negotiating with them.
After hours waiting offshore, the port stop was canceled.
I was actually onboard when it happened and filmed the entire experience.
Watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/Wu2IPYp3MDg
Have you ever had a cruise skip a port unexpectedly?
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🌍 NEW VIDEO: Barcelona Cruise Port Day 🇪🇸
I missed my shuttle this morning… 😅
…and it turned into one of my favorite port days.
Sometimes the best travel moments happen when you stop trying to control everything and just go with the flow 🌴
In this video, I take you walking through Barcelona — from the cruise port to La Rambla, hidden streets, local shops, and one amazing coffee stop ☕
🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/PJ1M2Gy16KA
💬 Have you ever had a travel day not go as planned… but it ended up even better?
💌 NEW: I’m sending handwritten postcards from the ports I visit around the world
You won’t know where it’s coming from… and that’s part of the fun 🌍
👉 form.jotform.com/260955535571060
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Confession time… 🚢💸
I finally shared the expensive mistakes I made on my first cruise — and some of them were BIG.
From buying art onboard… to overbooking excursions… to drink package confusion, casino losses, phone charges, and unexpected fees 😬
If you’re planning your first cruise, this one might save you a lot of money.
🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/Np7Fa3QfLJ4
What’s ONE mistake you made on a cruise that you’ll never make again?
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Can you really earn a FREE cruise without gambling? 👀🚢
Yes… and in my new video I’m sharing 14 ways it can happen 💰
From onboard credit to discounts to stacking perks — there are SO many strategies most cruisers never use.
I also break down exactly how I combine these to cruise full-time while living bougie on a budget ✨
Watch now 👇
https://youtu.be/cxKxiJd8rv0
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I lived on the Star Princess for 4 months… and I finally put together my honest review 🚢💙
This is not a quick first impression.
In this new video, I’m sharing:
➡️ what I liked
➡️ what I loved
➡️ what I’d skip next time
After really living onboard, some things impressed me even more… and a few definitely did not.
🎥 Watch here:
https://youtu.be/LYQSZvNmSQA
For real-time updates on my adventures living on cruise ships, feel free to follow me:
📷 Instagram: www.instagram.com/LivingOnCruiseControl/
Have you sailed on Star Princess yet? What would be on your love-it or skip-it list?
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🚪 NEW VIDEO! What’s behind this door on Sun & Star Princess?
It’s one of the most exclusive spaces onboard: the Suite Lounge / Signature Lounge Club — a 2-story aft lounge with snacks, drinks, events, and a suite concierge desk (skip Guest Services lines!) 🟦 🌊 ✨
🎥 Watch here: https://youtu.be/er4tO46T2NY
Question: If you could pick ONE suite perk, which is it?
➡️ Quiet private lounge
➡️ Concierge help
➡️ Snacks / drinks + events
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New video is up! 🌊🚢🌅
Touring Star Princess Room 17636 — a Vista Penthouse Aft Corner Suite with a wraparound balcony and incredible aft views.
➡️ Bonus: We’re right next door to Love by Britto 🍽️
I’ll pin a comment if any noise is an issue.
Watch here 🎥👇
https://youtu.be/54K4BgUu1-M
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