how much do I REALISTICALLY spend in a week living on a cruise ship!💰🛳️ visiting ports + show days

[@tarabaillie7115]

I think it’s great that you treat yourself and don’t restrict too much what you buy, especially in ports. The biggest thing I would want to do is try local cafes and restaurants and get souvenirs in the places I’m visiting. Enjoy your life right? 😁👍🏼

[@kristinekugler]

Yes that’s what I love to do!

[@breanneevans9790]

I can’t believe WiFi isn’t covered for employees! Shame on the cruise lines, they should make it easier to communicate back home.

[@sheldondmanson]

Most cruise lines including mine have free wifi for Whatsapp, its good enough to message or video call. They can't provide internet to those who can abuse it by downloading GBs of data everyday (My company provided free internet to all crew for one week back in 2022 and everyone abused the wifi). Besides the ship wifi isn't the best, crew get local sim cards and it can be used most of the time during sea days if you go out on deck.

[@cwg73160]

Shame on the cruise lines? Lmao You must be a kid or teenager. Most adults realize how bandwidth works.

[@lala-ct9ir]

I agree, you'd think this would be a basic necessity. How do you pay your bills or handle your taxes without wifi?

[@cwg73160]

@@lala-ct9ir They’re in port or in a port every couple of days. They also get 120 free minutes every month. Do you need it spelled out for you? How long of periods did you think they spend at sea? Weeks at a time? Months? It’s a cruise ship.

[@lala-ct9ir]

@@cwg73160 Spelled out?! No, I just think it's reasonable. If you don't that's your problem.

[@cassiepalkovich3296]

Nor bad on your spending. A category breakdown at the end would be great. What was your total for wifi? Eating out? Souveniers? Etc.? Just a thought!

[@kristinekugler]

Great idea ☺️

[@elizabeththompson1525]

Loved this vlog! Had a theme but also showed a lot of daily life!!

[@kristinekugler]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@reneebarnes2050]

Yes!!! Class is awesome in other disciplines. So happy you have that opportunity on the ship. I grew up in classical ballet but LOVED taking other classes in hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap!! I’m now in my 40’s and I still take classes :) Love your vids lady❤❤❤❤

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed ☺️

[@RobertHansenRob]

Another great vlog. Hope you're out loving the New Zealand wine's!

[@kristinekugler]

I am! Love it!

[@79joness]

Currently on board sorry to say I missed the show but looking forward to Spectacular cabaret tonight

[@kristinekugler]

we have Beautiful Dream on day 7 & 8!

[@79joness]

@@kristinekugler I’m booked in for night 8 @7:30pm. Ill try and get a good seat

[@meganmkinney]

Love the bookstore and bakery content!

[@79joness]

Great show loved every second of it. Good work everyone you all looked fantastic 😍

[@darktheme1400]

Thanks for sharing, $156.42 isn’t too bad for the week, your spending is moderate well done Kristine. Btw your taste in music is impeccable.😊

[@timothycheuvront8284]

You live an incredible life...Enjoy!

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much!!

[@No_weight_9050]

I saw Ovation docked in Wellington today, it was a stunning day and I hope you got off ship to enjoy some of it :)

[@kristinekugler]

Yes it was such a beautiful day!!! 🥰

[@BrooklynMoses-qw6zn]

Just wanted to say I absolutely love your content!!! I want to be a cruise line performer and I find your videos super helpful

[@kristinekugler]

Aw thank you so much!!! That is on my list of video ideas right now!! I have one up that I posted last year but want to make an updated one ☺️

[@BrooklynMoses-qw6zn]

I'll check out the one you uploaded last year! Thank you so much and I can't wait to see the new one. :) Thank you for making content like this!! @@kristinekugler

[@jazminevaughan5635]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and been loving it! I would love a little more explanation of some of the lingo you use thats totally foreign to me as a non-dancer and non-cruise-goer. Like tech run, reblock, fitness photos, ship drills…theres been more but thats all i can think of now. Anyway, love the content!😊

[@araeofsunshine9435]

All things considered, you do a very good job budgeting your money each day. I would have such trouble with the WiFi, since I use it so much every single day, so I would be buying it right and left, no doubt there! 😂 And you must buy a magnet when traveling of the places you visit...I do that too! As always, praying for smooth seas. 🚢 ❤

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much!! ☺️

[@ReeseBrown-v3n]

I loved this video kristine you make the best videos!

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@caitlinscheib9919]

I love how you collect magnets from wherever you visit, I collect postcards! Are you able to eat in the free guest dining areas a lot to have a change in food? Such as the buffet or regular dining?

[@sheldondmanson]

you pay for it

[@kristinekugler]

We can only eat at the buffet from 8-8:30 for $3 :)

[@Troy_Harland]

Great to see you’re enjoying New Zealand. Love collecting magnet too. How many books have read so far this year? And what’s your current book? Enjoyed the video, keep up the awesome work😊(excited for the cabin tour)

[@kristinekugler]

I’ve only read about 8 so far this year!! I have been so busy onboard and haven’t found much time to read :/ I’m hoping to get into it more soon! I’m currently reading “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini :)

[@stephenmaher1029]

You killed my budget guess in the last day and a half🙈but i forgive you😉 looks like yall are having fun and we appreciate the gymnastics show at the park. I’ll bet that the guests favorite costume is that little red one😍Have fun and I’ll See you in the cabin tour🤗

[@kristinekugler]

☺️☺️

[@MyShayCo]

🍀Happy St Patricks Day 🍀 Kristine....... Today is the day we celebrate a national holiday in IRELAND. Once again you never cease to amaze me with your VLOG. I 'm convinced you will have a career in Broadcasting when you hang up your dancing shoes. You know I love your VLOG s but this one was so interesting both for cruiseaholics like me but especially for anybody thinking of following your footsteps in your amazing career. I always thought that entertainers could use the Bars and WindJammer as I believe that it's a good PR exercise for the cruise line as you guys are great ambassadors for Royal Caribbean . Looking forward to your next instalment. 🍀Seamus from Ireland 🍀

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! and thanks for always following along! Happy St Patricks Day!! 💚

[@MyShayCo]

@kristinekugler- Hi were you trying to contact me ?

[@beccy8679]

What is the 270 Cast? How is it different to the Theater cast?

[@kristinekugler]

They perform a different show in the 270 theater :)

[@brianna2124]

Wow what an interesting life!!! Enjoy every minute of it! ❤

[@kristinekugler]

Thank you!! ☺️

[@JuliaKennedy-g5l]

Next time you come to Wellington, please see something more than Glassons 😂

[@kristinekugler]

We never have enough time in port to do much :(

[@JuliaKennedy-g5l]

@@kristinekuglerdefinitely try a walk around the waterfront to Oriental Bay and back. Free, and lots of cafes on the way 😃

[@juliehailstone573]

I’m curious after watching the Eras tour movie…would being a dancer in that be appealing to you? Why or why not?

[@Chelseayellow]

I love watching your videos girlie 🫶🏻

[@kristinekugler]

❤️❤️

[@BandanaBookmom]

I had a good laugh with all the late comments… but also was feeling so stressed for you 😂. Thanks for the entertainment as always. 💕📚💰☕️

[@kristinekugler]

Thanks so much!! Glad you enjoyed 😂☺️💕

[@Rebecca-zp4gm]

Did you enjoy the sausage roll? They are so yummy

[@s-clan5266]

I imagine you get paid in USD but your expenses (having Sydney as your home port) are in AUD/NZD this time around? The exchange rate must help a bit?

[@kristinekugler]

That’s why I was showing the conversion rate in the video! and yes it definitely helps :)

[@Frans42]

To be fair, that wifi package will last several weeks so shouldn’t be counted as whole? I do wonder if you’ll spend less 2nd time going to same port? You probably won’t buy magnets everytime 🎉 spending on wifi is fine btw, us people on land do that as well 😅

[@kristinekugler]

wifi packages usually only last 24 hours :( I usually do spend as much time as I can every time!

[@zapman2100]

Gotta love the company store!

[@chefdinre7717]

How do you get NZD to buy stuff if your earning USD, i know my American debit cards dont work in New Zealand, ive been in whagarei for the past few months

[@kristinekugler]

I have an international card because I travel so often :) We also get paid through a credit card that can be transferred to any currency

[@virginiamartin2758]

Wow, rocky seas! Do you tend to feel sick or are you used to it?

[@kristinekugler]

Sometimes I just feel a bit dizzy or get a headache but we’ve still got to perform and carry on our normal duties even when it’s super rocky!

[@traveller2478]

Thanks for the work. Thanks for Financial Transparancy. Think Global... Act local. It is important.

[@kristinekugler]

🥰🥰

[@lolosrainydays]

Can you work WiFi to get free minutes?

[@tmwwjd777]

Can you not work the wifi desk for free wifi minutes?

[@kristinekugler]

If you sign up to work, you have to work Sydney days and I love to get off the ship and explore. To each their own but traveling is the reason I’m here so that’s my priority! Maybe sometime I will be able to!

[@meschahayes1003]

Such a ray of sunshine! Separately, this may be one of my fav videos. Question: is there a nail salon or do y'all have to become pros at that? Last: how do you keep your teeth so white with all that coffee?

[@kristinekugler]

Yay thank you!! We usually get off at port to get them done but some people definitely do it themselves :)

[@itsmal2]

Im so curious as to what happens if you truthfully get super sick, do you have a backup? Or something bad with immediate family (death, graduation, serious illness) Not to be a debbie downer. Just honestly curious.

[@kristinekugler]

Yes we have understudies and there is compassionate leave if someone needs to go home. There’s always a backup plan :)

[@elizabeththompson1525]

Do you have any side hustle to make extra money on board?

[@kristinekugler]

Making these KZbin videos is my side job :)

[@georgeliao9538]

You guys rock it!

[@kosipova01]

😂 “bless her soul, she is so late”😂 I’ve been to NZ and their food is amazing! ❤

[@kristinekugler]

Sure is!! Thank you for watching! 🥰

[@kagomegrrl21]

Do you work wifi and get paid in minutes..

[@thepartygals]

Is there bigger wifi packages that last longer ?

[@kristinekugler]

Yes there are but for me it’s a smarter investment to buy the smaller packages, they equal out to be about the same price

[@NaziraNurul-nm9wd]

Is that maggie😂 omg it's noodle cup from malaysia

[@KimmeU]

About 100 $ a week, is my guess. This is posted right after your question on this video before I have seen it...

[@richmiller2501]

so an average of $140 every 5 days? so about $5,180 for 6 mo

[@joeroscillo4015]

They should give you Free 24/7 WIFI, while you serve!!! Also guessing, how much you spend a day is fairly relative to how much you earn a day. Show food?? Is that some kind of expected traditional treat?? NICE perk!!

[@katelynbendinsky5080]

My guess is $225

[@jamescarbonaro596]

Hi Kristine, I would say in 5 days on board $100 - $125...don't hate me if I'm wrong...LOL

[@ReeseBrown-v3n]

I’m guessing 120$ we’ll see if I’m right:)

[@andrewwhelan2669]

I think you will probably spend $40 dollars this week onboard . How was my guess ?

[@andrewwhelan2669]

Well just saw the end of the video , was not close on the guess. Thanks for sharing your week. Since you have been onboard , how many rainy days do you suppose there have been ?

[@DGRDTR]

Ahh that’s right you are on the ship with Cancel Captain!

[@stephenmaher1029]

$97.81 🤞

[@leanneh7734]

$125 is my guess

[@MrCalifornia1234]

$300????

[@elizakline]

Me crying bc I spend $30 on gas every 2-3 days

[@chefdinre7717]

Oh yes pronounceing Maori names with an American accent is fun😂😂😂

[@ThomasBarone]

I think, if you're a good girl you'll spend .........$70. If you're a bad girl......hmmmm.....$350.😳

[@ThomasBarone]

I can tell by you reaction to the cost of laundry soap, you're a good girl saver! The wifi cost would absolutely kill me! I'd end the cruise in debt.🤦‍♂️

[@ThomasBarone]

Dark lipstick looks good on you! $156 😇Good Girl!! My wife and I paid $250 just in property taxes this week..........and we get to do it again, every single week, forever!🤦‍♂️😳 Absolutely, enjoy every moment of this time in your youth. I'm confident you won't ever regret wasting any of it. We are suckers for a great deal. That wifi purchase was a great deal. My wife who cruises, with family and friends, much more than I do, , says ship entertainment staff has much more time for shore leave than other ship staff. True? What are the different employee classifications? Galley. House keeping. Engineering. Entertainment. What else? Correct me.

[@chrisdoornbos5583]

are you my favorite

[@hannahtaylor3362]

I pay $16 for that same bag of laundry detergent here in Canada.... 🥲