This Isn’t a Vacation… It’s Her Life

This Isn’t a Vacation… It’s Her Life

From Deck Tales: Secrets From The Sea. Behind the Scenes Stories from Cruise Ships and Crew Members from Maritime and Sea Life by Sam Catling - Sea Life Story Teller

March 4, 2026 · 1h 10m · Season 3 · Episode 47

About this episode

In this episode, Sam Catling interviews Belencia Wallace, a full-time cruise content creator, about her experiences living on cruise ships and the challenges of balancing travel with content creation.

Ep47: Belencia Wallace - Full Time Cruise Content Creator In this episode of Deck Tales, Sammy Catling chats with Belencia — better known as Ladybug Travel — a full-time content creator who has spent the past eight months living entirely on cruise ships. Broadcasting live from various corners of a Royal Caribbean ship (including a chapel for peace and quiet), Belencia shares what it’s really like to be a “constant cruiser,” hopping between nearly 30 ships while building a social media career at sea. From managing Wi-Fi, mail, and logistics to navigating ports independently, saving money through loyalty status, and balancing nonstop travel with content creation, Valencia offers a behind-the-scenes look at a lifestyle that sounds glamorous—but requires serious planning and stamina. Along the way, she reflects on favorite destinations, least-favorite ports, cultural lessons learned abroad, and how going all-in on herself has already paid off with viral growth and major media features. Key Takeaways Living full-time on cruise ships is possible—but only with extreme organization and planning Cruise loyalty status can dramatically reduce daily living costs (Wi-Fi, laundry, drinks)…

People in this episode

Host: Sam Catling

Guest: Belencia Wallace

Topics covered

  • cruise life
  • content creation
  • digital nomad
  • travel logistics
  • cultural experiences

Keywords

  • cruise ships
  • content creator
  • digital nomad
  • travel planning
  • cultural lessons

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Royal Caribbean

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