Mom on a Cruise Ship: Paradise or Nightmare for a Child?
Imagine living on a luxury cruise ship, traveling the world, with food included, free laundry, and even childcare. Sounds like a dream, right? For Chelsea, a young mom from Scotland, this is everyday life. Along with her almost two-year-old son Matija and fiancé Domenic, a professional sailor, she lives on a cruise ship that sails the world’s seas for eight weeks at a time.
But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Chelsea reveals the real truth about raising a child in a cramped ship cabin. Sleeping is a nightmare — the travel crib is a big burden, and although Matija sometimes sleeps with them in bed, mom and dad still want some space for themselves.
The bathroom is so tiny there’s barely room for a baby bathtub and family toiletries. Toys are a whole other story — Chelsea tries to carve out a small corner for them, but we all know kids rarely keep their space tidy.
Storage space is a real headache. Everything, from bikinis to diapers, must fit into small drawers and divided cabinets. But there are perks — free laundry is a blessing, and the fridge plus a small snack shelf are lifesavers in the cramped quarters.
Most of the time, Chelsea and Matija don’t stay in the cabin but hang out at pools, playgrounds, restaurants, and sunny decks. Chelsea now says she feels like a pro at this unusual lifestyle.
This story sheds new light on life on a cruise ship — not all that glitters is gold, and parenting on the waves can be seriously challenging. If you thought life on a ship was all fun and games, think again!
So, what do you think? Could you raise a child in a cabin the size of a shoebox? Or is this just another one of those “luxury” stories hiding a real struggle? Drop a comment and let’s see who’s braver — the mom on the cruise or parents on land!
