HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO SAIL AROUND THE WORLD? (Sailing Ruby Rose) 

$3000 a month!!!??? What!! I pay more a month to live my miserable life in society!!! Geez what the hell am i doing?? I could travel the world and be happy for alot less than working a 9-5 and being miserable dealing with....people. wow thank you for your inspiration.

We livaboard on only $800 a month. Stock up food in cheaper places, we dont drink alcohol, I do a lot of fishing. We sail, sail, sail even on and off anchor. Stay out of marinas and dinghy in to enjoy the free things in life. We do not need to eat at restaurants and enjoy sightseeing. No space to buy souvenirs. Look for free internet from cafes. We use so little of our budget that we have money saved for boat maintenance. My secret was to replace everything new on the boat before starting to cruise to lesson the need of repairs and I do all repairs myself. I only had a few thousand dollars to start cruising after investing everything into the boat and the refit ($65K). We make an income from doing legal charters in Mexican waters because my wife is a Mexican citizen and I am a resident. We will save to see further away locations.

wow, you two address the subject better than anyone I have seen. Excellent point about setting things for least amount of stress. You two are awesome people

Still hoping to run into the two of you somewhere out there. What you said about budgeting is spot-on. There are cruisers who live on solid old 35' boats with budgets of $1,000 USD and the other extreme as well. The boat IS THE KEY. Buy a boat that is solid with a reputation for seaworthiness, as you said. Keep the gear simple! Less complexity = less maintenance = lower boat budget. Lifestyle budget, as you said, is a matter of choice. I see you two lounging about in Infinity Pools I think WTF? Personally, I prefer a more modest lifestyle which is my primary reason for cruising full-time making my living expenses low also I am single so grocery / alcohol budget is lower. This lifestyle is A CHOICE. Be prepared for the realization that everything you take for granted on land will be significantly more limited, difficult, or expensive, etc. on the boat. However, if you seek happiness, serenity, and a more meaningful life then cruising is definitely the way to go. Again, the boat is the key. There are a lot of great boats for sale in the U.S. Don't be reluctant to look at a 50 year old boat, back then the builders did not understand the strength of fiberglass so they made hulls with 3-5 inches of solid fiberglass. These boats are nearly indestructible. Get a good survey ($$$) but worth every penny. My experience purchasing my 49 year old girl is that if the asking price is $60k USD and the boat has been on the market for a year or two then offer something in the low $40s pending survey. If the boat has been on the market for 2-3 years you can steal it for a fraction of the asking price. Of course, this assumes it is a boat worth having = personal taste and survey results. There are according to Sail magazine about 12,000 cruising boats in the Caribbean. Forget about having the perfect boat perfectly fitted with all the gizmos, waiting for that "right time in my life" otherwise you'll be 65 and still waiting. Buy a good boat, get minimal gear to ensure your safety and JUST GO. Everything else you can figure out when you get out there. Two Cents Worth from a 50 year old retiree cruising who couldn't be happier.

LOL....A whole video with nick not swearing! Great insight, very well done!

Great Video, I'm too old and ill for this lifestyle, but I love sailing. Watching you guys feeds an old dream I've had for many years. Your info you share is a testament to a dream worth living.

To me the most important point you spoke about wasn't about money (of which I have none) but about the stress. Before I retired I had a very stressful life. Now I live in a cabin in the mountains. I can see myself going right back into "stressville" by buying a boat. Thank you! I would like to follow your travels as they are posted on you-tube.

I see so many boats advertised as "turn key"...and what that really usually means is that the boat can sail away from the dock that day, no problem...but what it also usually means it that many of the systems can be 80-90% through their life cycle. You can often expect to still have to open your wallet very soon for new rigging, chainplates, sails, etc. etc. I think many people see the price of a boat and think, "I can afford that!", but the costs of owning a boat only begin after the initial purchase price.

I watch a lot of sailing vlogs and I have to say that I look forward to Ruby Rose episodes the most. Normally it is for the entertainment value and to live vicariously through your lifestyle. The great outlook, the funny attitudes and the Brit sense of humor. But this one is full on educational as well. Kudos for illuminating a subject that many would be cruisers need guidance with. As always fair winds and following seas. Peace

according to my bank statements i can maybe afford a canoe without paddles

I love the straight arrow "this is what is costs." Thank you.

Ocean babe? Absolutely...all day, every day! Really love this focus on buying a boat that isn't too big and/or not at the max of your budget. Your comments about consumerism and trying to get away from that with the cruising lifestyle are very provocative especially for the Americans who watch your channel. Everything in our culture says buy, buy, buy!! Love the off script topic for this week.

Hi guys! Can you make a video from A to Z, what's the procedure when you want to enter the country? Does territorial waters counts? How do you know where the border patrol is? How do you show passports.. It's very interesting. You said, you have to pay for entering and leaving each country. Such a video would be super interesting! Good luck!

6:40 I like how you mentioned "It's not this kinda hippy thing." Many people view others who wish to live in a sailboat, or tiny house (I'm flirting with the two ideas), as hippies or what have you, which may be true for some, but not for many.

Makes huge sense about investing in the things that will stop you worrying about stuff. That $3k per month is along the same lines as what a lot of others estimate w avg 40footers. Thanks guys, appreciated!

Very sensible video and enormously helpful. 23 year old Aussie watching these videos so I can live vicariously through you until I'm able to set sail! Be safe guys :-)

Good Job! Always great to here a no nonsense straight forward talk about the cost. Funny how it put my mind at ease and only served to stress my wife out more :).

I'm not even a sailor... but really enjoyed watching this. Good luck!

Im an armchair sailor and must watch 6-7 , and now yours too, sailing you tube videos....It seems most of the people you tubeing sailing adventures are the most awesome people you could meet...Ill be binge watching your channel now...Cheers.

Serious advice from professional seaman here. The AIS is your best safety device to avoid big ships running you over. Just face it, a small and white sail boat with white sails couild easily look like a wave to a person on a 300 meter long tanker or box ship. And if you dont have a decent radar reflector they wont see you there either, as there are requirements that the officers onboard such ships must mis-tune the radars every watch for a performance monitor. After the PM, the radars could be so badly tuned they couldnt even see a small coaster.. Just stay away from big ships, as they might not know you are out there.

Nice couple god bless you remain always this way . Guys have safe journey

Thanks for all the info. I’ve been intrigued by sailing for a long time. Not sure I could afford it at this point in my life but getting there every day as I put in time at work. Really looking forward to watching more of your videos.

Seen multiple videos about the costs of cruising. I think you covered this subject very well without being too specific as every couple will have a different burn rate depending on lifestyle and the yacht. You spoke about your goals at the end and tying that in with the type of boat and activities you do. Very wise words. We have a 26' sailboat as our weekend cottage and ❤️ it. Do we want more boat? For sure, one day. But when I come back to the office on Monday, I always have a great weekend to talk about. Thanks for sharing.

I watched the video, paused it to read the comments and came up with a synopsis; if anyone wants this life style: 1. Do the planning before hand 2. Be honest with your life style ambitions 3. If you have questions about how....dig in and find out by your own grit and drive. No one can say whether or not you will be a good fit for sailing...no one can expect to take all the unexpected out of it but, in the big picture, as we have seen and heard from Nick and Theresa, the responsibility is yours as well as the rewards.

Really enjoyed the video and like the breakdown of some of the things to think about. Just going to say that when you watch the videos from the beginning to now you really see a certain Captain begin to relax and enjoy life. Helps to have such a supportive partner! Fair winds and smooth seas!

Great job guys! Cost of Cruising is indeed one of the most common questions! Well done! XX Paul and Sheryl

A friend of mine that lives on his boat about 7 month per year explained it this way: When I owned a single family home I had lots of repair cost, insurance, taxes, and general upkeep of a home and 2 cars. I approached the purchase of my boat the same way - I took into account the cost of the boat, insurance, taxes, repairs, and general upkeep. He put together a 5 year plan based on his wants, needs, and goals. Then sold his cars, home, and most of his belongings and bought a modest, new sail boat for $275k. He said just like buying a house, he bought well within his means and has a healthy reserve for repairs and upgrades (and beer!).

Came here from " Gone ith the wynns " channel. Loving the blunt honesty here , i do like facts and figures . Refreshing .

Just came to your channel after I watch you both featuring at the "exploring alternative"... I am impressed with your generous sharing. TQ both.

Also, I don't know what the other commenters have said, but our "boat buying" series has brought out a number of folks that clearly imagine that this is a cheaper alternative to living on shore. In a way this might be true if you were living on a derelict boat somewhere off the radar, but to do it right is not cheap. I'm literally staring at over $10,000 in electronics that will eventually be used to upgrade our purchase to modern standards.

You are so lucky to have found each other. Each willing and able to pursue such a difficult lifestyle, and still enjoy each other’s company when it pays off.

One of the best answers to that tough and ever present question of costs of sailing. Thanks for the percentage of cost of boat to maintainance. It confirmed what I didnt want to acknowledge. I,ll keep my rental houses and sell everything else, and only buy what is comfortable for my family and what we can afford without worry. See you on the seas when I retire!

One aspect of the expenses you might have overlooked. Prior experience (or not) on the ocean.

Really interesting guys thank you for sharing. Keeping it real and honest as always. Great video, even on a serious topic such as this you guys inject the fun element, well done !

Great video, great channel. I picked your channel up from friends you visited a while back on a Cat. Thanks for the great content. Very interesting to see unusual aspects of boating like taking your mast off and sailing rivers. The best and what highlights for me how good your channel is was the £7 box of rubber seals that you have done multiple repairs with, and saved yourselves thousands not calling a fitter everytime something has leaked!!! And wow, even a new boat leaks a lot!!! I dont think in my boat cruising viewing of RU-vid i have seen a crew so capable and adapted to the problems of yachting. I like in this video you talk about some of the extra kit you have on board, salt water generators, auto steering etc. Be great to know a little more or have an overview on these bits of kit. Do you have an on-board generator? Dont think that has ever being mentioned. Once again, great channel, thank you. Even if you cant afford to sail, channel viewing is a great way to experience it.

I'm saving and when I retire from the LAPD I intend on circumnavigating. I love your videos.

An amazing video! Thanks for the breakdown in sailing costs. I just found your site thru Billy and Sierra's, Tula's Endless Summer. Thanks, guys!

These are exactly the subjects, the salesmen don't want you to know about.

As someone who works on large merchant ships I know how difficult it is to detect yachts by RADAR. My advice to every yachtsmen is that an AIS TRANSPONDER IS ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL- I cannot express this enough. In my opinion, if I bought a yacht the very first safety item I would look to buy is a reliable AIS transponder, and possibly even a second as backup. Without one, I would not be able to sleep at night knowing how poor the RADAR return of my yacht is, and the low visibility/height of my yacht lights to other vessels. With regards to yachting in the Caribbean, I am fully aware that most yachts do not use AIS transponders- as a direct result the number of 'Near Misses' and 'Close quarter situations'' between large ships (mainly cruise vessels) and yachts in the caribbean is unneccessarily high in that region. Do not let the Caribbean lull you into a false sense of security- AIS is critical in that area. My advice to any yachtsmen reading this comment is to invest wisely- it really will save your yacht (and possibly your life) one day!

".. investing in the lifestyle that gives you the least stress.. " -- words to live by! Thanks for the posting while work stresses me out everyday. Cheers!

I was shocked on just how much it costs to check in! Wow

Cheers to you both. I like your honest approach to sharing your experience.

Once you spend the money it is gone, however, you can't take it with you. Whatever we spend our money and time on, the choice rests with each individual. Anything mechanical is subject to depreciation, maintenance etc whether it be a land vehicle, aircraft or watercraft. We all take different paths through life where some cost is involved. Kudos for taking a balanced path that brings happiness & health into your lives. Kudos for sharing.

Thank you for your video. This is the first and only channel to which I have ever subscribed. I lost my wife on vacation May 29th in the Dominican Republic on vacation. Your comments at the end of the "How much does it cost ..." absolutely hit the nail on the head. "LESS STRESS" is what we are looking for in life. For most people it starts with money, but continues to "Time. Relationships, and Future". I am rethinking everything. My Bucket List may be changing. I am going to reevaluate "money, time, relationships, and the future". Wish me luck. I'm 69 and was married over 50 years. I am going to make a few changes.

Just saw you two with Nikki and Jason Wynns on RU-vid, I think it was sort of a current video. I have been following Jason & Nikki for years in their travels and loved to see you two on their videos. I will watch you also as I have friends in Aussie town & across the pound in GB.

For some unknown reason electronics purchased from the UK are almost twice as expensive than many other areas of the world. Once you get to the USA you will find much more reasonable prices for new and used items. Overall the Southern gulf states like Louisiana, things are much cheaper than the East coast USA,,, should you head that way.

well done guys! $3000 per month and having a permanent holiday and an amazing lifestyle is amazing... We live in Dubai and spend $8000 per month on living, rent, car, groceries etc... we only get one life so we decided to move to Malta at half the cost and enjoy life a little more... thanks for inspiring us! I subscribed!!

We are at the very beginning stages of preparation, and this has been a remarkably helpful find. You two exemplify what we are wanting to achieve! Thanks for the incredible info!

One thing for sure the fresh air we get !

Love your channel. Keep doing what makes you happy. You're a very inspiring couple! ✌

Thank you for the genuine interest in helping. We have been working up in boat size for the past few years slowly progressing to follow your footsteps. We found a perfect Fountaine Pajot 44 Orana, sold our Jeanneau SO 45 and made the Orana ours. I appreciate the logical advice and approach. It fits well with my thinking. You are awesome and a great addition to the sailing blog scene. Thank you! Hope to see you out there. SV Remedy

I love how genuine you guys are. 3k US is my goal. Two rental properties acquired. One to go. Then it's the sailing life for me. Thank you for the inspiration you bring to us viewers.

Fascinating, a real eye opener... I love how candid and realistic your discussion was....

Great Video, very helpful and eye openning. I'm saving up and giving myself 2 years to purchase and understand better buying a boat and living in it. I can honestly say I don't know anything yet and still understanding the in's and out's. Any tips and educational examples is much appreciated. I'll be following more from you guys and hopefully one day I'll see you guys on the Great Sea. Thank you.

''Let's try and make this as stress-free as possible''. Yep; and that's the very first prerequisite for a life you can indeed be ridiculously happy with. Thankyou, wise people. Time I up-anchored as well, I think.

absolutely one of the best "how to..." videos I've seen on RU-vid. Thank's for your relaxed way, talkin' about Money and the cost of your livestyle. Fair woinds and foöowing sea's and as we say in Germany, always a handwith of water under your keel.

Thank you for your great video on costs and mission statement, it was very helpful! We're now in 2019, maybe your evaluation of costs and things one really needs have changed?

Finally getting to see some of your videos (I plead Bahamas Out Islands). LOVE it guys and appreciate your clear-eyed view on the financial side of cruising! Cost of taking a "bluewater" boat + cost of kitting it out to actually leave the Solent = possibly surprising for some. TOTALLY AGREE regarding the SSB... it's too bad, they're a great tool, but they don't make sense any more. And yes, this is so much more than we ever dreamed it would be too. xx B (your newest internet-poor subscriber)

One of the best cost rundowns I have come across with a real world element to it.

Tough topic (I always cringe at the mention of looking into other people's finances - not unlike asking to see what's in your underpants, which of course is less of an unknown) and you handled it beautifully with grace and fairness. Well done.

Great video. I always wondered about little things like whats it cost to live your lifestyle. I may not ever own a boat, I'm a motorcyclist and would like to travel around that way, but I enjoy your videos because the backgrounds are always so beautiful.

I love you two .... I’m jealous!!! Great video practical...

Love the principal of living "stress free." Not a bad idea for those who live ashore. After some time living aboard, I'd say the sailing/voyaging life is fulfilling in so many ways. These guys express it beautifully. So many sailors have the high-stress boat and equipment, never leave the dock.

Even though this is 4 years old now, i still appreciate finding it. Thanks for putting it together! Found you guys from the wynn's youtube channel and just wanted to say thanks!

Great video! Thanks for making it! Even better after having the chance to meet you in Annapolis earlier this month and discuss catamarans vs monohulls with Terysa! One follow up question if I may? The boat maintenance costs - is that included in the 3k/month or separate? if separate, what do you find that to run you? Thanks again! Donna

Best advice I took from this is buy a boat that has dome it all. It’ll have all the gear.

One year later... just needed a refresher!

Good job tackling the cost question! I'm always squeamish on the subject. Last time I calculated my costs I came in around 1,000 USD per month. I have a small (31' on deck), relatively simple boat. I almost always anchor out, and I haul the boat once a year. I'm sure these costs have gone up. As the boat gets older and racks up more miles I have to repair and replace more equipment. Also I find that over time I want my boat to feel more like a home than a campground, so naturally that means spending more money (e.g. I started without refrigeration, then I installed a coldplate a few years back, now I can't live without it ...).

I'm jsut curious; for you folks who downthumbed this may i ask why? i found it succint and helpful. did you not?

Nick = James Bond

You make a good point. The sailing lifestyle should be less stressful than the one you have on land and that starts by making a good budget.

Windvane is/was my most important bit of kit,GPS is a given then auto pilot then VHF then HF. I would have AIS over radar everytime(Transponder) spend the extra to make it send as well.If you can live without a fridge it makes life easier. I would never run a freezer on a boat as I hate the sound of my engine. Fridge is workable. great vids guys.

Fast foreword: Must be doing pretty good & stress free since the 1370 is sailing into the picture.

Your living the dream. I am 58 and would've loved to have done this. Unfortunately my husband isn''t on board with the idea...sigh :( Me i'd sell up tomorrow and buy a boat and go.

Thank you so much for sharing information concerning your actual budget. Most important, you articulated the initial "hidden" cost. Be safe. "The best you can do is to go out and come back. It is what happens in between that defines and determines your seamanship."

Great advice. I don't have a boat yet but my wife and I are living as cheaply as we possibly can. Are goal is to have enough money to buy a large enough sailboat for our family of 5. 3 boys , my wife, and myself. I'm a pressure vessel welder and I've come to the realization that there is more to life . Going to work just to pay bill's isn't living. You and your wife gave great advice. Thank you and I with you two safe travels.

Great stuff! And yes, I subscribed! Thanks for being so transparent! You are a joy to watch. One question, I see books behind you. I am totally new to the world of sailing -- can you recommend a good book for a total novice? Thanks!

Bloody excellent, it's amazing how many vloggers won't say how much it costs. Thanks for your candour, it really is helpful to understand what I'm about to get into. Much appreciated.

Hello from Indiana! First I would like to say what a thoughtful honest answer to a question that most people are asking themselves when viewing interesting lifestyles such as yours. I just started watching your channel, per the Wynn’s from Curiosity. I have followed there journey from rving to now sailing. Safe adventures and I look forward to your many journeys and future videos.

well if youre sailing with me..it costs you nothing.. doc johnny

Thankyou! And wow any cost would be worth it to find someone as beautiful as her to sail aroind the world with!!

Really like your videos, Guys. My wife and I have been sailing for many years. Plan to cruise soon... 2-3 yrs window. This video was excellent. With the proliferation of sailing RU-vidrs, and Patreon, more and more people are getting out there. Many are new to sailing, and don't often consider the many and varied costs, and major change in lifestyle they are embarking on. The common sense advice you give here is very refreshing.

I bought a Hallberg Rassy 42 Ketch for a snip at £68k but it cost me another £50k to prepare it for safe offshore cruising which included a new 75hp engine, new standing rigging, nav and radio upgrade, DC electrics rewire , sat phone, safety equipment, new sprayhood, new seacocks, bottom scrape and anti foul, boom repair, teak repairs, Blakes heads refurbishment to mention the main items.....fortunately the boat had been re-decked 5 years beforehand which is a big hit item on HR’s.

what kind of Hot Sauce to you keep on board?

Been following for a while. Don’t know how I over looked this video. But I am always appreciative of the transparency on this channel. Be safe

Guys, thanks for sharing. I know everyone asks what it costs, and everyone who's done it seems reticent to answer because of the complexity of the topic. We really appreciate your honesty while trying to tell us what it costs. Fair winds and following seas!

Probably one of the most honest assessments of the cost I have viewed so far. Best Regards.

very good attempt to answer plaguing landlubbed questions. can't even begin to list what the unknown possible costs/fees could be. nicely done.

"stressless" , great mission statement....for LIFE !.... thanks

As one who plans to begin live aboard cruising in about 8-10 months, this is a great video. I appreciate the information and your candor. Heading out tomorrow for the survey. Got our fingers crossed. Keep the great videos coming.

Cheers guys! This video was incredibly helpful! We've been traveling around for the past three years in our camper van and we are getting ready to make the leap sell the house and the van, and take to the seas. Naturally, we've been stewing on a lot of the concerns you addressed in this vid. thank you so much for that! Fair winds, guys!

awesome job on this video, very informative. I'd love to try this some day, but man it would be a huge commitment, and a big change in your life. keep it up, and safe travels.

I started out with a 1981 Cal 39 four years ago. The goal was to have it fully refurbished and ready for almost anything in 5 years. I'm fairly handy and can perform most of the upgrades, which I thought would help curb some of the cost. The initial survey of the boat and the price was too good to pass up. Four years later my dream is almost a reality, but it was not cheap by any means! I'm easily approaching $100K of up grades (with a lot of that being labor). Everything has been replaced. Last few items are the Rudder / Steering and adding a couple sails. So, that will be another 15K min. I plan to make a video tour of the boat very soon. I have every receipt and a spread sheet to show exactly where the money went. Thanks for the video on what it costs to go around the world. I'm in Newport Beach, CA. Drop me a line if your in the area. Thanks, Sam

Thanks guys. That addressed the questions we all need the answers to, but don't know how to get. Thanks for your candid input

Your (both of you) pragmatic approach is relateable and appreciative. The figures you put out there help add perspective. I really like the part about pedigree. Thank you.

ALL these sailing vlogs are buskers, nothing MORE, nothing less, LOVE IT !! fair winds.

Most people have a very difficult time when they discuss their finances. Thank you for the information.

My first comment to you guys...Great topic. I admire your candor. Sailing around the world isn't just bliss. There are technical issues that need to be attended to. thank you so much. Cheers.

"i like this"..your words and i do. i have been binge watching your videos and have enjoyed every one of them. the banter between you two is the best part and i do get your british humor and nicks reference to the beatles songs. Terysa has the most beautiful accent and i could listen to her all day long . keep the videos coming and thank you for sharing your life with others...

First of all I take my hat off to you guys for 'living the dream'. I really enjoy watching your videos. My partner and I (he is British and I am Australian) have a similar goal to sail around the world, but like you guys we want it to be a lifestyle, and your take home message for me is that the planning in the years before is really important. Alasdair is a marine engineer who has sailed his entire life (from competitive sailing to instructing but it's currently a hobby), and I am a nurse who has travelled most of my life (and willing to learn how to be a sailor). At the moment the dream of buying a sailing yacht seems so far away, though we are in our 20s and have plenty of time to get there. When watching your videos I like to think there are some similarities between both our situations and our ways of thinking (you could call our ideal lifestyle a bit 'hippy' too, especially while living in Glasgow!). The figures you quoted in your video are realistic and I thank you for your honesty, but I would like to ask about the preparation phase of your expedition. How long did you plan this for and how long did you budget in order to ensure you did this right the first time to create a new lifestyle rather than a hobby? Maybe a difficult question but I would appreciate any feedback you have to offer :)