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La Lido Loca: Net Worth and Earnings From Cruising (2023)

Everything you always wanted to know.

Joshua Smith

Founder and Editor at Cruising Freedom

This is the definitive guide on La Lido Loca for 2023.

Just like you, I often watch Tony and Jenny’s cruising channel on YouTube!

Did you catch their most recent video? 🙂 So good!

If you wanted to know:

➜ What is their net worth and earnings

➜ How you can join their group cruises

➜ Where do they live when they aren’t cruising

➜ The meaning behind their unique name

➜ How you can start crossing oceans

Then you’ve definitely come to the right place.

Before we start, a quick introduction from me…

The Cruising Freedom Author

Ahoy, Matey! I’m Joshua from Australia.

I’ve built the perfect business to sail the world.

A business model which can allow me to:

➜ Own a catamaran debt-free

➜ Go for weeks without WIFI

➜ Create semi-passive income

➜ Inspire others to dream big

But more on that later… 🙂

La Lido Loca FAQs (December 2023)

Crew members.

Anthony ‘Tony’ Barnette (age 45)

Jenny Barnette (age 44)

They have been married for more than 10 years and when they aren’t cruising, they reside in Spring Hill, Florida

It’s hard to know their exact location right now as they’re always on the move! 😃

Past Cruising

They are no strangers to cruising, having visited more than 50 countries so far! They also run group cruises these days.

If it’s your first time cruising, then I’d start with one of these!

Affording It

How do they afford to keep traveling so much? Well, not having children helps, but Tony and Jenny simply worked hard in their younger years, spending their spare money on cruisers.

They eventually realized that they could turn their passion into a lucrative income stream.

In the past 20 years, they’ve certainly leveled up a ton!

As of 2023, La Lido Loca has a net worth of $1,300,000 USD.

This is based upon the value of their car, online business and stock portfolio.

Mind you, many of their followers easily have 2-3x more finances behind them.

They have publicly stated that they rent their Florida home as it’s more convenient for them.

Making Loot

I’m conservatively estimating that La Lido Loca makes $12,000/month with their highly engaging YouTube channel. It’s probably higher than that, but anyway.

They do talk about their experiences as full time cruisers in this video:

Their main revenue streams are:

➜ YouTube ad revenue (a premium audience means that YouTube pays so incredibly well)

➜ Affiliate links to book cruises

➜ Selling their Patreon memberships

➜ Offering their exclusive merchandise

They have avoided any clickbaitey content or heavy commercialization.

Collaborations

I have seen Tony and Jenny hang out with numerous other cruisers.

Big Moments

During their journey, they have dealt with:

➜ Annoying passengers

➜ Cruise cancellations

➜ Been targetted by scammers

Their biggest joy comes from being the ‘voice’ of the cruising industry so to speak, alongside Gary Bembridge.

Future Plans

Tony and Jenny have zero plans to stop creating.

Their YouTube channel fulfills them with an incredible amount of joy!

Key Takeaways

What can we learn? A ton actually…

➜ You can turn your passion into a small and profitable online business

➜ Start creating with the simple tools you have available

➜ Be upfront with your audience

➜ Don’t forget to have fun along the way

And life is too short for the 60-hour cubicle job!

Tony and Jenny have become incredible voices within the cruising industry. I do look forward to crossing paths with them one day!

Create Your Own Cruising Freedom

Hey! 😃 it’s Joshua again…

I’ve been very inspired by La Lido Loca and their travels…

Some say I’m obsessed, but sailing the world is my childhood dream.

They’re living the dream, but that dream isn’t actually that far away.

I mentioned earlier about discovering the #1 cruising business model.

With this exciting opportunity, I’ll be able to:

➜ Generate a sustainable full-time income through learning basic skills

➜ Fund the purchase of my first sailing catamaran without any loans

➜ Do it without selling to friends and family (I found a better solution!)

➜ Share my lifetime passion for sailing, cruising and global adventures

Keen to discover more? Jump on the free training right now. 👨🏻‍💻

(I share more about it on the next page…🙂)

See Ya On the Lido!

Cruise News Digest–January 7, 2024

Welcome to the weekly Cruise News Digest . Here you can catch up on the past week’s cruise news and all things La Lido Loca . 

Let’s dive in!

We started the week off with a 2023 Cruise News Recap . Twelve of the best or biggest stories from last year.

Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador released the cruise line’s Themed Party List via social media. The cruise line has themed parties on every ship. Whether its the Rock the Promenade, the 80’s Rock-N-Glow, the White Night Silent Party, or the Superhero party, you can check out the list and plan accordingly. 

The world’s largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas made her way into the Caribbean to Ponce, Puerto Rico on January 2, 2024. She is expected to arrive in PortMiami on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2024 to an iconic welcome celebration.

A new year also brings a lineup of new ship builds from across the industry. We will see the world’s largest cruise ship, the last of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis Class ships, two TUI Cruises’ vessels, the first new build of Cunard Line in over ten years, Princess Cruises’ largest ship to date, an adults-only ship from Viking Cruises, a new Explora Journeys ship, and a little magic from Disney all before 2025. 

Carnival Cruise Line celebrated with Amber Cove and Ensenada, Mexico as they each welcomed more than one million guests during 2023. Mardi Gras disembarked the Collier Family at Amber Cove on December 20, 2023, while Carnival Radiance disembarked the Andrus Family at Ensenada, Mexico on December 27, 2023, making them the destinations one millionth guest this year. “This year, we’re celebrating that no one does fun like Carnival, and it’s also true that no cruise line drives demand and the tourism economy like Carnival! We’re delighted that our guests set these important distinctions for both Amber Cove and Ensenada,” said Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy. 

2024 is looking to be a good year for cruising. From new ship builds to refurbished ships, from expanded private island offerings to enhanced products and services, from themed cruises to world cruises, and everything in between, the Top 3, Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean International and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings are looking forward to a great 2024 .

There you have it. This week’s Cruise News Digest. Did you see this week’s live show where Tony and the lovely Jenny B talked about their 2024 cruise goals?  Be sure to subscribe with notifications on to the La Lido Loca YouTube channel so you don’t miss the daily cruise news. Have you joined the La Lido Cruising Community to connect with others who love cruising just like you. La Lido Loca Two offers more cruising content along with the Cruise Podcast! You can find the latest Have to Lose update here as well as join the community here . Lastly, if you haven’t already, be sure to become a patreon member of Loca Extra for extra live content and more.

Published in Cruise News

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• Royal Caribbean International

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• 4.9 • 153 Ratings
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• FEB 5, 2024

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• JAN 31, 2024

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• JAN 17, 2024

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In today's episode I talk with Jay from the Shiplife YouTube channel. Jay is one of the largest cruise content creators in the world and has previously worked on cruise ships as a crewmember. We talk about all things cruising including his travel over the last 12 months, his favorite cruise ship activites and his insights on crew member life and crew member satisfaction. 

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Customer Reviews

153 Ratings

Savvy & at Times Sassy Cruise Perspective!

Tony of La Lido Loca provides perspective and insight of the cruise industry. While a number of trusted pod and vloggers do this and I follow them too, Tony’s depth of experience from his unique career - restaurant service, customer service, IT and IT leadership, as well as business management and leadership — coupled with his genuine humility and passion for fellow cruisers attaining the best possible cruise experience - make for a one-of-a-kind presentation and product. Way to go, Tony and Jenny of La Lido Loca!

Loving the one on one, interviews on the podcast!

Helps me get from debarkation to embarkation!

For the guy that might have more than 12 months between cruises this show is the sugar to my addiction! What a rush! Well delivered and articulated! Thoughtful insight into the world of cruising. All of this brand’s platforms are worth devoting your time to. Keep it up!

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