While we all love to travel in style, we'd be lying if we didn't say we’re after a bargain when travelling. After all, why do we spend hours crawling comparison sites like Skyscanner or diving into the depths of Booking.com just to save a few dollars on our dream vacation?
Not everyone can afford to spend $250,000 on a lifetime first class ticket, and we don't always believe those supposed hacks to get upgraded on a flight. Considering many aren’t sold on shaving some money off their trip with proposed 'standing' seats, and with plane seats seemingly becoming more and more expensive, some are taking to alternative means to travel the globe.
YouTuber Native Ty has shown off his handy hack to get around without breaking the bank, and while it might not be for everyone, it's hard not to argue with his logic.
Posting on his YouTube channel that has 304,000 subscribers, Native Ty showcases his cabin on a cargo ship. Boasting a double bunk bed, a sink for washing, and its own air conditioning, it seems the only downside is a pillow that looks like it's made from an uncomfortable cinema seat.
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Although the woman showing him to his room thought he might be sharing, it looks like Ty has the whole place to himself.
Costing just $50, there are sure to be plenty who want to try it for themselves. In other videos, Ty goes through the likes of shower facilities and food on these cargo ships, and although they aren't exactly the luxury of Singapore Airlines' exclusive class, it's a definite bargain.
Traveling by cargo ship is a common travel tip, with Transitions Abroad having a whole page dedicated to the idea. The site explains how traveling on a cargo ship is typically "a far more intimate and relaxed experience than you might imagine," with some even having entertainment rooms and pools to relax in.
It seems Ty got a real steal with his cabin, as Transitions Abroad claims that you'll typically pay $100-$130 per day, per person, with a 30kg-100kg luggage allowance.
Still, this is mere pennies compared to what you'd likely be paying to circle the globe on a plane.
You can still expect some drawbacks, with trips potentially being moved forward or pushed back, but if you're flexible, it shouldn't be a problem.
Other hurdles include red tape that means American citizens are unable to travel within the USA via cargo ship, although that shouldn't be a problem if you're going further afield.
There are reportedly only a handful of travel agents licensed to book tickets on cargo ships, but it didn't look like it was too much hassle for Ty to get his cabin.
Even if it takes a lot longer to get around via boat, it’s a dream for those who aren’t in a rush and want to see the world from a different perspective rather than out of a plane window.