nomad cruise 12

Spain to Brazil 2-11 December 2023

Join 400+ digital nomads and remote workers at the first digital nomad summit at sea, join us for the first digital nomad summit at sea, welcome to a true journey of a lifetime.

Join us on a thrilling voyage across the Atlantic Ocean from December 2-11, where over the course of 10 days, we'll visit two Brazilian coastal cities with picturesque beaches before our grand finale in the vibrant city of Salvador.

Cross the Atlantic Ocean

Business conference, community for life, travel the world.

Watch to learn more about the Nomad Cruise concept

10 DAYS CRUISE

Route & highlights.

Dec 2 | Departure from Santa Cruz de Tenerife Dec 3 | Sea Day - Conference & 30-Second Pitches Dec 4 | Sea Day - Conference & Party Dec 5 | Sea Day - Conference & Masterminds Dec 6 | Sea Day - Workshops & Start-up Pitches Dec 7 | Sea Day - Workshops & Party Dec 8 | Discover Fortaleza & Storytelling Night Dec 9 | Sea Day - Unconference & Charity Dinner Dec 10 | Discover Maceio - Goodbye & Talent Show Dec 11 | Arrival in Salvador

EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

Learn and grow your business & network on the atlantic ocean.

Nomad Cruise is a unique opportunity to cross the Atlantic Ocean and explore South-America while connecting with a diverse community of remote workers from around the world. We've created an environment on the cruise that fosters learning and growth: throughout the trip, you'll have the chance to expand your thinking, learn new skills, and gain valuable knowledge from experts in various fields.

Attend keynotes and hands-on workshops, visit stunning destinations, connect with others and engage in mastermind sessions, and finally, network during our specially curated nightly events. At Nomad Cruise, each day is unique, and this is how we like it!

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

MASTERMINDS

NETWORKING EVENTS

The Nomad Cruise Conference

Learn about remote work, business, and personal growth while crossing the Atlantic Ocean.

Grow your network and skills while traveling across the Atlantic Ocean

A 10 DAY JOURNEY

Tenerife to salvador.

During this journey from Tenerife to Brazil we'll explore some of the most picturesque beaches.

Embark on an amazing journey as we set sail from Santa Cruz de Tenerife, crossing the vast ocean in just 5 days. Our adventure will take us to the Brazilian coastline, where we'll visit Fortaleza and sink our toes into the golden sands of its famous beaches. In Maceio, we'll marvel at the pastel-colored colonial houses, walk the palm-lined promenade and enjoy its Caribbean-like beaches.

And finally, we'll make our epic arrival in Salvador, a city with an incredible history and bursting with amazing energy.

Stay Connected at Sea on Nomad Cruise 12 with Starlink!

Exciting news! Nomad Cruise 12 will feature enhanced connectivity, thanks to Starlink internet access. While we encourage unplugging to connect with fellow passengers, we understand your business needs. Expect improved internet, allowing video calls in the Atlantic. Please be flexible with scheduling due to occasional hiccups. Join us for a unique voyage, striking a balance between connections and digital engagement. See you on board!

Nomad Cruise Is so Much More than "Just a Cruise"

Sit back and relax, we'll take care of everything.

All under one ticket price includes your cabin, cruise facilities, food and the entirety of the conference, workshops, and all evening events. And on top of it all: a community to connect and create memories for life with. It's kind of hard to believe isn't it?

Comfy Cabin

Evening events, all taxes & fees, costa diadema, your home for 10 days.

With 11 swimming pools and hot tubs, 8 restaurants, 11 bars and lounges, a theatre, a spa, a gym, a jogging track and a multisport court on board, we are sure you'll feel home away from home!

Customizable to you

Shared cabin.

A great way to make friends on your journey! Given gender, age, early birds or night owls, we'll make a perfect match for your stay.

*Note: The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes only.

PRIVATE CABIN

Want to have your space? No problem. You can choose to have your own private cabin for an additional cost.

Get on board the Nomad Cruise! Simply choose your cabin. Book early and save :)

Inside cabin.

No Window | ~14 sqm

Shared | single, €1300 | €1700, price includes:, the cruise: all you can eat + all ship amenities, the program: the full conference, including workshops, all events and online community, all taxes and fees., drink packages, *find more info about on-board drinks and wifi in our faq at the bottom of the page., outside cabin.

Window | ~18 sqm

€1500 | €2000, balcony cabin.

Balcony | ~17 sqm + balcony

€1700 | €2300, at the moment all our cabins are sold out. join our waitlist and we’ll get back as soon as we have an available cabin for you. , on the nomad cruise we have reinvented the purpose of networking. we connect to belong., this is not your typical networking event, make lifelong friends, belong to an amazing community.

The Nomad Cruise is a place to create memories and leave with a real and honest network of people. By being stuck on a boat you’re bound to make new friends. We believe we all have something that we can learn from one another— this is a place where professionals, freelancers, and founders meet and stay friends for life.

The alumni are recognized as high achievers and driven successful thought leaders. From CEO’s and executives to artists and storytellers. Our community is made up of 1,500 individuals from over 70 countries.

We welcome creatives, critical thinkers, entrepreneurs, 9-5ers, and those going through a personal and professional transition.

YOGA & FITNESS

EVENING EVENTS

SEATED DINNERS

START-UP PITCHES

TALENT SHOW

The cruise is just the beginning

Bonus: join our beach town reunions and discover brazil with the nomad cruise community.

Get ready for an unforgettable post-cruise adventure because the magic doesn’t end when the cruise does! Join your newfound friends and embark on an incredible journey through Brazil. Immerse yourself in the vibrant city of Salvador, uncover hidden gems on the island of Morro de Sao Paolo, join the New Year celebrations in Rio, then continue on to Florianopolis before heading to our grand reunion in Buenos Aires. Get ready to explore Brazil like never before with your fellow nomads by your side!

DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?

The nomad cruise is for you if, watch this info video to get ready for nomad cruise 12.

Don't take our word for it

“ Whether you’re looking for self-enrichment, networking, business and skill development, travel, goal-establishing, or friendship; Nomad Cruise will exceed your expectations. ” Julie Clark Founder & CEO, Capa Consulting Group

“ There is never a dull moment when you put 150+ interesting people in one place – you know amazing things will happen. From Salsa dancing at the disco to creating new business ventures and playing guitar to the sound of the waves, Nomad Cruise was a great experience that we hope to enjoy again very soon. ” Santiago Sosa Founder, All Digital Media

“ Incredible experience with amazing people. Learned more in these two weeks from some serious experts than I have in many months, and made some lifelong friends! ” Brandon Olin Business Owner, Movility

“ One of the best decisions this year was joining the Nomad Cruise. A journey of a lifetime filled with highly interesting talks, workshops, meet ups, beautiful scenery, a whole lot of new nomad friends and inspiration. ” Tijmen Hobbel Photographer & Videographer

Join the team

Organizing Nomad Cruise is only possible thanks to the amazing support of our speakers, partners andvolunteers. Want to be part of the team as well? Let us know below.

Become a Speaker

We are always looking for experienced speakers. Do you want to contribute to the program?

Become a Partner

Do you want to team up or sponsor the event? That's great! We look forward to hearing from you!

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer spots are limited and preference is given to former participants and those who booked their ticket already.

Your questions answered

Who is the nomad cruise for.

We are looking for creative, productive and passionate people at different stages of their digital nomadism/remote working. Nomad Cruise is for beginners as well as for pros because we believe that we all have different talents and we can all learn from each other.

We always have a heterogeneous group concerning age, gender, nationality, experience, skills and interests, yet homogenous concerning open-mindedness and choice of the nomadic/remote working lifestyle.

If you haven’t booked yet and want to join us on our next cruise, please do so soon. Keep in mind that chances to get better deals are higher if you book early. Early bookings will also get the best cabins.

Are there any restrictions?

There are a few restrictions in the cruise line’s policy which we have to abide by:

• Pregnant women are allowed to sail only if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less on the date of cruise disembarkation. Please bring a medical certificate that verifies the expected due date and a good state of health. Please note that our ships are not equipped for assistance with pregnancy and birth.
• Citizens of Russia, Belarus, North Korea, Yemen and Cuba are not allowed on board by the cruise company unless they do have a residency certificate in a country not listed above.
• For solo travellers the minimum age to join is 18 years.

Can you share tips for booking my flights?

Arriving in Tenerife: When flying to Tenerife, you can choose between two airports: Tenerife North (Los Rodeos Airport) and Tenerife South (Reina Sofia Airport). Tenerife South is more popular for international flights, especially from European countries.

We recommend arriving at least one day ahead and booking a hotel in Tenerife for one night. We have some advice on places to stay in our Wiki.

However, if you cannot make it, you can also book a flight for December 2nd, as long as you can reach the cruise ship harbor in Santa Cruz before 3 PM for check-in.

Departure from Salvador: The ship arrives in Salvador on December 11th at 12 PM, and it might take 1-2 hours until you are able to disembark. Getting to the Salvador airport (SSA) will take at least 30 minutes by taxi, so we would not recommend booking any flights before late afternoon or evening on the day of arrival.

Can I come alone?

Sure you can! We make it super easy for you to connect with the other participants, so we promise you won’t be alone for too long. Most of the participants who join us for the first time come alone and leave with hundreds of new friends.

Can I share my cabin with other participants?

We do offer shared cabins with another Nomad Cruise participant. Each cabin can have a setup with two separate beds. By providing shared cabins, we can get more people on board, you can save some bucks on your ticket, plus you’ll have a friend from the very first day. You can either make a suggestion of who you would like to share your cabin with or we will choose another lovely participant of the same sex for you.

Can I bring my partner/family along?

You are welcome to bring your partner along and share your cabin with them. You can choose a cabin with either a large double bed or two separate beds.

Both of you will need to book a shared cabin separately and mention each other’s full name in the check-out form when we ask if you have anyone to share your cabin with.

Family bookings: You can share a cabin with up to 4 people.  Infants must be at least twelve (12) months old on the date of embarkation for Transocean crossings. Simply send an email to [email protected] if you would like to book for your family.

What happens after booking?

Once you’ve booked, you will receive access to our Cruise Wiki, offering even more information to help you plan your cruise in advance.

You will also be invited to our Telegram Group, so you can connect with other participants and plan your trip together.

Is there wifi on board?

For the first time ever in the history of Nomad Cruise, our ship will be equipped with the Starlink broadband internet connection system. This means a potentially faster and more reliable internet experience compared to our previous trips, though we don’t have any personal experience with the new system and are excited to put it to the test.

Should you need Wifi access, you can choose from different packages that you can purchase online prior to departure or on board. Prices vary from €5 per day (only WhatsApp) to €17 per day for unlimited internet access.

What options do I have to enjoy drinks on board?

Your Nomad Cruise ticket comes with the following drinks included: Simple coffee and water in the buffet area are included.

To enjoy other beverages, you have 2 options: you can either pay per drink on board, or buy a drink package of your preference in advance and enjoy unlimited beverages. Passengers sharing a cabin will need to purchase the same drink package. The cost for a drink package including alcoholic drinks is approx. €30 per day if you purchase it with us in advance. We will open sales for the drink packages approximately 1 month before departure.

When should I arrive to the departure city?

It’s always recommended to arrive to the departure city a little ahead of time (latest by Nov 30) to meet up with other participants and start getting to know each other before we set sail.

We advise all Nomad Cruise participants to check in between 11 am and 1 pm on the 2nd of December. The check-in closes at 3 pm!

What happens after arrival?

The disembarkation can take a while, so we suggest not to book any early flights.

In general we can encourage you to stick around in the area for a few days after the cruise. This gives you an excellent opportunity to build deeper connections and brainstorm potential business collaborations with those you met on board. If you have more time available you don’t won’t want to miss the reunions we will organize after the cruise – they are always a ton of fun and a great way to explore yet another beautiful destination – or two! 😉

How can I contribute to the program?

Speaking on stage at Nomad Cruise is one of the best ways to show your expertise to other members of our great online-entrepreneur community. As a skill-sharing conference, we do not offer any compensation for the talks/workshops – we are looking for voluntary contributions.

You can find all the information about giving a talk or workshop on board and apply here .

If you are not chosen as a keynote speaker or workshop facilitator, we still encourage you to be an active part of the program. Organize your own meetup on your specific topic or participate in the various special events we host (e.g. talent show, mastermind).

Do you have a refund policy?

If for some reason you can’t make it on the cruise, you can cancel your ticket by simply sending an email to [email protected].

The following conditions apply to cancellations and booking changes for the trip:

> 60 Days: Deposit is held as cancellation

60 – 30 Days: 33% of the tour price is held as cancellation

29 – 19 Days: 67% of the tour price is held as cancellation

18 – 0 Days: 100% of the tour price is held as cancellation

Tickets are not for resale.

How do you address the environmental impact of your trips?

For each cruise we calculate the carbon emmission that is released during the trip and offset it with the official offsetting platform of the UN Nations. You can read more about how we stay carbon-neutral here .

Can't find the info you are looking for? Contact us at [email protected] or watch our kick-off webinar.

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Nomad Cruise 12: Ready for a Digital Nomad Adventure?

Aug 7, 2023 | Destinations , Digital Nomad Tips

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Nomad Cruise , the floating digital nomad conference founded by Johannes Voelkner , has just announced its 12 th edition.

This time, between 2-11 December 2023, a cruise ship packed with digital nomads will sail between Tenerife in Spain and Salvador in Brazil. The nine days at sea will be accompanied by keynote speeches, workshops, unconference events, and more, all dedicated to the digital nomad lifestyle .

But is Nomad Cruise really worth it? And what should you expect from nine days sailing across the Atlantic on this cruise ship? Read on as we share everything we know about the upcoming experience.

Travel details

While the team has been teasing Nomad Cruise 12 for a while, tickets for the event officially went on sale on July 28 th, 2023. There are 500 spots available for participants, and as of early August , 200 places have already been booked.

The cruise leaves from Tenerife in Spain on 2 nd December and will arrive in Salvador, Brazil on the 11 th of December. There will be a few stops along the way once you get to the South American side of the ocean, at the Brazilian coastal cities of Fortaleza and Maceio.

Once the cruise is over, participants are encouraged to explore Brazil for a few weeks. There will be reunion meetups for attendees in Iguazu Falls, a secret undisclosed beach location, and in Rio de Janeiro for New Year’s Eve.

Conference details

The nine days spent at sea aim to be a highly productive experience for digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs who will be exchanging knowledge and experience through keynote speeches, workshops, and unconference meetups.

For many nomads, the cruise is less about attending the talks and more about networking with other nomads . Many people have made friends for life, or at least people to chat with while traveling in South America. You can read Nate Hake’s review of his experience and the people he met on the 2019 Nomad Cruise here.

The speakers for the formal conference have not yet been announced, but you can get a feel for what to expect from previous speakers. When Nomad Cruise hosted a trip between Italy and Greece in May 2023, Sergio Sala talked about how he built success on YouTube, Lovelda Vincenzi talked about how she turned public speaking into a career, and Santiago Sosa spoke on using AI to build a business from scratch. At the same event, Chris Reynolds shared what he learned from interviewing founders of billion-dollar companies for his podcast, and Sylvia Weinheimer gave a keynote on creating vision.

Nomad Cruise is still looking for speakers for cruise number 12, but keep in mind that speakers aren’t paid. While Nomad Cruise is happy to receive proposals on any topics, they suggest topics related to the digital nomad lifestyle, personal development, remote work advice , and business case studies.

Of course, a cruise can’t be all work and no play! Every night there are dinners, shows, and activities such as talent competitions and dragon’s den-style pitch sessions. During the day, you can chill by the pool or join yoga and other fitness activities .

Cost details

Tickets for Nomad Cruise 12 are officially on sale, and the price depends on your cabin options. You can get a bed in a shared cabin for the full nine days starting from € 900. The most expensive solo cabin with a balcony is €2,300 for the duration of the trip.

This ticket price is all-inclusive and includes the cabin, three meals a day and snacks in between, and participation in all conference sessions and activities. The only thing you may need to reach into your pocket for while on the ship, aside from a cruise souvenir, is drinks. Drink packages are available to purchase separately from the cruise ship.

It is worth pointing out that the more affordable packages look pretty good when compared with the currently high airfares. Plus, for many digital nomads, the cruise cost can be tax deductible.

What to expect from the cruise

Based on previous Nomad Cruise conferences, what are some of the things that you can expect from the experience?

The Wi-Fi may not be great

The conference organizers suggest that you treat the journey as a digital detox because the Wi-Fi is bad. While you can purchase premium Wi-Fi packages, for the majority of the trip you will be in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean where there is no connectivity . If you join the cruise, you will need to book some time offline from other commitments.

The cruise ship is not just for digital nomads

On previous cruises, Nomad Cruise has not booked out the entire cruise ship. The same is probably true since they are only selling 500 spaces for the 12th edition . Most cruise ships can hold around 3,000 people. This means that you should be prepared to share the cruise ship with other travelers. Since it is going to Brazil, expect older Brazilian couples and families.

Digital nomads stick together

Despite the plethora of other travelers, digital nomads tend to stick together and participate in the same activities. Conference participants are given nametags to wear. While they aren’t obligatory, they help you spot other conference participants when you are partaking in the general entertainment that the cruise has to offer.

Many cruise participants said that they met up with people they met on the cruise in South America in the months that followed.

The schedule is packed

There are very few free days booked into the conference schedule, so if you are super keen and decide to go to everything, don’t expect to get much relaxation time on the boat. Of course, it is up to you which conference talks and events you attend.

Don’t forget to book time in Bahia

While the cruise already recommends that you book some time in Brazil at the end of your trip, don’t head straight to Rio de Janeiro, take some time in Bahia .

Salvador is the original capital city of Brazil and is where most of the Africans transported to Brazil arrived. Today, it is the largest African city outside of Africa and has a vibrant culture of music, Samba, Capoeira, and culinary delights.

Not far from Salvador , you can drive or get the bus inland to Chapada Diamantina, which is about eight hours from Salvador. This is a national park full of hiking trails, swimmable lakes and waterfalls, and rustic hippie communities. Book accommodation in Lencois or Capao, the two biggest towns in the region.

Those looking for beaches can head north from Salvador along the Linha Verde, to places like Imbassai and Praia do Forte. One of the closest beach villages in the north is Arembepe, home to the famous Aldeia Hippie of Janis Joplin. You can also head south to encounter gorgeous beaches and islands such as Morro de Sao Paulo , Itacare, and Ilheus.

Will You Be Joining the Nomad Cruise?

So, will you be joining this year’s Nomad Cruise? If you are thinking about it, book sooner rather than later for discounts and to ensure your place.

If you plan to stay in Brazil for a while, you can apply for a Brazilian digital nomad visa as long as you have an income of $1,500 per month. Argentina also has a digital nomad visa for six months that can be renewed.

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World’s First Digital Nomad Conference At Sea Is Making A Comeback On The Atlantic Ocean

Nomad Cruise, the renowned floating conference uniting digital nomads , remote workers, and entrepreneurs worldwide, is gearing up for another journey on the Atlantic Ocean. With more than 500 participants onboard, the winter escape from Europe to South America promises to be an unforgettable experience.

“We are aiming to bring over 500 digital nomads and top our previous biggest attendance of 490 digital nomads on the trip to Brazil in November 2018,” reveals Founder Johannes Voelkner.

The road to this highly anticipated conference hasn’t been without challenges. The project faced a significant struggle during the pandemic, leading to a few “on the land” conferences held under the alternative name “Nomadbase.”

However, with the cruise industry’s recovery and resumption of operations, Nomad Cruise had to secure a new cruise partner as its previous collaborator, Pullmantur, ceased operations due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In May 2013, Nomad Cruise triumphantly made its comeback with 250 cruisers embarking on a European journey around Italy and Greece, in collaboration with Costa Cruises. The event proved to be a resounding success, reaffirming the commitment to the rapidly growing community of digital nomads. Soon after, the 12th journey and comeback on the Atlantic Ocean were promised.

Today, the much-awaited Nomad Cruise 12 has been officially announced. Departing from Tenerife, Spain, the cruise will make its way to Salvador, Brazil, in a total of 10 days. Along the journey, participants will enjoy six conference days while cruising the vast Atlantic Ocean, with two exciting excursion stops in Fortaleza and Maceio, before reaching the final destination, Salvador.

Sales for Nomad Cruise 12 will open tomorrow (July 28), offering participants a range of packages featuring different cabin types, drinking packages, and excursions. This unique conference promises to be a catalyst for personal growth, collaboration, and lasting connections among the global community of digital nomads.

As the Nomad Cruise 12 reaches its destination in Brazil, the excitement is far from over! True to the saying, “magic doesn’t end when the cruise does,” the adventure continues with a series of beach town reunions, exploring Brazil and culminating in an unforgettable New Year’s Eve grand reunion in Rio de Janeiro.

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Join Me on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil In December

Want to travel with Kristin in 2023 or 2024? Find out how to join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil this December 2-12, 2023 and if the Nomad Cruise is right for you.

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Want to travel with Kristin in 2023 or 2024? Find out how to join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 from Spain to Brazil this December 2-12, 2023 and if the Nomad Cruise is right for you. You can save €100 on any cabin by using the code TWK or TravelingWithKristin with this link.

Plus, we're going to Portugal in 2024! Be the first to know when tickets come available by adding your email here . Kristin will be hosting a guided trip from Lisbon to the Algarve in April 2024. 🇵🇹

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• Join Kristin on Nomad Cruise 12 - Save €100 with code TWK
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About the Nomad Cruise:

• Nomad Cruise 12
• What is the Nomad Cruise? (Video)
• Nomad Cruise Tenerife, Canary Islands
• Interview with the Founder of Nomad Cruise

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Full show notes and the podcast transcript will be up shortly on www.badassdigitalnomads.com .

Sneak Peek:

Kristin:    00:00:00    When I think back to my first time joining it, I had no idea what the Nomad cruise was. So I just joined on a whim and I had no idea what to expect. And this Nomad Cruise six was the first time that I met other digital nomads and I think I connected with at least a hundred people. And it's been so organic, the friendships that have come out of it. And when you're just in this scenario where you're traveling with these people for two weeks, you get to know them on such a deep level that when you get off the boat, it's like you've been friends forever.  

Introduction:  Welcome to  Badass Digital Nomads , where we're pushing the boundaries of remote work and travel, all while staying grounded with a little bit of old school philosophy, self-development, and business advice from our guests. 

Kristin Wilson, Host:    00:00:56    Hey there, Kristin Wilson from Traveling with Kristin here and welcome to episode 230 of Badass Digital Nomads. I am coming to you today from one of my favorite cities in the world, and that is Amsterdam in the Netherlands . But as you might be able to hear in my voice, I'm a bit sick today and I've actually been sick for 18 days and it's not going away. So right after this I have an appointment with a teledoctor in Amsterdam . So if you get sick when you're traveling, you can always look for a tourist doctor or a hotel doctor and just Google that and you can usually find some pretty quick resources. So I just got in last night and I was able to book an appointment for the following morning with either, there's Hotel Doctor Amsterdam, there's tourist doctors, Amsterdam, and you can also find these sorts of doctors in other cities and countries around the world as well.  

Kristin:    00:02:00    So quick tip for you there, I think there are consultations start at 49 euro, so you can get that reimbursed if you have the European health insurance card or if you have a travel medical insurance. But you could also pay out of pocket if you didn't have it. It's pretty reasonable prices and I'm hoping, hoping to get better soon. It's been a sinus infection or something. It's been very uncomfortable. <laugh>. So I got sick right before I went to Ibiza about three or four days before I got there. Had an amazing time in Spain , beautiful place, but I was sick the whole time. Got back to Manchester , still sick, had to pack and get ready to move out of my six month rental there. And then made it to Amsterdam yesterday and was so, you know, when you're just sick and you're tired and you have brain fog, left my passport on the plane.  

Kristin:    00:02:57    Luckily <laugh>, I checked for it right before I walked out of the airport terminal into immigration and it's always in the same pocket of my bag. The pocket was open, the passport was not there. And I panicked for a second and then I thought, no, it's fine. We will figure this out. And I went to the Lost and found and they did find it on the plane. So I was really lucky that the cleaning crew found it. They recovered it and they brought it back to me within about an hour. So, but I did learn that in that case you can also get a temporary pass to enter into the Netherlands and go to the embassy to get a temporary travel document. So it wouldn't mean that, you know, you get kicked out and deported necessarily. Uh, but yes, it's been a bit of a whirlwind for me here, <laugh>.  

Kristin:    00:03:53    But I am really excited to announce that we're going to Portugal next year. So as you may have remembered from a few episodes back, I mentioned that I was doing a survey to see who would want to travel with me in 2024 and over 200 people replied to that survey and voted on Portugal as their number one destination. And it was a pretty close with a few other places as well, including Italy , including Croatia . And I talked with a tour provider and they are going to bring Spain back on board potentially next year. So if there's a lot of interest and things go well for this first trip, I'll, I'll open up more trips to go to different destinations. Um, maybe we could go to Croatia or Italy in the fall, but we'll be going to Portugal in the spring in April. So sales are not open yet to reserve your place on the trip.  

Kristin:    00:04:57    However, if you wanna be the first one to know when bookings open up, we'll be going from Lisbon to the Algarve. It'll be about one week. I'll have all the details for you coming up on the podcast. But if you definitely are interested and you wanna be the the first person to be able to reserve your ticket when it opens, then fill out the link in the show notes and you can join the email list that's specifically for this trip to Portugal, not just my normal email list, but we'll also be announcing it on the email list as well. So basically you can join a separate list that's just for information about this trip to Portugal. Now if you already filled out this survey, then you're already on the list to be notified, but if you haven't filled out the travel survey yet and this is the first time you're hearing about it and you're interested in learning more, then you can fill out that in the link below.  

Kristin:    00:05:59    My guest today is Johannes Voelkner, who is the founder of Nomad Cruise , and he's gonna talk with us a little bit about the upcoming Nomad Cruise 12 , which is going from Spain to Brazil this December 2nd to the 12th. And what you can expect, who is it for? And just some of the exciting things that are coming up on that cruise. So if you've been on Nomad Cruise before, you know how amazing it is. And if you are like what's Nomad Cruise? Well, you're gonna find out in the next few minutes. The Nomad Cruise is for both new and experienced digital nomads, or people who are just interested in a location independent lifestyle. So you can have a normal job, you don't have to be a digital nomad yet. It's just if this lifestyle of being able to travel the world and uh, work from anywhere you want, or even if you have passive income, there are a lot of retired nomads or passive income nomads who come on the cruise as well.  

Kristin:    00:07:03    This could be something that could be of interest to you if you're just looking to learn more to build your skillset and make even more money online. Or if you're looking to just get started and trying to figure out what is the best path for you to take the first steps in this lifestyle. And it's just for you if you love to travel and you want to meet other like-minded people who also love to travel. So there will be over 400 people in this floating conference. And as Johannes mentions, more than 60 different talks. So there's talks on everything business related, personal related talks on how to turn your passion into a business. Social media, like how to go viral on Instagram, travel hacks, like how to fly in business class for economy prices, how people became millionaires, how to get free publicity for your business, how to get high quality restorative sleep while traveling.  

Kristin:    00:08:06    How to eliminate pain or discomfort while working and traveling. How to run effective charity organizations remotely. How to organize events, how to overcome self-sabotage. There's so many topics of more than 60 talks and everything from productivity to personal development, relationships, love, wellness, A.I, all sorts of things. And I'll also be giving a talk as well on Digital Nomad 101, how to get started in the digital nomad lifestyle. So I'll go ahead and link to our previous interview with Johannes in the show notes. You can learn more about his background. I'll also link to some of the videos and links for Nomad Cruise so you can discover more about it and see if it's something that appeals to you and if it's the right fit to you for you. And, uh, hope to see you there in person. So that will be the next place that we can meet and hang out in person. We'll be on Nomad Cruise 12 in December. And then if you're interested in coming with me on the first ever Traveling with Kristin Trip to Portugal in April, then make sure to sign up in the link in the show notes. And I look forward to seeing you somewhere around the world.  

Podcast Interview:

Kristin:    00:09:31    Hi everyone, Welcome to Badass Digital Nomads and I am so happy to welcome back a good friend of mine and a repeat guest of the show. And that is Johannes Voelkner of Nomad Cruise . Welcome back, Johannes.  

Johannes:    00:09:46    Yes, it's great to be here again and uh, yeah, super happy to be here and speaking with you, being part of the show.  

Kristin:    00:09:54    It's been a couple years since you were on the show, but we'll definitely link to your other episode where you talk more about your background and how you started the Nomad Cruise and built your online business. But today I just wanted to kind of have fun and get excited about the upcoming cruise because I haven't been on it since 2018. So it's been so many years since I was able to attend a nomad cruise and I'm really excited and wanna just kind of get a refresher of all of the things that we can expect. I'm sure some of the people listening already have their ticket to get on board, but in case people have never heard of it before or they're just wondering if it is the right thing for them to do, you know, we can talk a bit about who is it for, what can they expect, where are we going? And then even after the cruise, some of the other types of meetups and activities and gatherings that people can expect.  

Johannes:    00:10:57    Yeah. Shall I just give you a little rundown of what we are planning to do, I guess? Right. So, um, we are organizing the 12th Nomad Cruise, so it's been quite a while. I guess if you were 2018, it must have been like the seventh or something. So the concept is still pretty much the same. We haven't, uh, changed so much. It's basically group event for over 300 people, I think on the next cruise. We are expecting over 400 in total from all over the world. And it's an event that is really for everyone who's like interested in a more nomadic life, in more freedom, uh, living in beautiful places around the world. So the majority of people on board, let's say 60% are digital nomads . They are, they've been doing and living this lifestyle for quite a while. And then there are many people who are interested in it or who have already settled and who are not traveling that much anymore, but they just want to reconnect with the community.  

Johannes:    00:11:58    And, um, yeah, with these people we are organizing a conference on board. As you know, the digital elements have got a lot of different skills. So we are running a full conference with over 60 talks and workshops, all of this and yeah, talent shows and lots of things like even the unconference, all these things happen while we are traveling across the Atlantic Ocean. This time we are going on my favorite route going from Spain to Brazil where every day gets a little bit warmer. And then we arrive in a beautiful beach town in Brazil where uh, many people just continue to stay and then travel onwards. I don't know, did you do the trip to Brazil before? Have you done it or?  

Kristin:    00:12:43    I did, uh, one from Barcelona to Recife, Brazil, and then we went to Porto de Galinhas, which was this little beach town nearby, but this one will be leaving from Tenerife and the Canary Islands, which was actually a stop on Nomad Cruise7. So I got a little taste of what the lifestyle is like there and it's so beautiful. And then, uh, so we'll be going to Salvador, which I've never been to.  

Johannes:    00:13:13    Yeah, so this time we're going to Salvador and um, but very close to Salvador. There's a town called Morro de São Paulo, and it's a small beach town. It's a little bit similar to Porto de Galinhas where you went last time. Just a really beautiful, chilled out beach town. Uh, very, very safe place. You can only actually get there by boat even though it's on the mainland. So I think that about 200 people will be going there right after the cruise, and this will be a whole experience as well, right. Going with 200 people to a small town where there will be a lot of collaboration happening, a lot of like people working together doing different things, but also of course a lot of parties and, and other things. And then, uh, actually after Morro de São Paulo, many people are flying back home for Christmas and others will continue their journey to actually Rio de Janero to celebrate New Year's Eve together. And then, uh, slowly down towards Buenos Aires, we are actually organizing just after the New Year's Eve, another trip to Antarctica. And those who are not joining, they are going to Florianópolis. And then we all reunite in Buenos Aires at the end of January. So it's actually not just a cruise, it's like a full experience where it's very, very easy to really connect with these people who are living the same lifestyle. And I don't know, like have you, are you still in touch with some people that you met on the cruise?  

Kristin:    00:14:43    Definitely. You know, when I think back to my first time joining it, I was actually, I had no idea what the Nomad cruise was. I had, I think I had heard of it but had forgotten about it because I barely knew what a digital nomad was. And I was at a co-living space in Tokyo in Japan , and one of the girls there had been on Nomad Cruise. And I remember we were sitting in the kitchen and I think I got an ad for Nomad Cruise maybe, and I remember she had mentioned it and I said, oh yeah, isn't this the cruise that you went on? And she's like, oh yeah, you should definitely go. And she highly recommended it. And so I looked into it and I thought about it for a few days and I was in Japan for three months and I didn't have a plan for where I was going to go after, but I knew I wanted to go back to Europe.  

Kristin:    00:15:39    And so I thought, well, this could be an opportunity to go back to Europe, do this Mediterranean nomad cruises, meet some other of these digital nomads I've been hearing so much about. And so I just joined on a whim and I had no idea what to expect. And I was, we were in Málaga where we left from, and the first day I got to my Airbnb or my hotel, it was attached to a hostel. And I met Johnny FD in the hostel on the first day. And I, I had seen his videos before and had read his blog and we're still friends to this day. And you know, this Nomad Cruise 6 was the first time that I met other digital nomads. And I think I connected with at least a hundred people. There might've been more than 200 people on the boat. And it's been so organic, the friendships that have come out of it to where sometimes I forget even how I know them.  

Kristin:    00:16:42    I mean, I'm, I'm in touch with almost everybody that I met on the cruise and will be on WhatsApp or some of us are in Masterminds together or we work together or people will just send me a message on Instagram or they'll text me something like, Hey, I saw your book , I saw this video . And one girl mart actually from Germany during the pandemic, we would do these long walks where we would just talk on WhatsApp for two or three hours. And you know, you just really connect with people in all different ways. Some people you connect with as a business partner or relationship, some people it's more like a long lost friend. Some people even end up getting married from meeting people on the Nomad Cruise. It's like when you bring together hundreds of like-minded people who aren't necessarily digital nomads, but who are just interested in a traveling lifestyle or in living in other countries or in learning about how to make money online.  

Kristin:    00:17:45    And, and when you're just in this scenario where you're traveling with these people for two weeks, you get to know them on such a deep level that when you get off the boat, it's like you've been friends forever. And Nomad Cruise is one of the reasons that I never feel like I'm lonely when I'm traveling because I have this network of hundreds of people that I've met on these two cruises that you know, that they understand what you're going through and you can just send them a message anytime you can meet up with them and travel, then they introduce you to their friends. So you have a lot of mutual friends. And, uh, like Matt Bowles for example, he has been on my podcast a lot of times, I've been on his podcast, uh, we met up in Miami, he introduced me to Nora Dunn, the professional hobo who also became a good friend of mine, even though we've never met in person.  

Kristin:    00:18:39    So I, I think that for anybody who's, who's never been, it's like if you're in a lot of Facebook groups or you're in a lot of forums and you've connected with a lot of people, but you wanna actually put that into practice and meet people in person, I have always recommended going to a conference or an event as a way to make real life connections that you can then take back online because you might be living in different places, but it's also a lot more than just going to a business conference or a marketing conference where you might meet people at a networking event or at the bar and pick up a bunch of business cards and then never see them again. Or you forget whose business card was this. And then you lose touch with them in this case, like you see these people for breakfast, lunch, dinner events, you hear them speak on stage, uh, you sit next to them by the pool, you go on an excursion with them and you just start to recognize the faces, the names. And it's astounding actually.  

Johannes:    00:19:44    And sometimes you don't even know what they do for business. Right. And you only find this out like a long time later. Yeah,  

Kristin:    00:19:50    Yeah. There was one guy who I met who was a firefighter from New York. He wasn't even, uh, a digital nomad. His like half the boat wasn't digital nomads, it was people that were interested in learning how can I make an online income and travel more basically.  

Johannes:    00:20:07    Hmm hmm. Yeah. I mean, um, this was also one of my ideas, right? Or this is one of the ideas where we are organizing these reunions and this travel even after the cruise because I know that friendships are made by experiences, right? And oftentimes when we travel, we meet some backpackers, you know, or like wherever we go, but we never really have time to connect on the long run. And if you have a group of let's say 200 people that know each other kind of right, and even after this time, this network basically just keeps existing, right? Because some are well more connected with these others are more connected with these. And I do believe that's just an assumption for you. There's like a lot of people that you know now and they've also been on Nomad Cruise, but you never went on the same trip.  

Kristin:    00:20:55    Mm-Hmm. <affirmative> definitely. It's, it's turned into, I mean, how many people total? There must be thousands of people who've been on at least one of the 11 nomad cruises, right?  

Johannes:    00:21:07    One and a half thousand or around one and a half thousand. But a lot of people joined like three, four times.  

Kristin:    00:21:14    Exactly. So most people have been on more than one, I would say. I actually signed up for the next one while I was on the first one, I think because I was having so much fun. <laugh>  

Johannes:    00:21:26    <laugh>. Yes. Yeah.  

Kristin:    00:21:28    And some people have been on all of them. <laugh>.  

Johannes:    00:21:31    There's one person who's been on almost all of them, like Stella,

Kristin:  Stella.

Johannes:  Um, but, uh, once we organized two cruises at the same time, uh, in 2019, so that was, there were only two, three people who were on both cruises. 'cause we went for five days on the one that was going to Brazil. And at the same time we had one cruise that was going to Dubai that was like, uh, at the same time because we loved the trip to Brazil, but we also wanted to organize something for our alumnis who just, you know, wanted to have some kind of different experience. And so we, we did this and then, uh, COVID came. So we had now four years of break  

Kristin:    00:22:11    <laugh>. Oh, right. Oh, wait, when was the last cruise?  

Johannes:    00:22:14    The last one was in 2019.  

Kristin:    00:22:17    Oh, wow. Mm-Hmm. Okay. Yeah. 'cause I thought I missed one of them. That must've been the one that was earlier this year, but I was moving to Europe so I didn't go. Yeah. But wow, that's such a great opportunity to have everybody back. And so many people have been messaging me about it for former alumni. Are you going on an NC 12? Are you going? I mean, at least 20 or 30 people have asked me. So now I can happily say yes, I'm going. <laugh>  

Johannes:    00:22:47    Amazing. Yeah, yeah, no, I'm looking forward that, uh, we meet again there very soon as well. Let's  

Kristin:    00:22:53    Talk about just a normal day in the life on the cruise. So a lot of people have been on cruises before, or some people like me might not be cruise people. Like I went on one cruise to The Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale once. I hated it. I wanted to get off the boat the whole time. And I said, I'm never going on a cruise again. And then I found myself on, now this is, this will be my third nomad cruise, so I'm not even the type of person that likes cruise ships necessarily. Um, but other people might really love it, but they might know the typical cruise where you just go for fun and for leisure and for sightseeing. So in a nomad cruise, like what is a typical schedule? You, you wake up in the morning and what happens? 

Johannes:    00:23:39    So in the morning there's always a little bit of yoga for those who are for the early birds. And then we have program in one of the venues or in two different venues where we have talks. I mean, we have over 60 talks this time on the cruise. We have talks about co-living, real estate, marketing, Instagram growth, personal development, like really everything that the people are like, have their knowledge of where they are coaches in or, um, it is a very, very diverse group. Everyone can find this on our website, um, all the talks, but it's a really, really amazing group of speakers there. And they actually all signed up, right? They are like participants. So we are co-creating this experience together with the participants who are joining the cruise. And, um, so these are in the morning, the talks, and then in the afternoon it's a little bit more pool time, it's a bit more unconference.  

Johannes:    00:24:35    So, um, individual sessions, a lot of people organize their own meetups for crypto or for whatever topic they're interested in. And then usually in the afternoon we also have some workshops. So they're going a little bit deeper, like one hour, one hour workshops, and then in the evening we all go for dinner. So those people who like to have like share dinner with a lot of people, uh, we have mastermind dinners or just normal dinners and everyone goes to the same restaurant or people take a break and go just to the buffet, right? Like sometimes this can be a little bit overwhelming when you are going on a cruise with so many people. And then after the dinner, we usually have some other program as well. So in the evening it's more like networking, more like fun things, or we are organizing like a version of Shark Tank.  

Johannes:    00:25:24    So different types of events, and then people go to the bar and then they go to the disco for as long as that stays open. But of course, everyone can choose however they want, right? There's no, let's say set schedule. And some people just like to sleep in and they only join for from lunch onwards and others go, go to bed early. And, um, yeah, like a lot of people are joining also alone. I think this is, uh, I think to say like we really are doing our best to make the networking very easily and to make it possible that you meet a lot of people that you get along with from the moment that you get on the ship, right? So if you are joining the cruise and you come, you know, like a few days earlier, um, there's lots of possibilities to meet the other people and to really make friends already very, very early through the event. So there's really no need for someone to be scared, right? Like, I think that you also joined alone, or did you know anyone on the cruise when you went the first time?  

Kristin:    00:26:25    I didn't know anybody. I, I went alone. And one of the things that struck me was how welcoming everybody was. I don't think I've ever met such a diverse group of people from so many different countries of all different ages, all different backgrounds, and there was no filter. Like, you know how when you meet somebody in the normal world, <laugh>, you know, they're asking usually, well at first they're either wondering why you're talking to them, or if you meet someone in a small talk scenario, like at a meetup or a dinner, it's more like, oh, what do you do? And yada, yada yada. And this, it's hard to explain, but it's almost like people see you for who you are and they're just waiting to get to know you. There's like no judgment, there's no preconceived notions and there's no exchange as far as, it's not a transactional relationship, it's just people just genuinely they wanna know, you know, who are you?  

Kristin:    00:27:32    What, you know, what's your name? They wanna get to know you. They're not trying to get anything from you. Everyone's just giving value, giving time, giving, you know, lending an ear, giving advice. It's a very strange thing when you think about it. It's almost like a little mini utopia. And I've just never experienced that on land before or I've never experienced that outside of, of this kind of community. You know, usually when you go to a conference or you go to a meetup, like it just, I guess it's more surface level and it's more like people are there to get something.  

Johannes:    00:28:09    I think one of the problem or the main difference to a normal conference is that everyone knows in a conference you only have like three days. So you want to meet really just those people that really matter to you. And everyone is just like, okay, is this person interesting for me or whatsoever? And this is about, the cruise is more about creating friendships and creating like lasting connections with people that maybe you meet them one year later in Bali, right? Like, so right now after this podcast I'm going home and uh, we have a meetup with almost 20 nomad cruise alumnis and with their friends who are all joining and we're just having a dinner tonight. And, um, that's the beauty of this, right? That in some places around the world, there are just so many of them. Or if you're going to Lisbon, er, uh, yeah, to places where there's like usually a lot of digital nomads you can really connect very, very easily once you've been around. But it's, it's also really important to like really also commit to this, right? Because if you just join the cruise and you're just listening and parti like without really participating, then you don't really make so many connections or, um, it's, it wouldn't last so long. But, um, with participation it works pretty well to build a nice network.  

Kristin:    00:29:27    Well, I think we have a discount for people who want to sign up . So how long do people have, all right, the dates are from December 2nd to the 12th, when can, how long do people have to sign up and then we have I believe a $100 discount for them or a 100 euro discount.  

Johannes:    00:29:48    Yeah. So, uh, if someone is interested, they have a 100 euro discount, uh, that you will share here in the show notes , I think, uh, somewhere, right? and basically the, they can book anytime, but some of the categories are already selling out. So I wouldn't really wait too long to jump on board and uh, follow a little bit, you know, what we're check on the website or check on on YouTube , right? You made a nice video about the nomad cruise as well. A long time. Like there's a lot of, uh, information online and if anyone is like a little bit hesitant or needs some more information, they can always email us. But I think it's like something where you don't want to wait another three years to jump on board because the connections and the things that you make, they can already make an impact in half a year. Right. So if someone is thinking about it, I wouldn't Yeah. Recommend to jump on board to join us and not think too long because yeah, so some of the cabins are, we might still have some cabins like short notice, but um, I would just do it, yeah. Book pretty soon,  

Kristin:    00:30:53    Right? Okay, great. I'll link to all of that info in the show notes. And I believe if you use code  

Kristin:    00:31:01    TWK or Traveling with Kristin, K-R-I-S-T-I-N,  

Kristin:    00:31:08    Then you could get that 100 euro discount. Yes.

Johannes:  Yes.

Kristin: Perfect. Well, and so you're in Bali and you're flying back to Germany today?  

Johannes:    00:31:17    I'm not flying back to, uh, Germany today, but only in a, in a few weeks. Oh, okay. Tonight we are meeting, uh, Norman Cruise alumnis here in Bali. We have a meetup tonight.  

Kristin:    00:31:27    Oh, wonderful.  

Johannes:    00:31:27    Um, in three hours.  

Kristin:    00:31:29    Great. Well thanks Johannes for coming on and sharing a bit about the upcoming Nomad Cruise 12 , and I really look forward to seeing you and reuniting with everybody in December.  

Johannes:    00:31:42    Yes. Amazing. Thank you so much Kristin, and, uh, looking forward to meet you so soon.  

Kristin:    00:31:48    I hope that this quick chat with Johannes gave you a lot to think about as far as your goals for the end of the year. And if you want to hop on the Nomad Cruise with us. So again, it, it's for you if you're looking to level up your online business or remote work skills as there are more than 60 people who are on the cruise. Basically self-made entrepreneurs and digital nomads who will be sharing their skills with you and in keynote talks as well as workshops. But there's also a lot of breakout sessions that people will organize during the cruise. So anyone on the cruise can offer to do a meetup or a skill share. I've been to all sorts of different ones, including music production and basically any skills that people have, they will do like a 15 minute meetup or a 30 minute meetup and just share something about that.  

Kristin:    00:32:44    So that's good if you're looking for a new line of work and you wanna get ideas or maybe if you're looking for a new hobby or if you just wanna learn more about a certain topic. And that's just lots of other informal meetups that are always happening on the boat. And then as well as when we land in Brazil. So I think I will be staying a bit longer in Brazil and going to that small village that Johannes mentioned, which is called Morro de São Paulo, which looks very beautiful and tropical and you can get there by boat from Salvador and then people will be staying there for about a week or so and then going on to Rio or Sao Paulo or Argentina or Antarctica or wherever they're going next. And once you sign up for the cruise , you also get a link to a website that has all of the details for the meetups that are happening both before the cruise in Tenerife and the Canary Islands, and then also the events that are going on after. So you might only have those, you know, 10 to 12 days to do the cruise itself, but if you have extra flexibility and time, you can go early and meet up with people in the Canary Islands or you can stay later and travel with people in Brazil and Argentina and beyond.  

Kristin:    00:34:07    Again, you can use code TWK to get 100 euro off of any cabin that you choose on Nomad Cruise 12. That's code TWK or Traveling with Kristin will also work.  

Kristin:    00:34:24    There's different levels of cabins you can go a more economical route, you can get one with an ocean view and a balcony, whatever you want. And I look forward to seeing you there or in Portugal next year. Have a great week and also apologies for the podcast. Went out one day late last week and it went out one day early this week, so that was my mistake. But um, we'll always be publishing on Tuesdays unless there's travel or something comes up and sometimes it might go out on Monday or Wednesday, but that's rare. So if you were looking in your podcast app wondering why did I get the podcast today or why didn't I get the podcast today, that is why <laugh>. So thanks for hanging out with me today, and I will see you again next week. 

Kristin Wilson

Host of Badass Digital Nomads & YouTube's Traveling with Kristin / Author of Digital Nomads for Dummies

Kristin Wilson is a long-term digital nomad and location-independent entrepreneur who has lived and worked across 60 countries in 20 years. Since founding a fully-remote, international relocation company in 2011, she has helped more than 1,000 people retire or live abroad in 35 countries. Today, she helps aspiring remote workers, digital nomads, and expats achieve their lifestyle goals through her YouTube channel (Traveling with Kristin) and podcast, Badass Digital Nomads.   Kristin is the author of Digital Nomads for Dummies. She's also a Top Writer on Medium and Quora in the topics of business, travel, technology, life, productivity, digital nomads, and location independence. She has been featured on The Today Show, Bloomberg Businessweek, Business Insider, ESPN, The New York Times, WSJ, Huffpost, HGTV’s House Hunters International, and more.

Johannes Voelkner

Founder of Nomad Cruise/ Digital Nomad

In 2015, Johannes Voelkner turned a crazy flash of genius into a company, which today has created the legendary Nomad Cruise. After years of digital nomading, he sought to create a platform for individuals like him, who wanted to connect with like-minded people sharing the same lifestyle. He started the WebWorkTravel community, wrote a guidebook for digital nomads, founded Nomad Cruise and the rest is history.

Featured Episodes

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Interview Episodes

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Nomad Cruise 12 is set to cast off from Tenerife on December 2nd, charting a course for 10 days of pure magic across the Atlantic. This isn’t just a cruise, it’s a transformative journey filled with opportunities to learn, network, and create unforgettable memories.

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4 Unmissable Events for Digital Nomads and Remote Workers

We just finished the first ever Nomad World Summit and had an incredible time with our community, incredible speakers and sponsors. Everyone asked me what’s next, so I decided to write an article with my favorite events for the rest of the year.

As digital nomads and remote workers, we seek adventure and connection while maintaining our professional lives. Many events tried to cater to our community, here I am only sharing the best of the best!

Here are four unmissable events that should be on every digital nomad's radar:

1. Nomad Cruise 12: From Tenerife to Recife

Date: November 7-19, 2023

Imagine setting sail on a Transatlantic journey from the stunning shores of Tenerife, Spain, to the vibrant city of Recife, Brazil. The Nomad Cruise 12 is the epitome of the digital nomad lifestyle. Join over 400 like-minded individuals, including digital nomads, entrepreneurs, and remote workers, for a unique adventure on the high seas.

Why Attend Nomad Cruise 12?

• Networking at Sea: Forge invaluable connections with fellow nomads during the cruise, providing ample opportunities for collaboration and partnerships.
• Learn and Grow: Participate in workshops and seminars on various aspects of remote work and entrepreneurship while enjoying the ocean's tranquility.
• Nomad Summit at Sea: Experience the only digital nomad summit held at sea, where you can gain insights, share knowledge, and take your business to new heights.

Use code "nomadx" for a 100€ discount on your registration!

2. minoma festival 2023.

Date: November 09-12, 2023

Prepare to be enthralled by the ultimate fusion of Burning Man and Digital Nomad Festival vibes at the MINOMA Festival 2023. Set against the backdrop of the mesmerizing Agafay desert at Selina Nomad Camp, this festival promises a celebration of life like no other.

What to Expect at MINOMA Festival 2023:

• Mindfulness and Workshops: Immerse yourself in mindfulness sessions and captivating workshops that will enhance your personal and professional growth.
• Entertainment: Enjoy electrifying DJ sets, live music performances, and a plethora of exciting activities that will ignite your spirit.
• Community: Connect with a community of mindful nomads who share your passion for adventure and self-discovery.

Use code "NOMADWORLDS" for an exclusive 20% festival discount!

3. casa basilico pop-up coliving in pipa, brazil.

Dates: January-March

Casa Basilico is a unique project inspired by the founders' global travels and remote work experiences. They've distilled the essence of their favorite destinations into this coliving space in Pipa, Brazil.

If you never heard about Juls and Fabio they met at The Banana house in Madeira, my coliving and organized the first foodie coliving together in Italy. After their huge success, they are now replicating the event in Pipa, in a villa right in front of the ocean with the best sunset views of all the village. 

Fabio pasta and Tiramisu are to die for and he loves to cook them for you! You don’t wanna miss it. 

Why Choose Casa Basilico?

• Remote Work Paradise: Find the perfect balance between your daily work routine, thrilling adventures, and the creation of unforgettable memories.
• Community and Cooking: Connect with fellow digital nomads, share culinary experiences, and foster a sense of community that transcends borders.
• Exquisite Pipa: Explore the beauty of Pipa, Brazil, with its stunning beaches and vibrant culture.

Go to their website and book your stay: https://casabasilico.online/

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4. Porto Santo Nomad Experience

Dates: November 9-12, 2023

Are you ready to embrace autumn in Madeira, surrounded by beautiful beaches? The Porto Santo Nomad Experience is your chance to embark on a digital nomad adventure like no other.

Every year we organize 4 Nomad Experiences of 4 days in the golden island of Porto Santo. 

We want to show you this paradise island, with golden beaches, great sports and hikes. 

This November we are limited to 15 people in the beautiful Destination Porto Santo. 

Join us for 4 unforgettable days of deep connections, fun and events. 

. Highlights of the Porto Santo Nomad Experience:

• Island Paradise: Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Porto Santo and explore this unique destination.
• Deep Connections: Foster meaningful relationships with fellow nomads who share your passion for exploration.
• Unique Experience: This event promises to be an extraordinary journey that combines work, adventure, and the magic of Madeira.

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In conclusion, these four events offer digital nomads and remote workers the opportunity to combine work, adventure, and community in unforgettable ways. Whether you're cruising the Atlantic, celebrating life in the desert, coliving in Brazil, or exploring Madeira's beauty, there's an event tailor-made for you. Don't miss out on these incredible experiences—register today and start your journey as a digital nomad extraordinaire!

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ALready signed up for NC7! Cant wait when they announce tickets! Thanks for the dope review, confirms alot of what ive read already :)

Hey awesome Al, I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Glad you liked the review. I'm curious what you've read so far that I've confirmed and what your plan is during the trip as well as what major factors have made you want to go? I think it's a great trip that has something different for everyone.

I actually found out about Nomad Cruise when Chris the Freelancer announced it a while back last year September as one of his year plans, so i always wanted to make it a target for myself as a break and a way to start networking and meeting like minded ppl, Ive basically been looking for more actual review content and peoples perspectives on it to keep me motivated and pumped while i grind online! Was glad to finally find out that you've now given it a try got alot more info, Unfortunately there just isnt that much video content on Youtube about Nomad Cruise other than a handful:) So ive basically been thirsty for more info haha. The one im interested in is the trans Atlantic cruise that goes to South America, after that i'd like to travel around Brazil, Colombia and finally Mexico then make it to Nomad Summit for my first time in Chiang Mai, let alone Thailand :)

Hey Al, i'm happy to have been able to help with my review! Your plan sounds amazing! Nomad Cruise Europe -> South America -> Nomad Summit Thailand.

Read every word of this, I LOVE your honesty and was soooooooooo thrilled and happy you went to experience this my man! I love you so much! Best part of the cruise was the stand up comedy show for me!!! I see a new career for you in the future, you are hilarious!!!

Thanks buddy, and thanks for being the reason for me checking out the cruise in the first place, if it wasn't for you, I don't think I would have given it a shot!

Really interesting, thanks a lot. I am a bit surprised by the content of the talks and the workshop - for the cruise and even at the DN Summit. I think there is a lack of 2 major subjects : Estonia and the e-residency and Instagram marketing. What do you think, Johnny? Thanks again for all your sharings. Cheers, JN

Sorry for the “unknown” :)

Hey JN, happy to help. I think there was a workshop about taxes that mentioned e-residency. We'll be having a tax specific talk for the next Nomad Summit, but it's hard when people are from different countries. Also iG marketing is a good workshop but is too specific for a full talk imo.

If I had to choose one, Nomad Cruise or Nomad Summit what would you recommend?

They've vastly different events and when it comes down to it, a lot of it depends on if you want to check out Chiang Mai or Brazil. But in the past, the Nomad Summit focused more on high level presentations which the Nomad Cruise focused more on community building and adventure. However as both events mature, the Nomad Cruise is starting to have higher and higher level speakers and presentations, and the Nomad Summit is starting to have more activities during the weeks before and after. So the real question is, #BoatLife to Brazil, or Nomad Mecca Chiang Mai. But honestly, just make them both happen. =)

Johnny that German comedy is hillarious! Particularly the rat thing is bound to derail them, because it utterly disrupts the German thought process! I grew up there but have lived in the US for a long time. Thats very inspiring stuff on your site; I'm just getting started with the Nomad thing; it's high time I learn about this. Very kind regards, Jochen

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The 4 Types of Digital Nomad Cruises – Expand Your Travel

Posted by Tracey Johnson | Nov 2, 2023 | Travel Tips

The open sea, with its limitless horizons and the fresh salt air, has always been a symbol of freedom and adventure. For the digital nomad , the call of the ocean is a siren song that promises not just the chance to explore new lands, but also the opportunity to break free from the shackles of a traditional office. Combining remote work with the cruise lifestyle offers a unique way to embrace the nomadic ethos while enjoying the comfort and amenities of a floating hotel. With high-speed internet becoming more readily available on cruise ships, the world truly is your oyster.

1. Nomad Cruise

Nomad Cruise is the perfect example of how the cruising world has adapted to cater to the needs of digital nomads. As the name suggests, this cruise line has been designed specifically with digital nomads in mind, offering a range of workshops, talks, and networking events to help freelancers and remote workers connect and collaborate. It's not just all work and no play though – the ship sails to some of the most beautiful and exotic destinations in the world, giving passengers the chance to explore new cultures and landscapes in their downtime.

2. Life at Sea Cruises

Life at Sea Cruises opens the door to a world of possibility, offering a unique and transformative experience that combines the allure of the open ocean with the comforts of home. For a starting price of $30,000 per person, guests can rent a cozy cabin for three years and embark on a grand adventure that spans seven continents, 140 countries, and 382 ports. It's a veritable smorgasbord of culture, scenery, and adventure, all wrapped up in one epic journey.

With all the amenities of a luxury cruise ship at your fingertips – from the sparkling pool and state-of-the-art gym to the soothing spa and delectable restaurants – you'll have everything you need to live life to the fullest. And if three years feels like a long time to be away from home, fear not – you have the option to share your cabin with another couple, splitting the time and cost. It's the perfect way to dip your toes into the world of long-term travel, without having to dive in headfirst.

The Life at Sea Cruises has been marketed since the start of 2023 and its first sailing has unravelled as they failed to secure a ship , apparently, all people have been refunded. They are now marketing again for a November 2024 sailing, the pricing now starts at $38,500 per person per year.

3. Working on a Cruise Ship

Working on a cruise ship is another popular option for digital nomads, as highlighted in this article: https://nomadgirl.co/working-aboard-a-luxury-cruise-what-digital-nomads-should-know/ . This option offers the chance to truly immerse yourself in the cruising lifestyle, with the added benefit of earning money while you travel. The article provides a wealth of information on the different types of jobs available on cruise ships, from entertainment to hospitality, and offers practical advice on how to land your dream job at sea. It's a valuable resource for anyone considering this option.

4. Normal Cruise Ships With Good Internet Connectivity

In conclusion, there are a myriad of options available for digital nomads looking to combine their love of travel with their work commitments. Whether you opt for a cruise specifically designed for remote workers, work on a cruise ship, or simply take advantage of the high-speed internet on a traditional cruise, the world is your oyster. So why not set sail on your next adventure, and discover a whole new way of working and living?

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