A former plumber has swapped leaky pipes for life on the high seas, now making a splash as a cruise ship musician earning $50k annually while visiting 40 countries. Jack Nolan, 33, described his previous plumbing job as "boring" and "unfulfilling" but since setting sail in 2016, he's been singing to a different tune, pocketing $4,214 a month. By day, he explores breathtaking destinations like Australia, Iceland, and Canada, and by night, he entertains guests with his vocal and guitar performances.
Couple says 51 back-to-back cruises were 'cheaper' than a retirement home Carnival Cruise passenger banned for tampering with water bottles to save money Jack opened up about his unique lifestyle, noting that despite performing most evenings, he enjoys free days for exploration, not to mention the financial perks of no rent or bills and complimentary meals. Having already experienced wonders such as Greece's Acropolis, Rome's Colosseum, the Great Barrier Reef, Hobbiton in New Zealand, and Iceland's Blue Lagoon, Jack expressed his enthusiasm: "Not many jobs will let you see so many countries and experience so much culture." He added, "We also don't pay for rent or food which is great - as they are two of life's biggest expenses.
" Reflecting on his pre-cruise days, Jack recalled feeling unfulfilled by his post-university career in plumbing, stating: "Plumbing doesn't feed my soul the same way that music does and it doesn't fulfil me. I wanted to travel the world and I hadn't travelled.
