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Ben Featherstone is a traveling performer who, alongside wife Sophie, is raising his daughter on a MSC Cruises ship. Instagram / @_benfeatherstone
But life aboard — even as a carefree tot — isn’t all fun excursions and stunning sights, concedes Featherstone, from London, and the number of other folks raising families on boats. Unfortunately, there are a few hardships on the ships, including a limited time together and a total lack of space.
“As long as you have your own cabin, your immediate family [can live with you on the ship] for a maximum of four consecutive weeks,” Featherstone explained in a separate vid.
His little one, along with wife, Sophie, were able to stay with him during the holidays and Piper’s second birthday, but had to return to the UK after a month, per cruise line rules. Sophie, a working paramedic-in-training, and Piper rejoin him at sea, intermittently.
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Featherstone has said that one of the most challenging aspects of life at sea is having to say goodbye to his family when they’re forced to return to London. Instagram / @_benfeatherstone
