"What began a decade ago as a relocation cruise for remote workers has grown into something much bigger - twice-yearly trips that feel like floating community conferences. As a researcher and policy advisor on digital nomadism, I was especially curious. After some deliberation, my partner and I booked the 27-day Pacific crossing from Seattle to Sydney. Neither of us had ever been on a cruise before. It felt exciting, but also overwhelming. Once on board, we quickly found our rhythm"
"Starlink WiFi made working easy, and I met people in all kinds of fields, from AI to videography. But it was a long route, and no one was overly focused on productivity, including me. I'd planned to finish an article but never got to it, and honestly, I didn't mind. I was there for the experience. Everyone leaned into their overlooked hobbies"
Kaisu Koskela has been a digital nomad for 15 years and crossed the Pacific on a 27-day Nomad Cruise from Seattle to Sydney with her husband. The voyage functioned as a floating community conference with scheduled talks, meetups, workshops and additional ship programming such as cabaret shows and local-history talks. Reliable Starlink WiFi enabled remote work, but most passengers prioritized socializing and hobbies over productivity. Approximately 230 passengers represented a range of ages, mostly in their 30s. The cruise operated as a peer-learning forum where passengers gave free talks and offered one-on-one advice; Kaisu presented on digital nomad visas and assisted attendees afterward.
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