Smooth Sailing (In Rough Waters): AKA A Guide to Living At Sea while the Casino Pays for it all or How to Consistently WIN AT THE CASINO! Paperback – November 29, 2025

Smooth Sailing (In Rough Waters)A Guide to Living at Sea For Next to Nothing!Not a vacation memoir. Not a gambling fantasy.Smooth Sailing (in Rough Waters) is a real-world guide to living on cruise ships, understanding casino comps, and building a lifestyle around cruise offers, loyalty systems, and disciplined play.Imagine waking up to ocean sunrises, gourmet breakfasts, and a new destination every few days — all while paying nothing for your room, dining, or entertainment. For most people, this is an impossible fantasy. For Scott Astin, it became a way of life.In this honest, entertaining, and eye-opening guide, Scott reveals exactly how he unlocked a long-term cruise lifestyle funded almost entirely by casino offers, comp structures, and a deep understanding of how casino math really works. Equal parts memoir, instruction manual, and behind-the-curtain exposé, Smooth Sailing (In Rough Waters) shows readers how the casino system truly works — and how someone with the right strategy can use it to live at sea in comfort, freedom, and joy.INSIDE THIS BOOK, YOU’LL DISCOVER:How a permanent passenger manages to thrive in the Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises EcosystemHow cruise line casinos evaluate you — and how to maximize your worthHow to turn basic offers into weeks or months of free cruisingThe truth about “must hit by” progressives, persistent-state machines, and modern AP philosophiesHow to receive free cabins, balcony upgrades, drink packages, and suite perksWhy some players lose big — and how seasoned APs avoid the trapsDramatic real-life stories from Scott’s time living at sea: late-night slot chases, unexpected friendships, near-disasters, and unforgettable victoriesA full blueprint for anyone who wants to dramatically lower the cost of cruising — or potentially live aboard ships full-timeThis is not a get-rich-quick fantasy. It’s a practical, riveting, and enlightening guide about gaming the right way, traveling with intention, and building a life where the ocean becomes home — and the casino becomes the unexpected sponsor.If you’ve ever dreamed of living on a cruise ship, traveling endlessly, or simply getting more value from casino gaming…Your journey starts here.Let the casino pay for your adventure. Read more