Would you like to retire on a cruise ship??

[Rainger99]

Interesting article about a couple that sold their house and they are living on a cruise ship for about $65,000 a year.

Anyone interested in selling their house and doing this?

A couple sold their house to live permanently on cruise ships because they said it's cheaper than paying a mortgage (https://www.yahoo.com/news/couple-sold-house-live-permanently-072517702.html)

[spd2918]

Well, a mortgage in Seattle is very expensive.

I would eventually get tired of cruising. Could I do it for a year? Maybe. But from a financial standpoint it makes sense.

[Stu from NYC]

I would gain 500 pounds during that year but before that would be rather bored going to same places over and over.

[shut the front door]

Only if it includes the drink package.

[Carla B]

They will drop you at the nearest port if you get sick or injured, which elderly folks often do. So, no, I wouldn't want to live on one.

[jimbomaybe]

Well, a mortgage in Seattle is very expensive.

I would eventually get tired of cruising. Could I do it for a year? Maybe. But from a financial standpoint it makes sense.

Might be an interesting idea for a part time snowbird escape from the hottest months

[Stu from NYC]

They will drop you at the nearest port if you get sick or injured, which elderly folks often do. So, no, I wouldn't want to live on one.

Very true which makes me wonder why people would consider this.

[Michael G.]

Would I need to learn how to swim first?

[Babubhat]

No way. Too claustrophobic . Got a neighbor who sold house and take 6 month cruses.

[Stu from NYC]

Would I need to learn how to swim first?

Only if you get off the ship at a port and are late getting back.

[Topspinmo]

Interesting article about a couple that sold their house and they are living on a cruise ship for about $65,000 a year.

Anyone interested in selling their house and doing this?

A couple sold their house to live permanently on cruise ships because they said it's cheaper than paying a mortgage (https://www.yahoo.com/news/couple-sold-house-live-permanently-072517702.html)

No. But, I would try anything to get out of Seattle!

[Rainger99]

But before that would be rather bored going to same places over and over.

I have found that no matter where I have lived, I usually go to the same places over and over whether it is stores, restaurants, entertainment venues, or golf courses. I think that applies to most people.

[xcaligirl]

I've met people on a few ships that sold everything and instead of going into a 'retirement place', they live on a cruise ship.

[NoMo50]

We did a 21 day cruise back in February. Had a great time, but after three weeks I was ready to get off the boat.

[Number 10 GI]

For me, Hell would be an eternity on a cruise ship. I can't think of a more boring experience, less exciting than watching grass grow. I'm glad people enjoy them but it's not for me. When I was facing the military draft my father tried talking me into joining the Navy. He was a merchant seaman during WWII and my grandfather was in the Navy in WWI. When I thought about being trapped on a ship for days and days at a time, I told him there was no way I was going to do it. I want dirt under my feet.
I spent 10 days on a troop ship in 1966 going to Germany with about 1,700 other prisoners, we were called passengers, but it felt like prison. Can you imagine living/sleeping in a compartment with 200 seasick soldiers? It was not pretty! No, I will never go on a ship again.

[Bilyclub]

If I would be treated the way Royal Caribbean takes care of their resident cruiser I could do it in a heartbeat. Super Mario gets a reserved cabana by the pool along with a bunch of other perks.

[Topspinmo]

If I would be treated the way Royal Caribbean takes care of their resident cruiser I could do it in a heartbeat. Super Mario gets a reserved cabana by the pool along with a bunch of other perks.


For 65K year you probably get small room down by engine compartment.

[Stu from NYC]

For 65K year you probably get small room down by engine compartment.

And for four hours a day you shovel coal into the engine

[Two Bills]

For me, Hell would be an eternity on a cruise ship. I can't think of a more boring experience, less exciting than watching grass grow. I'm glad people enjoy them but it's not for me. When I was facing the military draft my father tried talking me into joining the Navy. He was a merchant seaman during WWII and my grandfather was in the Navy in WWI. When I thought about being trapped on a ship for days and days at a time, I told him there was no way I was going to do it. I want dirt under my feet.
I spent 10 days on a troop ship in 1966 going to Germany with about 1,700 other prisoners, we were called passengers, but it felt like prison. Can you imagine living/sleeping in a compartment with 200 seasick soldiers? It was not pretty! No, I will never go on a ship again.

Been there. Done that.
Cured of ever wanting to get on another ship!

[Luggage]

No golf with 45 courses .
Same ports
To much food.
To much wife.
Etc

[Worldseries27]

well, a mortgage in seattle is very expensive.

I would eventually get tired of cruising. Could i do it for a year? Maybe. But from a financial standpoint it makes sense.
seems best to use the snow 🕊️ strategy here

[Skunky1]

$5000 plus a month, must’ve been a big house with a lot of taxes insurance cost.

[merrymini]

No, boring.

[Haggar]

We did a 21 day cruise back in February. Had a great time, but after three weeks I was ready to get off the boat.

I was talking to the captain one day and called our vessel a boat. It corrected me.
"We're a ship - we carry boats" Never made that mistake again with him.

[coleprice]

Interesting article about a couple that sold their house and they are living on a cruise ship for about $65,000 a year.

Anyone interested in selling their house and doing this?

A couple sold their house to live permanently on cruise ships because they said it's cheaper than paying a mortgage (https://www.yahoo.com/news/couple-sold-house-live-permanently-072517702.html)

I'd rather Live on Cruise Ship then live in an Assisted Living Facility. The Cost of the Cruise ship is much lower, plus the food, shows, entertainment and "facilities" are all much nicer and better maintained. All at significantly LOWER COST!!!

[NotGolfer]

Have y'all ever needed medical attention on a ship? I have! People here complain about medical care (1st world problems) but you won't get much help on a cruise ship. It's like someone else said---serious?---they'll send you off to the nearest port or whatever. In theory it probably sounds like a good option for retirement but...............

[Blackbird45]

I've taken a few cruises here and in Europe and they were fun. In my younger years I also spent 3 years on a carrier, and I felt the same way about both of them. When we reached home port I just wanted off.

[Stu from NYC]

I'd rather Live on Cruise Ship then live in an Assisted Living Facility. The Cost of the Cruise ship is much lower, plus the food, shows, entertainment and "facilities" are all much nicer and better maintained. All at significantly LOWER COST!!!

The problem with entertainment is they repeat the shows every week and a lot of the flyons keep coming back.

[davem4616]

Well, a mortgage in Seattle is very expensive.

I would eventually get tired of cruising. Could I do it for a year? Maybe. But from a financial standpoint it makes sense.


my sentiments exactly

after a while I think I'd feel like I had become part of the crew

[Cher1119]

If my health was good.....you bet! But only if I was on one of the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships!!

[Rose Ann Vinci Igoe]

Interesting article about a couple that sold their house and they are living on a cruise ship for about $65,000 a year.

Anyone interested in selling their house and doing this?

A couple sold their house to live permanently on cruise ships because they said it's cheaper than paying a mortgage (https://www.yahoo.com/news/couple-sold-house-live-permanently-072517702.html)

Assisted living is approximately 92,000 a year... so even if you cruise for a few years ... why not, its much cheaper

[N8rbug]

Note this is NOT your average Cruise Ship. :coolsmiley:

Can’t post link. Look for “aboardtheworld”, “The World” Residence at Sea.

[Worldseries27]

well, a mortgage in seattle is very expensive.

I would eventually get tired of cruising. Could i do it for a year? Maybe. But from a financial standpoint it makes sense.
let's see
the cruise workers cash their pay at sea, so they pay no taxes
so
what would happen to our retiree pensions,401 k's all financial if we declared the ship, foreign registered as our legal home residence
let the war begin

[DaleDivine]

No golf with 45 courses .
Same ports
To much food.
To much wife.
Etc

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[DaleDivine]

I'd rather Live on Cruise Ship then live in an Assisted Living Facility. The Cost of the Cruise ship is much lower, plus the food, shows, entertainment and "facilities" are all much nicer and better maintained. All at significantly LOWER COST!!!

If you fall or get hurt on cruise ships, you get unlimited sailing...
:bigbow::bigbow:

[Andyb]

Tons of people have been doing this for a long time, I talked to a single lady years ago on a cruise and she was not getting off when the cruise ended and stayed on for about her 10th trip, said she lives on the boat.

[mtdjed]

Tons of people have been doing this for a long time, I talked to a single lady years ago on a cruise and she was not getting off when the cruise ended and stayed on for about her 10th trip, said she lives on the boat.

Tons of people on a year at sea on a cruise ship = 4 to 6 people.

[Hifred]

When I had a condo I used to love to go cruising. But since living in the villages I hate to be away from home. I miss my activities which I enjoy everyday. I am more active here then when I go on a cruise. They don't have water volleyball. However, if sick there is a cruise doctor on board which is more than I can say for The Villages. When I get sick here I always have to see a physician's assistant who has less knowledge than a vet and I as well as my husband have been misdiagnosed more than once. So for medical care you would be better on a cruise ship!

[Remembergoldenrule]

I've met people on a few ships that sold everything and instead of going into a 'retirement place', they live on a cruise ship.

I have met two people doing it. Both of them older and widows. They said liked it better than assisted living because they get to meet and talk to new people every day and less expensive than 5k+ monthly charge plus buy in for the assisted living. Kids more willing to visits because they get a cruise while seeing mom. 😀

[Stu from NYC]

Tons of people on a year at sea on a cruise ship = 4 to 6 people.

Rumor has it the number is 6 1/2.

[Stu from NYC]

When I had a condo I used to love to go cruising. But since living in the villages I hate to be away from home. I miss my activities which I enjoy everyday. I am more active here then when I go on a cruise. They don't have water volleyball. However, if sick there is a cruise doctor on board which is more than I can say for The Villages. When I get sick here I always have to see a physician's assistant who has less knowledge than a vet and I as well as my husband have been misdiagnosed more than once. So for medical care you would be better on a cruise ship!

Our primary care physician has a PA but have never meet her. No problem seeing our Dr same day or next when we need her. You might want to change your medical care.

[Hifred]

Hey thanks for the info. I would love to have a doctor in the Villages if I could actually see them. We always have to see the PA. What doctor should I request?

[lmrk32]

"Less knowledge than a vet", eh? Please educate yourself on what it takes to be a vet before posting such an insulting statement. Alot of medical school graduates are only doctors because they could not even get into a vet school. They only take the top 2% of applicants; many will apply year after year and never get in. So, let me inform you that your veterinarian is just as or more educated than your physician. Educationally, it is more rigorous than med school and it is an extremely demanding profession once you graduate, with approximately half of the income. I know that this is off the topic but when I read astronomical ignorance I need to address it

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I would gain 500 pounds during that year but before that would be rather bored going to same places over and over.

I dunno, I lived most of my life in Connecticut, and didn't get bored of that. The 7 years I lived in the greater Boston area, I wasn't ever bored even though I never went anywhere else other than back to Connecticut for a random weekend.

In the past 2 years in the Villages, I've only gone to southeastern Florida to visit the parents - and I haven't been bored yet.

Dad told me once, only boring people get bored. I've tried to live my life with that in mind.

[Carla B]

"Less knowledge than a vet", eh? Please educate yourself on what it takes to be a vet before posting such an insulting statement. Alot of medical school graduates are only doctors because they could not even get into a vet school. They only take the top 2% of applicants; many will apply year after year and never get in. So, let me inform you that your veterinarian is just as or more educated than your physician. Educationally, it is more rigorous than med school and it is an extremely demanding profession once you graduate, with approximately half of the income. I know that this is off the topic but when I read astronomical ignorance I need to address it

I've heard your exact words before. Friends had a daughter who aspired to go to vet school. If she wasn't accepted she would then apply to medical school. Fortunately, she met all the qualifications it took to get into Texas A&M vet school on her first attempt.

[dewilson58]

Assisted living is approximately 92,000 a year... so even if you cruise for a few years ... why not, its much cheaper

Not really.
The $65k number is bogus.
Plus you are required to leave the ship..........and the next one is not always available to depart the same day..........so you have other lodging & meals.

[Stu from NYC]

Not really.
The $65k number is bogus.
Plus you are required to leave the ship..........and the next one is not always available to depart the same day..........so you have other lodging & meals.

You have to leave the ship at the end of a particular cruise but you can go right back on. Many people do back to back cruises and you can add lots of back to any.

[Rainger99]

Here is an excellent chart showing the features of retiring at sea or in a retirement community or in an assisted living community. Going to sea sure looks tempting!

Benefit Comparison for Senior Living at Sea | The Cruise Web (https://cruiseweb.com/senior-living-at-sea/benefit-comparison/)

[JerryLBell]

We have cruised several times since retiring and I'm always ready to leave the boat by the time the cruise is over. We were on a cruise perhaps 2 years ago and got talking to a couple who were spending the winter cruising. They didn't have a room on A boat though. They were going trom one cruise to another to another for a total of about 3 months. Since they were "based" out of Miami, they were going to see a LOT of the Caribbean. The idea of spending that much time on a cruise ship was new to me and did not appeal at all. Extend it out to a year or to several years? No, thank you.

[Flyers999]

If I would be treated the way Royal Caribbean takes care of their resident cruiser I could do it in a heartbeat. Super Mario gets a reserved cabana by the pool along with a bunch of other perks.

Super Mario has an inside room with no balcony. He still works and spends his waking hours either sitting in his cabana, which is on the deck, or in the restaurants. Much cheaper to get an inside cabin.

Wife and I did one cruise in our lives, Feb., 2020 right before the pandemic. We loved it but won't do another. Too much work for too little fun. Having fun in TV.

[coralway]

Negative - 14 days is just about my limit cruising, even in The Haven on NCL

[tophcfa]

NFW, wouldn’t want to spend a minute on one so definitely wouldn’t want to spend my hard earned retirement on one. On the other hand, if it was a prIvate yacht that offered scuba diving and deep sea fishing whenever I felt like it (which would be very often), then I could possibly be persuaded.

[Bilyclub]

As this thread is proving, you either like to cruise or hate it. Not much middle ground there.