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Couple lives on cruise ships (1 Viewer)

Tom Servo

Tom Servo

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Huh?

The rough math makes sense. If it costs the couple $88 per night to live on a cruise ship, that’s $32,120 a year. Currently, the average price of a home in Seattle, Washington—where the couple lived—is $958,027 which would come with a mortgage that costs around $50,000 a year.

Life goals, I guess. 

 
I’ve heard of people doing this, and it does make sense, if you’re into traveling and not doing anything else.

 
My parents best friends - for over 50 years and people I call Aunt and Uncle have been retired for many years.  They were incredible with their finances and have plenty of money in retirement.  They have a “base camp” cabin home in North Georgia but have travelled the world for many years, mostly doing cruises  all over the globe.  They will go out for 2-3 weeks at a time.  I love to travel and see the world but that never appealed to me and there’s no chance I would “live” on a cruise ship. Yuck.

 
AAABatteries said:
My parents best friends - for over 50 years and people I call Aunt and Uncle have been retired for many years.  They were incredible with their finances and have plenty of money in retirement.  They have a “base camp” cabin home in North Georgia but have travelled the world for many years, mostly doing cruises  all over the globe.  They will go out for 2-3 weeks at a time.  I love to travel and see the world but that never appealed to me and there’s no chance I would “live” on a cruise ship. Yuck.
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This is what we plan to do once the numbers make sense. Sell or rent everything, move to the mountain house and just travel weeks at a time. 

 
Cruising throughout the year while retired could be awesome.   Sounds like a far better version of a retirement community.   Tons of structured activities.  Surrounded by like minded people.   Stopping at ports throughout the world most likely in very comfortable weather.   Not sure I can think of a better way to maximize your quality life during those latter years.   

And is that $88/night including food and entertainment? If so that's an absolute steal for two people considering the amenities you get on a cruise ship.   

 
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STEADYMOBBIN 22 said:
This is what we plan to do once the numbers make sense. Sell or rent everything, move to the mountain house and just travel weeks at a time. 
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My wife and I have a similar plan - get a small condo on a golf course to act has a home base (and allow me daily play during the prime weather season) and travel most of the rest of the year. 

Of course, I am probably looking at not retiring for at least another twenty years so...

 
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NutterButter said:
Cruising throughout the year while retired could be awesome.   Sounds like a far better version of a retirement community.   Tons of structured activities.  Surrounded by like minded people.   Stopping at ports throughout the world most likely in very comfortable weather.   Not sure I can think of a better way to maximize your quality life during those latter years.   
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I've been on a cruise once and even though I was like 18 I remember thinking just how small and cramped the cabins were. I recognize though that my parents probably just went with the cheapest option and it wasn't a big deal because we were barely in the room. 

Are there cruise lines with larger cabins? I ask because there are just some days - like NFL Sundays - where relaxing in one's living room comfortably sounds really good (at least to me). If not, I think the small cabin would get old quickly. 

 
Zow said:
Yeah honestly this would be my biggest concern. What happens if you fall ill?
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Took my first cruise five years ago.  One of the stops was Aruba.    The AC/venting system flared up my seasonal bronchitis something fierce. The ship had an on board doctor and he gave me a very good steroid that had me missing only one day. I vaguely remember paying a very reasonable fee like $85 for all of it.

 
Zow said:
I've been on a cruise once and even though I was like 18 I remember thinking just how small and cramped the cabins were. I recognize though that my parents probably just went with the cheapest option and it wasn't a big deal because we were barely in the room. 

Are there cruise lines with larger cabins? I ask because there are just some days - like NFL Sundays - where relaxing in one's living room comfortably sounds really good (at least to me). If not, I think the small cabin would get old quickly. 
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Oh those cabinets can be insanely small  and I'd expect at that price they've got one of those but I don't think you're in the cabin much.   Personally if I needed to just get away, I really only need a bed and a comfortable chair in view of a tv.  A balcony would be nice to have so you can just chill out there and read a book or have a drink while listening to some tunes.  

I kind of equate it to RV living which I also find as an appealing option during retirement.  This just seems more convenient, more luxurious and more interesting.  

 
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Getzlaf15 said:
Took my first cruise five years ago.  One of the stops was Aruba.    The AC/venting system flared up my seasonal bronchitis something fierce. The ship had an on board doctor and he gave me a very good steroid that had me missing only one day. I vaguely remember paying a very reasonable fee like $85 for all of it.
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Huh interesting. 

 
Didnt read the article in the OP, but Ive heard of others doing it. I cant say Im against it. Most people are too tied into "things" to even consider living with so little. I would imagine that booking that many cruises, they are probably often upgraded to bigger/better rooms.  If you get tired of it, rent a house for a month and stay on land. 

 
There are some content creators that I follow that vrbo/airbnb different cities throughout the US for a month or two at a time.

They got stuck in Texas during that ice storm and they said that made them reconsider their lifestyle... but not stop.

 
Kal El said:
I’ve heard of people doing this, and it does make sense, if you’re into traveling and not doing anything else.
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A few years ago there was a story of a Spanish business man that had a permanent suite on a cruise ship. He lived and worked on the ship for several years. Seems cool if you don't need many friends.

 
Cjw_55106 said:
Didnt read the article in the OP, but Ive heard of others doing it. I cant say Im against it. Most people are too tied into "things" to even consider living with so little. I would imagine that booking that many cruises, they are probably often upgraded to bigger/better rooms.  If you get tired of it, rent a house for a month and stay on land. 
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Unfortunately, cruise lines don't give free upgrades for staterooms. My in-laws were platinum level everything for Royal Caribbean and Princess, they got lots of perks and onboard credits, but never bumped up to bigger rooms.

 
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Unfortunately, cruise lines don't give free upgrades for staterooms. My in-laws were platinum level everything for Royal Caribbean and Princess, they got lots of perks and onboard credits, but never bumped up to bigger rooms.
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They weren't bumped but you most likely get those rooms at a discount compared to gen pop.... That's how it worked for us ( we did like 8 cruises when younger) would never go now

 
NutterButter said:
Oh those cabinets can be insanely small  and I'd expect at that price they've got one of those but I don't think you're in the cabin much.   Personally if I needed to just get away, I really only need a bed and a comfortable chair in view of a tv.  A balcony would be nice to have so you can just chill out there and read a book or have a drink while listening to some tunes.  

I kind of equate it to RV living which I also find as an appealing option during retirement.  This just seems more convenient, more luxurious and more interesting.  
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I would do RV living all day over cruises.  I would feel I could never get away from people.

 
NutterButter said:
Oh those cabinets can be insanely small  and I'd expect at that price they've got one of those but I don't think you're in the cabin much.   Personally if I needed to just get away, I really only need a bed and a comfortable chair in view of a tv.  A balcony would be nice to have so you can just chill out there and read a book or have a drink while listening to some tunes.  

I kind of equate it to RV living which I also find as an appealing option during retirement.  This just seems more convenient, more luxurious and more interesting.  
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At $88 a night, a week cruise for 2 is $616. That’s gotta be a tiny cabin. Just based on that there’s no way I could do this. I went on a cheap cruise before and would never want to live like that. I’d much rather have a small home and a big RV and travel around that way or just travel a handful of times a year.

 
stbugs said:
At $88 a night, a week cruise for 2 is $616. That’s gotta be a tiny cabin. Just based on that there’s no way I could do this. I went on a cheap cruise before and would never want to live like that. I’d much rather have a small home and a big RV and travel around that way or just travel a handful of times a year.
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It would/could drive you nuts. For inside stateroom stay of even 14 days you'll want to bring a sunrise clock. People lose track of time and sense of the day when they can't see the sun for long durations. But most cruisers in those rooms will stay out all day and only return to their rooms to change and sleep. Balcony rooms are more than worth the cost.

 
hagmania said:
There are some content creators that I follow that vrbo/airbnb different cities throughout the US for a month or two at a time.

They got stuck in Texas during that ice storm and they said that made them reconsider their lifestyle... but not stop.
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This is about the only form of this lifestyle that I think I could handle long-term. I have no interest in RV living (don't enjoy staying on dirt of whatever, be too small, don't want to do the maintenance), cruise living (again, too cramped of cabins), and constantly moving from one all-inclusive to the next is probably cost-prohibitive and I'd be 300 lbs. and an alcoholic in no time. 

 
We've been on many cruises and have discussed doing this in retirement.  Our plan is to keep our current house and just travel 9+ months out of the year.  While cabins on cruise ships are really small, there are plenty of other places to get away from people on the ships.   

 
stbugs said:
At $88 a night, a week cruise for 2 is $616. That’s gotta be a tiny cabin. Just based on that there’s no way I could do this. I went on a cheap cruise before and would never want to live like that. I’d much rather have a small home and a big RV and travel around that way or just travel a handful of times a year.
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I think some of the cost reduction is this loyalty membership but I still suspect like you that its got to be a tiny room.   I do wonder what something nicer would be b/c even double that price, it would be affordable considering it covers the bulk of your expenses and you're really looking at non stop activities and experiences.  I think this really becomes enticing later on in retirement when you slow down.   

 
AAABatteries said:
I would do RV living all day over cruises.  I would feel I could never get away from people.
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Cousin Eddie at every RV park says  :bye:      

Also thinking gas would be very expensive on these trips now

 
That's a whole lot of norovirus and COVID they are exposing themselves to.  I'm not shy about my feelings about cruises.  They're awful for the environment, the tourism industry, and I can't think of any vacation that wouldn't be better just going to the destination and vacationing there.  Whatever floats your boat, but I'd be cool if we just shut them all down.

 
Scoresman said:
That's a whole lot of norovirus and COVID they are exposing themselves to.  I'm not shy about my feelings about cruises.  They're awful for the environment, the tourism industry, and I can't think of any vacation that wouldn't be better just going to the destination and vacationing there.  Whatever floats your boat, but I'd be cool if we just shut them all down.
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All of this :thumbup:

 
Random said:
We've been on many cruises and have discussed doing this in retirement.  Our plan is to keep our current house and just travel 9+ months out of the year.  While cabins on cruise ships are really small, there are plenty of other places to get away from people on the ships.   
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Have you been on the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships? I think if I were to cruise for a long period, I'd want to do it on a floating city. 

 
Chris B. said:
Have you been on the Royal Caribbean Oasis class ships? I think if I were to cruise for a long period, I'd want to do it on a floating city. 
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I'd probably want to mix it up.  Maybe do the mega cruise ships for a bit.  Then something like one of those river cruises throughout Europe.  Those look really cool.  Just cruising throughout these rivers surrounded by beautiful landscapes.  

 
NutterButter said:
I'd probably want to mix it up.  Maybe do the mega cruise ships for a bit.  Then something like one of those river cruises throughout Europe.  Those look really cool.  Just cruising throughout these rivers surrounded by beautiful landscapes.  
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Ocean cruises, river cruises, they all have their place. And while I understand some of the disparaging comments about cruising, a lot of that is out of ignorance. Cruise ships don't have any more proclivity to pick up norovirus or COVID than a resort, your local restaurant or bar, etc. The only difference is that the cruise lines are required to report these things. No other industry is regulated like that. Not saying it's right or wrong but the media loves jumping on the easy story. 

As far as cruising as a vacation, I have done both. If I want something a little more chill and relaxing, I'll go on a Caribbean cruise. If I want to see Europe, a river cruise is fantastic. Have done a river cruise in Bordeaux, on the Moselle and the lower Danube. All quite different. Not for everyone or for every vacation, but we all have the choice on how to spend our money.

 
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