Retireing 365

[ContingentSea]

I've heard tale that it is cheaper to cruise 365 at $800 to $1000 a week, than spend the $7000 per month for "Assisted Living" lodgings.

Gourmet meals

Turn down service

Laundry services

Ports of Call

Room Service, and

CASINOS :D

 

Does this actually happen, and where do I sign on my parents? :confused:

[RBCL]

You can't cruise 365 days a year on a regular cruise ship. They are called Condo Ships, and only one exists, The World. In 2013, Utopia arrives with waterslides, rock walls and golf. Check those out, but they cost millions, because you buy a condo and pay fees.

[kujobie]

It would be a cheap way to live. You could probably get an inside for $500 a week avg, or less. My mortgage is $1200 a month. Electic, another $200. Water, sewer, trash, another $150. Cable, internet, phone, another $150. Car insurance??? Gas??? Food???

[kujobie]

You can't cruise 365 days a year on a regular cruise ship..

 

Why not?

[luvmysox1]

That's how I want to retire.:D

[travelntreats]

I guess you could, but if you had medical issues, the cruise ship is not capable of handeling major medical issues if they arose.

[*Mach*]

You can't cruise 365 days a year on a regular cruise ship. They are called Condo Ships, and only one exists, The World. In 2013, Utopia arrives with waterslides, rock walls and golf. Check those out, but they cost millions, because you buy a condo and pay fees.

 

 

There actually are folks who do this... most notably one Ms. Bea Muller of New York City who lived aboard the QE2...

http://cruiseforums.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1087615

 

:)

[FloridaGators]

We met a man who is living on Carnival ships.....he goes from ship to ship or does B2B's...whatever he wants to do.

[tef43]

You can't cruise 365 days a year on a regular cruise ship.

Yes, you certainly can.

[Cruzman]

You can't cruise 365 days a year on a regular cruise ship. They are called Condo Ships, and only one exists, The World. In 2013, Utopia arrives with waterslides, rock walls and golf. Check those out, but they cost millions, because you buy a condo and pay fees.

 

I beg to differ. There have been several stories written in recent years about retired passengers doing precisely that. More specifically, a lady in her 80's was "living' on the old Queen Elizabeth and had done so for several years, in lieu of an assisted living facility.

[TEXASMUNK]

Have met several persons who do exactly that. Several on Cunard and a couple on Princess.

 

And the rate is negotiated. It is not "rack" rate on a weekly basis.

[kujobie]

We met a couple on our last cruise that spent about 2/3 of the year on ships. They were in their 80's but looked and acted much younger. I guess that's what cruise living does to you. They said they typically do 1 month on then a couple weeks off. During that time they would visit with family and friends, go to the doctor, refill prescriptions, etc. They said they had stopped counting at 75 Carnival cruises and had as many, or more, on several other cruise lines. That's how I want to go out..

[RBCL]

Looks like I learned something new today! Sorry about the false info. :)

[kellieann7]

I'm the discharge planner for a short term rehab facility. I've started adding this to my list of discharge options (jokingly at first) and have been amazed at the interest shown. I have someone seriously considering this as an option for the winter months. I'll let you all know what I find out about reduced "long term" rates through Carnival.

[kujobie]

I'm the discharge planner for a short term rehab facility. I've started adding this to my list of discharge options (jokingly at first) and have been amazed at the interest shown. I have someone seriously considering this as an option for the winter months. I'll let you all know what I find out about reduced "long term" rates through Carnival.

 

I've never heard about getting discounts for long term "residency" or whatever you wanna call it. But I know there are milestone rewards on Carnival.

 

Sail and celebrate your Carnival “milestone” with our exciting new guest recognition program. Past guests who sail on a “milestone” 25th, 50th and 75th “Fun Ship” cruise will receive shipboard credit representing 25 percent, 50 percent, or 75 percent of their cruise fare, respectively, for that particular voyage. And, for your 100th earn a complimentary Caribbean, Mexican Riviera or Alaskan voyage up to eight days in length. These “milestone” cruise benefits are in addition to the other amenities and privileges of being a “Platinum” cardholder.

 

For more information call toll-free, 1-877-CCL-VIPS (1-877-225-8477). Shipboard credits and free cruises received for “milestone” cruises are non-transferable and non-refundable. Certain other restrictions apply.

 

*Benefits subject to change

**Must be at least 18 years of age

*** Must be on a 7 Day or longer cruise

[klmorg]

We met a couple on our last cruise that spent about 2/3 of the year on ships. They were in their 80's but looked and acted much younger. I guess that's what cruise living does to you. They said they typically do 1 month on then a couple weeks off. During that time they would visit with family and friends, go to the doctor, refill prescriptions, etc. They said they had stopped counting at 75 Carnival cruises and had as many, or more, on several other cruise lines. That's how I want to go out..

 

Were there names Helen & Bruce? Sounds exactly like the couple we met on our first cruise. What I found funny was that they didn't smoke but were sitting on the smoking side of one of the pool bars because they thought they were more fun to chat with. Not to even try to turn this into a smoking debate; I just thought that was funny. They were a really neat couple, and pretty much all they did was cruise.

[firefly333]

Were there names Helen & Bruce? Sounds exactly like the couple we met on our first cruise. What I found funny was that they didn't smoke but were sitting on the smoking side of one of the pool bars because they thought they were more fun to chat with. Not to even try to turn this into a smoking debate; I just thought that was funny. They were a really neat couple, and pretty much all they did was cruise.

 

I do that too. In the early morning I also go up on the Lido to hang out where the smokers are .. the other side is too dead and people dont sit and chat. I even sat where the smokers were outside of a lounge on Ectasy where the cigar smokers are. I have dated smokers and dont mind smoking.

 

I like to hang with the smokers ..I dont find this strange.

[Crusin6]

Why not?

charters..dry dock would mean that you would have to relocate from time to time

[firefly333]

I've never heard about getting discounts for long term "residency" or whatever you wanna call it. But I know there are milestone rewards on Carnival.

 

Actually, I have heard that Carnival will discount for longer term. okgirl who is on the Crazies said she wants to retire and cruise for 3 months, so she had looked into it and they do offer lower rates and discount for so much time booked in a row she said. I dont know the details. ..

 

There is a guy with over 100 cruises just on Carnival who cruises once a month out of New Orleans who lives in a old folks home the rest of the time. He sings Battle Hymn of the Republic in talent shows on Triumph and tells jokes.

[*Mach*]

charters..dry dock would mean that you would have to relocate from time to time

 

 

With 23 ships in the fleet no need to stay ashore...

:)

[big_duck]

And to think some were complaining the menu would get boring on a Back-2-back.

 

I don't think charters and dry docks would be that much of an issue. The are scheduled (usually) for in advance and would provide the opportunity to "go on vacation".

[ehfl]

Yes, people do this, and it can be cheaper. There are some interviews on Youtube of people that virtually live aboard ships. The QE2 had a passenger living there for many years. As long as you pay for it, I don't think the cruise line would mind.

 

http://www.snopes.com/travel/trap/retire.asp

[Earthworm Jim]

I couldn't do it because be the time I was on a ship for 6 months or so I'd be so obese I couldn't even stand up anymore!

 

If it ended up being large numbers of people doing this, it might be bad news for bookings of more traditional cruise passengers. After all if it became akin to booking your vacation as a one week stay at an assisted living facility, that would be a turn off for many.

[klmorg]

I do that too. In the early morning I also go up on the Lido to hang out where the smokers are .. the other side is too dead and people dont sit and chat. I even sat where the smokers were outside of a lounge on Ectasy where the cigar smokers are. I have dated smokers and dont mind smoking.

 

I like to hang with the smokers ..I dont find this strange.

 

I don't either ;)

[KCMarie]

Actually, I have heard that Carnival will discount for longer term. okgirl who is on the Crazies said she wants to retire and cruise for 3 months, so she had looked into it and they do offer lower rates and discount for so much time booked in a row she said. I dont know the details. ..

 

There is a guy with over 100 cruises just on Carnival who cruises once a month out of New Orleans who lives in a old folks home the rest of the time. He sings Battle Hymn of the Republic in talent shows on Triumph and tells jokes.

 

I met this guy last year on the Fantasy. He is a sweet character, emphasis being on character! Glad I got to meet him.