Retire In Style?

@Kandae11 I ponder the thoughts of someone's health turning on them and needing the care of a hospital.

@Juliaacv There are doctors on staff naturally, but l won't advise anyone with a life threatening, chronic illness to adopt that lifestyle.

Right. Imagine when there is a storm at sea.

That's right , it Isn't cheap, but would work out fine for those who have a substantial nest egg put aside - and no close relatives they would long to see.

@Kandae11 those people might really enjoy such a life. I wonder if they changed their mind if the rooms would be sold back to the ship or if they'd have to find their own buyers?

@MarshaMusselman l don't know if the rooms can be bought - just booked l think. However the apartments and studios are luxurious.

@Kandae11 I have cruised a couple of times and found it enjoyable..but I think it would be hard not to eat too much, plus you would really be rootless.

Yes, that's it. You give it a trial run first to see if that style of living would suit you.

@snowy22315 l think that lifestyle would be more suitable for someone without close family ties. And l would suggest that a land home or apartment is there , which l would visit for a month at least twice a year.

@Kandae11 I agree that people should live out their lives as they choose--I am a live and let live sort of person--but there are severe limitations in this lifestyle--and I suspect that most only do it during the "vacation" phase of their retirement--

In this life people face different challenges, one size does not fit all. I am looking at it from all sides. Personally, l couldn't do it, l would miss my family too much and l am also claustrophobic. But imagine someone who has worked hard all his or her life - no kids or close family members. The person has saved a substantial sum of money for retirement and has no chronic life threatening illness, why shouldn't someone like that live out their final years the way they choose?

@divalounger There are those who purchase apartments or studios and live there through the year. One suggested that it was better than being put in a retirement home.

@Kandae11 they make it so, to lure people to buy the apartments there.

@sjvg1976. Ha, ha, it would be their choice if they want it or not anyway.

That's right , they are not cheap, but the apartments and studios look pretty luxurious.

I suffer from claustrophobia , l prefer wide open spaces - so it wouldn't work for me either.

@Kandae11 I see. Can you take a plane?

@Beestring l have, but l must have a window seat.

Oh yes, pets might pose a problem. First of all l doubt pets would be happy onboard - even if allowed, and a pet owner certainly wouldn't want to leave his or her pet behind.

@Kandae11 I may live on a houseboat on a river but that would be because I could stop and get off of it.

@RebeccasFarm That is the way l feel about traveling in a plane. Someone referred to air travel as " being in an air conditioned coffin" . l would prefer the freedom of being able to step out when l want. Even on a ship would be better, if an emergency arose there are lifeboats and life jackets. On a plane there is no hope really. Living on your own private yacht would give one more flexibility, but one would have to be very, very rich.

Ha, ha, so far that is the view of everyone who has commented - except one with some reservations.

@Kandae11 Most of the rich who had set their residency in Monte Carlo where there not to pay taxes. Some countries do not care where you live, you pay according to your citizenship (it is the case for Americans).

It seems everywhere people try to avoid paying taxes.

@LadyDuck l know some countries are less strict than others, so those who wish to evade taxes usually gravitate to those countries.

@Kandae11 With every trip you take, the price gets discounted a little. There would be very few extra costs. You might have to pay for drinks but if you didn't drink, .....

@JudyEv Sounds perfect.

Awesome! The first fully positive comment. Welcome aboard.

Certainly not if you like the great outdoors. There are some people though who live in nice homes and for various reasons - hardly ever want to go out.

I wouldn't like to be cooped up in a cabin, but the apartments are wow!. I am sure there are lots of activities apart from entertainment, but there are many people who would feel uncomfortable living at sea. I suppose that is one of the reasons people who work on cruise ships are well paid - they have to be there and l am sure their berths are not as comfortable as those of the paying passengers.

@Kandae11 People who work on ships have a hard job. They deserve high wages and earn every penny they get. I’ve never wanted to go on a cruise. I’d be watching every minute for a storm to cone in.

@RubyHawk l have never been on a cruise either.

Ha ha, you have the freedom to do whatever pleases you, no one is compelled to drink and dance. However it is definitely a no no for those who suffer from seasickness.

Alaska? My sister has gone on cruises, but l have never.

@Kandae11 Yes I would love to visit Alaska.

Okay.

With careful planning it doesn't have to be too unreachable.

Same for the majority of those who commented.

@Kandae11, yes, and I can't afford that kind of life style hehehe.

Its their life and their choice. We all have different goals in life , don't we? I agree, they do enjoy every minute.

You make some very strong points. I too prefer the great outdoors. But l doubt l could refuse if someone gifted me one of those apartments, they are like wow!

Ha , ha l think the passport would be the easiest thing to get -- some people won't have the funds.

@Kandae11 Maybe but even so I don't want a passport. I haven't seen half of the UK so I'll just stick to that I think!