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Cruise Ship Living Costs vs Traditional Retirement: What's Cheaper?

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Hi everybody, it's Don and I hope you're having a fantastic day.

An inside cabin on budget budget cruises, no packages, no internet, no nothing, no dining pack, no nothing will still run you in the $100,000 range for two people.

Lots of pitfalls living on a cruise ship.

One person I've talked to recently who has just moved to a cruise ship for 2 years had their expenses in an inside cabin jumping from ship to ship. They thought they costed out. It was going to cost them, they thought, around $120,000. And they are about 8 months into it. And they are already over $230,000 just from the unexpected things that they found they needed to do while living on a cruise ship.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the cheapest possible cruises to save money.
Consider the cost of internet packages if you need to work.
Be aware of medical costs and insurance requirements.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected expenses adding upBudget for hidden costs like drinks, internet, and medical fees.
Losing health care coverageBe aware that leaving Canada for over 6 months may result in losing free health care.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs retiring on a cruise ship cheaper than a retirement home?
QWhat are the costs of living on a cruise ship?
QWhat are the pitfalls of living on a cruise ship?

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YouTube Video Description

Cruise Ship Living Costs vs Traditional Retirement: What's Cheaper? Hi everybody, it's Don! I hope you're having a fantastic day. Have you ever considered if you can actually "retire on a cruise ship"? We're diving deep into the concept of "living on a cruise ship in retirement", exploring "how much does it cost to live on a cruise ship" and if it's a viable option for "retirement planning". Join us as we discuss the "cost of living" and provide some essential "cruise tips" for this unique lifestyle. My Mailing Address is : Don's Family Vacations PMB #471​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 900 Greenbank road Unit 11E Nepean Ontario K2J 4P6 THE UPS STORE Group Cruises contact information dterris@travelonly.com Med cruise from Rome ENCHANTED PRINCESS May 26 2026 Halloween cruise from New York MAJESTIC PRINCESS OCT 31 2026 Northern Lights cruise Norway Majestic Princess Mar 17th 2027