Living on a Cruise Ship Full Time, Royal Caribbean's "Super Mario" Part 1

Editorial Summary

In this interview, Alana speaks with Super Mario, a long-term cruiser who has lived on Royal Caribbean ships for over two decades. Mario shares his background as a former financial executive in Miami who planned to retire at age 45 to travel the world. To prepare for this lifestyle, he spent three years sampling 150 cruises across 12 different cruise lines to evaluate various aspects such as entertainment, demographics, and itineraries. He concludes that Royal Caribbean was the superior choice, specifically citing the Voyager Class ships as a deciding factor. Mario explains that transitioning to life at sea required a significant restructuring of his personal and financial life. He managed this shift by establishing a plan for medical needs and finances, and by starting a small business that he could operate remotely from the ship to maintain mental stimulation. He notes that his lack of dependents made the transition easier as he moved away from traditional land-based living.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.