THE COST OF MOVING INTO A CRUISE SHIP (Is it Worth it?)
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The creators conduct a financial comparison between living in a traditional retirement community and moving into a residential cruise ship. They use The Villages in Florida as a baseline for land-based living, calculating costs for a median home, mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, groceries, and transportation. They estimate the monthly cost for two adults in The Villages to be approximately $6,700, totaling over $1.2 million over fifteen years. The video then examines the costs associated with Villa Residences, specifically an ocean view cabin. This includes the initial cabin purchase, interest on payment plans, and monthly fees. The creators note that while the monthly fees for the cruise ship are higher, they cover all food, transportation, entertainment, and utilities. They conclude that over a fifteen year period, the cruise ship option may actually be more cost effective when considering the included travel to various continents and the stability of fixed fees against inflation. The creators suggest that the cruise ship lifestyle offers a unique way to see the world while maintaining a predictable budget.
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we're going to go onto their ship and live for a period of time and the number one question that we got from all of you at home after making that announcement video is what about the cost what about the prices what about the exorbitant fees
the cost of the cabin is going to cost you $120,000 before you ever step on board they do expect you to put 50% down
the fees for two adults is $5,000 a month people see that and they think oh my gosh that is so much money but you have to remember when you're living full-time on board that includes all of your food all of your trans Transportation
personally the price that I put on that type of travel can't be calculated it truly is priceless to be able to see the world
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