SAS21 Posted October 15, 2009 #26 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Vicki, I wonder if that's the same gentleman we met on NOS back in 2005, then we saw him again on LOS in 2007. He was a really nice guy. He told us that he loved Navigator sailed about every other week. Then when LOS came to Miami switched to her and sailed her every other week. He lives in Miami and worked from home & computer, what a life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g_rock Posted October 15, 2009 #27 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think Henry is the only permanent resident. Or is he considered crew?:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted October 15, 2009 #28 Share Posted October 15, 2009 We have met quite a few different people who do this. One gentleman I met while cruising with my sis and a GF....His name was Jack, he had been on the ship for 10 weeks. I believe he was from Canada and a great ambassador for RC. He was always taking care of the other passengers! Another couple we just met on the Radiance in Alaska, they got on the ship in May and ended in September when we brought the ship down to SD. If it came down to a nursing home or a cruise ship...you bet your sweet bippy the ship will win!!! :D *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyez3 Posted October 15, 2009 #29 Share Posted October 15, 2009 WOW! I had no idea people do this. Does the cruise line offer them special pricing? How can they afford it? If you can afford the independent living you can certainly afford the cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted October 15, 2009 #30 Share Posted October 15, 2009 ummm . . . a lot of crew???? Probably not since most of the crew are on 6-8 month contracts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted October 15, 2009 #31 Share Posted October 15, 2009 SAS21- Was his name Mario? I'll bet it was. I've sailed a couple of times with Mario out of Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickiw0318 Posted October 15, 2009 #32 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I didn't actually meet him, so I don't know. My tablemates told me that he was introduced - I think - poolside one day. All I remember is being jealous. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted October 15, 2009 #33 Share Posted October 15, 2009 SAS21- Was his name Mario? I'll bet it was. I've sailed a couple of times with Mario out of Miami. Yes, Mario was on our last Liberty cruise. He was even wearing an RCCL nametag. Not so sure I'd want people thinking I was one of the crew!;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAS21 Posted October 15, 2009 #34 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Vicki, Yes it was Mario. He even taught me some Salsa dancing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_K Posted October 15, 2009 #35 Share Posted October 15, 2009 If you can afford the independent living you can certainly afford the cruising.You must have expensive independent living where you live. And it's still an apples & oranges comparision, try to get a 500 sq ft apartment on the ship for what you can get one in an independent living facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted October 15, 2009 #36 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Mark K-I can see the points you are trying to make. To be financialy secure enough to travel and spend many days a year at sea is a dream for many. While you are physically and mentaly able to do so-I say-go for it. For someone that needs a nursing home or assisted living for that matter-I don't know if this is a real option. Personally-having the living quarters of an inside stateroom-calling that home-is not how I would like to spend my golden years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylouwho Posted October 15, 2009 #37 Share Posted October 15, 2009 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/travel/thisweek/stories/DN-retireaboard_0316tra.ART.State.Edition1.2351667.html wow, she is extremely googleable. First time I have seen that word, but more than likely not the last, lol! Colleen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT GIRL Posted October 15, 2009 #38 Share Posted October 15, 2009 On our last cruise on the Radiance, as we were boarding Moe and I were joking "Hey, I wouldn't it be funny if we ran into Claude. I wonder what he's doing right now." Well, wouldn't you know it but who do we see in the CL that night but Claude! How about a champagne toast with extra cherries to Claude. He's one of the sweetest most unassuming men I've ever met. Such a pleasure to sail with and it's always a pleasant surprise to find on your cruise. Here's to you, Claude.....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted October 15, 2009 #39 Share Posted October 15, 2009 On our last cruise on the Radiance, as we were boarding Moeand I were joking "Hey, I wouldn't it be funny if we ran into Claude. I wonder what he's doing right now." Well, wouldn't you know it but who do we see in the CL that night but Claude! How about a champagne toast with extra cherries to Claude. He's one of the sweetest most unassuming men I've ever met. Such a pleasure to sail with and it's always a pleasant surprise to find on your cruise. Here's to you, Claude.....:) Well said. A toast to Claude! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greeneng Posted October 15, 2009 #40 Share Posted October 15, 2009 There was a man on the Radiance of the Seas in April, from Valparaiso to San Diego. He used his laptop in the concierge lounge. I don't know his name; he was not social with any of the passengers at any time I was present. He was social with the crew when he could speak with them in Spanish, obviously not his first language. He was social with Juan Diego, the concierge, but only in Spanish. I would guess him to be mid 40's. I saw him again on board the Jewel Baltics cruise in June, where I overheard him say he was headed for the Independence. I saw him again on board the Vision in September, on the re-positioning from Copenhagen to Athens. We, and he, stayed on board for the next cruise which ended in Istanbul. He does not take any notice of passengers so he had no inkling our paths had crossed so often. I never saw him in the dining rooms at any time, or in the windjammer. I never saw him at any shows, in the casino, or at any C&A events. I made friends with one of the officers who told me that he does live on Royal ships, jumping from one to another from time to time. He was with the Loyalty Ambassador a lot on the Vision, apparently plotting his next voyages. So, there is at least one who lives on ships. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazeleyez3 Posted October 15, 2009 #41 Share Posted October 15, 2009 You must have expensive independent living where you live. And it's still an apples & oranges comparision, try to get a 500 sq ft apartment on the ship for what you can get one in an independent living facility. Probably, my husband's grandmother's was more expensive than our 3 bedroom house. Meals weren't included, it was a surcharge to have access to use the gym and pool, there wasn't nightly entertainment, and they only had a few bus trips to NYC, Atlantic City, VA, and Myrtle Beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted October 15, 2009 #42 Share Posted October 15, 2009 On our Panama Canal Cruise there was a lovely couple that you could always find on one of the dance floors. They had admitted to our table mates that they had been on the ship for months. I cant remember the details, but it was interesting. They pretty much lived on the ship. They loved to dance and could do it every night on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted October 15, 2009 #43 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Man, would one of these people be a travel agents dream, or what? Most likely they book direct, but hey.... a girl can dream...:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bette And Bill Posted October 15, 2009 #44 Share Posted October 15, 2009 May I toast Claude with you? We sailed with Christopher Claude on board the Enchantment earlier this year. (he was only at 167 cruises then). We shared many conversations and meals in the WJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goinmobile68 Posted October 15, 2009 #45 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Personally-having the living quarters of an inside stateroom-calling that home-is not how I would like to spend my golden years. Think of how many retired folks buy the motorhome & hit the road-friends of mine did it for 17 years & now their kids are doing the same. Your personal indoor storage might be a bit limited, but the opportunity to see the country/world offsets that, I would think! Plus, the ship appears to provide tons of space to use....and not have to vaccum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me76 Posted October 16, 2009 #46 Share Posted October 16, 2009 My great aunt and uncle used to travel all the time when I was a kid. They had no kids, my dad ended up helping them on their farm all the time growing up, he was the closest thing they had to one. After my great-uncle died (in my early teens), my aunt continued to travel all the time, and for awhile I know she was "living" on cruise ships. I believe she switched ships, but don't know for sure. What I do know, is that she received reduced fair, because she was a certified nurse, and would help out if they needed it. She's been doing this for over 20 years. Maybe some of you have met her, her name is Ruth Olson. I don't know what cruise line she uses, not sure if it is RCCL or one of the other ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisndeefromde Posted October 16, 2009 #47 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Vicki, Yes it was Mario. He even taught me some Salsa dancing. Oh yes, we have sailed with Mario too!!! He is wonderful and everyone seemed to enjoy talking with him and listening to his stories....the life of the party! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted October 16, 2009 #48 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Well said. A toast to Claude! :) Well put Nancy.......at toast to Claude!!:D;) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woe is me Posted October 16, 2009 #49 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Another toast to Claude, met him on the Radiance Oct 4 out San, one very pleasant man.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAT GIRL Posted October 16, 2009 #50 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Man, would one of these people be a travel agents dream, or what? Most likely they book direct, but hey.... a girl can dream...:o Well I know that Claude uses a travel agent. He said she calls him and tells him what she booked for him and he says "sounds good". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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