By It will cost around $199,000 for a couple to live on a cruise ship for a year.
The average cost to retire on a cruise ship for a single person is around $90000 a year.
You can also go on a cruise for 3 years on Life At Sea starting at $38,513 per year.
The World, Storyline, and Blue World Residences offer apartments for a lifetime. They are also available on a quarterly, sharing, and lease basis.
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Facts on residential cruise ship apartments
Residential cruise ship apartments are available for lifetime, quarterly, co-sharing, and long-term lease.
If you divide your time between land and sea, you can also rent out the apartment for the period you don’t use it.
So, instead of buying them, you can also have residential cruise ship apartments for rent.
Here is a list of apartments for sale on a cruise ship:
| Cruise Line | Size of Apartment | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Storylines | 237 sq. ft. Flexible Space | $625,000 |
| Storylines | 334 sq. ft. Entry Level Balcony | $1,600,000 |
| Storylines | 377 sq. ft. 1 Bedroom | $1,900,000 |
| Storylines | 538 sq. ft. 1 Bedroom | $2,700,000 |
| Storylines | 721 sq. ft. 1 – 2 Bedroom | $4,000,000 |
| Storylines | 904 sq. ft. 1 bedroom | $4,600,000 |
| Storylines | 1076 sq. ft. 2 Bedrooms | $5,300,000 |
| Storylines | 1195 sq. ft. 2 Bedrooms | $6,000,000 |
| Storylines | 1270 sq. ft. 2 Bedrooms | $6,300,000 |
| Storylines | 1378 – 1970 sq. ft. 2-4 Bedrooms | $7,900,000 |
| Storylines | 1432 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms | $7,600,000 |
| The World | 290-846 sq. ft. Single Room | Not Available |
| The World | 580-888 sq. ft. 2 Bedrooms | Not Available |
| The World | 1106-1391 sq. ft. 2 Bedrooms | Not Available |
| The World | 1666-3242 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms | Not Available |
| The World | 290-846 sq. ft. Single Room | Not Available |
| Blue World Residences | 850 sq. ft. 1 Bedroom | $2,470,000 |
| Blue World Residences | 1200 sq. ft. 2 Bedrooms Split-Level | $3,520,000 |
Key points to know when deciding to live on a cruise ship permanently
- The cruise lifestyle is different from land-based living.
- Check your finances, housing, work, family, and health before making the final decision.
- Anyone can live on a cruise ship permanently, but there is a vetting process.
- Remote work or retirement is best suited if you plan to live on a cruise ship.
- Limited medical facilities may be an issue.
- Living costs are generally higher on cruises than living on land.
- You have to pay monthly fees covering food, amenities, and taxes. This is exclusive of the cost of the apartment.
- Residents vote on the itineraries years in advance.
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