RETIRE on the ICON of the Seas! Here's what it costs! 

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I hope, as you mentioned, you will give some regular attention to those of us who have to be single travellers, as so many channels seem to largely forget about us. As a 70 year old current retiree, this idea presents a very interesting option ...even as an occasional or one time alternative to land retirement living. As I am lucky enough, or some might say boring enough, to be quite satisfied with a collection of reading material, some quiet nooks and crannies to relax undisturbed, an occasional movie or theater production, and access to food and tea whenever desired, I will be very interested to see any further offerings, regarding somewhat cheaper options, even if on smaller ships with fewer amenities. I'm delighted to be one of your early subscribers, and congratulate you on a well produced, informative, and interesting video. Best of luck with your channel.

I appreciate that you are showing it’s not as inexpensive as people think it is. In certain circumstances it can be less expensive than living on land, but it really requires so much planning and very far in advance that most people don’t have those skills, even if they had the money.

You can probably do a little better by a) booking your further out cruises while on board, as the lines typically offer discounts for this., b) making your initial bookings through a travel agent, especially one who focuses on cruises, as they often offer incentives such as prepaid gratuities, on board spending, free excursions, etc. As I understand it, you can actually link your travel agent with the on board booking. And don't forget to take advantage of frequent cruiser benefits through crown and anchor.

Some credit cards have medical evacuations. Also you can usually get inexpensive annual medical travel insurance.

I enjoy your channel Good luck.

Who would live in an inside?

this video lacks A LOT of information to retire on a cruise ship which is critical when considering. you can reach out to a travel agent if you have one OR highly suggest you get one, worse case scenario, you can go through royal carribean's customer service to inquire about long term/retirement cruises. they actually offer much more discounts that could save you tens of thousands if you're planning on retiring with them.

can you do celebrity

Wouldn't cruise on this ship if they paid me. Horrible looking thing.

“It’s also got a ton to offer” cause senior citizens love water slides, splash pads, ropes courses, rock climbing walls, children’s rides and surf simulator’s! “The smaller ships have fewer activities” “I kinda think that my retirement is a second childhood so I really like the idea of having my own water park to enjoy” You still are a child, you never grew up! Ppl don’t listen to this crazy lady, just retire on land near the water and take a yearly vacation to an all inclusive resort!