What if I told you that you could live in a retirement home with an ocean view, a country club, and a monthly cruise to a beautiful island? For many people, this sounds way too good to be true.
Despite how fantastical it may sound, this concept is on the rise for seniors by the ocean. This retirement community is located on a luxury cruise ship with dining rooms, cocktail lounges, night clubs, libraries, spas, fitness rooms, cigar shops, hot tubs, and shuffleboards. You might not even be a senior yet, but this sounds so incredible! If you feel the need to get off the boat for a few days, most of them are located near theme parks, so you could visit these attractions with your family.
When you move on to a ship, you usually purchase 1/100th of a share giving you access to an apartment, meals and use of ship facilities. The process is actually a lot like buying a condo, so you pay a fee that is determined by the size of your room. The size of these rooms is anywhere from 125 to 350 square feet.
The fees you pay are used to help fund basic operational costs for the ship. One additional thing to note is that since you are not purchasing real estate, the money you pay for your room is not subject to closing fees or property taxes. Maintenance and monthly fees are usually negotiated by a union of ship residents. This is good because it gives these seniors a form of representation while they are on the ship. All profits made from the shops, bars, casinos, and spas on these ships go to help fund more of the operation budget.
Take a look at some more of the amenities found on these ships. Every week you will be entitled to housekeeping services. Your family can visit you anytime and stay in guest cabins free of charge. There are shuttles that can transport you for shopping or to see tourist attractions. Finally, your living quarters all have access to fresh air and a large window, so you won't feel shut in when you're inside. For many people, this sounds like paradise.
If you find you have some interest in this option, do some research in brochures or online. What's great is that these communities are actually reasonably priced. Renting is also a possibility for people who just want to give it a try for a year! If you want to get on a ship, these services will do everything they can to get you there. If you are still uneasy about the idea, they even allow you to try the facilities out for a refundable deposit. If you find yourself interested, why not give it a shot?
Despite how fantastical it may sound, this concept is on the rise for seniors by the ocean. This retirement community is located on a luxury cruise ship with dining rooms, cocktail lounges, night clubs, libraries, spas, fitness rooms, cigar shops, hot tubs, and shuffleboards. You might not even be a senior yet, but this sounds so incredible! If you feel the need to get off the boat for a few days, most of them are located near theme parks, so you could visit these attractions with your family.
When you move on to a ship, you usually purchase 1/100th of a share giving you access to an apartment, meals and use of ship facilities. The process is actually a lot like buying a condo, so you pay a fee that is determined by the size of your room. The size of these rooms is anywhere from 125 to 350 square feet.
The fees you pay are used to help fund basic operational costs for the ship. One additional thing to note is that since you are not purchasing real estate, the money you pay for your room is not subject to closing fees or property taxes. Maintenance and monthly fees are usually negotiated by a union of ship residents. This is good because it gives these seniors a form of representation while they are on the ship. All profits made from the shops, bars, casinos, and spas on these ships go to help fund more of the operation budget.
Take a look at some more of the amenities found on these ships. Every week you will be entitled to housekeeping services. Your family can visit you anytime and stay in guest cabins free of charge. There are shuttles that can transport you for shopping or to see tourist attractions. Finally, your living quarters all have access to fresh air and a large window, so you won't feel shut in when you're inside. For many people, this sounds like paradise.
If you find you have some interest in this option, do some research in brochures or online. What's great is that these communities are actually reasonably priced. Renting is also a possibility for people who just want to give it a try for a year! If you want to get on a ship, these services will do everything they can to get you there. If you are still uneasy about the idea, they even allow you to try the facilities out for a refundable deposit. If you find yourself interested, why not give it a shot?
