Living on a cruise ship

No, no, no. Just hate the thought of it.

Well, even if we rented out our home, we couldn't afford a cruise, but that is no reason why those who can afford it, should stay at home.

Personally, I can't imagine anything worse than been cooped up with the same set of people for months, with no cooking etc to do and no chance of proper exercise, but one man's meat is another man's poison after all.

pce612 my thoughts too.

Lesley 60 we have been on 5 cruises the first was a novelty so we dressed up every night after that on the other cruises I didn’t even take an evening dress nor did we use the dining room too formal for us. We just went casual and was happy with the other restaurants. No I wouldn’t want to live on one.

Lesley60
Nobody has to dress up for dinner on a cruise. There is a myriad of options as how you want to eat. You can be as casual as you want irrespective of how much the cruise costs.

Yes I shall certainly do it for half the year if I'm left on my own. I will chose carefully though, facilities do vary

Juicylucy
My line of work meant spending periods of time on cruise ships meeting many people You are a 'like it' or a 'not for me.'

I couldn’t be dressing up every night for dinner I like to dress casual on my holidays that’s why I’ve never been on a cruise

sundowngirl

If you get offered a cruise for free, please could I have it

With pleasure! I forgot to mention the environmental problems that worry me as well. With a cruise ship having a carbon footprint equal to 12,000 cars, producing huge amounts of waste much of which is illegally dumped and causing damage to the marine environment, they are a nightmare. And that's without the infections and health risks
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928193815.htm

The thought of endless cruising fills me with horror. I will take my chances with the local care home if required thanks.

If you get offered a cruise for free, please could I have it

We have done about 30 cruises and we love it!! So pleased that we went on one just before lock down but have really missed it since. It was so very sad to see all the beautiful ships in Dorset but glad to see that the majority are sailing again. We can't wait to go again, but will not book whilst covid is still rife.

My idea of hell. Pseudo luxury, fake decor, overcrowded, limited space. all floating on an element which is unpredictable and dangerous. I went through a force 9 gale outside Lisbon on a cruise. I watched a film about the Costa Concordia the other night made up from video shot by the survivors-horrific www.britannica.com/event/Costa-Concordia-disaster
Not if you offered me it for free with a balcony!

We used to love cruising, but not the type in these messages. We had an umpteenth hand 26ft westerly centaur, and spent many happy hours sailing up to outer hebrideas, ireland, etc.When my son was young we made the rule that after one days sailing we had a day ashore so that he could go to the beach or we would enjoy wandering round little towns or get a bus to somewhere. Whilst he was very young we went to the Isle of Man a lot, because we could sail round the island, Peel had a lovely beach which Daniel enjoyed, and over time we made friends with a family in Port Erin and their son used to love playing with my son in the dingy etc, and catching crabs etc. He loved going on the little trains (shades of the dreaded Thomas the tank engine) and we walked a bit more when he was a little older and then caught the bus back to whereever we were moored.The best bit was we are very much purist sailors. Quite a lot of harbours have a rule that you have to use the engine to enter and leave harbour, but what a joy to be silently sailing along and free! We once had about 3 and a half weeks sailing and total spending on fuel was £8. Go were you want change your mind , it gave us great pleasure. Of course it was a lot of hard work too , cooking in a pressure cooker held by bungy cords on the cooker at an angle. Going with a rucksac to get groceries and lugging it down steep ladders etc. Having days of no wind and lots of rain but we used to stay in a harbour and play scrabble, and cards and Daniel used to like having a tray with raised edges where he could "race" is little cars by choosing what he thought would win and the waves and motion would move them to the other end. Happy memories and my son has his own little boy and hopes to one day be able to get a little boat so they can do the same . If it wasnt for covid and the cost I might enjoy a cruise, but cant see me being able to try it out. Ah well who knows. Covid may disappear and I might win the pools (hardly likely as dont do them!) Enjoy whatever you are able to do . Now the frost is finally leaving the roof, I think there is a chance of a little walk in the sunshine today.

We had a tour of a ship called The World where people own their apartments and the ship travels all over the globe. It was pretty hideous - all the public areas were beige (though they had a fabulous library) and, although the residents got to vote about where to travel to, those who owned the largest apartments got the biggest say. It was berthed in Falmouth at the time but most of the residents had gone off to Paris for the Golf Open. They seemed very keen on golf, generally! I can think of nothing worse, really.

I think I'd have to check beforehand that Anne Widdicombe would NOT be on the cruise as a speaker! I enjoy cruises but they have risks: my last one was visited by novovirus. Being on one for several months would be dire though.

I know lots of people love cruising, but it would be my worst nightmare, not for me I’m afraid, I couldn’t do a week let alone live on it. But I know it’s very popular.

Petalpop

My idea of hell

Indeed. No-one has mentionned the human aspect. People come and go on cruises, 1 week, 2 weeks, perhaps 3- and then they are off. So making real friends would be impossible.

No thank you! I like grass under my feet and the countryside.

Husband unfortunately needed to see doctor on cruise and the first thing they asked for was a credit card, was treated fine by doctors and nurses

Cruise ships are very polluting. So a no from me.

No, I wouldn’t. Neighbours you’ve no chance of getting away from!?. I always think they’re such easy targets for just about everything. Terrorists....awful weather....viruses of course.

No, just firm land for me thank you.

Yes, I have watched a few u tube’s on Supper Mario. Been on a two week cruise. I would def. want a balcony, they are so useful in having a view and your own space. I would like another cruise but not as a full time resident. The shows would be repeated each week. The food is generous and would be easy to put on weight. The staff are helpful and kind. I would miss family and grandchildren.

My idea of hell

An American friend used to cruise on US lines that provided renal dialysis for her late husband.