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[–] clay_pidgin 21 points 9 months ago (8 children)

I've been on a few cruises with both reputable companies; it's pretty fun. On one of them I met an older couple and a retired guy who are (unrelated to each other) living their retirement on cruise ships. They found it cheaper than living on their own, and there's laundry, food, and entertainment included. They stay on the ship between cruises, and when a ship goes in for maintenance they move to a different one. Honestly, it doesn't sound half bad.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Sounds great except for the absolutely massive environmental impacts

[–] [email protected] -1 points 9 months ago

Doesn't seem that bad to me. It's not like they're the only ones on the ship.

[–] [email protected] -4 points 9 months ago (1 children)

They're retired, they won't likely be around for the aftermath of the environmental impact of that lifestyle

[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago

That's not better.

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