Cruise Ship Living Costs, Super Mario's Shocking 2023 Update Will Drain Your Wallet

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Here is the link to get a postcard from Mario and I from our next cruise together: bit.ly/SupportAlanna Here is the link for those who made it to the end of the video! view.flodesk.com/pages/64b41211e181ddda00ff2af6 💖 Good luck!💖

[@bodyloverz30]

Why does he not do an Ocean View cabin?

[@bodyloverz30]

The Diamond/Diamond+/Pinnacle on Balconies+, should bring down the total cost, and the onboard booking bonus, is better for a Balcony cabin.

[@bodyloverz30]

His rates are not yours, being that Pinnacle's get a 150% Single Supplement Fare.

[@lindielu1448]

Thanks for a great video Alanna

[@MrQdcooper]

🔥🔥🔥

[@richardstrick]

I think they should select Mario as Godfather for the Utopia.

[@Cruises8]

No for the Icon

[@edvaira6891]

Splendid idea!

[@clemlowes2112]

Some people get seasick, Mario gets landsick. All the power to you Mario!

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

😅 so true...

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

Lol.

[@nativeplantgardenclub3424]

I did a 15 day Carribean cruise in February before COVID and met many Canadians who cruised for 3 months of the winter, going from ship itinerary to ship on the Holland America Line. They found it was cheaper to do that than rent a condo in Florida for the same time period. I was intrigued by the quarter year cruising concept. Like a quarter timeshare only better - food, housekeeping, entertainment, places to see and things to do. All kinds of people.

[@Van_The_Man]

I had a chance to sit with Super Mario, in his office, on a Trans-Atlantic cruise for 45 minutes one day. He was just as polite, personable and talkative as he is in this video. Later at a Royal Caribbean Trivia session, I had a chance to sit with him and other Pinnacle Members, I am not a Pinnacle member, and he remembered my name days later. They got a perfect score on the Royal Caribbean themed trivia! What a life!

[@jazzyflorida3757]

Big commitment from him to choose this lifestyle to live out his retirement. I love cruising, but just as excited as I am getting on the ship, I’m also ready when it’s time to go home, and get off the ship! And after 1,000 cruises, this man should have some major upgrades and perks. Royal should take care of him ALWAYS. He pays full price and an inside cabin? Royal can’t upgrade him to a free balcony after 1,000 cruises! That’s ridiculous.

[@clbert7460]

He gets a free cruise per year because of his loyalty status. But he worked most of the time he was cruising when he was young; he was still working as of four years ago. Not sure when/if he retired.

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

Trust me, they probably gave/give him all kinds of discounts, but told him not to tell us for several reasons. 😂

[@FraserAtSea]

I've actually chosen a similar lifestyle for this year - I'm ship hopping for most of 2023 and having an absolute ball. I do wonder if I'd prefer to be living on ONE or two ships, but really enjoying seeing so many different ships!

[@horsewithnoname12345]

That’s amazing! Enjoy 😊 😊

[@FraserAtSea]

@@horsewithnoname12345 Thanks!

[@hrdickens]

Love keeping up with Super Mario! We met him in March of this year (2023) and really enjoyed asking him questions and just interacting with him and Jolene. Very sweet man and we are waiting for him to make Guinness Book of World Records so we can get a signed copy 🖤 Thanks for giving us the opportunity to keep up with him and sending love from Heather, CJ, Beth, and Timmy!!

[@Justjakelive]

Love the interview with Mario. Also, I love how Mario lays it all out how much it cost to live on the seas.

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Thanks Jake, thrilled to hear you enjoyed it! Stick around for another episode dropping very soon! 😊

[@jersla1999]

I agree with Mario. I actually prefer inside cabins, as I sleep better in total darkness. In addition, the lower cost inside cabins allows me to cruise more often. Thank you and Mario for sharing your knowledge.

[@videosbywilliams]

I was fortunate enough to meet Super Mario on Oasis of the Sea last November 2022 he was very informative and extremely easy to talk with I even asked him if he mind me taking a picture of him because my sister and I love cruising and also chose Royal Caribbean as our favorite cruise line. Working on getting Diamond Plus.

[@roberte.bennett8327]

My wife and I are Diamond Crown & Anchor members and happened to be on the same ship with "Super Mario" when he was recognized for being the highest ranking member ever. Amazing!

[@MidwestAngel]

My Husband and I met Super Mario on a previous cruise, exciting! Thanks for all the updates Alanna :-)

[@jennerspatterscruisingchan5731]

Alanna, thank you for doing another series with Super Mario. He is my cruising hero and I got to meet him on The Oasis in December. He is such a nice guy and he sure is living the life! He is so right on the fact that shorter cruises cost more. We sailed the week before Christmas last year and I think that is the way to go if you want a holiday cruise, much cheaper but you still get the holiday vibes.

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

You are so welcome Jen! I'm thrilled you got to meet him, I remember you showed my the pictures! That is a good idea for some holiday cheer!

[@willcooper6980]

@jennerspatterscruisingchan5731 Hi Jen. We just missed meeting each other. I was on Oasis week after Thanksgiving this past year. My best cruise to date.

[@JustKeepCruising]

This is my goal in the next 20 years when my husband and I retire! Thank you for providing the numbers and how we can reach this goal. I’m excited to continue watching your series!

[@horsewithnoname12345]

I’m surprised he doesn’t regularly get free cabin upgrades with his status.

[@merrylarsen1451]

Enjoyed your interview with Mario. I watched your first one with him and glad to see the follow up. In your next interview with him I would love to know how does he get his mail, does he have family, how often does he change ships etc. again thanks for the great video!

[@Laurenski67]

So glad I found your channel! The idea of living on a cruise ship is so tempting. I'm so glad that someone is following Super Mario & picking his brain for the rest of us wannabe life cruisers.

[@cathyparsons8878]

So nice to see you & Super Mario together! You always do a great job interviewing him. We have had the pleasure of meeting him onboard the Symphony OTS and he was just as nice, friendly and genuine as he appears on screen. We hope to see future updates on Mario. Thank you both for a very informative video. Be safe & healthy! 😊

[@FrancisSiuChock]

Really enjoy videos with Mario. His attention to detail and 'real' insight is very much appreciated.

[@daniellepatten6670]

This is awesome! I remember watching your video with him a few years back. We cruised on Independence of the Seas where there was a sign that said Super Mario's office. Love this so much!

[@GaryMeolaJr]

Super Mario is an amazing guy. Spoke with him for about an hour back in 2019 on Navigator. He had has own on deck cabana marked as "Mario's Office".

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Yes a casita! I love Navigator such a great ship! Been on it 3 times now.

[@tobywinter1]

I just went on a Christmas cruise and I would never do it again. Ship was packed. Multiple people in many of the rooms and more children than I’ve ever seen on a cruise.

[@tracicobbevans-gp6kf]

I love cruising! I'm retired now and wish I would have planned it out like Mario. My husband and I take at least 3 cruises a year, usually a Transatlantic, a NYE, and the first week in January. I'd love to cruise more. Once my husband retires, I will do more planning to get a few cruises in per year.

[@mhaskard6517]

My Uncle used to cruise a lot normally on the same cruise line and he was getting really big discounts when booking future cruises, close to 50% on some and on suites. Plus being the highest frequent cruiser level a lot of inclusions too.

[@horsewithnoname12345]

Even MSC gives repeat customers a discount. Just one cruise gets you 5%-15% discount on future cruises.

[@30AndAWakeUp]

Great stuff, Alana. Your interviews with Mario are what originally made me consider trying to live on cruise ships full time!

[@kvom01]

Great update on the topic since the last ones. I've taken only 2 cruises on RCL, but both were transatlantic. Inside cabin is perfect for me as a solo passenger.

[@jwebbwa]

Thanks Alannna and Mario. These Mario updates are some of my favorite cruise videos.

[@AirzUTube]

Thank you Alanna and Super Mario for the video and pricing update. My family just sailed Harmony of the Seas (Week of June 23) and I walked by Super Mario's desk on the pool deck. Our first encounter w/Super Mario was back in 2010 on Oasis where he was being honored at the Captain's reception. I thought that was an accomplishment but was even more amazed when we saw him being honored on Harmony. Wow, he has a life style I'm kind of thinking about and these numbers and information really does help. I truly thought RC offered a discounted cabin. I still recall him saying, "cruising is the best value that provides room, meals, entertainment, and an opportunity to wake up at a new designation".

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

We missed each other by one sailing. How did you enjoy Hamrnony?

[@MellowJourney4Life]

So fun to see Mario. We met him on Grandeur earlier this year. I would like to spend a couple of years on Royal, but I would miss hiking national parks after too long.

[@valeriesequeira8309]

It’s great to see Mario. We have been cruising with RC for 27 years. Still not pinnacle. I love the numbers Mario is coming up with for retirement on a ship!! It’s definitely a consideration for us!

[@SHOCKPROOFX]

I might do this too when I retire. I don't want to be stuck in one place when I'm old. Thank you for this tremendous & informative video! LET'S GO SUPER MARIO!!!😎👍

[@sarahsmith3302]

Wow this is the coolest video! Great host and highly intriguing guest!!

[@lynneengland8349]

Thanks so much for making this video! Super Mario is delightful, and I really appreciate his breakdown on the numbers!

[@maryannfite8028]

I love the breakdown of the costs per cabin type. 16:48

[@coloradoken3159]

I'm with Mario.....inside cabins are just fine and soooo much cheaper. You definitely have to go about cruising differently if you're Mario vs the five-day booze cruiser.

[@ThomasR119]

Glad to see you and Super Mario back. 🎉

[@deanangermeier6863]

Love Mario met him a couple times and always a joy to talk with. Have been cruising Royal Caribbean for 15 years and always follow where Mario is at. Great interview.

[@Colombia20102018]

For a next opportunity, it would be good to know what are Mario’s favourite ports. Does he like to go out? Has he done all the excursions? How does he work fin the cruise? What type of job?

[@vp1290]

My wife and I enjoyed our first go at being Diamond C&A level on our last cruise Four drink vouchers each/day and one free premium internet day each/cruise - loved it . Cruising just got cheaper and a whole lot healthier ( 🙂) without the drink package

[@Lasvegas9802]

Help, I’m new to your channel! So, glad KZbin put it in my feed. Love the tips and Mario is awesome and so inspiring!!!

[@MommaD87]

I was wondering what Mario did during COVID! Glad to know he was safe. With everything shutting down for a while, it made life crazy.

[@GearMaven]

He explains in THIS video that he rented a condo in Aruba for the 15 months he couldn't sail during the pandemic.

[@PencilpenYR]

I love how he calls he’s vacations “Dry docked”

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Isn't that cute?! Haha, I've never heard that before!

[@PencilpenYR]

@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ yeah also creative

[@gingergoff8183]

What a fun video. I love cruising, but would miss my family and friends if I spent that much time onboard. I will keep to my vacationing a few times a year for now.

[@Mayrose587]

My wife and I have never stayed in an inside cabin. Our next cruise in September is on Adventure of the Seas and we booked one of the inside cabins overlooking the promenade. We've come to the conclusion that we want to cruise more each year and the only way for us to financially do that is to book inside cabins. We will see.....

[@FincaBelleVue]

Hi. If you truly want more cruises then go for the interior staterooms. Once you get to Diamond+ and up the perks are still good and you will end up with upgrades. Not as often as pre COVID but they still happen. Enjoy!

[@judystevens3149]

Thanks for the information. Sounds like a fun retirement.

[@jeanallegro5506]

I have enjoy hearing Mario stories on cruising, I'm glad Mario is back cruising full time. I just February 2023 started back cruising ...

[@SuperQueenBee45]

Thank you Alanna and Super Mario for the update! I love cruising and wished my life were structured so that I could live at sea. Keep up the great content!☮️❤️🛳️

[@thomasallen6980]

You would be sick of it in a month. Everyone tried that with some condo ship and they all moved off three months later because they spend tons of money but did not control anything. Who in their right mind wants to go to the same seven souvenir shops and a bounce island more than once or twice? Very unreliable internet. More reasons to get a new "bucket list" with better ideas on it.

[@outproud]

Thanks for the update!! I love to cruise on Royal Caribbean. I met Super Mario on a cruise just before the pandemic.

[@CarolineBoyce1]

New Year’s cruises are so much fun! Great to try at least a once! Super Mario is awesome! ❤

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Totally! I need to prioritize one!!

[@so4reelz]

We met Super Mario on HOTS during our Memorial Day sailing. It was a wonderful surprise as I didn't know he would be on the ship. He's just as nice in person as he is on the videos!

[@cruisecrazy7066]

I think that the Taxes and Dock fees are more like $20.00 per day, per cabin.

[@exhelent]

Great info! If you’re taking requests, I would love to see an Aruba guide video with tips from Mario.

[@johngalt2024]

Great information! I don't think I will ever have a desire to cruise full time, but a 6-12 month 'cruise' is definitely a possibility in a few years, glad to know it can be more affordable than I thought.

[@OSS1956]

I'm so glad that Mario is still going strong on Royal Carribean . I had wondered where he hid out doing the pandemic, and I was thinking some villa in Italy. Still, that was crazy, because probably needed to see the ocean.

[@HawaiiRealEstateAgent]

Very interesting! I’ve always wondered what it might cost on an annual basis for just the cabin, tax, and tips. Thanks for this helpful video!

[@thekoshertourist]

Interesting....does he need too disembark and embark everytime....or does he switch ships? Does he do exlusively 7-day cruises or does he sometime take 10, 11, 14 day, etc cruises?

[@martystepanski8385]

Bizymom3kids here, love your content, I really appreciate this series the most! Thanks!

[@j.g7506]

Where does he do his laundry? I know that once you reach pinnacle level you get free laundry and ironing but what did he do before that?

[@sandralynn1309]

Many Thanks to you Alanna for the informative video with Superman-Mario. George and I recall watching the first one about four years ago. Then, during the pandemic halt of cruise travel we stayed in Galveston for a week and imagined ourselves on another Voyage someday. During that season one of the Passenger ships arrived for a few days. We cheered along with you and your husband as the empty Cruise ship docked in Galveston. Your beautiful baby daughter was smiling from the stroller that morning !! It was a moment of Joy and Hope not soon forgotten. I recall you folks drove all the way down just to view the ship entering the channel and docking. We're still here at the Port of Galveston awaiting the __ new __ Carnival Jubilee this December.

[@SusanCatherine]

Loved this! I've never been on a cruise, wasn't searching for this information, but it appeared in my feed and I'm glad I watched it. What a fascinating lifestyle! Thank you for sharing.

[@donnachevalier7460]

Thank you, Mario.. great seeing him again. 😊

[@ChrisTheDBA]

We are going to be on Harmony 8/19-9/2. I look forward to seeing Mario when we are onboard.

[@DeniseFiset]

Super nice video .. thank you so much Mario for your update on living on a cruise ship ... I'm very envious. I've done the Allure if the Seas, the Rhapsody of the Seas and the Oasis of the Seas and enjoyed every one of them, am now trying the Celebrity for a change and have done the Milleneum and upcoming in February will be doing the Apex. I wish everyone could experience the relaxing feeling of being on a cruise !! Thank you to both of you for doing this video and sharing with us !!

[@60Airflyte]

Tax is $130 per person per day?! Holy cow. No wonder my “free” cruise was so expensive. Love to see Mario again. I was wondering how he was faring during the pandemic. I should have known he’d find a way to have a soft landing.

[@nicolekrenzler2673]

No, tax is for the whole cruise. The gratuities are per day though.

[@corinnaslack5065]

Super Mario it is wonderful that you have made your dreams come true and live on a cruise ship!! I would love to live on a cruise ship but for now, I will just hope for some Super Mario signed cruise swag and enter the contest!! I do have two upcoming cruises to look forward to!

[@kevinhilbrunner3439]

Great video and update to how Mario is doing as well as the updates on the cruise fair costs. Thank you and happy cruising 🛳

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

We did New Year’s 22-23 on Oasis of the Seas, we loved it; booked it again for 23-24 but the prices were ridiculous, for $500. more per person we got another 8 days on a back to back cruises which we have booked for January 2024

[@degreesofshining]

❤Love it! Even if for just a year, what a life to live! This may go on my bucket list in early retirement. 😀We will be on the Harmony of the Seas in January 2024 and we are really looking forward to the adventure. Who knows...maybe we'll run into Mario. What a legend!

[@cacourtney]

He's adorable it's good to see him looking so well. Definitely an interesting catch-up series.

[@danielleomdahl1166]

We just saw him on Independence of the Seas. He had a cute little set up at the pool area.

[@allenrodon2406]

We're going on Cruise the beginning of next year. And I was thinking of your last video with Super Mario and wondering if he was still doing it after COVID glad to see He still live in the dream.

[@tnegron68]

Would love to live on a cruise ship full time. Thank you for sharing you insights.

[@edf2953]

Always nice to get an update from Mario. Glad to see that he looks healthy. Looking forward to future videos with Mario.

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Thanks! Yes, we will have 2 more!

[@RyGuyDCL]

Started cruising 3 years ago and now I have new life goals!!!!!

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Yay another converted cruise addict! Welcome to the fam! 🤣

[@rascalious]

I am Diamond Plus and have met Mario. I aspire to do what he does.

[@chrisd7865]

Thanks. Love hearing about his free flowing lifestyle

[@mariareyes-ku6194]

I still miss working on the ship which I did 28 years ago.

[@BeautyatAnyAge]

Congratulations to Mario for planning/strategizing so he could live his retirement the way he chooses! My husband and I want to be with grandchildren someday so our life will include occasional cruises.

[@nancysatori4744]

I got the honor of meeting Mario on Mariner of the Seas in 2018, what a great guy!

[@mariebrooks7341]

It is so wonderful to see Super Mario living his best life onboard a cruise ship. I cruise about 2x a year right now and go to my timeshare 2x a year. I want to kick that up to 4x a year for both. I just do a lot of volunteering and need to work it out on my calendar. I went to a retirement community the other day to visit friends who live there and it is like being in a resort community. It was great. Like being on a ship or at a resort. Great update information on living on board a cruise ship. I don't want to live on board for 50 weeks yet would love to be on board more often. BON VOYAGE Super Mario.

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Love to hear that you volunteer often! that will keep you younger longer! I hope you get the opportunity to cruise more as you would like!

[@justjudycrafting7401]

This was very interesting to hear about living on the ship full time. My childhood best friend goes cruising a lot and has told me about meeting several people who live full time on the ship. I find it so interesting. And I’m jealous. Hopefully one day I will meet you. Happy Sailing.

[@gasmahn3294]

Mario, US Military gets 10% off rooms on NCL..so yes they can charge different rates

[@krisnuss3438]

First time on this channel and just subscribed. Diamond Plus with RCCL but currently only cruise about twice a year. Often heard about Super Mario. Good to see himin the video. Thanks

[@Hstergo]

First time watching one of your videos and really enjoyed it good content and very well pot together. I am now a subscriber !

[@travelwithdebandnick]

wow this video was really interesting. thank you to you both for sharing :)

[@joannefarmer6412]

Liked the interview. Interesting to see the numbers.

[@maryfaith936]

I enjoy keeping up with Mario and seeing him live his dream. ❤

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Thanks for following along Mary

[@richsipe]

Great video!! Questions we have had since cruising with Royal and learning about Super Mario

[@donbarron5349]

First cruise was on Song of Norway in 1975. On and off cruises for a number of years but now diamond plus status. I'm sorry but hate inside cabins.

[@lorisweat7082]

Love the cruise life he is living. Has been a dream of mine!

[@evelynm.r.8100]

This is amazing. Just got back from my first RC cruise.

[@rockhilltravelers]

Enjoyed the facts that Mario presented. Hopefully we'll see him on the Presidents Cruise on Allure next week.

[@denisebenjamin7139]

Does he sail RCC in the Mediterranean, Asia, South America, etc. as well, not just the Caribbean?

[@nosandos]

Great video, thank you for sharing and giving the facts on pricing and how one could achieve and budget this lifestyle!

[@CruisetheWorldAtoZ]

Our pleasure David! Which cabin would you prefer it this was your lifestyle?

[@nosandos]

I think I’d do the interior as well. I like a nice dark freezing cold room to sleep in and think the savings could be used for other things than a higher tier room.

[@barryhaley7430]

Are there not a lot of perks like laundry, free drinks etc when you get status

[@m.r.4190]

Love when you sit down with Mario! So interesting!

[@robbyrucker140]

At 44 I've thought of this for years. I'm in texas and have done all I can out of our port and looking to do more . I've done 4 now on 3 different brands but royal seems to have the best program. Bucket list is definitely a world cruise. But if I can get maybe some more rent houses or some other passive income. I can definitely see myself to be a super Mario junior lol. Great info to get started.

[@richardshepherd7107]

I have met Marion several times. Very nice person to talk to !

[@B-ch6uk]

I love his office. What a view!

[@jayrustin2557]

My wife and I were just talking about this the other day! We were remembering the original video and wondering how costs have changed. Thanks, Alanna and Super Mario! Regarding the lifestyle of Super Mario, how many hours per day does he work in his "office"?