Meet the Happiest Guy in the World | Op-Docs

What kind of person takes a cruise not for a week or a month, but for the rest of his life? Meet Mario Salcedo, who says that nearly 20 years of nonstop cruise ship living have made him “The Happiest Guy in the World” - though the truth of that claim may be in the eye of the beholder.
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This is the third Op-Doc from the prolific young director Lance Oppenheim. In last year’s “No Jail Time: The Movie,” he delved into a subculture of lawyers using filmmaking techniques to reduce their clients’ sentences. His Op-Doc debut was “Long Term Parking,” about a group of airline employees who live in an airport parking lot. Together, “Long Term Parking” and “The Happiest Guy in the World,” draw a vivid portrait, both hopeful and bleak, of Americans trying to redefine what counts as “home.”
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[@aliceindisasterlaand]

is anyone going to mention how beautifully shot this documentary was? it feels like a real cinematic piece - the music, the framing, the colour grading, the overall cinematography. for instance, in the part where he's consulting his spreadsheet on his laptop with two other cruisers, the lighting is incredible - the golden gleaming of the table centrepiece and all the glasses and drinks on it. seriously, kudos to the director. i would love to see more documentaries like this from this channel!

[@joeeckley5272]

Why does everyone deem it necessary to add mind numbing music to every thing?

[@timowthie]

Joe Eckley to have it seem like theres more the story than there really is.

[@benjaminbeeson8538]

You sound like a fan of corridor digital? Am I right?

[@annberrios9759]

agreed

[@d1g1talpr0]

Lance Oppenheim is a filmmaker and a junior at Harvard College. His previous Op-Docs are “No Jail Time: The Movie” and “Long Term Parking.” “The Happiest Guy in the World” debuted on April 26 at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

[@LordofBroccoli]

He looks like me when I'm depressed and trying to convince everyone that I'm fine.

[@TheRedverb]

Marc Shanahan, Exactly. Note how he reminded us more than once, "I'm the happiest man in the world" almost like a mantra repeated in an effort to make himself believe it.

[@hotsauceislethal9430]

He is clearly just trying to avoid cleaning...

[@delick01]

Yea, exactly. He is avoiding something. He put himself in this fantasy world to avoid reality. This is not true happiness. What he needs is to go face his fear, face the land. Conquer what he is avoiding. If not, he will live his whole life just pretending.

[@B-ch6uk]

@@hotsauceislethal9430 And living like a normal person. I would be bored in 5 days.

[@chewie2055]

Marc Shanahan The token weirdo of the ship

[@andcheese1051]

This looks like a documentary style episode of black mirror

[@6a6ylam6]

With a hint of Lost in Translation

[@Dooality]

I have to say, this was beautifully shot and directed.

[@fluxophile]

Seriously - this felt less like a profile and more like a serious short film.

[@e.c.4875]

And edited

[@moreapropos]

Correct. Opening shot and shot at 6:53 are exceptionally creative. He must have been using a gimbal rig to get such smooth shots.

[@kennymatz.]

i was about to say the same thing?

[@d1g1talpr0]

Lance Oppenheim is a filmmaker and a junior at Harvard College. His previous Op-Docs are “No Jail Time: The Movie” and “Long Term Parking.” “The Happiest Guy in the World” debuted on April 26 at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival.

[@HerAeolianHarp]

Whether or not Mario is happy, this is amazing visual storytelling. Its superlative cinematography and editing suggest multiple answers to that question, but the answer is Mario's alone. I celebrate anyone who can enjoy their days as they see fit, without harming anyone and with a personal logic and poetry.

[@user-pz3yt8zm3k]

Her Aeolian Harp I don't think he isn't harming anyone. His wasteful bon vivant lifestyle is damaging our environment significantly more than if he didn't live on cruise ships

[@thegrimadvocate]

"I have everything booked until May of 2019!" ...wait a minute

[@bread-guy001]

Same, like I wonder what he’s doing right now??

[@scottm4773]

P

[@ltbobblue]

He is still cruising I was just on a cruise and he was on it.

[@ANGELSLVME]

Christopher Ball are you for real

[@calebcain4729]

That was incredibly depressing. He's not living. He's just existing.

[@rexlinville8606]

Caleb Cain what do you do that isn’t existing. Go to your job 40 hours a week and spend all the money on bills so u can exist

[@calebcain4729]

@@rexlinville8606 I make things, I have friends, I learn and change, and engage with other people and groups who do. He just floats and smokes.

[@calebcain4729]

@@rexlinville8606 I'm literally disabled and don't have a job because of that, and I do more than he appears to do and I live more than he seems to.

[@lindak1768]

He has other videos up and seems much happier than this. I’m glad I saw them first.

[@chriswilliams6568]

Caleb Cain I have seen his other videos where Alanna interviews him, he seems very happy. He knows all the staff and captains, they do special things for him. He is known by many passengers too, he has a great social life I am sure. Just different to us. On those other videos we see the terrible sun damage to his skin, he should get that seen too, plus he has the smokers cough, he is not too healthy.

[@johnlindahl6917]

I Totally understand Mario! I’m 45 years, did electrical work, bought a house, rented it out, semi retired to a family cabin on a lake in Northern MN for the last 18 years. No wife or kids, you just learn to enjoy life! Cheers Super Mario!

[@dominiqueelgin3770]

I'm not quite understanding your story. You're 45 years old? Are you living a retired life or a bachelor's life?

[@ChiefTurtle]

I met him twice on Freedom and Explorer of the Seas. Very interesting person. I think he told me he manages portfolio investments for the employees of the cruise ships he goes on. He knows everyone. He is also a Pentagle Member, well he should be with 365 cruise nights per year.

[@aeroAdvocate]

A what? 🤣

[@DiggyDiggy1919]

He looks so lost and lonely. No friends, just talking to staff and doing nothing. This was really depressing to watch. Life truly is nothing without special relationships like family (or chosen family).

[@takchengsze4719]

It depends on individual. Some people can live on an island alone and feel contend, someone needs companions.

[@purpleguru4763]

I've never really been that happy. I currently live alone and am not really any less happy than when I was around people.

[@takchengsze4719]

@@purpleguru4763 me too.

[@NickPeters-zc2ms]

I believe one can live life alone and not be lonely. The impression I got was that part of the "package" of being a top cruiser, he sort of "owns" the ship and the crew are his staff. Everything is done for him and all he's doing is using his disposal income from good investments 20-30 years ago to pay their wages. :) He even has his own office assigned for him so he can run his internet business too. I liked it when he said, when the timed comes he'll go for one last scuba dive at 400 ft! Good humour right there.

[@justinkurtrivera2315]

But life has a companion like family,friends has no price no money can buy this that happiness and love you can find

[@Em0killer13]

what kind of a maniac does their calendar in excel

[@gnrdp]

Just about every company in the world I'd say...

[@Em0killer13]

gnrdp good job, you managed to miss the obvious point. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@ryannoah8711]

A poor maniac

[@floorpuncher3280]

Еveryone obviously

[@ILOVENJ00]

He sets up his itinerary in Excel and also adds appointments with friends there. Watch his series on KZbin. Very informative and interesting.

[@caleblovell]

Seems more like the Saddest Guy in the World, trying his best to hide that fact. But who knows.

[@magister61]

loneliness = sadness

[@jasonle6910]

He spoke about how he would die, and described it well. He lives everyday like it's his last... Don't you think.

[@dave1477]

I think that's what the title was going for.

[@MrSnatch247]

magister61. sadness is people with facebook and instagram accounts constantly looking for attention and recognition from people they don't even know.

magister61 receipts?

[@tominator3]

I think some people forget that some personality types (mine included - INTJ) actually can prefer to be alone. We can be completely happy and satisfied without others. It may look odd, or be offensive to loved ones, but that can be the case. I believe that he feels as he is "the happiest man in the world" despite being alone. Alone, not lonely.

[@eben7248]

To me, Mario is clearly unhappy. 3 years later, do you still hold the same view? I'm interested as to whether your mind has changed or not.

[@yourmajesty122]

im autistic and love being alone-pple don't understand

[@jasonubrown]

Great looking doc... but how does someone afford to go on all these cruises. I think that was a big part missing from this story I would've liked to know

[@elliehardstaff6601]

People rent their places on land and it covers all costs. The boats have healthcare and everything

[@sherylbullard6869]

On other vid's he explained he works on his computer for a few very wealthy European clients and invests their portfolio and is paid very well also he owns a condo in Miami where he often goes to while ship its in dock (not after every one but often enough to switch clothes etc) to drop off laundry (he has a maid who takes care of it) and picks up clean laundry between cruises..he has inside stateroom and at his level pays over 100k a year

[@michaelfalgares]

Search his videos online. Search Mario cruises Alana and he explains it all

[@sint0xicateme]

6:05 Mario is me when my family asks what I'm doing with my life. And the way the people reacted to him is exactly how my family reacts.

[@saimanda_]

Bolsheviki 😂 same

[@user-py7hf9zg5d]

True

[@stankyschub]

This actually made me lol!! Great comment

[@mygirlshair884]

"Doesn't like living in a group dynamic"? Seems like his whole existence is precisely that.

[@chriswilliams6568]

MyGirlsHair same as living in a village or small town, most of us live in, but I can see his point.

[@WayneT85]

Never trust anyone who always brags about something

[@blackmonkey965]

Wayne T he said he has all the time in the world to enjoy himself

[@blackmonkey965]

If I had that much time I would enjoy myself so much

[@kiDkiDkiD12]

I dont get the comments. If he wants to be alone on a cruise ship then why give him crap for it. The vast majority of people in this world are extroverts but there are some people like Mario who dont need constant human interaction to be happy. I would enjoy his lifestyle as well

[@jennygInspired]

kiDkiDkiD12 agreed

[@bawfuls]

If he wants to be alone then a cruise ship is a pretty dumb place to be.

[@jennygInspired]

bawfuls I can see why you'd say that, but as an introvert, I disagree. It's easy to stay by yourself when everyone else always leaves. There's no permanence on a cruise so there's no one looking for you. Sometimes it's easier to feel alone in a crowd where no one knows you or acknowledges you. Still, I feel like he does it more to avoid daily responsibilities like cooking and cleaning more so than to avoid relationships.

[@bawfuls]

Avoiding cooking/cleaning/laundry as he mentioned is also an odd reason, as it's quite easy to hire people to provide those services for you on land as well, and clearly he can afford to.

[@thechadeuropeanfederalist893]

As an introvert myself, i agree. Although not being able to spontaneously leave the ship at any time and go somewhere else would annoy me.

[@avfc1985]

Everything is subjective, what may seem like a sad existence to one person might be perfect to another. Just because you disagree with it doesn't mean it wrong.

[@chriscasaceli]

From a filmmaking standpoint, this is one of the greatest documentary pieces I have ever seen... The cinematography, the editing, the directing... Incredible. Bravo.

[@laurelbrennan6295]

Mario is my hero. He works in his "office" from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm doing wealth management consulting moving millions around the world...while living at sea...living his dream. I only hope I can meet him sometime, because that is my dream too.

[@RasKitchen]

Beautifully shot/edited piece....excellent work 👊

[@katev394]

This director has 2 full length documentaries I highly recommend to everyone. Best I’ve seen.

[@antemeridiemwolf]

*The real, unanswered question here is, how is he PAYING for it all?*

[@pamount]

That's what I'd like to know.

[@PedroEsteban]

Well, he said he worked a lot in the corporate world and never got married nor had children, so he either retired with a very-very-very nice pension, or sold his company or something like that I guess.

[@oraromaochi5584]

That’s what I was thinking, happiest cruise ship in the world...having a permanent customer.

[@autobotdiva9268]

he was married

[@isawondfl1]

A retirement plan. He has one and he also has a small business he runs from the ships.

[@frantrictantric]

Solitude is reward enough. I am going to give this a go.

[@warsany757]

Good God he has been listening to cruise ship bands for 20 years!

[@automuckme]

6:03 This part got to me the most. It's almost as if the family is consoling him, reassuring him (almost out of pity) that his life is great. He follows with "..but i'm happy. I'm the happiest guy.. I'm very happy". Like he's trying to convince them and himself that he's genuinely happy.. but he's dead inside.. He's dead.

[@stevesilveus9937]

I noticed that also. He is like a ship without a rudder. No pun intended. Add to that his smoking habit.... I feel for him!

[@zacharycohn822]

I'm so sorry for this guy! His only friends are people payed to be nice to him!

[@N12Gautam]

Zachary Cohn whats wrong with that? Sure it's superficail but atlest he's not hurting anyone. He Isn't scheming people, trying to take people's money by pernding to love someone and then take half their money. He seems like an okay guy to me

[@NickPeters-zc2ms]

@@N12Gautam Yep, he sounds a nice guy. Reckon he enjoys walking around the ship and greeting "his staff" that do everything he needs. He's found his Nirvana for sure.

[@the.shotgun.approach]

More like the loneliest guy in the World.

[@Lerian_V]

You took it right out of my mouth.

[@mariannasoto2003]

Can someone actually be that happy if they are alone all the time with no true connection to the “real” world (that is seen)

[@TonyRule]

Alone, but not lonely. Not everyone craves repetitive, needy company. Personally, I can't actually think of anything worse than living on a cruise ship - the daily monotony living in that artificial location would drive me mental.

[@phillip9194]

as you sit in a room alone commenting on a youtube video

[@tonyseller2574]

Phft. Extroverts.

[@QualityVinyl]

Really interesting. I've always wondered what it would be to live life on a cruise ship permanently. I wish they went into more detail on how he manages things you do routinely from land. So many people commenting on how he is so lonely, sad etc. but I disagree. He may very well be happy living this lifestyle. I've heard stories about how living on a ship is actually less expensive than living on land. This may very well be the retirement community of the future.

[@jonathonbaker-guntang4163]

I met him on Harmony and he gave me his autograph, such a wonderful man! Mario if you are reading this let's take a Chef's Table on our TA to Barcelona April 21, my treat!

[@ArielShootsClips]

When he says "im a happiest man in the world" it looks like he's trying to comfort himself from the fact that his lonely. Just my thought pls no hate comments. Thanks

[@imoretull]

Well there are a lot of people all over the world who come home lonely from work with no family, no connections, for whatever reason it is what it is. This guy probably just found a comfort zone, even though not ideal, it brings him some sort of peace of mind...it's almost as if he owns the cruise or something. One week turned into one year turned into 20 years. Some people don't really have the need to be intimate or it's really difficult for them, or they are not interested, but this guy was a successful business person -- so you never can tell the strengths and weaknesses of a person. Besides loneliness is relative. From the outside, going on social media (facebook, instagram, ...) all the time trying to find validation from other strangers seems strange too.

[@olgamogilevska3883]

Mr. Mario has really good personality, always friendly, happy!

[@manueladarazsdi9675]

Don't become a psychologist.

[@milkoroine214]

That made me feel kinda sorry for him but if he's truly happy living like that, then who am I to judge.

[@Jack-hx5hr]

the point was that he isn't

[@bettyb1581]

I don't feel bad he likes being alone.

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

If he's happy, who's to judge (aside from judging the carbon footprint).

[@kittycurious6444]

Anonymous he’s not happy that’s the point.

[@ASLUHLUHC3]

@@kittycurious6444 How do you know?

[@aeroAdvocate]

@@kittycurious6444 says a random person on the internet who never met him in person.

[@gustavvigolo4480]

@@ASLUHLUHC3 He seems like a lonely person and the way he talks about seems like he is trying to hide it.

[@SteveSilverActor]

This is brilliant filmmaking. Absolutely brilliant. 5:42-6:36 is truly masterful. The framing of the shots with the windows and sharp lines makes it feel almost like a prison.

[@pictureBigger]

Carnival's food would make me the sickest guy in the world.

[@pali_aha2781]

_"I'm the happiest guy in the world."_ The more he says it, the more he might convince himself of it. 🎡🎢 🚀

[@anacarolinareyes8213]

The only thing I have to look forward to is the new ships...

[@ioannispatronas5670]

Exceptionally good in terms of how this was shot. it clearly gives me the sense of him trying to convince me he is the happiest guy, although the facts show the opposite. Had the direction been different, the feel wouldn't have been so potent. JUST GREAT!!!!!

[@salilbhatnagar]

Legend has it, he's still cruising today.

[@mikaelhattingh]

might be one of the best documentaries in the world.

[@mattrousselle7607]

Happiness only real when shared. - Chris Mccandless

[@GlobeOil0030official]

well unless you're Mario

[@georgefrankpitt]

You mean George Orwell?

[@MrKarmapolice97]

You know what I like this! I like this guy and the way he thinks!

[@aidanpayan6919]

He’s so lonely I can feel it ❤️😭

[@mitchellbliss3828]

Thought that was BILL BELICHICK for a second at first, lmao!!

[@tadic755]

I bet the crew members are running away when they see super mario

[@franksinatta6440]

brilliantly shot. Just stunning

[@koibutsu]

He could be a cocaine dealer and call it corporate work. Use cruise ships to live in international waters to escape the law. Just saying....

[@kian_snz]

Animated Tigress how does he escape the law? But it makes sense what you said.

[@abudabisas]

u know ships go to ports? and have and must give list of all passangers to port administration, lol escaping the law...

[@DeanWuksta]

I've worked on cruises as a musician and have met a few cruislings, they haven't lived on a ship to this extent, but cruise consistently, and I get a lonely vibe from them. Like when Mario said all his friends were there as he walked in the dining area, but there were just staff there, paid to be civil to him, not saying they wouldn't either way, but you're kinda obliged to listen and befriend passengers, it's your job. I personally find the engagements forced a lot of the time, and I understand Mario when he says he not interested in being involved in the group dynamic. But yes, beautifully shot, I think it lacked some humorous anecdotes, interactions, and a bit of info as to why he is able to afford his lifestyle.

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

I hate his scuba dive comment, someone would be held responsible for a death like that and it would not be him. Seems like he is hiding depression when he regurgitates that he is the happiest guy in the world.

[@TobyCowles]

Oisin Willis yeah he seems really depressed and empty. A wondering soul with no goal who tries to cover it up by reminding people how happy he is. Also with the scuba thing if he did it in a state that allows 'death with dignity' or whatever those bills are called and sighned a waiver it might be fine but he really needs to figure out the legality of it before risking ruining someone else's life

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

Im going to presume that if he goes ahead with his scuba diving plan he will do it on one of the scuba diving excursions that each cruise ship offers. At least they'll have this video as evidence of his planned suicide.

[@usmclongrangebrainsurgeon]

Jesse Weston you can let him be and question his happiness at the same time. They aren't dependent on each other

[@user-pz3yt8zm3k]

IOozeAwesomeness Oisin Willis is criticizing him because his method of "sleeping with the fishes" could possibly jeopardize someone's career as a dive instructor. It's the selfishness of that choice, not his logic of wanting to leave this life peacefully on his own terms, that's abominable

[@FaridShahidinejad]

They would use the footage in this video as their defense and easily get off the hook

[@roseannalee247]

I wish everyone would find that one thing that make them as happy as this man is

[@jctai100]

Wish people here wouldn't tear into this guy for his life choice, it's his life and money.

[@user-pz3yt8zm3k]

No one's saying he shouldn't have the legal right to live on cruise ships, we're saying that his life is filled with superficial pleasure that will not bring him happiness in the long run, and constantly saying otherwise like he is: "I'm the happiest man in the world" is indicative of not actually being happy. I have the legal right to make fun of a blind person I see crossing a street, but that doesn't mean it's ok if I do. Likewise, he has an absolute legal right to live the rest of his life on cruise ships, but that's definitely a selfish and short sighted thing to do that warrants scathing criticisms

[@peterj.andros3996]

JEALOUSY among retired unimaginative people is ubiquitous. I'd guess most of the negativity on this thread comes from the most ordinary of people. This guy's accountable for his life. Which is more than can be said for most men his age.

[@WeMakeVideosCA]

You know how when you go on long vacations or social events back to back and you just get burnt out. This man is way past that point.

[@Baqsam]

I didn't know that Joey Diaz lived on a cruise ship.

[@scottm4773]

Thank you I was thinking the same

[@wilhelm2398]

exactly my thoughts - just watch out for that bear that sh!ts in your garden!

[@jlavenda1]

Amazingly profound. Left with more questions than answers, and I’m okay with that.

[@haywoodjahblomy8026]

For someone who LOVES being alone he kept trying to find his friends and book appointments with friends ...lol

[@franzhaas6889]

WELL DONE. THE CINEMATOGRAPHY WAS FANTASTIC.

Nothing in the world beats the happiness of holding your own kid.. being held by a loved one, helping people... Making a change in the world..

[@prasannarn946]

Is this supposed to be ironic? Am I missing something?

[@kellymacarthur5639]

I think that he truly believes he is happy. Whether he truly is or if he is just lying to himself, I don't know. However, it seems like the crew/director believes that he isn't truly happy, which can be shown throught the video editing. The crew seems to be telling the story of a lonely man, but I don't think that's the story the man is living in.

[@edwardshowden5511]

@@kellymacarthur5639 Good observations. Many people think loneliness is the worst thing and he must be sad because they would be in that situation, but some do feel great alone.

[@heloise6799]

Pani Danuta Actual loneliness kills. Humans are social beings and they need relationships.

[@one_man_community]

He seems like one of the saddest person i've ever seen. I do think there are some perfectly stable people out there. He is not one.

[@Jastingall211]

Left this video completely unconvinced

[@Marzzziii399]

Sweet life on deck IRL.

[@thebestisyettocome4114]

It's his life. He can afford this lifestyle. Happy?. Only he can speak the truth. Thank you

[@JRPaz613]

Pura Vida Super Mario My Mother and I just booked a whole year at Royal Caribbean around the World....We Will See You Soon !!! God Bless You.

[@neekkhoue2457]

fantastic video... you can see in the comments how thought provoking it is, everyone debating whether or not he is truly happy. Really well done.

[@ChiTsang]

definitely a lot better than in an assisted living place

[@lovette7684]

I would love to see an update of this (in 2021). Is he still on a ship now? How did he manage when COVID prevented people/staff from leaving a ship? Was it as good then?

[@peterariss6740]

He spent he's time during Covid at a friend's Condo in Aruba.

[@sirpsychosexy]

Oh god he’s the “where’s my hug” guy of the cruise ship

[@withlovvve7950]

sirpsychosexy 😂😂😂😂😂The weird smelling partial-pedi one😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Toby-ef8kj]

Me trying to convince people I'm happy

[@zzRider]

A lot of extroverts yapping about how unhappy he really is, when, in reality, he’s just aging. He seems rational enough to know the golden years is when a lot of people experience depression, not just him. Also the director did a beautiful job making this cinematic.

[@OhMyGodHeAdmitIt]

Really fascinating, well-shot and edited

[@hihowareyou3547]

His Happiness is immeasurable and my day is made.

[@TheBeeyatchofHate]

Mario: “I’m happiest alone.” Also Mario: “YOU’RE ON THE SHIP NEXT MONTH? WHAT DATE? TELL ME THE DATE”

[@LuisVallenotti]

Well if he is the happiest guy in the world I don't want to be this kind of happiest guy in the world.

[@realdavidpain]

... perfect shot and cut, in every possible way until the end ;)

[@Cloud7Travel]

I was on the Freedom of the Seas back in 2017 and there he was on the pool deck smoking area... smoking away while on the laptop. He is a legend.

[@Stephmusiculture]

What is the music at the end starting around 8:50? It's absolutely beautiful.

[@digitauxesque]

Great video. Reminds me of "Up in the Air." There are unspoken volumes here, wonderfully captured with the right framing and timing.

[@PatrickCruzromero]

Something tells me this guys family is absolutely thrilled he spends 365 days a year on a boat. Happiest guy on earth? I doubt it.

[@Jayisafunkydude]

This guy does not strike me as the happiest person in the world. Sure, he is living a dream but there is an undeniable sense of melancholy in his story.

[@kailynop9230]

it seems like hes really really reaaaallyy trying to convince everyone how happy he is im concerned

[@veritasexperience7765]

This should be called "The most satisfied man in the world".

[@Winnetou834]

Smoking, drinking, eating chips… I wish him many quality years to live!

[@arnaldocruz7583]

Absolute happiness does not exist, I would say that he found a way to feel peace and tranquility, in addition to the comforts he has and the number of problems he has left behind. These are decisions that few of us can make in life, he was able to do it and very well for him if it is what he wants.

[@64_bit80]

dude doesn't even look like Adam Sandler yet the cinematography still makes me feel like I'm watching uncut gems

[@chasebanas1748]

Anyone get Anthony Bourdain vibes from this...

[@jordanforbes2557]

So much of what this guy is saying and how he behaves screams depression and sadness. When he talks about how he has done everything and all he has to look firqard to is new ships. He talks about being the happiest man in the world then adds "alone". I have felt similar at times that I'd rather be alone, but that was during times where I just wanted to forget about my troubles and just others, but the happiest times for me were actually times spent with others and even introverts need others in their lives. He even talked about escaping real life.

[@moreapropos]

Exceptionally well shot and edited, musical choices are fantastic. Most interesting thing is how the guy keeps saying that he is the happiest guy in the world, but all the visual composition suggests just the opposite. It is sort of saying you can trust what you see more than what you hear. The line where he says "I wish I had my own private elevator" sort of says it all.

[@aeroAdvocate]

He's right though. I hate people and even more so in elevators.

[@jasmyshahdi5272]

I rather be happiest man than being richest man

[@aguy559]

The trouble I see is that when you are relaxing all the time, you can't appreciate relaxation.

[@Brooki3Monst3r]

Beautifully shot

[@ALVY_]

This is brilliant

[@joecashmore3259]

This was filmed incredibly well. Fantastic shots and cuts. I just wish there was a slightly longer version

[@zag288]

A dude this happy will live forever

[@ichtozavuzovsky8370]

His eyes look depressed af. I knew a bunch of people who said they werent depressed but you could see by the eyes.

[@cocoabee1]

He owns his own business still. Which he operates from whatever ship he is on. He also has a social life. Much of it with the upper crew such as the Captains and their families. Watch his other travel videos and you will learn.

[@jakedettman1869]

I wouldn’t describe this guy as the happiest guy, just very satisfied

[@riccardo50001]

To each his own, if I were independently wealthy, this would be the last way I would want to spend my time; such an encased life. Feels sad to me . . . BUT, to each his own!