Man Suffers Consequences of Living on a Cruise Ship for 23 Years



Mario Salcedo has spent 23 years of his life living on a cruise ship, and now he’s paying the price. The Cuban national made the bold move to leave his stressful job as an international finance director at a successful business in the U.S. for a life sailing the seas. He has visited countries and beaches across the world, while relaxing and experiencing different cultures. It seems that the cruise ship veteran is now paying the price for his lifestyle choice, now suffering from a unique health issue. After recently completing his 1,000th cruise with Royal Caribbean, he has a permanent set of sea legs. Mario can handle seasickness like a champ, but he’s not that great at being on dry land anymore. When he disembarked the cruise line recently to spend some time at an apartment he keeps in Miami, he discovered that he can no longer walk in a straight line, swaying so much that he has to have the assistance of a cane. As soon as he moves back onto the cruise ship, he can walk just fine. Mario reckons that he’s spent about $82,000 a year, and believes it’s worth every penny. He works remotely from a deck chair poolside, with an ocean view. If he’s not working, you can find him scuba diving in stunning waters, engaging with other passengers on the ballroom dance floor, or unwinding with a cigar in the dedicated lounge. While he has a minor issue when he’s on land, Mario still feels it’s worth it to be able to travel the world in leisure.