Now let’s get to the cost: it ranges from $825,000 for studios, to more than $7 million for a three-bedroom flat. Of course, that’s just for a room. You have to add in another 10 to 15 percent of the purchase price for annual fees that come with running a 43,000 ton cruise ship all year round. These fees are based on your apartment size, and come out to roughly $167 per square foot. You must also throw in a food and beverage charge of about $33,000 per year. To get it down to actual figures, if you own an apartment of about 1,100 sq. ft., your total annual charge is about $220,000.
So maybe you’re thinking, “Ok, where do I send a check to?” Not so fast. Just because you have the cash doesn’t mean they want your money. Before you can buy, you have to pass a very strict vetting process, part of which is to prove that you’re net worth is at least $5 million — at the minimum. Also, you have to be willing to live by their rules. For example, if you want to fix your place up to your own tastes and standard, that has to be approved by a committee first. And don’t be thinking this would be a great place for Fido — pets are not allowed.
