I tried a cruise ship holiday and loved it so much I now live on them – I’ve done 43 trips… it’s transformed my life
A KEEN traveller has told how he has taken 43 trips around the world in the last year after deciding to live on cruise ships.
Chris DeSalvo, 40, decided to relocate to the high seas after taking his first voyage in September last year.
Chris, from Florida, was immediately hooked after the weekend trip to Mexico on Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady.
Now the software developer spends his time working from ships around the world.
He told MailOnline: “The first voyage was a revelation. I realized that with quality internet and amazing food, this could be more than just a vacation.”
Now in just over a year he has racked up 43 trips – with 23 of these in a row on one ship when he stayed at sea aboard aboard Scarlet Lady in the Caribbean for four months.
He explained: “The first two weeks were planned ahead of time and then I just kept extending while I was onboard, clocking up 23 voyages.
“I was just on Resilient Lady from August 6 to September 17 for six voyages in a row, six weeks.
“And I have another seven weeks back to back planned starting on Sunday. This will take me from Athens to Sydney.”
Mr DeSalvo, who runs a company called Pomegranate Apps, says being at sea makes him even more productive.
He explained: ‘Living on these ships for me is about the freedom to be productive without the daily hassles of commuting or planning.
“At sea, I’ve found that I can focus more and yet indulge in numerous fun activities onboard.”