'Can you really live on a cruise ship?' is an inquiry into the viability of long-term residency aboard a commercial passenger vessel. Examples of 'liveaboard' cruisers include Richard Norris, who spent 12 years on Royal Caribbean's 'Radiance of the Seas'.
Living on a cruise ship offers unique advantages: no household maintenance, constant travel, resort-style amenities, and a built-in social community. Historically, the concept gained traction in the 1980s with the rise of extended cruises and affordable long-term accommodations.