I think few understand the focused work it takes to be successful. Think of the discipline it takes to NOT get up and do things during the day. Congrats to him - inspiring.
Great series, Alanna! It's be very interesting to see what Mario is really like. What a fun guy with a great positive attitude! You can tell that he truly enjoys his life.
I could listen to you both all day😍 I love how Mario is leading the life that is right for him - sounds like he has his life sussed. I have to agree - I love McDonalds breakfast (my favourite is pancakes and syrup). When I do have a McDonalds my favourite is a Big Mac Meal and Strawberry Milkshake 😋 Happy cruising ❤️✌️
What a wonderful interview! I think I am falling more and more in love with Mario!😄I absolutely got a kick out of his love of McDonald’s! It was wonderful to hear how his daily life is set up. Thank you so much for bringing this to us Alanna and Rafael!❤️🤗⚓️
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ - absolutely!! I do like a good McDonalds run every now and then for a special treat! I can even do Keto eating just eliminating the buns! LOL!!
I love to listen to Mario. He is such a fascinating man to listen to. Did I miss something, did Mario say if he is married, a widower or single? I too, like to dine in a smaller environment, because it's so noisy in the dining rooms.😉
Edward, ya it totally makes sense just as if you were living on land you can easily loose track of you day without some routine and normalcy from day to day.
We love diving in Cozumel! We aren't certified yet but we have done the "Intro to Scuba" excursion that is just amazing. The instructors give a brief intro to the equipment, then you're driving just like the certified divers! ❤
Rafael Zingano I did and I sounded like an idiot. “HOWS YOUR PET ROCK MR MARIO”, he forgot about the joke he made in the prior video. 😭😂 but very nice gentlemen. Just a normal guy.
This! This is what I want to do when I retire! Now, can Mario help convince my husband?! He says he will never retire, so I imagine him always doing some kind of consulting, even if just part time to keep his mind busy.
This question just came to me though not exactly on topic. Does Mario play the credit card points game? Does he maximize his spend to take advantage of points?
Mario you sound like a real character 😎 and a joy to be around. I’m surprised you don’t visit other cruising areas. So on turnaround day you just leave for a few hours and then Check back in?
That is exactly what he does when he is sailing Miami to the Caribbean and back. His all-time favorite itineraries are transatlantic cruises so he tries to schedule 2 of those a year, which spices up just the Caribbean routes.
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ in RV about a year locally but nurse for 30 years. About to head on the road in a couple months. Understand uprooting your life to have more freedom to travel. Sold my home and downsized when I became empty nester. Funny just returned from Majesty less than a week ago, family trip
I've noticed that he never mentions the casino in his interviews. Does he ever go? I like to play poker and once I won enough to pay for half the cruise.
Luvin’ this series with Super Mario. The only thing I don’t like is the video questions because it takes the people so long to get to the actual question that it starts to get boring.
I would love to work and cruise :) I would love to cruise more but it gets expensive travelling from Canada. My goal is when I retire we have enough money to travel more :) right now we do all inclusive or cruises about once a year for a couple weeks. Funny he misses McDonalds from dry land.
Jenn those are some great goals you have! I would like to do some more all-inclusives in the future! Do you find them to be more relaxing than cruising?
Speaking as someone who works in finance himself, isn’t he afraid of someone picking off his we-fi passwords, or does he change them often? Also, when did you change your account name?
I was wondering if Mario goes on the excursions. Is it just yes or no, or some of them but not others because of interests, or none anymore because he's done them all, etc.
Toni O'hara Mario still does excursions, not like how we would do, but more scuba diving (his favorite hobby). He dos like when the ship is docked as he gets the ship for himself!
9/21/19....OBVIOUSLY Mario is a Baby Boomer with his Momma Mia + Grease + Sat Night Fever fav musicals! Interesting how Mario keeps a regular schedule on board the ship between his healthy way of life + running a financial mgt business @ pool side! Def living the LIFE OF RILEY! I THINK AT 10,000 PINACLE POINTS THEY SHOULD GIVE MARIO HIS OWN SHIP! OR AT LEAST AUTO UPGRADE TO A PERM SUITE! 🌅 🌃
Eileen, getting his own ship would be a pretty crazy gift lol. Mario often gets the offers for upgrade but prefers to stay in an inside cabin so he doesnt have to switch rooms so frequently and makes the entire ship his home!
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ You might have seen it or maybe not, but I have a question for you Alanna. You seem to be very young, How do you do what you do? From the looks of your channel, you are vacationing all over the place all the time. So how do you do it?
Greg, I am very fortunate and grateful to be doing what I am doing. We budget very strictly, and live a modest lifestyle when we are not on the road so we can afford to travel as much as we do.
Great interview! Don't agree with his comparison between the Windjammer vs. dining room! Umm, the the buffet food has been sitting there for hours, even though the food surely turns over. In the dining room it at least gets mad for you upon ordering. Also, probably not the smartest to share the wealth management info. The onboard internet not the most secure from what we saw (hope he setup with VPN and Firewall).
I met Mario on the Navigator of the Seas this past week, he has his own cabana on the ship and all, really nice guy.
I love you two together! I hope this series never ends 🥰
Super Mario has such a great personality! I love the videos
LEARNED SOO MUCH FROM SUPER MARIO...HE'S THE BOMB!! I ENVY HIS LIFESTYLE, VERY WISE MAN!!!
Totally, Mario rocks! 😊
I think few understand the focused work it takes to be successful. Think of the discipline it takes to NOT get up and do things during the day.
Congrats to him - inspiring.
Eric Leszkowicz discipline is a great factor!
Great series, Alanna! It's be very interesting to see what Mario is really like. What a fun guy with a great positive attitude! You can tell that he truly enjoys his life.
Ken, thank you. Yea I totally agree Mario's joy for life really shines! 💙
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ I'm curious to know what he does for L'amore!!
😂🤣 " McDonald " .. Super Mario you are one cool dude lol ... and i agree Mcdonal is my favorite fast food place also lol.
I could listen to you both all day😍 I love how Mario is leading the life that is right for him - sounds like he has his life sussed. I have to agree - I love McDonalds breakfast (my favourite is pancakes and syrup). When I do have a McDonalds my favourite is a Big Mac Meal and Strawberry Milkshake 😋 Happy cruising ❤️✌️
I love all the videos with Super Mario, I just spent all my morning watching the videos :)
You are so sweet Patricia so glad you enjoyed the series! A new episode will be released on Sunday!
Alanna, fantastic job of interviewing and anticipating what we would like to hear. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for the support and positive feedback! Glad you enjoyed it!
What a wonderful interview! I think I am falling more and more in love with Mario!😄I absolutely got a kick out of his love of McDonald’s! It was wonderful to hear how his daily life is set up. Thank you so much for bringing this to us Alanna and Rafael!❤️🤗⚓️
Thanks so much Nancy! So glad you are enjoying the series. Do you have a fast food guilty pleasure?
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ - absolutely!! I do like a good McDonalds run every now and then for a special treat! I can even do Keto eating just eliminating the buns! LOL!!
Hahaha wow, who would have thought! 😯
I love to listen to Mario. He is such a fascinating man to listen to. Did I miss something, did Mario say if he is married, a widower or single? I too, like to dine in a smaller environment, because it's so noisy in the dining rooms.😉
Lana Jackson Mario is single. Never had any children. He’ll probably live to be 110
I agree with Mario. You have to have a routine on the ship. I’ve found that when I get onto a ship I follow the same routine from past cruises 🚢
Edward, ya it totally makes sense just as if you were living on land you can easily loose track of you day without some routine and normalcy from day to day.
Another great interview with Super Mario. We've really have enjoyed this series.
“I love shark diving.” This probably summarizes Mario’s approach to life!
That should be but on a plaque under his name and picture on one of the cruise ships he most frequents.
Love Super Mario and learning all about the day in his life! Great video and awesome questions!
We love diving in Cozumel! We aren't certified yet but we have done the "Intro to Scuba" excursion that is just amazing. The instructors give a brief intro to the equipment, then you're driving just like the certified divers! ❤
Damn, I adore this guy. What a sweet and charismatic man. He's like everyone's favorite Grandpa.
Cyndi Brown - He is such an amazing person! Happy holidays.
The McDonalds answer is so funny 😂
Have you dived in the Red Sea? Just South of Eilat is amazing.
Mario needs his own TH-cam Channel !
Greg Wallace - in one of the episodes I ask him that.
I love this series. Thank you.
I am so glad you are enjoying it! There are a few more for this season!
Alanna you are so lucky...I could talk to Super Mario all day! So interesting. I am a 60 yr old Grandma who would love to live this lifestyle!
Thanks for your support! Mario truly is incredibly interesting!
I met super Mario just an hour ago. How exciting. Lol
Did you get an opportunity to chat a bit with him?
Rafael Zingano I did and I sounded like an idiot. “HOWS YOUR PET ROCK MR MARIO”, he forgot about the joke he made in the prior video. 😭😂 but very nice gentlemen. Just a normal guy.
This dude is my hero.
How often do you change ships, and what kind of cabin do you get?
Interesting to be in wealth management, and can stop working at 3 PM. Great he can stop working in the late afternoon and take a nap.
Do you buy the Drink Package?
Or do you prefer to smuggle?
Thanks for sharing. He has an amazing business!!! Wow knew!
Another great interview. What is Mario’s alcoholic drink of choice?
That's a good question Donna! I will have to ask him that one!
Curious…does he get off the ships when they are in different ports?
This! This is what I want to do when I retire! Now, can Mario help convince my husband?! He says he will never retire, so I imagine him always doing some kind of consulting, even if just part time to keep his mind busy.
Well, your husband can work in the pool deck, while you enjoy the pool!
This question just came to me though not exactly on topic. Does Mario play the credit card points game? Does he maximize his spend to take advantage of points?
Edgar, yes Mario uses a points to get money back! Smart way to save if you can stay on top of it!
Since you have been doing this for over 20 years how did you work when you first started cruising, when internet connections and service was sketchy?
Mario you sound like a real character 😎 and a joy to be around. I’m surprised you don’t visit other cruising areas. So on turnaround day you just leave for a few hours and then Check back in?
That is exactly what he does when he is sailing Miami to the Caribbean and back. His all-time favorite itineraries are transatlantic cruises so he tries to schedule 2 of those a year, which spices up just the Caribbean routes.
Awesome, I live in an RV as traveling nurse, ship is next!
Wow! That is so exciting. How long have you been doing that?
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ in RV about a year locally but nurse for 30 years. About to head on the road in a couple months. Understand uprooting your life to have more freedom to travel. Sold my home and downsized when I became empty nester. Funny just returned from Majesty less than a week ago, family trip
Windjammer for the win! Dining room wasn’t that great for the two meals I ate there on a seven day cruise.
Wow!... We did for one of the night, but for Mario he just enjoys picking what he wants..
I love diving with sharks too!!
Was it scary at first? I'm scared to try it😯
I've noticed that he never mentions the casino in his interviews. Does he ever go? I like to play poker and once I won enough to pay for half the cruise.
Toni O'hara - He does mentions he only goes there to smoke as he is not a gambler.
Luvin’ this series with Super Mario. The only thing I don’t like is the video questions because it takes the people so long to get to the actual question that it starts to get boring.
Elizabeth, thank you for the feedback!
Thank you
Thrilled to hear you enjoyed it!
I would love to work and cruise :) I would love to cruise more but it gets expensive travelling from Canada. My goal is when I retire we have enough money to travel more :) right now we do all inclusive or cruises about once a year for a couple weeks. Funny he misses McDonalds from dry land.
Jenn those are some great goals you have! I would like to do some more all-inclusives in the future! Do you find them to be more relaxing than cruising?
Speaking as someone who works in finance himself, isn’t he afraid of someone picking off his we-fi passwords, or does he change them often? Also, when did you change your account name?
I was wondering if Mario goes on the excursions. Is it just yes or no, or some of them but not others because of interests, or none anymore because he's done them all, etc.
Toni O'hara Mario still does excursions, not like how we would do, but more scuba diving (his favorite hobby). He dos like when the ship is docked as he gets the ship for himself!
Seems like a great guy!
9/21/19....OBVIOUSLY Mario is a Baby Boomer with his Momma Mia + Grease + Sat Night Fever fav musicals!
Interesting how Mario keeps a regular schedule on board the ship
between his healthy way of life + running a financial mgt business @ pool side!
Def living the LIFE OF RILEY!
I THINK AT 10,000 PINACLE POINTS THEY SHOULD GIVE MARIO HIS OWN SHIP!
OR AT LEAST AUTO UPGRADE TO A PERM SUITE! 🌅 🌃
Eileen, getting his own ship would be a pretty crazy gift lol. Mario often gets the offers for upgrade but prefers to stay in an inside cabin so he doesnt have to switch rooms so frequently and makes the entire ship his home!
Mario...What's your FAVORITE RCL ship to cruise on?
Mario's favorite class of ships is the freedom class 😃
Mario, I'm one of your clients - Busted! Just joking.
Haha good one John! That would be something else! 😜
I prob would miss McDonald's too & dunkin donuts
I want to know the cabin he chooses
He stays in a inside cabin!
Alanna Zingano thank you
I wonder how the pandemic has affected Mario and his schedule.
He is currently on land out of the US waiting for cruise to resume!
I thought he was going to say his favorite creature was going to be Sponge Bob....
Greg Wallace - That would have been a funny one.
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ You might have seen it or maybe not, but I have a question for you Alanna. You seem to be very young, How do you do what you do? From the looks of your channel, you are vacationing all over the place all the time. So how do you do it?
Greg, I am very fortunate and grateful to be doing what I am doing. We budget very strictly, and live a modest lifestyle when we are not on the road so we can afford to travel as much as we do.
@@CruisetheWorldAtoZ Is youtube your job or do you do something else and how many trips per year do you and your husband take?
My favorite underwater creature is following a 20 year-old in a thong
😮👙🙊🙉🙈
Living on a cruise ship may sound good, but I am sure that after 10 or 15 years it gets rather boring.
Great interview! Don't agree with his comparison between the Windjammer vs. dining room! Umm, the the buffet food has been sitting there for hours, even though the food surely turns over. In the dining room it at least gets mad for you upon ordering. Also, probably not the smartest to share the wealth management info. The onboard internet not the most secure from what we saw (hope he setup with VPN and Firewall).