Retired couple booked 51 back-to-back cruises because it’s cheaper than living in retirement home
Retired Couple Chooses 51 Back-to-Back Cruises Over Retirement Home
Marty and Jess Ansen opted for an unconventional retirement plan: booking 51 consecutive cruises on the Coral Princess. According to the ship’s hotel manager, Ren van Rooyen, they’ve become integral parts of the ship’s community.
Their decision was driven by a surprising realization: it’s cheaper than residing in a retirement facility. Marty and Jess found that life at sea fulfilled their daily needs at a fraction of the cost.
Despite spending over 450 days onboard, they maintain an active routine, starting with table tennis and enjoying the ship’s abundant buffets.
Their journey fulfills a lifelong dream of exploring the world by sea, with no plans to stop. Their story inspires the notion that retirement can be about pursuing dreams wholeheartedly.
By opting for a life at sea, Marty and Jess demonstrate the limitless possibilities of retirement. For them, it’s about endless horizons and the freedom of the open ocean.
