Retired couple booked 51 back-to-back cruises because it’s cheaper than living in retirement home

Retirement often brings visions of leisure and exploration, free from work’s constraints. But for an Australian couple, retirement means embarking on an unconventional journey: 51 consecutive cruises. Marty and Jess Ansen, cruise enthusiasts, set sail on the Coral Princess after the pandemic disrupted their travel plans. What started as a short getaway turned into a 500-day adventure.

They booked 51 back-to-back cruises, forming strong bonds with the ship’s staff. Surprisingly, the Ansen’s discovered their cruising lifestyle was more cost-effective than a traditional retirement home, challenging the conventional idea of retirement. Their daily routine includes an hour of table tennis and indulging in the cruise’s offerings. The couple’s story is a testament to fulfilling retirement dreams, as they remain committed to their sea voyages.

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