Goodbye to the rest home… Hello the cruise long duration ! In any case, it is the choice of John and Melody Hennessee, a couple of retired Americans, who will start a new life on board the ship residential cruise ship, the Villa Vie. They chose to embark on this adventure after selling their home and business in 2020.
Initially, the couple had planned to travel the roads in a campervan to discover their country. As revealed Sky newsthis is following an advertisement from Royal Caribbean for a cruise of 274 days that they launch into this journey. The two retirees embark on a sea voyage that takes them from New Zealand to the South Pacific. According to them, this lifestyle is more economical than when they were sedentary.
Retirement at sea for seniors: the adventure of John and Melody Hennessee on the cruise liner, the Villa Vie
“All we have left is a phone bill, a boat bill and some credit card bills for our landing and that’s all. […] We no longer have a mortgage or housing costs. We no longer have car insurance,Home Insurance or utility bills »assure John Hennesse.
But the latter, seduced by this first experience, go even further. They decide to make it theirs “Principal residence. They plan to s’installer on the ocean liner of Villa Vie, one of the first offering this type of service, to reach the planned 30% of permanent residents.
Choosing your cabin: rates and options of up to $249,000
The giant of the seas is planned for a world tour every three years. He proposes cabins interiors at $99,000 and villas with balconies at $249,000. The monthly fees still amount to $8,000.
“We wanted to buy a cabin so we could design it the way we wanted. She will our house for probably at least 15 years on vessel »confie Melody Hennessee.
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Ce retirement choice, although recent, is not a first. Australian media reported that another couple, Marty and Jess Ansen, had been residing at sea since June 2022. They had booked 450 days cruises aboard the Coral Princess.
This new way of life original seems to attract more and more seniors. Make the choice ofa life at sea for these old days is becoming an increasingly popular option for our elders. Should we still not have sea sickness to be able to enjoy it!
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