How much this couple paid for all-inclusive cruise for 15yrs
The average duration of a domestic cruise is eight days, which would be enough for most people.
However, American couple Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen are just a few months in to a planned 15-year voyage aboard the Ville Vie Odyssey, a ship that offers guests the ability to purchase a room and explore the world for years at a time.
According to realestate.com.au, during the next three years the couple will stop at 425 ports in 147 countries on board the ship spending multiple days in some ports allowing a greater amount of time to explore the exotic locations.
The ship boasts a flatter hull meaning it can navigate inland water ways and rivers as well as reach locations that larger vessels cannot.
For this couple the attraction lies in being able to see the world at a fraction of the cost at a time in their lives when they are no longer satisfied by things but want more experiences.
'People think we're rich but we're not. It makes financial sense and we're at the right age to do this. We're curious people,' Mr Bodin told WGN News.
'We love our new lifestyle. It's just fantastic we couldn't have wished for anything else.'
The couple paid $155,000 for the cabin and spend an additional $5400 per month for meals and other on-board amenities.
Documenting their adventures on their YouTube channel: Living Life On A Cruise, they are just shy of 30,000 followers.
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