Couple Buys Cabin to Live on Cruise Ship for 15 Years

A Life at Sea

• 🚢 Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen have traded their land-based life for a full-time adventure aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship.
• 🌍 They purchased a cabin for $100,000 and committed to a $3,500/month all-inclusive fee for the next 15 years.
• 🗺️ In the 10 months since embarking, they have visited over 40 countries and 105 ports.

The Decision to Live Aboard

• 💡 The couple sought a lifestyle that allowed for extensive travel, finding that a cruise ship offered a more convenient and less taxing way to explore the world compared to traditional air travel.
• ✈️ They wanted to avoid the constant cycle of packing and unpacking, opting instead for a more settled, yet mobile, existence.

Affordability and Inclusions

• 💰 Johan and Lanette state that living on the cruise ship is more affordable than their previous home in Hawaii.
• 🏠 The $3,500 monthly fee is all-inclusive, covering food, Wi-Fi, cleaning, laundry, and even wine and beer with lunch and dinner for two people.

Future Plans and Hosting Guests

• 🇯🇵 While committed to the 15-year plan, they anticipate taking breaks to explore specific locations, like Japan, for extended periods.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The ship allows for hosting friends and family, offering 28 days of free visits per year for guests, with additional days costing $33 per day.