Couple lives on cruise ships - cheaper than living in Seattle area [View all]

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Couple live aboard cruise ships after calculating it makes more ‘financial sense’ than a mortgage

After crunching the numbers, the couple, in their 50s, realised they could live the rest of their lives hopping from cruise ship to cruise ship - for as little as $62 each a day. — other articles I saw said $48/day

Fifty-three-year-old Angelyn, an accountant, figured they could live their dream lifestyle thanks to a combination of savings and the anticipated sale of their home, in the US city of Seattle.

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“We have been frugal all our lives to save and invest in order to achieve our goal,” she says.

“We are not into materialistic things but experiences.”


Angelyn’s top tips

First and most importantly, make sure you enjoy being at sea. Cruising is not for everyone. Try different cruise lines to see what appeals to you.
Sign up for loyalty programs and keep an eye on deals being offered by multiple cruise lines.
Be flexible with travel dates and try to stay in a geographical area as long as possible to cut down on travel costs between ships.
Book inside cabins or the lowest cost room (sometimes balcony rooms cost the same as an inside cabin).
Stay away from beverage packages.
Keep track of your costs and be mindful of your budget. Don’t get carried away with purchasing items or with gambling in the casino since this is not a holiday but a way of life.
Travel light. There is no need to bring tons of things with you since there are stores all over the world to purchase what you need.

https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/couple-live-aboard-cruise-ships-after-calculating-it-makes-more-financial-sense-than-a-mortgage-c-6678207