{"id":25422,"date":"2025-08-26T01:57:40","date_gmt":"2025-08-26T01:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=25422"},"modified":"2025-08-26T01:57:40","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T01:57:40","slug":"retired-australian-couple-taking-back-to-back-cruises-share-the-toughest-part-of-ship-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=25422","title":{"rendered":"Retired Australian Couple Taking Back-To-Back Cruises Share The Toughest Part Of Ship Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<article class=\"start_gallery\">Australian retirees Marty and Jessica Ansen managed to spend 800 days at sea in just over two years<\/p><div class=\"rxglv69fec4d97e47a\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.rxglv69fec4d97e47a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.rxglv69fec4d97e47a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.rxglv69fec4d97e47a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.rxglv69fec4d97e47a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.rxglv69fec4d97e47a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main ad_outer_main_first\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\">\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">A retired couple from Australia who decided to dedicate their golden years to the open sea by booking 53 back-to-back cruises have revealed what they consider to be the hardest part of constantly living on a ship.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, when you think about it, the &#8216;worst&#8217; part of being on what is basically a never-ending vacation is still far from miserable. But even with all the perks of ship life, Marty and Jessica admit there are little challenges that come with it, proving that every silver lining has at least a small cloud attached.<\/p>\n<p>The couple first set sail on June 16, 2022, boarding the Coral Princess in Brisbane, Australia. From that day forward they embraced every single itinerary the ship offered, which included not one but two full round-the-world cruises, ultimately adding up to an impressive total of 53 separate trips.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"8072439164\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_2_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_2\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" 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name=\"aswift_2\" width=\"830\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!3\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CI_FhcCvp48DFSgpVQgdCuUuRw\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">After spending an astonishing 800 days at sea, Marty and Jessica finally returned home in August 2024.\u00a0But their time on land was brief.<\/p>\n<p>Just three months later they were already stepping onto the Crown Princess, where they plan to remain on board until November 13 of this year.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article_embed_wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5P0L694I0qY?si=MoBbFqwpD-BReZQ4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say the pair are more than just casual cruise fans\u2014they\u2019ve built their lives around it.<\/p>\n<p>Jessica said one of the best parts of this lifestyle is becoming part of the extended &#8216;cruise family.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>Many of the crew members they meet pop up again on future voyages, and over time, passengers often become much more than acquaintances\u2014they turn into close friends.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"8944320096\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div 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The time we spend with other guests \u2013 sometimes for three months or more \u2013 is truly wonderful.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd in-article-placed1757799\">The couple described their current lifestyle as truly &#8216;living the dream.&#8217; They explained that their days are filled with endless dining choices and entertainment that rivals anything you\u2019d expect from a world-class resort. Still, despite all the luxuries, there are certain small things they can\u2019t help but miss every now and then.<\/p>\n<p>Marty was candid about one of them, saying:\u00a0<em>&#8220;[I miss] being able to drive wherever you want to go whenever you like.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_image_wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.tbdcdn.com\/uploads\/2025\/08\/24\/108768-thatviralfeed.com-large-607309.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"article_image_credits\"><span class=\"article_image_credits_caption\">Marty and Jess have spent move than 800 days at sea<\/span><span class=\"article_image_credits_credits\">9News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<section class=\"ad_outer_main\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sw\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer_sub\">\n<div class=\"ad_outer\"><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6899463337741277\" data-ad-slot=\"5005075082\" data-adsbygoogle-status=\"done\" data-ad-status=\"unfilled\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-6899463337741277&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=5005075082&amp;adk=672223892&amp;adf=3963669463&amp;pi=t.ma~as.5005075082&amp;w=830&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1756173338&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=830x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thatviralfeed.com%2Fretired-australian-couple-cruise-life%2F108768%3Futm_source%3Dsocial%26utm_medium%3Dhumormeetscomics%26utm_campaign%3Dhumormeetscomics%26utm_content%3Dsocial_imagepost&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTkuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM5LjAuNzI1OC4xMzkiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siTm90O0E9QnJhbmQiLCI5OS4wLjAuMCJdLFsiR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEzOS4wLjcyNTguMTM5Il0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzOS4wLjcyNTguMTM5Il1dLDBd&amp;abgtt=6&amp;dt=1756173338062&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=1017&amp;idt=205&amp;shv=r20250821&amp;mjsv=m202508210101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D8609ad01204e10db%3AT%3D1750557582%3ART%3D1756173338%3AS%3DALNI_MZexvhZONPStOhbnT1THiYer74jOw&amp;gpic=UID%3D0000115609e555fb%3AT%3D1750557582%3ART%3D1756173338%3AS%3DALNI_MbIfZvOjbM7njqUchCRUf0fKb_eHA&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D9da9c4cb73dd527e%3AT%3D1750210276%3ART%3D1756173338%3AS%3DAA-AfjbPix_EeihzyUUMpoL807qV&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C830x280%2C830x280%2C830x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=4118564416337&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=1080&amp;u_w=1920&amp;u_ah=1032&amp;u_aw=1920&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=0.9&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=458&amp;ady=3641&amp;biw=2116&amp;bih=1050&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=31094243%2C95362655%2C95369190%2C95369196%2C95369706%2C42533294%2C95368518%2C95359266&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=1565064393205317&amp;tmod=474898135&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1920%2C0%2C1920%2C1032%2C2133%2C1050&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.9&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sbnVsbCwzXQ..&amp;nt=1&amp;ifi=5&amp;uci=a!5&amp;btvi=3&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=409\" name=\"aswift_4\" width=\"830\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!5\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CJDlhcCvp48DFTDNEQgdl5kPnA\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p><\/ins><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"atd_pages\">\n<article class=\"atd\">He also admitted that handling everyday &#8216;life admin&#8217; while constantly being away has its challenges, adding:\u00a0<em>&#8220;Travelling through different time zones can also sometimes make it difficult to keep a track of the hours.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Even so, the couple said they wouldn\u2019t trade their lifestyle for anything. They\u2019ve already gone ahead and booked Princess cruises all the way through to September 2, 2027. And when they compared the costs, they found that living on cruises actually worked out cheaper than choosing to stay in a retirement home.<\/p>\n<p>Another upside is that they still get to see their loved ones. Whenever the ship docks in Australia, they catch up with their daughters, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren. 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