About 16 years ago, Libby Rome, now 52, and her husband sold most of their possessions to live nomadically and travel the world. All their belongings fit into one backpack. Three years ago, the couple decided to move to live on cruise ships.
“We are both fascinated by this lifestyle, where you hardly have to worry about anything, no need to do housework or manage affairs, and instead you can just enjoy life,” Rome told People magazine.
“I have two pairs of pants that I alternate”
The woman says she very rarely needs to buy anything.
“I have two pairs of pants that I alternate. When one pair needs washing, I wear the other. That’s all I need. I don’t need more,” she said.
They spend about $66 a day on cruise ships, or roughly 57 euros.
On average, Rome and her husband travel on two or three different ships per year. She calculates that together with her spouse they spend about $66 a day, or roughly 57 euros, on cruise ships for accommodation, meals, transport, food, and entertainment.
Rome is early retired, has always saved a lot, and also takes advantage of cruise companies’ loyalty programs and offers.
Life on a ship is not for everyone
Rome can only recommend this lifestyle, but with one condition: first, you should make sure that life on a ship really suits you.
“My advice would be to go on one or two cruises, maybe even a longer one with many days at sea, to make sure of it,” Rome said.
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According to her, many people worry about seasickness and other things. At first, she herself felt unwell several times due to the rocking, but later learned how to avoid it.
Living permanently on a cruise ship, depending on the chosen model, cabin type, and service provider, can cost up to 5000 euros per person per month. There are both regular, consecutive cruises and special long-term or even lifetime living on a ship models.
It can cost up to 5000 euros per person per month.
Monthly expenses: about 3000–5000 euros per person for an inside or outside cabin, for example, on cruise companies like AIDA or Mein Schiff.
Included in the price: accommodation, full board, entertainment, and often basic drinks in self-service restaurants.
Additional expenses: tips, internet, Wi-Fi, shore excursions, specialty restaurants, and medical assistance on board.
Those who spend months on the ship quickly rise to higher levels in loyalty programs and can take advantage of additional discounts, for example, for internet packages, laundry, or specialty restaurants.
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