A couple has taken retirement to a new level by embarking on an endless vacation - 51 consecutive cruises . Marty and Jess Ansen are enjoying their golden years by circumnavigating the globe , already spending an impressive 455 days aboard Princess Cruises' Coral Princess - with no intention of stopping. The Australian pair argue that it's a more cost-effective alternative to a retirement home, given that their meals are provided and their room is cleaned daily.
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Marty and Jess have also gained a certain fame in the cruise world, with fellow passengers recognizing them and inquiring with the crew if they're onboard. The decision to embark on a continuous holiday was made post- Covid , when the couple was eager to travel again after being homebound for years. "Eventually I said to my agent, 'Look, whatever comes, book it' and that's .