NEW YORK POST
This couple is cruising through life.
John and Melody Hennessee sold their Florida home, their business, and most of their belongings in 2020 to travel the world.
And now, they’re looking to stay on the high seas for the long term.
The couple initially decided to explore the United States in a motor home but eventually got tired of driving around.
But the Hennessees weren’t ready to settle back down.
John came across a Facebook ad for a 274-day cruise with Royal Caribbean and quickly registered for the nine-month trip.
The Hennessees have since traveled to Australia, New Zealand, to other corners of the South Pacific — and are currently sailing around the Dominican Republic.
Their life is now more exciting and less expensive.
“We now have a telephone bill, a ship bill, and a few credit card bills for when we go ashore, but that’s it,” John told Sky News.
“We no longer have a mortgage or the expense of homes. We no longer have vehicle insurance, property insurance, or utility bills. The list goes on.”
The pair usually dock at their destination and explore for three to five days at a time, and insist traveling the world by sea is both frugal and fun.
“We are certain cruising is cheaper,” John said.
“Right now [our expenses are] probably close to half of what it was when we lived on land…
