To go on a long cruise instead of renting?

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I'm in my 60s and retired and my family home is being sold due to DH divorcing me as he has met someone else. I'm devastated and told a friend I was going to rent for a few months before buying while I get my head together. She said I should go on a 6 month cruise rather than renting as wouldn't cost much more and I'd get to see the world. I laughed but I'm seriously thinking about whether it is feasible. Anyone else done this?

God I'd love this. I'm always reading the holiday section here about cruises people went on. YouTube is great for looking at all the different cruises people have gone on.

DS wants us to do this when we retire. He’s keen we up sticks and disappear to help us adjust. And also to force us to actually retire!

Go for it ! But what about furniture, pets etc

OMG that is a genius suggestion!!!

if you can store your stuff (kids with a garage would be even better?!) then what a nice way to see the world, have 6 months off cooking etc and hopefully meet some fabulous new friends.

I met a lady on my last cruise that goes for a while. I'm not sure how it works post Brexit as you now have limited time in Schengen zone etc. So would be worth asking the cruise company/destinations you are thinking of going to
I would suggest a larger ship so you feel you can "go out for a walk!) I think it's a truly wonderful idea.

That sounds amazing. I would do it. Just make sure you have plenty left over in case you need some time in a hotel whilst you wait for accommodation when you return.

I met some people doing this when I went on a Fred Olsen cruise. They did it for 9 months of the year and stayed with family for the 3 months over the UK summer. It sounds great to be honest - I’d definitely do it.

I'm excited for you OP 😄

Be a devil and just do it x

I would 100% do this.

Suggest going on a one week one first to see if you like it though. I love them!!

If you do you can look at different areas and itineraries and link them up.

I saw an amazing one that was over 100 nights. Australia / South Eat Aisia.

Do it!!!

I would love to do this!

I woild 100% do this!

Only thing to pay for on top are drinks but you can take on loads of soft drinks any way.

Saw an incredible itinerary the other day, 106 night world cruise incl Australia, no flying and was £11.5k full board. Coffee/tea incl, juice at breakfast.

Undoubtedly there are policies that would cover you but most insurances have a limit on how long you can be away.

It sounds a fabulous way to pass the time

Kind of. Went on a long holiday in between selling one house and buying another. Only it was camping so not in the same league at all. ! (Due to having cats and dogs).

I would absolutely do this. Go for it!

Or just go somewhere like Thailand and rent an air BnB. I would love to do that. It’s so cheap. The flights there are expensive but an air BnB and food etc is so cheap.

A cruise is my idea of hell but it’s a fabulous idea for someone who likes them.

I'm 68, widowed and tempted to join you OP.

Be the lady in the corner no one notices. Then BAM! There's a murder and you've been observing everything.

I had a friend who had a terminal disease. He sold up and did a round the world cruise and got home just before his final decline. He loved it, and I'm so glad he had the chance

Definitely worth considering!

Oh yes, you should do it!!

This sounds like a great idea

Do it op please !!!

We can live vicariously through you

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