While several couples have adopted this lifestyle, Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen are widely known for living full-time aboard the residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey. In 2025, they purchased a permanent cabin for approximately $100,000 and locked in an all-inclusive monthly fee of around $3,500, which covers their housing, food, and travel for the next 15 years. They document their unique life at sea on social media under the handle @livinglifeonacruise, sharing the realities of living in a tiny cabin while visiting over 140 countries. Unlike traditional cruisers who hop between ships, this couple lives in a "purchased" residence at sea, allowing them to decorate their space and build a long-term community with fellow residents. Their adventure serves as a modern blueprint for "location-independent retirement," proving that for the price of a standard apartment in a major city, one can essentially own a home that circumnavigates the globe every three years.