In a bold and inspiring move, 77-year-old Sharon Lane, a retired teacher from California, has chosen the open sea over a traditional retirement home — and she’s not looking back.

Earlier this year, Sharon boarded the Villa Vie Odyssey, the world’s first perpetual cruise ship, which promises to journey across 425 destinations in 147 countries over the span of 15 years. For Sharon, the decision was surprisingly practical. After crunching the numbers, she realized that life aboard the Odyssey — at a cost of around $129,000 for her interior villa — was actually more affordable than the cost of living in California.

But for Sharon, this isn’t just about money. It’s about freedom.
“No chores. No grocery lists. No traffic. Just peace, adventure, and a view that changes every day,” she said with a smile.

Her story is resonating with people around the world — especially those craving escape from routine. As the Odyssey sails from port to port, Sharon plans to soak up the cultures, sights, and stories that she once taught about in the classroom.

Would you leave everything behind and live on the sea for 15 years?
For Sharon Lane, the answer was simple: Why not now?