"I kept taking cruises of longer lengths - 30 days, then 45, then 80, and learned I liked long stretches at sea," Johnston told Business Insider. The realization sparked their journey into full-time cruising.
"My children launched and wouldn't be returning to the area, so therefore, I no longer needed to maintain 'the homestead' when I really wanted to travel the world," Durham said, explaining her decision to sell her home.
Both women said they decided to fully commit to their new lifestyle by selling their homes - Johnston in 2014 and Durham in 2022. They used the proceeds to fund their adventures.
The sisters plan to reunite in April 2025 when both of their Holland America Line ships dock in Barcelona at the same time, showcasing their close bond despite their independence.
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