We're paying $1 million to live on a cruise ship and sail around the world while we keep managing our property empire

Sat, 04/01/2023 - 04:30

Amanda Williams and her boyfriend Alex Cowham standing on a rooftop balcony overlooking the ocean. — Amanda Williams and Alex Cowham bought a $1 million apartment on the MV Narrative.
Amanda Williams

Amanda Williams and her boyfriend are spending $1 million to live permanently on a cruise ship.
She told Insider about their plans to reside on the MV Narrative when it sets sail in 2025.
The couple intend to keep managing their 25 properties while they voyage around the world.

This as-told-to article is based on a conversation with Amanda Williams, a real estate investor who has bought a 12-year lease on an apartment on Storylines' MV Narrative. Insider has verified her income and her place on the cruise ship with documentation. The following has been edited for length and clarity.