Villa Vie Residences has purchased a ship to be named Villa Vie Odyssey. The 924-passenger, 24,344 gross ton vessel will enter service in May 2024 following the completion of a multimillion-dollar transformation into a residential cruise ship.
Villa Vie Odyssey will offer an intimate, new lifestyle of exploration, able to reach parts of the world that larger ships cannot access, often docking in the heart of destinations. The ship’s flatter hull which enables her to navigate inland waterways and rivers too. In October 2019, she became the longest ship ever to transit the Corinth Canal.
“Villa Vie Odyssey will be customized for her immersive, 3.5-year continuous circumnavigations, ensuring all the comforts and amenities of home”, states Villa Vie Residences CEO Mikael Petterson. She will feature eight decks, a wrap-around promenade, three restaurants, eight bars and four lounges, a lengthened with four Jacuzzis, a spa and fitness center, and a well-stocked library.
Additionally, she will feature a large central business center, with private offices, conference spaces and high-speed internet by both Starlink and Viasat 3 allowing residents to work and travel throughout all parts of the world. The ship will also feature an interactive and educational culinary center, as well as a pioneering golf-around the world program complete with onboard golf simulator and tours and classes led by a Master PGA Professional.
A new paradigm in global living and travel
Amongst the things unique to the company is its ‘for the residents, by the residents’ approach. As founders themselves, residents own the majority of Villa Vie’s shares and actively participate in decision making Laura, a Founders Club member and resident, shares, "Villa Vie isn't like a regular corporation–it's open and we feel a part of it.”
Saying goodbye to the fatigue of travel planning, residents wake up in the comfort of their homes, embracing the joys of exploration while indulging in culinary delights from local chefs featured across its inclusive restaurants. Further setting it apart from traditional cruises, Villa Vie focuses on extended stays in ports, ranging from 2 to 7 days. This approach allows residents ample time to connect with each destination, living each day as a new holiday.
Villa Vie offers two all-inclusive options for those seeking a home from which to explore the world - at a price comparable to traditional condominium ownership.
– Ownership starts at $99,999, with monthly maintenance fees starting at $1,750 per person.
– A “pay-as-you-go” concept that allows travelers to select and combine various portions of its world cruise itinerary with only a 10% upfront deposit - starting at $89 per day.
Residents of Villa Vie Odyssey are not just travelers; they're part of a vibrant, borderless community. Through arts, resident led activities, and its NGO oriented Portage Club, they build lasting connections and can engage meaningfully with local communities at each destination. This model of community-oriented living extends beyond traditional travel experiences, fostering a meaningful sense of belonging.