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Leisure time in retirement may sound like a dream, but planning your finances can be a pain, especially for those who want to spend their time traveling.
Villa Vie Residences, a residential cruise company, currently offers 3.5-year cruises (which can also be split up if guests decide to take the entire voyage) Single Seater The cruise ship will be available for stays through the cruise line’s Endless Horizons program and will depart from Scandinavia on May 30, 2024. The voyage will visit 147 countries on all seven continents.
A view of the Odyssey’s pool area. (Villa Vie Residences)
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Mikael Petterson, CEO of Villa Vie Residences, said: “Our goal is to provide a seamless solution for those looking to retire on a fixed budget so they never have to worry about ongoing expenses again. ” said in a company release. “This isn’t just a travel opportunity, it’s a new way of life. You can secure a lifetime experience for less than the average home price.”
The cabins will be available on the company’s ship Odyssey, which is currently undergoing a “major refurbishment” in Belfast port. This will be the refurbished ship’s first voyage.
The interior of the room overlooking the Odyssey’s balcony. (Villa Vie Residences)
Kathy Villalba, COO of Villa Vie Residences, said, “The concern for most people approaching retirement age is the possibility of outliving their ongoing living expenses and savings.” She said, “This program completely eliminates that concern while offering the ultimate dream of exploring every corner of the world by sea.”
according to recent data The popularity of cruising as a travel mode is skyrocketing, with an estimated 31.7 million passengers setting sail in 2023, an increase of nearly 2 million from pre-pandemic 2019 passenger numbers, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. There is. It is estimated that 35.7 million passengers will set sail in 2024.
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Villa Vie Residences is not the first of its kind to provide complete housing for aspiring cruisers, but owning a boat is a good first step.
In November 2023, Live at Sea’s competitor, Life at Sea, abruptly canceled a three-year overnight cruise due to its inability to secure a boat, leaving a large number of customers who claimed they had not yet been able to secure a boat. It was discouraging. You will get your money back in a few months.