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New York Post
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- New York Post
Luxury cruise ship's $1.8M ‘unlimited stay' package includes queen bed, ‘premium' soaps and 400 destinations
Want to cruise through life? A luxury cruise company is making waves with a groundbreaking offer: the chance to live at sea indefinitely. Villa Vie Residences is offering what it calls an 'Endless Horizons' package, allowing guests to retire aboard its ship, the Villa Vie Odyssey, for as little as $349,999. 4 Villa Vie Residences is offering a groundbreaking offer: the chance to live at sea indefinitely. Jam Press/Villa Vie Cruises For many, it's a dream come true — and surprisingly, a more affordable lifestyle than life on land. The Odyssey is the world's first perpetual cruise ship, designed for long-term living and travel. It offers a rotating itinerary that covers 425 destinations across 147 countries on a three-and-a-half-year cycle. With stops lasting five or more days, residents can explore global cities and exotic locales at a leisurely pace — far from the rush of traditional cruises. One of the most budget-friendly options is the Ocean View Villa package, which starts at $349,999 for a solo occupant and $599,999 for a couple. The premium package, called Our Suites, starts at $1.24m for someone traveling alone, and $1.74m for two. 4 The Odyssey is the world's first perpetual cruise ship, designed for long-term living and travel. It offers a rotating itinerary that covers 425 destinations across 147 countries on a three-and-a-half-year cycle. Jam Press/Villa Vie Cruises These offer more spacious accommodations, including queen-sized beds, large en-suite bathrooms, and dedicated workspaces. For an additional $50,000, residents can upgrade to the Endless Horizons Unleashed package, which adds medical care, spa treatments, and personal grooming services. The ship boasts a wide range of amenities, including 24/7 cabin service, a library, fitness center, pickleball court, entertainment lounges, bars, and a spa. All packages include food, drink, and internet. 4 The ship boasts a wide range of amenities, including 24/7 cabin service, a library, fitness center, pickleball court, entertainment lounges, bars, and a spa. Jam Press/Villa Vie Cruises Sharon Lane, 77, a former high school foreign language teacher, decided to leave behind her California retirement community and move permanently onto the Odyssey. She boarded the ship on June 16 and plans to spend the next decade at sea in her interior villa. 'Not only was it affordable to me,' Lane told NBC Los Angeles, 'it would actually cost me less money to live here like this, have everyone taking care of me instead of me taking care of everybody.' 'All the chores you do in life? Done!' Lane said. 'If you put your to-do list on a piece of paper and you cross off anything that wasn't a fun activity, then you end up with the life we have now.' The Odyssey was originally scheduled to set sail in May 2024, but technical issues with the rudders and gearbox delayed departure. Early residents spent several months aboard the docked ship in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The ship finally launched on October 1, 2024 — but was forced to return to port just hours later due to incomplete paperwork. Since then, operations have stabilized, and Lane has already begun to explore the world. 4 With stops lasting five or more days, residents can explore global cities and exotic locales at a leisurely pace — far from the rush of traditional cruises. Jam Press/Villa Vie Cruises Capable of holding 650 passengers across eight decks, the Villa Vie Odyssey is billed as 'the only affordable residential cruising option offering this lifestyle.' For Lane and others, it's a floating home and a retirement dream realized. 'I'm finally able to do what I've wanted to do for years,' Lane told CNN Travel. 'I buy the cabin, I live in the cabin, and that's it. And then there's no end.'
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
‘Unlimited stay' cruise that people can retire on for £260k launches – with unlimited food, drink & travel all included
Find out which other yachts are making a splash this year SET SAIL 'Unlimited stay' cruise that people can retire on for £260k launches – with unlimited food, drink & travel all included Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE 'unlimited stay' cruise that people can retire on for £263,536 has launched, offering unlimited food, drink and travel all included in the price tag. Ville Vie Residences has launched the "Endless Horizons" package, giving people the chance to swap land life for a home on the ocean, travelling to over 400 destinations across 147 countries. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Ville Vie Residences has launched the "Endless Horizons" package Credit: Jam Press 9 The luxury cruise offers unlimited food, drinks and travel Credit: JamPress Described as a retirement dream for globetrotters, the all-inclusive deal includes food, drink, and Wi-Fi onboard the Ville Vie Odyssey cruise ship. And the best bit is the lifetime guarantee means you can come and go as you please. Unlike traditional cruises, the ship docks at each port for more than five days, so residents can properly explore rather than just dash between locations. There are a number of different tiered packages for those wanting to make the sea their home. Read more on cruises CELESTYAL CRUISE I tried Middle Eastern cruise trip with desert stays and five-star dining The Ocean View Villa starts at £263,536 for one, or £451,588 for couples. Each villa comes with a queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom, and premium toiletries. But if you want to go all out, the top-tier "Our Suites" package starts at £940,828 for solo travellers or £1.3million for two. It includes a private suite, 24/7 cabin service, a dedicated workspace, and all the luxury trimmings. For an extra £37,632, you can bolt on the "Endless Horizons Unleashed" package, which gives you access to onboard spa treatments, medical care, and hair and nail appointments. Inside Brooklyn Beckham's 'financial flex' in feud with dad David as his £85m superyacht dwarfs family's £16m vessel A spokesperson for the company said the concept is about creating freedom, travel, and comfort for those looking to retire in style or just live life on their own terms. When can I retire? IF you're wondering when you can retire, it's best to speak to your pension providers. Firstly, use the government's tool to check your state pension age. Next check retirement ages on workplace pension schemes - this can massively impact your windfall once you enter your golden years. For advice, you can contact The Pensions Advisory Service for free online or on 0800 011 3797. Luxury yachts And it's not the only mega-yacht making headlines this season. The 390ft superyacht Breakthrough, rumoured to belong to billionaire Bill Gates, is also set to make its grand debut at the Monaco Yacht Show this September. The £476million ship has been billed as the first-ever hydrogen-powered yacht, and comes with jaw-dropping features including a cinema, basketball court, hospital, two offices, and enough staterooms to house an entire football team. If Gates really is behind it, he's got competition from Brooklyn Beckham, who was recently spotted sailing into Saint-Tropez aboard his billionaire in-laws' 80-metre yacht, Project X, worth a cool £85million. Meanwhile, his dad David Beckham was moored nearby on his own £16million vessel Seven, which looks like a dinghy by comparison. From sci-fi style yachts to floating mansions with four-storey townhouses tucked inside, it's clear 2025 is the year of the mega boat flex. And with VanDutch leading the charge in design, tech and speed, it might just be time to trade your retirement home for a vessel spot. World's biggest superyachts THE seas are graced by dozens of luxurious superyachts - but these are the biggest five in the world: Somnio - in construction Size - 728ft Cost - £425m Top speed - 20 knots Bedrooms - 39 Rev Size - 600ft Cost - £253m Top speed - 17 knots Bedrooms - 18 Azzam Size - 597ft Cost - £447m Top speed - 30 knots Bedrooms - 18 Fulk Al Salamah Size - 538ft Cost - £394m Top speed - 22 knots Bedrooms - Unclear Eclipse Size - 534ft Cost - £552m Top speed - 21 knots Bedrooms - 17 9 The cost includes a luxurious bed and en-suite bathroom Credit: JamPress 9 Ville Vie Residences lets people retire into a life of luxury Credit: Jam Press 9 The ship offers an unlimited stay Credit: JamPress 9 Guests can travel to over 400 destinations Credit: JamPress 9 Pensioners can enjoy a life of luxury Credit: JAM PRESS 9 Food is included in the price at the Ville Vie Odyssey cruise ship Credit: JAMPRESS
