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Scottish Sun
6 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
Perth Now
06-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Perth Now
How much this couple paid for all-inclusive cruise for 15yrs
Australians are cruise fanatics, with an estimated 1.3 million people boarding a liner this year. The average duration of a domestic cruise is eight days, which would be enough for most people. However, American couple Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen are just a few months in to a planned 15-year voyage aboard the Ville Vie Odyssey, a ship that offers guests the ability to purchase a room and explore the world for years at a time. According to during the next three years the couple will stop at 425 ports in 147 countries on board the ship spending multiple days in some ports allowing a greater amount of time to explore the exotic locations. The ship boasts a flatter hull meaning it can navigate inland water ways and rivers as well as reach locations that larger vessels cannot. For this couple the attraction lies in being able to see the world at a fraction of the cost at a time in their lives when they are no longer satisfied by things but want more experiences. 'People think we're rich but we're not. It makes financial sense and we're at the right age to do this. We're curious people,' Mr Bodin told WGN News. 'We love our new lifestyle. It's just fantastic we couldn't have wished for anything else.' The couple paid $155,000 for the cabin and spend an additional $5400 per month for meals and other on-board amenities. Documenting their adventures on their YouTube channel: Living Life On A Cruise, they are just shy of 30,000 followers.
News.com.au
03-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Not rich' couple book all-inclusive 15yr cruise
A couple who plan to live full-time on a cruise ship for the next 15 years say they aren't rich and the cost of their epic adventure isn't as much as people think. American couple Johan Bodin and Lanette Canen are less than a year into their 15-year voyage aboard the Ville Vie Odyssey, claiming they bought their cabin aboard the ship for five times less than the median price of an apartment in Sydney. The couple paid about AUD $155,000 for their cabin and spend an additional $5400 all-inclusive fee per month to cover all meals, leisure activities and other ship services. The Ville Vie Odyssey is a residential vessel that will stop at 425 ports in 147 countries in the next three years. The ship spends multiple days at each port unlike traditional cruise ships which get in and out within a day. Mr Bodin said most people were shocked when they realised how cheap it was to make the cruising lifestyle possible. 'People think we're rich but we're not. It makes financial sense and we're at the right age to do this. We're curious people,' Mr Bodin told WGN News. 'We love our new lifestyle. It's just fantastic we couldn't have wished for anything else. 'Our family can visit free 28-days a year and after that $33 a day. It's fantastic we've already had several visitors. 'We circumnavigate the globe every three-and-a-half years, maybe we'll take some longer vacations after we've seen that.' MORE: Couple sell home to live on 15-year cruise The couple had spent the previous decade living in Hawaii where they say their cost of living expenses were double what they now pay for cruising. They document their cruise lifestyle on their YouTube channel: Living Life On A Cruise. Johan and Lanette have almost 30,000 subscribers and millions of views from people interested in pursuing the full-time cruise life themselves. And they are not alone in their huge lifestyle change, with many retirees opting to forego the maintenance of a home for the thrill of the sea. Many people see it as a cheaper option that allows them to tick a number of items off their bucket lists. 'We don't have an exit strategy, we're both 55, we don't need things anymore. We just want adventures and experiences,' Johan said. 'It feels so good to have no responsibilities – we have our laundry done and get our sheets changed twice a week. 'This is the future, especially with working from home. 'If you're not tied down, just try it out! They have a try-before-you-buy program, so you can test it out and see if you like it.'
