“Three Months Adrift: Inside the Lives of Passengers Sharing a $3,500 Cabin as Cruise Dream Turns Nightmare”
For the ship’s CEO, Mike Petterson, his passenger’s Belfast adventures might be coming to an end, and he gave an optimistic forecast. “We expect the ship to launch by the end of the next week,” he revealed.
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Petterson also highlighted the “affordability” of the residential ship, labeling it as an unprecedented opportunity for those who want to live the rest of their lives sailing the seas.
“Step into a realm where every morning greets you with a new horizon, and every night serenades with a lullaby of waves. At Villa Vie, find the perfect residence tailored to your taste,” reads the cruise’s website.
The company describes the ship as the “most affordable of its kind,” promising would-be buyers 15 years of ownership of each of the vessel’s luxurious cabins
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But how much does it cost to live aboard the Villa Vie?
Their website lists cabin costs that range from $99,999 to $899,000, depending on the size of the room, view, and other accommodations like balconies and extra furniture.
Monthly fees range from $1750 at the cheapest to $7999 for a solo passenger in their most expensive suite.
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Ownership is not permanent, however, as the villa only remains private for a maximum of 15 years.
Rental segments are also available that work like more traditional cruises. Prices vary depending on the area of the world to be visited, with Singapore being the cheapest at $3,204 and the Mediterranean the costliest at $24,485 for single passengers.
