Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences recently announced two new offers—Seasonal Ownership which offers passengers maximum flexibility and control over their cruises and a Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program.
Seasonal Ownership
Seasonal Ownership lets guests stay on the Villa Vie Odyssey for 30 days to 9 months, able to join and leave the cruise at any port of call. It operates on a points-based system where 120 credits can be purchased for $24,999, consumable within the year. It also comes with a $7,999 annual fee.
Those 120 credits can be exchanged for:
- 60 days accommodation in an inside villa
- 50 days accommodation in an ocean-view villa
- 30 days accommodation in a balcony villa
The all-inclusive price covers up to two passengers in a single villa, Starlink internet, one medical consultation, complimentary wine and beer during meals, and more.
Seasonal Ownership is in contrast to full ownership, otherwise known as Villa Vie Residences’ Endless Horizons Program. Endless Horizons lets guests purchase a stateroom with a 15-year validity at starting rates of $139,000 per head.
Try Before You Buy Program
Cruisers who need a little push before committing to seasonal or full ownership can sample the cruise through the TBYB program. TBYB allows passengers to join the cruise, currently on its South American leg, for seven to 10 days. Single occupancy costs $1,499 while double occupancy is $1,998.
To make payments more manageable, the cruise line introduced a flexible financing plan. Guests pay a 25% deposit upfront, followed by another 25% payment 180 days before the cruise. The remaining 50% is divided into annual payments of 20% each.
Chairman of Villa Vie Residences, Mikael Petterson, mentioned how these initiatives make their cruises more accessible. “With our new Seasonal Ownership and Financing Options, travelers can now experience this extraordinary lifestyle with minimal commitment and maximum flexibility,” Petterson remarked.
Making Up for Lost Time
The cruise operator’s single-vessel fleet, Villa Vie Odyssey, encountered several setbacks that delayed its 2024 departure for around four months. When the 924-passenger Odyssey finally left for its 3.5-year itinerary, it had over a hundred passengers onboard, leaving plenty of room for more guests.
