If you love the sea and want to treat yourself to three years of life on the water, this residential cruise could be the right choice. Leave everything behind to board a floating city equipped with every comfort, and you’ll forget all about cooking or doing laundry.
What is a residential cruise?
Many dream of a long sabbatical or a life as a digital nomad, but the constant planning of flights, hotels, and itineraries can dampen enthusiasm. In this hypothetical scenario, this fantasy could take shape thanks to a reimagined experience created by Villa Vie Residences with its ship, the Odyssey.
Imagine a residential cruise designed to let you live at sea for a full 3.5 years, visiting over 130 countries and 400 ports. You can join the adventure by choosing from five convenient global ports, depending on what best suits your needs.
- Singapore: August/November 2026
- Colombo, Sri Lanka: December 2026
- Lisbon, Portugal: August 2027
- Barcelona, Spain: September 2027 (a 2-hour flight from Rome)
- Nassau, Bahamas: November 2027
During the journey, you’ll discover the tropical beaches of the Philippines, explore the Indian Ocean and South Africa, and sail the Mediterranean, visiting Italy, the French Riviera, and Greece.
How the My Global Adventure program works
Embracing this new life would cost about 77 euros per day per person, with meals included. A price that covers not only the journey, but a permanent lifestyle that prioritizes daily discovery over routine.
This isn’t just a typical vacation where you rush from one stop to the next. The ship stays in each port for 1 to 5 days, allowing you to thoroughly explore every destination, participate in events organized by the residents, and authentically immerse yourself in the local culture.
On the Odyssey, a close-knit group of travelers forms . Cocktails at sunset with locals, hikes along trails rarely visited by typical tourists, and explorations of markets become shared stories to tell for a lifetime.
There’s also a business center with private offices and high-speed Wi-Fi, so you can stay connected from every corner of the globe. A fully equipped gym with ocean views, a spa for massages and treatments, saunas, pools, hot tubs, and even a pickleball court.
In the evenings, there’s no shortage of theater performances, live jazz music, karaoke, and a library. A life on vacation, for the future travelers of this cruise, will no longer be just a dream…
