This New Cruise Lets You Spend the Rest of Your Life on a Ship

Want to spend the rest of your life on a cruise ship? It may sound like a fantasy, but a new residential cruise line is making this dream a reality.

For a one-time fee, travelers can enjoy unlimited lifetime cruises through Villa Vie Residence’s new “Endless Horizons” program. For $299,999 for a solo cabin or $499,999 for a double, travelers can live out the rest of their days in comfort while sailing around the world.

“This is more than just a travel opportunity, it’s a new way of life,” Mikael Petterson, chief executive officer of Villa Vie Residences, said in a statement shared with Travel + Leisure. “For less than the price of an average home, you can secure a lifetime of experiences.”

This summer, Villa Vie Residences is slated to launch a perpetual world cruise that will circumnavigate the globe every 3.5 years. During that time, the cruise will visit all seven continents, with stops scheduled at more than 425 ports in 147 countries.

Through the “Endless Horizons” program, travelers get guaranteed access to a cabin with an ocean view aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, a recently refurbished ship that can accommodate up to 924 guests. The one-time fee also includes high-speed Starlink internet service, meals and snacks, select shore excursions, laundry, and access to the ship’s pool and fitness center, among other perks.

Guests can stay on the ship for as long as they’d like. But they can also hop off for extended periods, so long as they give 30 days’ notice before rejoining the sailing. And they can invite friends and family to join them for $129 per day.

There’s no age requirement for the package, though the company expects “Endless Horizons” to be particularly appealing to retirees.

“One aspect most people nearing retirement age are concerned about is ongoing living expenses and the possibility of outliving their savings,” Kathy Villalba, Villa Vie Residences’ chief operating officer, said in a statement. “This program eliminates that concern altogether while offering the ultimate dream: exploring every corner of the world by sea.”

If you’re not quite ready to commit to a lifetime of cruising, Villa Vie Residences also offers pay-as-you-go segments that range from 35 to 120 days long—for instance, you could join a 69-day journey from Sydney to Bali or a 51-day voyage through India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.