A US cruise company offers a four-year global voyage all while bypassing the US. / Photo: AP Archive
Its newly launched"Tour La Vie" program offers a four-year global voyage, spanning 140 countries and 425 ports—all while bypassing the US. Prices start at $40,000 annually, with single-occupancy cabins for the four-year package beginning at $256,000. Villa Vie’s flagship vessel, the Odyssey, accommodates up to 600 residents and includes all-inclusive amenities such as meals, WiFi, medical care, weekly housekeeping, and bi-weekly laundry.“If you’re looking for an escape, there is no better place than on a ship,” said CEO Petterson, and added “You can wake up every day to a new backyard and get everything you need taken care of.”