In the celebrated ancient Greek poem "The Odyssey," Odysseus' journey residence took him 10 years. The voyage of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise container was much shorter.
The commitment of Villa Vie Residences' Odyssey cruise ship was that passengers could acquisition or rent among the rooms, alongside the idea of spending the remainder of their days aboard a luxurious cruise ship.
The business had retrofitted the 33-year-old container and sold imperishable cabins priced from $119,999 to $439,999.
However, the business suspended the cruise ship's operations on October 27, 2026, fair complete two years following it archetypal set sail. Villa Vie Residences cited rising energy expenses as the reason.
"I think we would have been entirely fine — and we would have seen this through — if there was no Iran war," Mikael Petterson, originator and administrator chairman of Villa Vie, told Business Insider this week.
With photos from Villa Vie Residences' media kit for the Odyssey, and data from its authoritative website, obtain a appearance inner the doomed Villa Vie Odyssey.
The Odyssey is 195 meters lengthy and could home 650 residents.
Residents could either opt for complete ownership of a area or rent one for a shorter-term stay.
It offered a culinary cognition using local ingredients from all location it traveled.
The Thistle Restaurant offered a regular list that rotated on a 14-day cycle, alongside an accent on healthy, locally originated cuisine.
The Coral Club was the place for late-night entertainment.
It offered activities specified as live music, dancing, and karaoke.
The Observatory additionally offered a akin day-to-night vibe.
On Deck 8, The Observatory was a café that turned into a sunset-watching place in the evening.
Villa Vie describes the Neptune Lounge as the location for "top-tier entertainment."
It offered local amusement from all destination, specified as live music and shows.
The Business Center offered a location to activity for residents.
Connected to Starlink, the Business Center was open to all residents at no additional charge, alongside personal offices accessible as well.
The Fitness Center features cardio and strength-training equipment, alongside alongside sea views.
It additionally offered classes, specified as yoga and health sessions.
On Deck 3, there is a spa armed alongside a sauna and steam room.
There was an on-site hairdresser in the spa.
As fine as a nail salon.
There is additionally a medicinal center on-site Deck 3.
On Deck 8, there is a pond deck.
It's additionally armed alongside jacuzzis.
The phase additionally has a pickleball court.
One of the area types accessible for rent was the porthole villa.
During meal times, all residents were stated admission to complimentary vino and beer.
The terrace suites have a distinct living area.
The better suite had a personal balcony, a distinct living area, and an additional living space.
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Roya is a newsman on Business Insider's Editorial Partnerships team. She is based in London. Before joining Business Insider, she worked as a newsman at financial newswire Alliance News and was an intern at The Wall Street Journal. Roya graduated from City St George's, University of London alongside an MA in International Journalism.
