What the world’s major news outlets are reporting, what the Live at Sea community is saying, and what it means for the future of residential cruising. By Colin C. Campbell | LiveAtSea.com October 29, 2026 The dream of living permanently aboard a cruise ship has suffered a major setback. Villa Vie Odyssey, the residential cruise […]
Villa Vie Odyssey has suspended operations in Cambodia, leaving residents searching for temporary homes while the company seeks new financing. But a similar financial crisis involving The World more than two decades ago suggests this may not be the end of the story. Imagine waking up one morning in your floating home, thousands of miles […]
A few weeks ago, I had a minor heart attack. I’m fine, but it got me thinking. My wife and I are about to embark on a journey. We’ve purchased a condo on Avora Lumina, and our intention is to live at sea for part of the year and in one of our other homes […]
Darren Budak came home one day and told his wife, Kris, he had a plan for their retirement. “We’re going to live on a cruise ship.” Her response was immediate. “No, we’re not.” But Darren knew his wife well enough to give her some time to think about it. About ten days later, Kris came […]
I have been fascinated with the idea of living at sea for years. I have also learned to be cautious. I previously invested in two residential-at-sea concepts that ultimately did not come to market as promised. Fortunately, in both cases I received my money back. Not everyone has been so lucky. The unfortunate reality of […]
Imagine finishing your morning calls, closing your laptop, and stepping outside to explore Barcelona, Singapore, or a small island in the South Pacific. For remote workers, entrepreneurs, and consultants, living at sea can turn that fantasy into a daily routine. Modern satellite internet has made it increasingly possible to manage a business, join video meetings, […]
With Odyssey more than 85% sold, Villa Vie is preparing to launch a second residential cruise ship in early 2029. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ sale of Oceania Sirena has now added a compelling new possibility to the mystery surrounding Legacy. Updated August 2, 2026 Villa Vie Residences has officially announced plans to expand its fleet […]
Why one Villa Vie Odyssey resident says living at sea is an entirely different lifestyle For most people, a world cruise is the ultimate travel experience. For Holly Hennessey, it was only the beginning. After completing three world cruises and spending the equivalent of years at sea as a passenger, Holly finally made the move […]
We recently had the opportunity to tour Regent’s Seven Seas Navigator, the ship that is planned to become Avora Lumina, a luxury residential cruise ship. The funny part is that we were already on a 20-day cruise when we were invited to attend. So we arranged with Celebrity to disembark, left the ship, and flew […]
Which One Would You Choose to Call Home? As the concept of living at sea continues to evolve, one question keeps coming back to me: What makes the perfect residential cruise ship? Is it intimacy? Size? Amenities? Stability? Entertainment? Access to small ports? Or is it something more? I’m writing this while aboard Celebrity Equinox […]