Entries by liveatsea

New Residential Ships on the Horizon

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 […]

Can You Work Remotely While Living on a Cruise Ship?

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, […]

Villa Vie Unveils Second Residential Ship “Legacy” as Fleet Expansion Accelerates

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 […]

Living at Sea: One Resident Explains Why She’ll Never Take Another Cruise

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 […]

Avora Lumina Tour: First Look Inside the Future Residential Cruise Ship

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 […]

The Future of Residential Cruise Ships: Three Ships. Three Visions.

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 […]

Living at Sea Without Being Wealthy: Budget Paths to the Residential Cruise Lifestyle

The biggest myth about residential cruising is that it’s only for the ultra-wealthy. Spend any time inside the live-at-sea community and a different picture emerges: a growing number of residents are buying entry-level units, renting from owners, working remotely from the ship, and structuring their lives so the ocean costs less than the suburb they […]

What Kind of Food Do People Really Want at Sea?

Ask almost anyone considering residential cruise living what matters most, and food quickly comes up in the conversation. Meals become part of daily life when people are living onboard for months at a time. Unlike traditional cruises where dining is part of a short vacation experience, residential cruising turns restaurants into neighborhood gathering spots. Over […]