We Bought a Condo on a Cruise Ship. Here’s Why.
After one failed attempt and years of research, my wife and I finally pulled the trigger on a 501 sq ft suite aboard Avora Lumina — a luxury residential ship sailing in January 2028. The decision came down to eight things.
“Living at sea flips the model. You stay in one place while the world comes to you.”
Units start at $219,000. Comparable cabins rent through Regent Seven Seas for $2,000–$3,000 per night. We break down the full math, the lifestyle trade-offs, and why we passed on The World and Villa Vie before landing here.


