4 Year “Escape from Reality” Cruise

[IceIce9]

This cruise company invites passengers to 'skip forward' 4 years on world voyage

Residential cruise operator Villa Vie Residences’ Tour La Vie program allows travelers to join a lengthy trip around the world.

www.usatoday.com

In the wake of the U.S. presidential election, one cruise company is offering travelers a getaway for the length of one term in office.

Residential cruise operator Villa Vie Residences’Tour La Vie program allows travelers to join a trip around the world for between one and four years. The company’s Villa Vie Odyssey ship aims to circumnavigate the globe every three-and-a-half years, with stops in more than 400 destinations

 

[tlcya]

this is awesome. If I didn't have to work, had more disposable income and wasn't married to a man who wouldn't miss the next four years in the US for anything, I would be on that ship in a heartbeat.

 

[Deleted member 296739]

I saw that yesterday and thought that I’d like to have the disposable income to be able to consider it- not that I’d do it- but I’d like the option

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

As fond as I am of cruising, I would never want to be "at sea" for such an extended period of time. Two weeks is my limit, and then I want to get off the floating sardine can and back on solid ground. Besides, the cost of the four-year cruise will buy a lot of popcorn for the soap/circus that is going to unfold. It's sure to be amusing, and, at times, frustrating, but it will definitely not be boring. Fasten your seatbelts...

 

[Deleted member 296739]

As fond as I am of cruising, I would never want to be "at sea" for such an extended period of time. Two weeks is my limit, and then I want to get off the floating sardine can and back on solid ground. Besides, the cost of the four-year cruise will buy a lot of popcorn for the soap/circus that is going to unfold. It's sure to be amusing, and, at times, frustrating, but it will definitely not be boring. Fasten your seatbelts...

Agreed that 4 years would be extreme for cruising- I just wanted the money for it to be a “consideration” for me- it’s going to be a buckle up next 4 years- anything but ho hum and dull - moo

 

[IceIce9]

We could send our government on the cruise and enjoy the peace and quiet

 

[whiterhino]

Maybe I'm just being dramatic but it sounds very "Orient Express". I'd like to be able to go but with the option to bail out at certain ports.

 

[adot0902]

We could send our government on the cruise and enjoy the peace and quiet

"Liking" you post is just not enough! Well done!

 

[Deleted member 296739]

Maybe I'm just being dramatic but it sounds very "Orient Express". I'd like to be able to go but with the option to bail out at certain ports.

I’m sure that at some point in 4 yrs of the same passengers cruising around the world there could be some mystery novel worthy plot lines unfolding

 

[Skigh]

We could send our government on the cruise and enjoy the peace and quiet

Hope there is room for the British government on board.

 

[whiterhino]

I’m sure that at some point in 4 yrs of the same passengers cruising around the world there could be some mystery novel worthy plot lines unfolding

Absolutely! Between this 4 year cruise and the escaped monkeys, the stories are getting a bit kooky around here lol.

Imagine the staff that will have to work on this ship? What would time off even look like

 

[Deleted member 296739]

Absolutely! Between this 4 year cruise and the escaped monkeys, the stories are getting a bit kooky around here lol.

Imagine the staff that will have to work on this ship? What would time off even look like

If it’s like other cruise lines staff cycle off for longer breaks every 5-9 months - that’s how it’s worked out with cruise staff I’ve talked with over the years- sometimes they work back to back contracts with out a break and then might have 2-3 months off -

 

[IceIce9]

If it’s like other cruise lines staff cycle off for longer breaks every 5-9 months - that’s how it’s worked out with cruise staff I’ve talked with over the years- sometimes they work back to back contracts with out a break and then might have 2-3 months off -

We had conversations with quite a few staff members on our recent cruise, most were on a 9 month on, 3 month off schedule.

 

[Deleted member 296739]

We had conversations with quite a few staff members on our recent cruise, most were on a 9 month on, 3 month off schedule.

Same- and some had 5 month contracts with 6 weeks off between

 

[IceIce9]

More information on the cruise. If I could take my dog along (and if I had an extra couple hundred thousand bucks) i would love to go.

Experience more than 400 destinations!

Looking to escape politics for the next 4 years? This cruise has you covered - National | Globalnews.ca

While a four-year cruise isn't exactly inexpensive, you can't put a price on peace.

globalnews.ca

And while the company did not directly mention the U.S. presidential election in its press release announcing the “Tour La Vie” package, it’s clear from the cheeky marketing materials that they’re targeting U.S. residents eager to escape the country’s electoral realities.

Those interested can join a four-year “Skip Forward” package, a three-year “Everywhere but Home” package, a two-year “Mid-Term Selection” package and a one-year “Escape from Reality” package.

 

[Columbo Was The Best]

Hope there is room for the British government on board.

And Reform UK and all the far-right politicians in the UK!! they do not need to bring them back after the four years.

 

[Columbo Was The Best]

If I had the money, I would be on that ship right now. Ideal to spend four years just studying online, working on poems, meeting people from so many cultures (stops in 400 destinations, wow!) and all of it surrounded by sea. Sounds fabulous if the food on board is up to standard (some cruises have really bad food.)

 

[IceIce9]

If I had the money, I would be on that ship right now. Ideal to spend four years just studying online, working on poems, meeting people from so many cultures (stops in 400 destinations, wow!) and all of it surrounded by sea. Sounds fabulous if the food on board is up to standard (some cruises have really bad food.)

I would too!

I was discussing this with several of my friends and one of them pointed out that the price wasn’t actually unreasonable, considering that you wouldn’t have to pay rent, utilities, internet, car insurance, cleaning lady, vehicle insurance and maintenance, purchase gas and groceries, etc.

He even said he would sell his vehicle and just buy a new one after he returned from the cruise in four years.

For a person who worked from home it would be a great opportunity.

 

[Columbo Was The Best]

I would too!

I was discussing this with several of my friends and one of them pointed out that the price wasn’t actually unreasonable, considering that you wouldn’t have to pay rent, utilities, internet, car insurance, cleaning lady, vehicle insurance and maintenance, purchase gas and groceries, etc.

He even said he would sell his vehicle and just buy a new one after he returned from the cruise in four years.

For a person who worked from home it would be a great opportunity.

I agree! here in the UK, the average monthly rent for an apartment has gone through the roof and heating bills even more so... four years not having to worry about any of that sounds like bliss. A stress-free life is priceless. I hope your friend gets to do this four year cruise, this would be a life-changing experience for him!

 

[IceIce9]

I agree! here in the UK, the average monthly rent for an apartment has gone through the roof and heating bills even more so... four years not having to worry about any of that sounds like bliss. A stress-free life is priceless. I hope your friend gets to do this four year cruise, this would be a life-changing experience for him!

The average apartment rental in the area where I live is over $2,000 per month. I own my home but could rent it out for four years if I was going to go on the cruise. Like I said, if only I could take my dog with me


From the above linked article

Packages range from US$40,000, but it costs US$255,999 for one person to have their own room for four years and US$159,999 per person for a double occupancy room for four years.