CRUISE LINE NOW OFFERS UNLIMITED CRUISES FOR LIFE (Would You Buy It?)

[@yeahright890]

“Lifetime” deals are NEVER about YOUR lifetime, it’s ALWAYS about the lifetime of the company. I learned that the hard way 😂

[@Rich22C]

You've got that right. If the company goes belly up tomorrow, you're SOL.

[@Muffinshaker]

Your ‘lifetime investment’ will eventually go down with the boat too as I believe it’s non-transferable. It’s also a huge burden on taxes to I suppose as your ‘foreign’ will be scrutinized to no end.

[@carilesli]

@@Muffinshaker it’s the purchaser’s lifetime with the company. The plan is to have more ships in the future.

[@carefulconsumer8682]

True. Same with "lifetime warranties."

[@Keep-on-ok]

Good point!

[@jamielonghurst6373]

It sounds like a very expensive Timeshare. How many ships are included in the purchase? One? I would have many concerns and hesitations. That would mean locking into one form of vacationing, cruising, on one ship, at pre-determined ports of call. What about aging ships? Who pays for cabin repairs and refurbishment? Is the ownership transferrable in the event of death? Can the ownership be sold if the owner is no longer able to cruise or desires to cruise? If I paid that kind of money and was locked out of a particular cruise segment because my cabin was "booked," I would be furious. I love to travel, and the types of travel I engage in are varied. Just got back from a photography safari throughout Namibia. Next up, train travel through South Africa and Zimbabwe. Then, a cruise in the Arctic. For me to be locked into one type of travel with restrictions on availability, it's just not a good investment. For diehard cruise lovers, this might be a good investment. Excellent topic for discussion. Enjoy your channel!

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

I thought the same thing-sounds like a time share.

[@katiekendrick8866]

Sounds great as long as they don’t go bankrupt! Sounds a lot like a timeshare. Just think it could be risky in the long run. I know you both are careful, so I hope it works out for you!

[@roselinerosario3750]

They are most likely contracted by the company

[@beastly572]

All of you lot have to keep in mind this is a limited time offer. They can’t sell this to everyone. It would be a retirement dream of mine if I had the money! Their ship is in dry dock being prepared to leave May 30th. I am so excited to see a project like this succeed! I wish them best of luck and what an amazing job they have done!

[@boats2build629]

While initially this sounds very interesting, I have to question how long this program could be maintained. What happens when the company goes bankrupt and everyone who has paid into this program loses all of their money? Is there any price guarantees? How do you maintain an already old ship, still provide excellent services, and not continuously raise prices? Yeah, it looks cool on the surface, but it's too risky for me to buy into. I might consider buying into a year by year program, especially if I had the choice of choosing between different ships w/ different itineraries.

[@carilesli]

This program won’t be available then I wouldn’t have thought. It’s for early adopters I think.

[@timsullivan2420]

You didn’t mention anything about how long they will stay in a port? Would this be a different port each day or a port for some time.

[@wheretoretire3315]

Some ports are one day; some are multiple days. You can see the full itinerary on their website.

[@regularguyfritz9450]

Very interesting. I am definitely going to follow you guys and see how your experience is with this extended journey.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for following along! ☺️

[@tduck828]

Sounds interesting but I couldn't do it. 7 days is my max on a shipm

[@CruiseDude1]

After reading about the "Life-at-Sea" fiasco and the Vantage Travel bankruptcy, we cannot even imagine committing to a "lifetime" cabin where we might outlive the company. It's not like Carnival or Royal Caribbean is offering this option. The devil is in the details and hopefully the company offers some sort of insurance protecting buyers from buying a cabin and losing it all.

[@beastly572]

It’s all in their Escrow.

[@carilesli]

@@beastly572 how do you mean?

[@markwhite0485]

I’m also concerned with the longevity of the company but like the concept.

[@scottpoole2182]

Exactly, Haven't even launched their first ship and they are already trying to sell super expensive "lifetime" packages. Give me a break.

[@beastly572]

@@scottpoole2182 Super expensive? Are you out of your mind? Tell me where you can travel the whole world for the rest of your life for $299,999 with all included. You give ME a break!

[@katherinkeegan8601]

Bought double paned windows for my entire house. Noticed a cracked outer pane and called the company. It has been sold and the new owner refused to honor the replacement policy of the previous owner. If that company gets bought out and the new owner refuses to honor the program, you are SOL.

[@randijaffe-7665]

I agree with the risks and fine print of this offer. What if the company goes under or the ships get old and poorly maintained? Will they also assess everyone, if the ships need to be repaired or revitalized? Sounds like the timeshare deals that people now can’t give them away! Excessive cruising does have risks as well- Mario now has balance issues which are permanent from cruising too often.

[@christiandiablo9499]

Includes gratuities too?

[@wesryan7581]

Risks outweigh the benefits especially for the elderly and for younger couples that have or plan families…..

[@Muffinshaker]

Cruise time sharing. With all the problems that are associated with it.

[@charliedurham4248]

Even timeshares charge an annual maintenance fee. $300,000 for 35 years of unlimited travel? Math should tell you this is a scam.

[@Bullfeathers]

Absolutely no! The risks are too many. Illness, company bankruptcy, ship breakdown causing long term at dry-dock, and so on. Above all, boredom. I rather travel from time to time when I feel the urge to do so and not be tied to one place.

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

or if there are no openings because they sold too many opportunities or if some people stay too long.

[@beastly572]

@@thefamouseugenekrabsWhy would you think they would sell to many? Are you just asking dumb questions?

[@thefamouseugenekrabs]

@@beastly572 Let's say there are 300 cabins on the ship. How do they know how many opportunities to sell? If people can stay as long as they want as long as they give a 30 day notice, there could be no openings or very hard to get them especially during certain times of the year. This is what I mean by them selling too many opportunities. I think it's a valid concern and not deserving your snarky attitude. Don't worry though, I forgive you. You can apologize now.

[@theodorecleaver]

Bankruptcy's a good point

[@theodorecleaver]

@@beastly572 Why you picking fights?I was wondering the same thing as that and lots of others on here are asking similar.

[@R.a.t.t.y]

You mention the catch at 3:00. It says “subject to availability”. In other words you are buying a standby pass, which you can only use if no-one else has booked the cabins. If the ship fills up, you can’t use your unlimited pass until there’s a space. So if you want to spend the winter on board, there would need to be a space for you during every week. If it’s full in Xmas week, the answer’s no - however much you paid.

[@JJCruise]

Subject to Availability is a potential issue that we agree would need to be addressed prior to purchasing. That said, once you have the cabin, you have it. You just have to give a month notice prior to leaving. So there is no calendar of black out dates for example. ☺️

[@monikaliebold4225]

Information online with Villa Vie Residences (Endless Horizons) in FAQ: Guests must inform guest services 30 days in advance for embarkation or disembarkation. They can stay aboard for any duration, subject to cabin availability.

[@lindawilkov6476]

This sounds great to my husband and me at first glance. We are both retired and in our sixties. We don’t have children or grandchildren to miss while we are away. But practically speaking, I don’t think it would work for us. First of all, we each need our own space, so we would have to spend the extra $100,000 to get two cabins (hopefully adjoining). Secondly, we have a beloved dog now, and hope to get another when this one goes to Doggie Heaven. Also, it is not in my nature to be a minimalist, as far as possessions. Living in a small cabin for long periods of time would not make me happy. I can do it for a week or two, but then I’d be ready to go back to our large home. And how about the expense of cruise insurance? Would we have to buy it every year, if not for every sailing? Heaven forbid we should need to be airlifted off the ship at some point!

[@loungelizard1975]

I love you guys, I really do but this vlog comes off like you are working for Villa Vie and hard selling time shares in an infomercial. It’s tacky.

[@KS-kr4ok]

what your calling a small fee is billions to most. For this fee I want a balcony.

[@JJCruise]

We would also love to see this price for a balcony, that being said- with the ship being in port 95% of the time, it’s truly a crash pad while you’re exploring the world.

[@user-qe4dw8dy9i]

We don't have $500k so it may as well be billions of dollars. It’s out of reach for us poor people.

[@marysilverberg5718]

I would never invest this kind of money in a new cruise line. There are too many variables, i.e., not enough sustainable capital, age of the ships, longevity of the company.....

[@JJCruise]

It’s a good point to note. Of course, investing in any company early on is a gamble but with risks come potential rewards as well ☺️

[@arleenwallace3550]

This would definitely be something I would want to do, however I would want to stay on the ship indefinitely.

[@tobiebrave]

Problem is that’s not necessarily for your life. The company goes under, and poof $500,00 gone. Didn’t they just delay the launch of their ship? And if you or your spouse suddenly gets sick and you can’t travel? No thanks.

[@JJCruise]

The delay is only by 15 days- not anything too dramatic. We are still very excited to get onboard in a few weeks!

[@lightwarrior432]

@@JJCruise So excited for you guys!! Can’t WAIT to see more! 😊👍🏽

[@tobiebrave]

@@JJCruise hope it’s great. I’m sure it will be

[@carilesli]

@@JJCruise when are you embarking?

[@Keep-on-ok]

There isn’t going to be a hospital on board so you better be healthy.

[@danscheid6031]

it smacks of time share ( I am leery )

[@donaldjohnson-noaafederal5905]

I would worry that it would be oversold and you couldn't get a room for the time you wanted. Sounds like a timeshare at sea, though I like the idea.

[@lightwarrior432]

My thoughts too 😉👍🏽

[@RetiredSignDude]

Timeshares? You are among the 1% who don't hate them!

[@Rich22C]

Try and sell your cabin to anyone.

[@stevesomers7366]

Interesting, but sounds like a time share on the water. The details and real availability is important. The line can sell any number of cabins with no guarantee you can get on a ship when and for how long you wish.

[@mrlogboy]

Was going to make same comment. Timeshare at sea. Disney doing this for years with DVC

[@charliedurham4248]

Desperate cash grabs are the signs of a financially troubled company. Run, don't walk away. You guys need to immediately stop advertising for them

[@JJCruise]

Hey Charlie, this is purely Cruise News that we want to spotlight. This was not a paid or sponsored AD. ☺️

[@charliedurham4248]

@@JJCruise , you are cruising for free on their ships, right. Then you are a paid representative for them. You are taking enormous risk now. And this $300k for a lifetime of cruising has all the red flags of a company going under.

[@beastly572]

I don’t see how a new product is a desperate cash grap? This is retirement dreams for a lot of people. Go away with your negativity.

[@charliedurham4248]

@@beastly572 , this is a common red flag. It is pretty obvious.

[@billcook4768]

I don’t see how the numbers could possibly work. They take money now and promise to provide a service for 35 years with no additional fees from you? They have huge costs every year and no idea now how much those costs will be. Sure, I’d be into such a thing if it were legitimate. But I don’t see how it possibly can be.

[@RetiredSignDude]

They COULD escrow a portion of the money. They WILL resell shares upon death. And if it does not prove viable, they WILL go Chapter 11.

[@billcook4768]

@@RetiredSignDude Even if you escrowed ever penny, how do they know it will cover costs? They can’t possibly know that. The more I think about it, they are either hopelessly naive, or scamming.

[@beastly572]

@@billcook4768 You don’t know finance then! Their ship is in dry dock right now.

[@paultrombetta4838]

There is no 35 year anywhere...the number is 15 years with plans to buy another ship at that point. there are 400 + cabins for sale.....multiply that by $150,000. In case you cannot do math....it's $60 million in the bank if you sell all cabins. Now , how far will that go.

[@mlo8081]

​​@@paultrombetta4838 This video mentioned 35 years in the 'comparison' to the cost of other vacationing. It's not much of a fair comparison because you are right, Villa Vie doesn't say 35 years anywhere in their marketing.

[@mlo8081]

I really love your content...but this feels more like an infomercial. All your videos about Villa Vie don't discuss any of the (very real) negatives in a balanced way, just talk up the potential positives. Are they your sponsors and/or are they paying for your upcoming trip on their ship? Please be transparent. Because your cost 'comparisons' are way off in both these last videos and in favor of Villa Vie. Many grandparents who you mention in this video would not have the benefit of this program for 35 years meaning the numbers no where near add up. Please, please keep it real, people are looking to you for unbiased information on their options and this is a lot of money to an untried company.

[@DogDayz0fSummer]

There is also the added cost of travel to get to/from the ship. May be a good option for the wealthy.

[@brendaallen7183]

I imagine if you can afford the $500,000 for 2, you can also afford the airfare to and from wherever the ship will be.

[@neilk77nk]

@@brendaallen7183isn’t this more than 500000 tho? You still have monthly costs to pay for food and drink, house keeping?

[@patti1044]

My concern is what the limitations are. We inherited two timeshare weeks which we saw as the gift that "never starts taking". We were never able to book what we wanted so paid high annual fees and could not use it where we wanted. We never had four weeks a year vacation and had to figure out how to make the most of our time. And there are so many costs beside just the housing and food. And Super Mario has a condo and housekeeper in Miami - on turn around day he takes his dirty laundry home and picks up fresh clothes so has loads more expenses. So much to think about - laws around social security, healthcare, if keeping a home the insurance and upkeep. Will be very interested in hearing of your experience.

[@AndEyeOop]

I immediately thought the same thing. Sounds like a timeshare.

[@metropcs7608]

No.

[@Reed-2big]

@@AndEyeOopme too

[@lisadee1623]

I love you guys but this is a big nope from me. There’s no way I’d invest that much money with an unproven company and an old ship. I suspect they didn’t sell as many cabins as they wanted to so they’re doing this as a Hail Mary to raise money.

[@charliedurham4248]

You guys are taking a huge reputational risk now representing this company. Possibly also a financial risk - just ask the crypto social media people.

[@JJCruise]

We aren’t representing them. This is not a paid Ad. This is purely Cruise News that we are super intrigued by. ☺️ We plan to get onboard this Summer in which that will be a partnership. But this is not an Ad for them - just cruise news. We are happy to hear all sides to this offer as it’s an intriguing one! 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TMTMcruz]

I FIRST need to try the ship (CRUISE LINE) & see how i like the line, crew, way things r run... etc etc BUT- THIS SEEMS FANTASTIC- just wanna see the ship, and be around a little bit. However, I'm liking the idea & def interesting to learn about n watch as time passes. Excited for u both and cant wait to watch n learm more from JJ CRUISE! TKS FOR ALL THE GREAT INFO AS ALWAYS❤❤ HUGS GUYS!😊

[@JJCruise]

We completely understand wanting to see first hand before investing! We’ll do our best to show our experience this summer! 🥳☺️

[@carilesli]

@@JJCruise do you know if there are a maximum number of weeks you can stay onboard each year?

[@kellylee514]

I agree but we would definitely need to try it before buying in. And I’d be worried about the longevity of it. That’s a lot of money to sink into something that could go sideways in more than one way.

[@smithbrownjones]

I'm confused.... Their website boldly states that if you give 30 days notice they will "guarantee availability", and then in the Q&A section it states "...stay aboard for any duration, subject to cabin availability.".... What if I give 30 days notice, get onboard, and then tell them I'm staying for 7 months...can they turn around and say, "oh sorry, you'll have to get off in 3 weeks because the cabins aren't available"...?? How does that work...??

[@JJCruise]

From our understanding, it’s first come, first served. Thus, if you put in your 30 day notice, get a cabin as one is available, you stay as long as you like but have to let them know 30 days in advance when you are leaving so the cabin becomes available to someone else. ☺️

[@charliedurham4248]

​@@JJCruise, so people can get on for forever, right? To make this possibly work financially, they are going to have to sell WAY over 100% of the cabins. So, if people get on and just stay on, you could pay $300k to $500k and never see availability?

[@TheJohnebey]

Sorry guys, vert skeptical.

[@TheClfurn]

500,000 with a 5% rate of return is 25,000 a year of income. If on average vacations cost 16,000, you are better off not buying a cabin. Don't buy the cabin and at the end of the day you had a vacation and still 500,000 in the bank. Just saying.

[@PuddinTime69]

Yep. Even an S&P500 fund can average out to 10 percent so you are looking closer to 50k return so get yourself a car and a vaca each year.

[@lorenwillis425]

My S&P500 funds have NOT done 10 percent per year over the last 5 years. Just saying.

[@PuddinTime69]

@@lorenwillis425 You should be up 15 percent per year in the past five plus dividends. Some S&P funds are up 23 percent depending on how they redistributed along the way. In all seriousness I would consider another fund if it’s due to fees or management. There’s something to look into.

[@pmacgowan]

The only problem is will they still be In business in 5 to 10 years, ie what are the odds they they go bust and you loose everything 😞

[@JackieLazzaro]

I would never invest that amount of money in a new company. The risk of it going under isnt worth it. And then there are all the other reasons that have been posted. So nope. Not for me.

[@charleshough6189]

I've seen so many of these schemes fail. I wouldn't trust it to last 35 years. Probably 3-7 if it even gets off the ground. Many questions like for instance the age and life expectance of the ship, wi-fi, size of cabins and closets for months at sea, penalties for less than 30 day notice in emergencies, medical facilities, cable channels, laundry, gratuities. I assume less entertainment and cabin and linen cleaning etc. What if you like to play a guitar or watch TV in a lazyboy? What religious services are available?

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

Will our medical be accepted on the ship?

[@beastly572]

Yes

[@suzannecornelius4369]

You don't own it and if they sell many of these you may not be able to go when you want to. It is based on availability.

[@JJCruise]

Definitely a valid point! They do plan to have more ships in their fleet and this would be available on future ships with guaranteed ocean view cabins as well.

[@neildavis8470]

Perhaps an option that somebody who’s thinking about buying a cabin should consider to save on the monthly ownership fees - once onboard never give that 30 days notice of vacating the space. If you need to go home, just tell them you’re staying in the port for a while and you’ll catch up with the ship

[@EElgar1857]

If a partner dies, do they refund $200K? I very much doubt it.

[@collingdale1]

What's the lifespan of the cruise company ?🤔

[@lox2k6]

Using timeshare mathematics

[@Eagle737]

First - I love the idea Second - this reeks of a scam. This company doesn’t remotely seem legit nor on a realistic schedule/timetable. So so so many red flags. RUN.

[@elaineandstuartcohen9761]

Although refurbished, the ship is already old. Your videos on this ship are made so that you can sell the rooms on board and make a hefty profit, plus you are getting a free room no doubt. This is very risky. The services are reduced like housekeeping etc. And I suggest seniors stay completely away. You will never get your money back. The vessel is already 31 years old! Although refurbished, it cannot withstand too many more years.

[@joshualauntz7299]

Startup company offering $500k for lifetime cruises? Too risky, doubt they will be operational in 10 years.

[@jeffross5424]

exactly...ship is already 30+ years old

[@CPO-Snarky]

10 years is a generous estimate.

[@beastly572]

LOL! 30 years is a teenager for a cruise ship. Do your research.

[@The_NancyDee]

ZERO additional fees? That doesnt seem viable in the long term for Villa Vie? Is this a limited timd offer to generate more interest? I wish this had come out when I still had disposable income! Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention!

[@JJCruise]

We aren’t sure if this is a limited time offer or not…either way, seems like a great deal! How many of us can fit in a cabin and split a half million dollars? 🤣

[@lightwarrior432]

There ARE Port Fees.

[@paultrombetta4838]

@@lightwarrior432 No, port fees are paid by the ship.

[@kathybohrer7356]

​@@lightwarrior432😅

[@Edcar-z5x]

I love cruising, but I don’t just cruise. Financially it doesn’t make sense. We might spend 1/3 of our budget in cruising.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

We are moving into Villa Vie full time, too!!! We learned about Villa Vie here on your videos. Thank you for letting us know. We are on the old plan though...❤❤❤

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching! Look forward to meeting you onboard! 🥳

[@theodorecleaver]

What's the old plan?

[@MidLifeCruising95]

@@theodorecleaver We bought a villa then pay a monthly fee. It is still available. Check out their website.

[@MidLifeCruising95]

@@JJCruise Yes! See you soon!

[@user-ff3ow9ym5t]

Absolutely! I love it.... not tied in to any unchangeable itinerary or cabin or timing. Nowi just need the money!!

[@incantations446]

Sounds like a timeshare

[@neildavis8470]

Right! But with the further restriction of not being able to resell your rights to occupy a stateroom.

[@TWSmith42]

I could understand why people might find endless cruising appealing. I live in a town not much bigger population-wise than a large cruise ship. Still, if you started having communities of perpetual cruisers, the environment would change and no longer be one of holiday and would be one of regular living, and that would inevitably bring in the societal issues we see all around us in our onground communities but with less space to give folks room to breath.

[@beastly572]

You're in a new port every day, even for several days. They will surely get their room to breath.

[@neilk77nk]

Basically like big brother, everyone gets on at first, then the cracks start to appear after a few weeks, imagine seeing the same people every day for years at breakfast and you couldn’t stand the sight of them? 😂

[@wambutu7679]

Realize that if you do this you're betting against the house. NEVER BET AGAINST THE HOUSE!

[@amybrock2592]

Im intrigued. We’re looking to sell our house in a year or so and this might be a good move at that point. A lot of people buy an RV and travel around the continent. This would be a better version of that for us! I can’t wait to hear about your experiences with this company!

[@JJCruise]

We can’t wait to report back! Such a unique experience! 🥳

[@AutumnMarshall-ef1ep]

I am looking forward to "following" along with the both of you on this adventure.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks! We can’t wait to share our experience with everyone!

[@FrielFamilyFootball]

Worried about company stays in business.

[@plowtruckdriver]

Just alot of questions, like internet ( starlink? ) , food quality, itinerary

[@JJCruise]

Internet is included- we will be taste testing the food a month from now. Stay tuned 🙂

[@monikaliebold4225]

Villa Vie Odyssey is still in dry dock at Belfast harbour. Inaugural sailing is now postponed from 30 May to 4 June 2024. Reason: Identified issues with the steelwork in one of the grey water tanks. A section in the cruise terms and conditions reads as follows and might calm down passengers: “VVR may change the itinerary at any time without notice and or delay the inaugural sail date. If the inaugural sail date is delayed by more than 15 days, then VVR will refund the full Fare that has been paid." Hopefully for guests, ship will sail on 4 June 2024.

[@n2sunset]

That’s a big risk … company goes bankrupt and you are screwed…or they don’t get enough people to buy into this and so what is included gets chiseled away bit by bit so it’s a no for me

[@benlarin8426]

I love the varied points of view in the comments. This new company has not proven itself yet so I can't wait to hear your assessment once you get onboard.

[@JJCruise]

Coming soon! 😉

[@coachab100]

@@JJCruisehow come you aren’t answering the comments to the commenters concerns?

[@JJCruise]

This was a Cruise News Video - we aren’t selling this product or getting paid for this video. This was purely interesting cruise news that we find fascinating. (Obviously everyone on the comments does too! 😜) Anyone actually interested in purchasing this should speak with a consultant from Villa Vie as we stated. ☺️

[@neilk77nk]

I’m not sure how going on a relatively short cruise compared to everyone else who are in the ship is going to assess long term operation and daily running of the cruise? I will be watching out for this company on the news one day within the next few years.

[@monikaliebold4225]

Still in dry dock.😮😮😮 Next date for inaugural sailing is now scheduled for 20 July 2024 - hopefully. (remember first date was originally scheduled for 15 May 2024).

[@alexkoffman2305]

Your numbers are way off, most retired people pay cash for there home, we pay about $ 3k a month for electricity, internet , 2 cars, insurance , food,and taxes. We live waterfront on a lake and we have free gym access classes, pickelball ,and more. We have plenty of cash to travel….ps we watch your channel and you give great information.

[@monikaliebold4225]

Oops, they did it again. 😮Villa Vie Residences has delayed the ship’s inaugural sailing again. This leaves passengers now scrambling, as ship is now not expected to set sail until 15 June 2024. Time frame: Original sailing date 15 May 2024, postponed to 30 May 2024, postponed to 4 June 2024, postponed to 15 June 2024. The latest delay is apparently due to a rudder stocks requiring replacement, before can be certified for sailing. Rudder stocks are a critical component, that facilitates the movement of the rudder for navigation. If the stocks fail, the ship would be unable to turn efficiently. Ship is now scheduled to inaugural sailing on 15 June 2024. Hopefully 😮😮

[@LadyAdakStillStands]

The World Residence at Sea launched March 2002 and is the largest privately owned residential yacht with 165 luxury residences onboard. The cabin owners decorate their own cabins and vote yearly to determine the ships routing. A residence costs between $2M - $15M and its yours.

[@JJCruise]

Which is exactly why this is exceptionally affordable in comparison 😉

[@debraemilligan]

Awesome 😎

[@jjsirek]

Not exactly. Even if you have the money, you have to have a net worth of either 10 or 15 (I forget whoch, apologies) MILLION for there Sales team to even book an initial call with you. You also have to be referred by current residents. These are just a few things needed besides the cabin fee for The World.

[@monikaliebold4225]

Still in dry dock. 😮😮Rudder issue: Two stainless steel rods (called rudder stocks, which control the rudders) inspectors found to be corroded/rusted and had to be repaired. Rudder stocks were removed for grinding and shaping. After final test on 25 June 2024 they should be installed and ship could be floated out of dry dock. Currently, there is no scheduled date for the ship to sail. 😮😮 Seems to be a never ending story, hopefully not.

[@j.4941]

...and sorry, but your claim "opening up the world of travel to a lot of types of people" is really just not true. Come on, it's half a million USD! Anyone with that kind of money lying around had all the options to travel / cruise already. This doesnÄt target people who have never travelled. It targets people that are already frequently travelling. That doesn't make the offer any less attractive (if it's not a scam), but the claim "opening the world of travel" is just plainly wrong.

[@monikaliebold4225]

Still in dry dock. Scheduled now for 30 July 2024. That means a delay of two and a half months for now. 😮

[@jjsirek]

Villa Vie "launched" in May from Belfast, yet the ship still hasn't actually sailed. Do a lot of research.

[@EmmaCruises]

I’m not holding my breath for this 😅❤

[@balconiesandbellinistravel4034]

Hmm, sounds like a timeshare at sea. They say if there is space available, and sometimes you can never find the dates you want, even though you have bought into it.

[@christinemarino5732]

Sounds to good to be true. What happens if they go under the first year?

[@stevek7068]

This strikes me as a great deal. Too great. I'm not sure I trust the company to stay in business.

[@tamiclare8598]

I’m confused…is it like a time share? You said get on and off as you like but dependent on availability?

[@trichelleconner2612]

I still think yes I would because even in worse case scenario and the company goes down year five hypothetically I've more than paid for the experience year two-ish. It's around the world travel. I'm saying this not knowing everything but on it's face as presented here. My answer is Yes.

[@BarryDMoss]

Brings to mind a time share concept w/o maint. Fees. Can you leave it in a will? What if you hate it after a while can you cancel? Can you sell it on?

[@chrissharkey9644]

Sounds like time shares And then the company Goes bankrupt! Making multi millionaires with golden parachutes Just pay as you go! Health insurance is expensive too!

[@randimurphy4816]

Screams timeshare nightmare..

[@ih2898]

On their web site, there was also monthly fees. And those were like 3k-4k per person. per month. Maybe changed since you put the video out and I watched it. Also purchase price changed (lower).

[@JJCruise]

This is a different option completely! This is not owning a villa like we previously posted.

[@BillGordon-et9pm]

I dk how its possible and this is a big complaint listed in the comments but here is a quote from their site. "We are guaranteeing availability if notice is given 30 days before or more. Subject to availability if 30 days or less."

[@martyfinver9969]

I have about half the days that super Mario has but I have gotten them as a guest lecturer for little cost. Also have a pay as you go deal with Villa vie while waiting for storylines a luxury ship to be eventually built. Have evaluated nearly 800 shore excursions for most of the major cruise lines.See you onboard the Odyssey.

[@cindyonyoutube]

I'm very interested to see how you like living on board. The lifetime program a unique offer, with benefits & definitely challenges. Sounds like it's worth taking a closer look at.

[@thestooges333]

That’s for rich people only.

[@GerardPinzone]

It sounds like a timeshare without the fees. There aren't any fees, right?

[@JJCruise]

Correct!

[@carljohnson6434]

Does that 500k include gratuities, port fees and taxes and alcohol?

[@JJCruise]

Everything you mentioned except Liquor. ☺️

[@carljohnson6434]

@@JJCruise Thank you.

[@gianaffco]

Sustainability is a common concern here but remember if you give them $300k or $500k and they invest it even conservatively they are generating significant annual interest in lieu of charging a monthly pay as you go. The math may work on both sides. Full disclosure I am a resident already.

[@joshmetzger5031]

It would have to be a balcony

[@JJCruise]

Unfortunately, only Guaranteed Ocean View Cabins. But who knows, maybe hey will do this offer on a future cruise ship with more Balconies 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@keithcarnahan762]

Concerned about future possibility of cruise companygoing bankrupt and thus clients lose their investment. Is there protection for the purchaser? Otherwise, sounds fun if money is not an issue. 500K is a lot of money. Better invested in a safe environment.

[@zeta802]

This doesn’t cover airfare to / from whatever country the ship happens to be docked in when you decide to travel. But yes this sounds interesting. Can’t wait to see what you do.

[@JJCruise]

Correct! That would be an additional cost. ☺️

[@perrytrueax1806]

I would be interested, but likexothers would want to try out the ship first to get a feel for it. I love cruising and cruise Seabourn, so those standards are very hard to match. I would also want a cabin with a veranda and noticeable view. I am guessing all medical and necessities have been taken into account. Do love the idea. But need some assurance and a dry run.

[@kenlee6123]

What if they go out of business next week or next year???

[@lindaperryman2888]

If I had the money. I would do it.

[@danasandoval624]

Sorry but this is a new line & sounds like they are trying to bring in money quickly. Far too many small companies go bankrupt in fact more do than don’t. If I was Royal I would not be happy with the name of the ship, I think they did this because people will confuse them with Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Sea. $500,000 is no small amount to plunk down with a company that hasn’t proved itself. I think your average number per vacation is low, hotels have raised significantly & airfares too. Old saying:: If it sounds too good to be true it probably is. This company has not even dealt with a full cruise ship of passengers yet. What happens when the company goes under? They are getting the most money they can up front but they can only sell as many cabins as they have and quantity is limited. Mario is different he is with a proven stable cruise line that has been in business for a long time. This group is promising so much without even having tried any of it out. There is no way we would shell out that amount of money to an unproven company.

[@RetiredSignDude]

Mario is also NOY prepayng for life. He pays as he goes. if RCL goes bust, he'd lose a one-trip deposit,

[@JJCruise]

Definitely good points, we know for owners their money goes into escrow. Would be intrigued to hear if there was any similar option here. ☺️

[@danasandoval624]

@@RetiredSignDude Yes. This company is trying to collect large sums of money but what happens in a few years when large sums are not coming in & the ship needs repairs or refurbishment? They are saying the money is in escrow but this whole thing sounds dodgy. We all know everything increases in price so how is that going to be implemented. This line also is new so no experience & no backup. I looked at some of the info when they first mentioned this idea and the costs seemed high & a lot of paperwork with a lot of “conditions/confusing info. If I was planning on living on a ship I would do like Mario does 1 year at a time & then you can change your plans as time goes along. I would also do it on a cruise line that is established.

[@mlo8081]

@danasandoval624 Couldn't have said it better. 100% agree.

[@danasandoval624]

@@mlo8081 thank you.

[@andariegos9466]

Sounds like a cruise time share. No thank you.

[@alanmichel613]

This seems viable under a few conditions. First it is with a well capitalized cruise line like NCL. Second, it is limited to no more than 10% of a particular ship’s capacity. Third, it is transferable from ship to ship.

[@carilesli]

Two outta three ain’t bad 😉

[@percellperry7363]

What if it goes into dry dock?

[@JenniferRamsey-on7yf]

My understanding is they have dry dock scheduled during the 3.5 continuous cruise around the world. They will have us at a hotel on land during those weeks.

[@alanc3948]

Too risky. What if the ship goes bankrupt? What if you try to book, but your time is always taken? What if they oversell? No thank you.

[@JJCruise]

Definitely good questions to ask if interested in purchasing! ☺️

[@trekguy66]

Nah, that takes away from the spontaneity of travel. It would get old.

[@JJCruise]

We put this out there so we can get feedback! Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts- we appreciate it!

[@carilesli]

@@JJCruise it wouldn't get old for me 😁

[@feelosophy1921]

Hmmm, can't see the value if you can't stay aboard at least 90% of the year. I'd lower my expectations to 50% of the year if this was a well established cruise line.

[@jers132]

Great idea, see if they survive 3 years. 😮

[@protow5041]

I'd love to cruise for long periods or for the rest of my life, if I could have pets on board.. My last trip I was anxious the whole time we were away from our cats

[@JJCruise]

One day, pets will be more accessible but currently immigration and safety issues are the main issue for most cruise lines when it comes to pets.

[@GeoffsYouTube]

This is one of those things that initially sounds good, but I share the concerns others have expressed about viability of the company, availability of rooms, etc. A similar arrangement to be able to be on any ship in the Carnival (HAL, Princess, etc. included) or Royal Caribbean (Celebrity too) lines could potentially be tempting as I would have a lot more confidence in the arrangement. But I don’t see the big cruise lines announcing such a deal.

[@cruisedazedave]

You need to calculate in the cost of airfare and possible lodging to meet the ship when it travels to the part of the world and ports you are interested in. Getting on and off of the ship multiple times a year could add a substantial cost of doing so. The Horizons program may interest cruisers who prefer to stay at sea for extended periods on time and on land for just a short time making Villa Vie more of a home base and not vice versa.