While there are plenty of people threatening to leave the country following Donald Trump’s Election Day victory, most of those vows fall by the wayside when they learn they’ll have to give up their U.S. citizenship. But for those who are still looking for an escape, a cruise line specializing in multi-year journeys has a suggestion.
Villa Vie Residences, which was behind the 3.5-year cruise for remote workers that set sail earlier this year, has announced a four-year long “Skip Forward” cruise, which will dock at 425 ports across 140 countries.
Prices for the life at sea start at $40,000 per year.
If the idea of committing to a four-year cruise seems a bit much, you can opt for a one-year “Escape from Reality” journey, a two-year “Mid-Term Selection” voyage or a three-year “Everywhere but Home” cruise. Regardless of the length of the trip, you will remain a U.S. citizen.
"Villa Vie offers a unique one-of-a-kind way see the whole world at a slow pace where you have enough time to actually experience the cultural vibe of every port." said Anne Alms, head of sales for Villa Vie Residences in a statement. "Your villa is your bedroom, and the ship is your home, she'll take you across the globe to endless horizons."
Single-occupancy cabins for the full four years start at $256,000, with double-occupancy running $320,000 for the trip.
The first Villa Vie cruise set sale in October, with plans to visit all seven continents, 100 tropical islands and 13 of the World Wonders. Passengers on the company’s cruises have the option of renting or buying a cabin. Those that rent can do so for as little as 35 days, buying as many segments as they would like. Buying a cabin starts at $140,000. And luxury travelers who want to gain unlimited access to an Ocean View villa with no monthly fees can do so with a one-time payment, starting at $350,000.
All food and drinks (alcohol is only included at dinner) are part of the price, as well as WiFi and medical visits. Housekeeping is provided weekly and laundry service is bi-weekly, each with no additional cost.
Villa Vie’s long-term cruise came to be after the heavily-promoted three-year cruise promising to let remote workers travel the world for $30,000 a year vanished in a puff of smoke. The company is headed by Mikael Petterson, who was former managing director at Life at Sea Cruises before leaving more than a year ago after expressing concerns about that cruise line.
