One company is offering a four-year cruise for customers looking to escape Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency.
Florida-based Villa Vie Residences announced the new ‘Skip Forward’ excursions last Thursday, hours after Trump’s second term in office was solidified with an election victory.
In addition to lasting years, the trip will take ticket holders to all seven continents, with a tour of Antarctica and an eight-day trip down the Amazon River.
If four years seems like too much, the company also offers one-, two-, and three-year packages, distinguished by names like “Escape from Reality” and “Everywhere but Home.”
The two-year option is scathingly billed as the ‘Midterm Selection’ package – a reference to how, by then, citizens will vote for their states’ governor, House and Senate seats. Tickets They start at around $40,000 a year, with price fluctuations based on occupancy and length of trip.
Florida-based Villa Vie Residences announced new ‘Skip Forward’ excursions last Thursday. Seen here is the ship carrying passengers over the distance, appropriately named Odyssey. It is currently located off the east coast of South America.
The new offers emerged hours after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory over Kamala Harris.
“A perfect circumnavigation is different for every resident, as we pick up new adventurers along the way at each port,” said Mikael Petterson, CEO of Villa Vie.
“With more than 425 ports in 140 countries, each circumnavigation presents an unprecedented opportunity to discover the world from your floating home with ever-changing backyards,” the company added in an accompanying press release.
Residents embarking on the all-inclusive trip will also have the chance to begin their journey at any port considered a stop on the long adventure, organizers said, adding that their ticket price also includes food and drinks.
A gym and spa also await those who wish to participate, although a premium is expected to be paid for such a trip, whether it is one of a full four years.
For the latter, all-inclusive tickets start at $255,999, giving you just one room for single occupancy.
For couples and those simply traveling as a couple, a double is more expensive, the company said, revealing how that will cost potential passengers just under $320,000, or the price of a house.
Meanwhile, the more moderate ‘Midterm Selection’ package will still cost $150,399 for a single trip, they said, while they advertise a two-year trip for two that costs $187,998.
The one-year ‘Escape from Reality’ option starts at $79,999, while the least you’ll pay for the three-year ‘Everywhere but Home’ option will cost $207,999.
A gym and spa also await those who wish to participate, although expect to pay a premium for such a trip.
Residents embarking on the all-inclusive trip will also have the chance to begin their journey at any port considered a stop on the long adventure, organizers said, adding that their ticket price also includes food and drinks.
Expect to pay a premium for such a trip, whether it’s a full four-year trip. Here you can see the deck of the 642-length ship.
For the latter, all-inclusive tickets start at $255,999, giving you just a single-occupancy room (seen here. For couples and those simply traveling as a couple, a double room is more expensive) and will cost potential passengers just under $320,000.
Meanwhile, the 642-foot-long ship that will transport those willing to pay that price has already set sail and embarked on a planned three-and-a-half-year voyage last September.
Meanwhile, the 642-foot-long ship that will transport those willing to pay that price has already set sail, embarking on a planned three-and-a-half-year voyage last September.
The voyage began after the aging cruise ship reportedly had mechanical and certification issues months earlier, leaving it tied up in Belfast for four months.
However, in the weeks since, passengers already on board commented that they were “very impressed” with the ship despite some delays, according to a recent report. Business Insider report That also sheds light on some not-so-satisfied customers.
A pair of buyers for the three-and-a-half-year voyage, Bonny Kelter, 66, and Jenny Phenix, 69, were kicked off the ship in September due to “continued complaints and negativity,” company correspondence stated. cruise ship reviewed by Business Insider.
“Not only did they complain, they directly threatened the media unless they got what they wanted,” Petterson, the company’s founder, told the website in an email.
“At the end of the day, we have the same choice as anyone to do business with people or not.”
Both women denied threatening the company with going to the media, that is, only until their contracts were terminated.
After doing so, they both did so, and Kelter added that he is now considering legal action.
Passengers who purchase will encounter an air of “flexibility” once on board, a spokesperson for Villa Vie Residences said, promoting the trip as a means not only to escape “traffic jams (and) the monotony of life of the city”, but also of “politics”. also. Tickets are now available
Meanwhile, the more than 30-year-old ship appears ready for more, with tickets available immediately.
“The onboard experience features the comforts of home, along with the conveniences most discerning travelers expect, creating a harmonious blend of convenience and wanderlust satisfaction,” organizers said Wednesday.
Passengers who purchase will encounter an air of “flexibility” once on board, a spokesperson for Villa Vie Residences said, promoting the trip as a means not only to escape “traffic jams (and) the monotony of life of the city”, but also of “politics”. also.
Currently, the ship sails along the east coast of South America, with its next stop being Barbados.