The voyage on Villa Vie Odyssey will take passengers to all seven continents, with visits to over 425 ports across 140 countries. - PHOTO: VILLA VIE RESIDENCES
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): As more Americans seek to leave the country to escape the next Trump presidency, a US-based cruise company is offering a less drastic solution – but at a hefty price.
On Nov 7, a day after Donald Trump was declared as the 47th president of the US, residential cruise operator Villa Vie Residences announced its four-year “Skip Forward” package that will take passengers around the world on its Villa Vie Odyssey cruise liner.
Passengers will have to fork out US$159,999 (S$215,300) per person for a double-occupancy room, while single occupancy will cost US$255,999.
The voyage will take passengers to all seven continents, with visits to over 425 ports across 140 countries.
They will be housed in an ocean view cabin and the all-inclusive package comes with meals and complimentary beer and wine during dinner, as well as the use of on-board amenities such as spa and fitness facilities.
Also complimentary are Wi-Fi, medical visits, weekly housekeeping and bi-weekly laundry service.
Villa Vie Residences CEO Mikael Petterson told Fox Business that the package is perfect for Americans seeking to escape.
“Although the campaign was put together before the results of the election, we feel we have a perfect product for those who said they’d leave the country if ‘XYZ’ wins the election,” Mr Petterson said.
“We may have differing political views, but our community comes together through our passion for exploring the world in a very real way that goes far beyond politics.”
Trump’s victory in the presidential election has prompted many Americans to look at moving abroad – Google searches about emigrating have spiked, with immigration lawyers saying they have been swamped with inquiries.
The Republican leader will be sworn in on Jan 20, 2025.
Many Americans are worried that his presidency could drive a bigger wedge between Democrats and Republicans on issues such as race, gender, what and how children are taught, and reproductive rights.
Villa Vie Odyssey, which can house up to 600 guests, is currently on the second year of its 15-year tour around the globe.
It will eventually visit all seven continents, 13 Wonders of the World, and over 100 tropical islands.
Ms Anne Alms, head of Sales for Villa Vie Residences, said the company’s cruises offered a “one-of-a-kind way” to see the whole world at a slow pace.
“Your villa is your bedroom, and the ship is your home, she’ll take you across the globe to endless horizons,” she said in a statement. - The Straits Times/AN N
The company also offers one- to three-year cruise packages, with prices starting from US$49,999 per person.
