1 Year at Sea: The Highs and Lows | Villa Vie
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The first sight of the Odyssey in St. Lucia. Remember that time when we're in the tender and we're coming up to the ship and we're seeing it up close for the first time? That was special.
We had only seen it in pictures and video up to that point. But to see it for real was very special. And it didn't disappoint us.
It was a smaller port. Many cruise ships don't most cruise ships don't go to that particular port. And then to be able to have the time to go and explore and do excursions were was really special.
Having a ship with Starlink just changes the game. I don't think the ship would be possible without being able to have such great internet.
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What's it really like to spend 1 year at sea on the Villa Vie Odyssey? We're pulling back the curtain to share the unfiltered highs, lows, and unforgettable moments of living on the Villa Vie Odyssey. It’s been an incredible 365 days since we traded our life on land for a full time cruise, and in this video, we're reflecting on everything we’ve experienced. From the breathtaking first sight of the Villa Vie Odyssey in St. Lucia and upgrading to our perfect cabin, to unbelievable adventures in Peru and Alaska, we’re sharing the moments that solidified why we chose this life. But it's not always perfect sunsets. We also get real about the challenges of living on a cruise ship, like unexpected illnesses, the realities of ship maintenance, and adjusting to constant stimulus. This is the ultimate look at what life is truly like on a residential cruise ship, including an exclusive sneak peek of our recent travels in Yokohama, Japan! If you've ever dreamed of a full time cruise, you won't want to miss this honest review of our first 1 year at sea. ✨ What would have been the most memorable moment of this journey for you? ✨ Let us know in the comments! 👇 ------------------------------------ 📰 Dive deeper into the story, and head over to our blog: https://chartingourcourse.com/ ------------------------------------ 📕 Curious about life on a RESIDENTIAL CRUISE? We literally wrote THE BOOK on it! Get your copy here: https://dchiddengems.etsy.com ------------------------------------ 🗺️ Explore Our Video Locations! See all the amazing places we've filmed on our interactive Google Map: https://bit.ly/mapofgems ------------------------------------ Affiliate Link Offers: [Together we mutually share benefits from the proven products on this page, and as an Amazon Associate and other affiliate partners we earn from qualifying purchases.] 🛒 Amazon Travel Store (Gear & Cruise Essentials): https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems 🎨 Custom Merch (Cards, Mugs, T-Shirts & More - fully customizable!): https://www.zazzle.com/store/emissary000 🧳 Premium Luggage (Carl Friedrik): Travel in style like us! https://www.jdoqocy.com/click-101416266-17071369 📞 Global Connectivity (Airalo eSIMs): Easy data on the go. https://airalo.pxf.io/OeoRrW 🌐 Secure Internet & Streaming (ExpressVPN): Stay safe online. https://bit.ly/expressvpnfreemonths 🎥 Copy Our Vlogging Cameras, Microphones & Other Equipment https://www.amazon.com/shop/dchiddengems/list/3MHA0JSRQZSCQ?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_aipsflist_NSC3EJPNY1F280TWG008 ------------------------------------ 🤝 Support Our Channel 🤝 Enjoying our content? You can help us keep creating in a few ways: 👍"Super Thanks" button under the video for a one-time donation. 🙏Become a Channel Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV_-lNUfwWQam7mNQg2ZB1Q/join ------------------------------------ The Villa Vie Residences Website has additional information: https://bit.ly/VVROdyssey 🤝If we provided info that helped your decision to buy a cabin, we would love for you to mention our names at time of purchase. It would give us a referral reward, but there is no pressure for you to mention us. The VVR link identifies our channel but is non-affiliate. Please keep in mind that this represents our life experiences only and no one should engaged in real estate investments without appropriate financial consideration and guidance. ------------------------------------ HASHTAGS: #dchiddengems #residentialcruising #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #gaytravel ------------------------------------ 🎦 Chapters 00:00 Intro Villa Vie Odyssey Year 1 00:31 Our Biggest HIGHS 00:42 First Sight of the Odyssey 01:32 Moving Into Bigger Cabin 02:37 First Big Adventure: Peru 03:25 Traversing the Panama Canal 04:34 Hidden Gem Ports 05:27 The Convenience of an Onboard Gym 06:16 Amazing Internet with Starlink 07:19 Delivery Day Unboxing 08:04 Effortless Dinners Together 09:03 Mastering "Springboarding" Travel 09:52 Connecting with Our Community 10:41 Our Biggest LOWS 11:00 Realizing We Needed More Space 12:20 Michael's Scary Food Poisoning 13:48 The Tough Parts of Brazil 15:07 Ship Maintenance & Outage Realities 16:53 The Overwhelming Heat in Asia 18:36 Dealing with Constant Stimulus 20:08 Adjusting Our Renovation Plans 21:49 UNFORGETTABLE Moments 22:00 Atacama Desert 23:28 Month in Alaska 24:38 Extended Time in Tokyo 25:29 DESTINATION: Yokohama Japan 28:49 The #1 Reason We Do This 30:37 Honorable Mentions (Rapid Fire!)