Is Our Villa Vie Cruise Home TOO OLD and a Huge Mistake?
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Is the Villa V Odyssey cruise ship too old? Well, we stepped back and we really tried to take an open mind and a balanced approach to look at it.
The decision to retire a ship is usually always economic, meaning it's due to market pressures. It's seldom due to technical issues, meaning it's just unfit to sail.
But what if we were to tell you that the ship's age and the price tag that goes with it is actually the single greatest strategic advantage that the company and the ship has?
This lifestyle is actually accessible to more people because of the ship's age. It's actually its superpower.
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Is the 30-year-old Villa Vie Odyssey too old to be a reliable home for global travel? We’re tackling the number one criticism we see head-on, sharing the real strategy behind choosing a veteran vessel. Join us as we dive into the data and business decisions behind the Villa Vie Odyssey, a topic that has sparked intense debate among cruise enthusiasts and our own followers. Many wonder why a new residential cruise line would choose a 30-year-old vessel instead of a brand-new mega-ship. In this video, we explain why the ship's age, often seen as a liability, is actually its greatest strategic advantage. We break down how this decision makes it possible to live on a cruise ship for a fraction of the cost of other options, like The World. We'll compare the Villa Vie Odyssey to other niche and expedition lines where older, proven ships are the norm, and discuss the critical SOLAS safety regulations that place it in a modern category of safety. ✨ Now that you understand the strategy behind choosing a veteran ship, what do you think of the decision? ✨ Let us know your take in the comments below! 👇 ------------------------------------ 📰 To go DEEPER into the story, head over to our blog: https://chartingourcourse.com/charting-our-course-blog/residential-cruising-villa-vie-odyssey-too-old ------------------------------------ 📕 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 👕 Tech-Infused Comfort Clothing (Ministry of Supply): Our go-to for travel comfort. https://fxo.co/1496995/dchiddengems 🌐 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. ABOUT US: We are a couple (a psychologist and business executive) who retired early in order to travel and enjoy life. We spend half our time in Washington DC and the other half in extended slow travel all over the world. Lately our slow travel has been aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey in which we invested substantially in the cabin we own and a small amount in the company. Our philosophy is to "travel wide" but also to "travel deep" which means really getting to learn the stories unique to the destinations that we visit. Join us for the journey. ------------------------------------ HASHTAGS: #dchiddengems #residentialcruising #villavieresidences #villavieodyssey #gaytravel ------------------------------------ 🎦 Chapters 00:00 Intro to Villa Vie Odyssey Too Old 01:14 We Bought a Cabin 01:49 Criticism of Villa Vie 02:21 Average Age of Cruise Ships 04:36 Odyssey Baggage 06:31 Why Buy an Old Ship 07:42 Villa Vies Superpower 10:56 Destination Spotlight: Ketchikan 14:03 Villa Vie Residences Responsibility 16:20 The Bottom Line