A Florida-based cruise company, Villa Vie Residences, is offering Americans an unconventional way to “escape” from Donald Trump’s second term as United States President.
The Independent reported on Monday that the company has unveiled its Tour La Vie programme, allowing passengers to embark on a global adventure spanning four years, visiting over 140 countries without stepping foot in the US.
The Villa Vie Odyssey offers several package options, including a one-year “Escape from Reality” cruise, a two-year “Mid-Term Selection” voyage, a three-year “Everywhere but Home” option, and the four-year “Skip Forward” trip.
The founder and CEO of Villa Vie Residences, Mikael Petterson, explained that the program was not politically motivated but aimed at providing an escape for those feeling unsettled.
“We came up with this marketing campaign before we even knew who would win. Regardless of who would have won, you would have half of the population upset,” Petterson told Newsweek.
He added, “Quite frankly, we don’t have a political view one way or the other. We just wanted to give people who feel threatened to have a way to get out.”
Sky News quoted the founder as saying, “If you’re looking for an escape… there is no better place than on a ship, right, where you can wake up every day to a new backyard and get everything you need taken care of.”
Passengers will enjoy amenities including food, drinks, WiFi, medical visits, weekly housekeeping, and bi-weekly laundry services.
Prices start at just under $40,000 per year, with a full four-year journey costing up to $320,000 for a double-occupancy cabin. Alcohol is included at dinner, though other drinks incur extra charges.
Sky News reports that the ship, which accommodates up to 600 residents, is already sailing and allows guests to join at various ports.
It was also reported that recently, the Villa Vie Odyssey faced a four-month delay in Belfast due to necessary repairs.