Independent comparison • Updated 2025
Find Your Best Fitting Residential Cruise Line
Compare pricing, ownership models, amenities and itineraries across the top residential cruise ships.
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Residential Cruise Directory
Residential Cruise Overview
Villa Vie Odyssey
Operational
- Operated by Villa Vie Residences
- Launched 2024
- Capacity: 600+ residents
- Available villas
Google rating:
Villa Vie Odyssey offers an intimate, new cruise lifestyle, and the ability to reach parts of the world that larger ships cannot access – often docking in the heart of destinations. The ship’s flatter hull enables her to navigate inland waterways and rivers too.
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24,344
Tonnage -
8
decks -
195.82M
length -
22.52M
width
Itinerary
This ship circles the globe every 3.5 years, visiting over 147 countries and 425 destinations. Its itinerary may change due to weather, port availability, or operational needs. For the latest schedule and route updates, visitors should refer to the operator’s official website.
Ways to contact
Free consultation call
- Duration 30-45 min
- Available via phone or video call
Prospective residents can request a call back to speak directly with a residential advisor, receiving personalized guidance on life aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey.
Email inquiry
- Typical response: 1-2 days
Prospective residents can send an email to a residential advisor to receive personalized answers and information about life aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey.
Odyssey ship tracker
MS The World
Operational
- Operated by ROW Management, Ltd.
- Launched 2001
- Capacity: 150+ passengers average
Google rating:
MS The World is a private residential cruise ship that functions much like a floating condominium community. It features spacious onboard residences that owners can purchase and use as their home while the ship travels the globe. Some residents live aboard year-round, while others stay for part of the year. The ship is managed by ROW Management, Ltd., based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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43,188
Tonnage -
12
decks -
196M
length -
29.8M
width
Itinerary
This ship circles the globe every 3.5 years, visiting over 147 countries and 425 destinations. Its itinerary may change due to weather, port availability, or operational needs. For the latest schedule and route updates, visitors should refer to the operator’s official website.