Key Aspects:
- Older guests pay less to buy a stateroom on the Villa Vie Odyssey residential cruise ship.
- The lowest of the new Golden Passport rates are for guests aged 90 and older.
- The ship operates continuous around-the-world voyages.
Villa Vie Residences, the residential cruise brand that operates one ship on continual world voyages, unveiled yet another level of cruise fare, this one based on the ages of guests.
The older you are, the lower your lifetime around-the-world cruise fare will be under a new program called Golden Passport, which became available on August 19, 2025.
Villa Vie Residences’ Villa Vie Odyssey, now sailing her first world voyage, is scheduled to sail back-to-back cruises every 3.5 years. The brand was created in 2023 and has continually expanded its roster of available cabin purchase and rental options.
The latest, Golden Passport, offers eight tiers of age-based pricing, with the lowest cost of $99,999 per person offered to guests who are age 90 or older and who book the lowest stateroom category — a Deck 2 porthole cabin.
For the same accommodation, the youngest age group offering for those between 55 and 59 will pay $299,999. Golden Passport covers all meals, beer and wine with meals, housekeeping, medical check-ups, internet access, laundry, and entertainment.
“As people retire, one of their biggest fears is outliving their money. With the Golden Passport, that uncertainty disappears—one payment secures a lifetime of adventure,” said Mike Petterson, founder of Villa Vie Residences.
“Our age-tiered pricing ensures that Endless Horizons is no longer just a dream for the few, but an attainable reality for many,” added Petterson.
Worth Checking: Prices and Itinerary Options on World Cruises
The pricing of the sample Deck 2 porthole cabin decreases with age. For instance, those aged 65 to 69 pay $249,999 per person, guests 75 to 79 pay $189,999, and those 85 to 89 pay $129,999.
Costs rise as the accommodation category changes. A Deck 6 ocean view cabin starts at $199,999 per person for guests aged 90 and older, rising to $319,999 for those 70 to 74 years old, and to $399,999 for the youngest 55- to 59-year-old level.
Each world voyage is slated to visit more than 140 countries on all seven continents. Port calls number roughly 400, and itineraries promise visits to 12 of the 14 Wonders of the World.
Are There Plans For a Second Ship in the Fleet?
In addition to the amenities and services included in Villa Vie Odyssey’s fares, the company announcement noted that the new Golden Passport fares are “transferable access across the Villa Vie Residences fleet.”
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However, the cruise line operates just one ship, so this reference could indicate that it plans to acquire another vessel at some point.
Villa Vie Odyssey is an old ship by industry standards. Launched 32 years ago, she most recently operated as the Braemar for Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. Before that, she sailed under various names for multiple cruise lines, including Commodore Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Cunard.
The 24,344-gross-ton ship accommodates 929 passengers. Its maiden world cruise as Villa Vie Odyssey got under way in October 2024 following a months-long delay due to various mechanical issues.
The exact number of guests currently aboard the ship is unconfirmed, but is thought to be under 200. Since its launch, the company has continuously introduced new offers for cabin sales and rentals, and short-term try-out cruises for skeptical buyers.
Under a seasonal ownership plan, for instance, guests pay $24,999 per person to receive 120 credits, which can be redeemed when they wish to board the ship. The Endless Horizons plan was the first geared specifically to retirees.
Another recently added option, Tour La Vie, invites passengers to buy memberships of one to four years, with rates starting at $49,999 per person. The program includes ocean-view villa accommodations.
