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Key Takeaways
- The Tour La Vie cruise program with Villa Vie Residences is an around-the-world cruise that you can enjoy for up to four years.
- It costs between $49,999 per person (double-occupancy room) for one year to $159,999 per person (double-occupancy room) for four years.
- It costs between $79,999 per person (single-occupancy room) for one year to $255,999 per person (double-occupancy room) for four years.
- If cost is a factor, consider other extended travel options. A do-it-yourself, around-the-world tour would cost an estimated $25,000 to $35,000 per year.
Ready to get away from it all? How about sailing around the world on a cruise ship for up to four years? Villa Vie Residences launched its Tour La Vie program in 2024 for $159,999 per person (double-occupancy room) for four years of a continuous cruise adventure. Fewer years are possible: for example, it’s $49,999 per person (double-occupancy room) for a one-year cruise. But is it worth it? Here’s what could be in store for you.
Where You Will Go
The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship is home to up to 600 passengers. With the Tour La Vie program, it will stop at over 425 ports across 140 countries around the world, featuring 13 World Wonders and more than 100 tropical islands.
How You Will Travel
According to Villa Vie, onboard you’ll find plenty of amenities. There are several dining options, with restaurants, bars, and lounges. There’s also a fitness center with classes and strength training stations.
There’s also pickleball, pools, a spa, entertainment, and a business center.
Fast Fact
The ship stops at each port for two to five days.
Other Ways to See the World
If you’re looking to get away for a while, a cruise isn’t your only option. You could also create an itinerary yourself, with a bit of help from travel experts.
To travel around the world, it costs between $25,000 and $35,000 per person, per year, according to Earth Trekkers. That’s a mid-range estimate: some people might spend more, while others might spend less. So a do-it-yourself adventure might be a more cost-effective way to see the world.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve got the cash and time for four years of travel, taking a world tour on a cruise ship may be just the thing for you. Even a shorter trip may be enough to recharge your batteries. But if money is a factor, planning a do-it-yourself around-the-world trip may be a cheaper option. The details are up to you.
