Meet the people who call odyssey home
Stories of friendship and adventure
Meet Becky
Becky, a 55-year-old retiree from Trinity, Florida, always dreamed of traveling with her husband Jeff. But traditional travel by air and car felt stressful and out of reach.
When Jeff discovered Villa Vie Residences, they realized they could save around $1,700 a month living aboard The Odyssey — all while exploring the world.
Before moving onboard, Becky worked in insurance, and Jeff continued as a remote design engineer.
What surprised Becky the most? “I didn’t think I could live on a ship. But once I stepped aboard, I saw it as my home. My villa is just my bedroom.”
She loves getting her nails done in the salon, enjoying Chef Victor’s Arroz con Pollo, and meeting people. “They’re lively. Every face has a story behind it.”
Becky starts her days early connecting with residents. In her free time, she explores ports — Spain and Morocco have been favorites, and Singapore is next on her list.
Most of all, she’s formed lifelong friendships. “Eternal friends,” she calls them. Staying in touch with family is easy through FaceTime — or by inviting them onboard.
“Living aboard the Odyssey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Every morning brings a new view, every day a new adventure. The friendships we’ve made here feel like family, and the sense of community is unlike anything we’ve experienced before.”
– Michael, Current Resident
Meet Mary Ann
Mary Ann, a retiree from Hamilton, Ontario, first spotted Villa Vie Residences in an online ad and decided to explore the idea. She was intrigued by the thought of a home that could travel the world, offering both adventure and comfort.
What stood out most was the community. Life aboard the Odyssey feels nothing like a traditional cruise — it’s a neighborhood at sea where residents can be as social or as private as they wish. Over time, she’s formed deep friendships, from months in Belfast to spontaneous connections on shore excursions.
On sea days, Mary Ann enjoys morning walks on deck and attending cooking demonstrations, guest speaker events, or simply relaxing with friends. Port days are for getting out early and seeing as much as possible, especially in destinations she’s never visited before.
With strong onboard Wi-Fi, staying close to family is easy, whether through daily video calls or inviting them to visit. For her, the greatest gift is the simplicity — no flights to arrange, no hotels to book, just the freedom to focus on discovery and connection.
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