About Us: Villa Vie Residences
Chart new horizons and live a life where adventure never ends. At Villa Vie, our mission is to bring explorers together through unforgettable experiences, global discovery, and a shared love of travel.
Villa Vie Residences isn’t just a cruise.
Villa Vie transforms how people live, connect, and experience life. For most, daily life is confined to a narrow radius, marked by repetitive journeys and an occasional vacation. We’re here to show you that there’s more to the world.
Cruise ship living offers a revolutionary alternative: a home that voyages beyond boundaries, old routines, and expectations, making every day an opportunity for discovery and profound connection. When you choose life aboard The Odyssey, you’ll experience a world of adventure with all the comforts of home.
Breaking Free From the Ordinary
Imagine escaping the “30-mile life”—the invisible borders that define most routines, whether city, suburb, or countryside. With Villa Vie, the notion of “home” expands to include global metropolises, remote islands, and bustling markets across continents.
No More Commutes
Replace traffic and static routines with sunrise strolls on open decks and spontaneous global adventures.
Redefining Social Life
Connections flourish, not just with fellow travelers but with the diverse local communities encountered at every port.
Continuous Discovery
Daily life follows the rhythm of the world—not the clock—bringing new flavors, festivals, and friendships.
Our Approach
A World Without Borders
Villa Vie blends comfort, sustainability, and adventure in a way that transcends traditional travel or retirement living.
- Global Gateway: Our community is always in motion, exploring hundreds of destinations without demanding residents say goodbye to the comforts of home.
- Curated Experiences: From custom culinary journeys to cultural deep dives and wellness-focused lifestyles, every member shapes their experience.
- Sustainable Impact: Every voyage is guided by an ethos of stewardship, purposefully protecting the environments and cultures discovered along the way.
Who We Are
A visionary in cruise finance and hospitality, Mikael has held leadership roles with Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line. His mission: to make global cruise ship living not only possible but accessible and transformative for every Villa Vie resident.
“Villa Vie is proof that living boldly, sustainably, and with heart can change what’s possible for us all—at any stage of life.”
The Leadership Team
Drawing on deep experience in real estate, technology, and guest care, the Villa Vie leadership team brings together experts united by a shared belief that a meaningful, borderless life is within reach.
Mikael Petterson, Villa Vie Founder and Executive Chairman
What We Believe
The Villa Vie ethos guides everything we do and the lifestyle we encourage on board the Odyssey. Here’s what we believe in:
Life Reimagined
Residents live aboard, not as guests but as true stakeholders in a pioneering global community.
Adventure Meets Comfort
Each journey is a blend of exploration and belonging, with locally inspired dining, wellness, learning, and entertainment.
Community First
Friendships form effortlessly as residents travel and celebrate together while respecting local cultures and the planet.
Endless Horizons
With flexible ownership options and a perpetual itinerary, life never stands still—and neither do Villa Vie’s residents.
Start Your Journey
Villa Vie invites visionaries, adventurers, and lifelong learners to redefine what home and community can mean. This is not just travel. This is meaningful, movement-driven living, where the world and its wonders are truly yours to experience.