CynS Posted September 27, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2022 https://victoria.cruises/ This is a similar concept to “Storylines” and “The World” but MUCH more affordable. They are supposed to be 2 of the old Holland America ships the company acquired from Seajets, and are claiming they will sail next year. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted September 27, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2022 5 hours ago, CynS said: https://victoria.cruises/ This is a similar concept to “Storylines” and “The World” but MUCH more affordable. They are supposed to be 2 of the old Holland America ships the company acquired from Seajets, and are claiming they will sail next year. It sounds really interesting – possibly even 'too good to be true.' Some of the promises seem quite overdone: "We will even visit the north pole" – on an old Holland America cruise ship with no ice rating? But I do like the concept of renting your cabin by the month, rather than buying a share of an old ship that won't have much resale value. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerdam Posted September 29, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2022 It is more or less a no go. The former Maasdam has already been sold and renamed Renaissance. She is currently sailing for Malta for what I assume is the start of her refit for CFC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynS Posted September 30, 2022 Author #4 Share Posted September 30, 2022 On 9/29/2022 at 12:08 AM, westerdam said: It is more or less a no go. The former Maasdam has already been sold and renamed Renaissance. She is currently sailing for Malta for what I assume is the start of her refit for CFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynS Posted September 30, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted September 30, 2022 According to a correspondence I had with them: “Our ships are currently called Aegean Goddis, and Aegean Majestic Ex Ryndam and Ex Vendaam” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CynS Posted September 30, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted September 30, 2022 I so agree with your comments - I really would love a ship that can be rented by the month that would continuously circle the globe, and spend 3-5 days in each port. But yes, this does sound too good to be true.🤷♀️ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandThyme Posted February 19, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2023 I see a big flurry of publicity about these ships now, evidently sailing as soon as next month. Does anyone have any non-PR information? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VermeulT Posted April 8, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Their website says they are sailing in September. They are the former HAL Ryndam and Veendam (now Victoria Amazing and Victoria Majestic). Depending on the length of stay and cabin category it could be as little as $2300/mo. Here's an article posted in the HAL boards. https://cruiseradio.net/former-holland-america-ships-to-operate-as-floating-residences/ I'm not quite at the point in my life that I could do this. I do hope the idea takes off and is a success because it would be marvelous if it's what they claim 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love*2*cruise Posted June 16, 2023 #9 Share Posted June 16, 2023 We are booked on this epic adventure & can’t wait to join this great community of like minded people & sail around the world! I hope others decide to join us! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love*2*cruise Posted June 17, 2023 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2023 On 2/19/2023 at 9:11 PM, IslandThyme said: I see a big flurry of publicity about these ships now, evidently sailing as soon as next month. Does anyone have any non-PR information? I’m a future resident, I’ve done my research, happy to answer any questions you may have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEOPTERA Posted June 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted June 17, 2023 (edited) On 2/19/2023 at 12:11 PM, IslandThyme said: I see a big flurry of publicity about these ships now, evidently sailing as soon as next month. Does anyone have any non-PR information? I have read all of the literature, contracts, etc. If they can meet their target commitment, I can see it working. I thought long and hard before sending my deposit. As a single cruiser, most world cruises are prohibitively expensive. Being able to sail for under $5k a month seemed like a screaming deal. Having a cruise that long has certain challenges, like receiving mail, prescriptions, medical insurance, and obtaining visas, but the passengers have been tackling these issues one by one. Edited June 17, 2023 by CHEOPTERA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa666 Posted June 19, 2023 #12 Share Posted June 19, 2023 On 6/16/2023 at 8:00 AM, love*2*cruise said: We are booked on this epic adventure & can’t wait to join this great community of like minded people & sail around the world! I hope others decide to join us! I really congrats you and I would love to hear from your experience. I'm thinking to book as well. Could you message by private. Thank so much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love*2*cruise Posted June 20, 2023 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2023 On 6/19/2023 at 9:04 AM, alfa666 said: I really congrats you and I would love to hear from your experience. I'm thinking to book as well. Could you message by private. Thank so much I tried to send you a message but the feature is turned off…pls send me one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfa666 Posted June 20, 2023 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2023 You right, feature it's off. You could reach me by email : alfa666@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Two CC members have been spamming various forums and roll calls about Victoria Cruises. This is spamming and hijacking. Posts have been removed. Further violations may lead to a permanent ban. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquadesiac Posted June 24, 2023 #16 Share Posted June 24, 2023 This is a question for those intrepid souls who have booked a cabin on the Victoria Majestic, or are seriously considering it. What company are you using for travel/medical insurance for a voyage that could be indefinite? As we get more grey hairs, our rates go up even for shorter cruises. How have you addressed this issue? Does Victoria require you to be insured for the full amount of your lease contract in case you become too ill to continue traveling? The idea of retirement at sea speaks to me. I hope it all works out for you! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquadesiac Posted June 25, 2023 #17 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Okay, here's another question. If one of us becomes too ill to continue, the other will not want to remain on the ship alone. Is there a provision in the lease contract that speaks to this situation? Thanks in advance for your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Cruise Industry News has spotted port plans for the Victoria Majestic: Former Veendam Appears on Port Schedules Around the World 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted October 5, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Latest news from Cruise Industry News: Victoria Cruises Delays Residential Cruise ‘Start Up’ Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StorylineQuestions Posted October 5, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted October 8, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 8, 2023 And the start is delayed again... Victoria Cruises Delays Residential Cruise ‘Start Up’ Again - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News steamboats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted November 3, 2023 #22 Share Posted November 3, 2023 I have been following this and it has all the earmarks of a scam. No reputable company has no voice mail, cannot be reached etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted November 25, 2023 #23 Share Posted November 25, 2023 So far I don't believe any Residence ship except The World has actually sailed. I would never put money down on a promise. And that includes 7-day cruises from new cruise lines, or even new ships on established cruise lines. I want to see reviews from paying customers! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheSeaIsMe Posted February 6 #24 Share Posted February 6 Please be VERY CAREFUL with Victoria Cruises Line. They continue to delay. Now they admit that they don't have a ship. People are not seeing their deposits returned and when they complain they are being threatened with lawsuits and the Hungarian Police. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted February 8 #25 Share Posted February 8 I will believe it when it sails away. The delays are troubling. After the last residence ship disaster, I would be very wary. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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