Papadog Posted May 31 #26 Share Posted May 31 Does anyone know where the residents are now, since the odyssey had another delay and won’t be sailing until June 4th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted May 31 Author #27 Share Posted May 31 They are very good at keeping themselves in the news: Villa Vie Odyssey’s Drydock Almost Complete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 4 Author #28 Share Posted June 4 Not so fast, Villa Vie pioneers: Residence Cruise Ship Start Up Pushed Back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papadog Posted June 4 #29 Share Posted June 4 Just found out.......THAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO GO TO THE CANARY ISLANDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMadame Posted June 4 #30 Share Posted June 4 12 minutes ago, Papadog said: Just found out.......THAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO GO TO THE CANARY ISLANDS Is that good or bad? It sounds like this ship isn't in as good shape as they thought. They should have pushed the start back a month in the beginning instead of two weeks at a time. It reads better politically, makes it easier to plan for the pax, and if the ship is done early, they can do a shake-down cruise with the crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 14 Author #31 Share Posted June 14 New article on Cruise Industry News: Villa Vie Residences Delays Start to June 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 15 #32 Share Posted June 15 I really want to believe this ship will sail, but these delays are troubling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMadame Posted June 16 #33 Share Posted June 16 20 hours ago, VL1 said: I really want to believe this ship will sail, but these delays are troubling. At least they actually have a ship. My friends were burned by Life at Sea with their "we're having trouble transferring the funds but will have the ship next week" week after week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 19 #34 Share Posted June 19 (edited) They are due to sail in June 21. Wonder if they will make it? Edited June 19 by VL1 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 21 #35 Share Posted June 21 Did they sail today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 22 #36 Share Posted June 22 So, Cruise tracker still has the ship in Belfast, where she was undergoing drydock repairs. Hmmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandiego1 Posted June 23 #37 Share Posted June 23 Friends are going to be passengers on Villa Vie. They were told the ship has been delayed until 6/28. They were given a free trip to Tenerife while they wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 25 #38 Share Posted June 25 Oh good grief. Those poor people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papadog Posted June 26 #39 Share Posted June 26 Just heard..............Delayed to JULY 15TH......May be a Mutiny !!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 26 #40 Share Posted June 26 This is worrisome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 26 Author #41 Share Posted June 26 Villa Vie’s Odyssey Launch Date Pushed Back Again According to Cruise Industry News "a new departure date was not publicly announced by Villa Vie" [dateline June 26, 2024] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papadog Posted June 26 #42 Share Posted June 26 34 minutes ago, Host Jazzbeau said: ws "a new departure date was not publicly announced by Villa Vie" [dateline June I KNOW PASSENGERS ON THE SHIP AND THEY WERE TOLD JULY 15TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacMadame Posted June 27 #43 Share Posted June 27 Are they on the ship or just paid and are waiting for the ship to show up? (Confused) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted June 28 #44 Share Posted June 28 Very worrisome. It appears from the repeated mechanical failures that they have chosen a ship that is old (1993) and not sea worthy. I would love to know what is happening to the paying passengers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papadog Posted June 28 #45 Share Posted June 28 2 hours ago, VL1 said: Very worrisome. It appears from the repeated mechanical failures that they have chosen a ship that is old (1993) and not sea worthy. I would love to know what is happening to the paying passengers They sent the passengers to the Canary Islands till the Ships ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 3 Author #46 Share Posted July 3 The latest from Cruise Industry News: Villa Vie Residences to Set Sail July 20 But this is a projection based on completing a major replacement project for the "rudder stocks" and then getting certification. I hope the Canary Islands can hold their charm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted July 3 #47 Share Posted July 3 Wow. That is some time slip from original sail date. I would be chewing my fingernails were I a potential passenger. This does not bode well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 5 Author #48 Share Posted July 5 They are keeping up the PR drumbeat: Villa Vie’s Petterson Details Odyssey Refit and Challenges Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VL1 Posted July 5 #49 Share Posted July 5 (edited) I will believe it when the eye sail away. The question is how long do the passengers wait until they ask for a refund or prorated trip? Then the line will say they don't have enough passengers and/or money to make the venture profitable. Oy vey. Edited July 5 by VL1 Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted July 23 Author #50 Share Posted July 23 Another delay: Villa Vie All Set For July 30; Updates Itinerary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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