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[Papadog]

Does anyone know where the residents are now, since the odyssey had another delay and won’t be sailing until June 4th

[Host Jazzbeau]

They are very good at keeping themselves in the news:

Villa Vie Odyssey’s Drydock Almost Complete

[Host Jazzbeau]

Not so fast, Villa Vie pioneers:

Residence Cruise Ship Start Up Pushed Back

[Papadog]

Just found out.......THAT THEY ARE PLANNING TO GO TO THE CANARY  ISLANDS

[MacMadame]

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.

[Host Jazzbeau]

New article on Cruise Industry News:

Villa Vie Residences Delays Start to June 21

[VL1]

I really want to believe this ship will sail, but these delays are troubling.

[MacMadame]

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.

[VL1]

They are due to sail in June 21.  Wonder if they will make it?

Edited June 19, 2024 by VL1
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[VL1]

Did they sail today?

[VL1]

So, Cruise tracker still has the ship in Belfast, where she was undergoing drydock repairs.  Hmmm....

[sandiego1]

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.

[VL1]

Oh good grief.  Those poor people.

[Papadog]

Just heard..............Delayed to JULY 15TH......May be a Mutiny !!!!!!

[VL1]

This is worrisome.

[Host Jazzbeau]

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]

[Papadog]

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

[MacMadame]

Are they on the ship or just paid and are waiting for the ship to show up? (Confused)

 

[VL1]

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

 

[Papadog]

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.

[Host Jazzbeau]

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...

[VL1]

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.

[Host Jazzbeau]

They are keeping up the PR drumbeat:

Villa Vie’s Petterson Details Odyssey Refit and Challenges

[VL1]

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, 2024 by VL1
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[Host Jazzbeau]

Another delay:

Villa Vie All Set For July 30; Updates Itinerary