Villa Vie Residences, a Florida-based cruise company, is offering Americans a unique opportunity to escape the United States during President-elect Donald Trump’s second term. The company’s Tour La Vie program allows passengers to embark on a four-year global adventure, visiting over 140 countries without setting foot in the US.
The Villa Vie Odyssey offers various package options, including:
- One-Year “Escape from Reality” Cruise: A 12-month journey to explore new destinations
- Two-Year “Mid-Term Selection” Voyage: A two-year adventure to discover new cultures
- Three-Year “Everywhere but Home” Option: A three-year escape to experience the world
- Four-Year “Skip Forward” Trip: A four-year journey to explore over 140 countries
According to Mikael Petterson, founder and CEO of Villa Vie Residences, the program was not created with a political agenda in mind. “We came up with this marketing campaign before we even knew who would win. Regardless of who would have won, you would have half of the population upset,” Petterson explained to Newsweek. He emphasized that the goal is to provide an escape for those feeling unsettled, adding, “If you’re looking for an escape… there is no better place than on a ship, right, where you can wake up every day to a new backyard and get everything you need taken care of.”
The Villa Vie Odyssey offers luxurious amenities, including:
- Food and drinks
- WiFi
- Medical visits
- Weekly housekeeping
- Bi-weekly laundry services
Prices start at just under $40,000 per year, with a full four-year journey costing up to $320,000 for a double-occupancy cabin. Alcohol is included at dinner, while other drinks incur extra charges. The ship, which accommodates up to 600 residents, is already sailing and allows guests to join at various ports. Recently, the Villa Vie Odyssey faced a four-month delay in Belfast due to necessary repairs.
Interestingly, American residents on board during the midterm election in 2026 and the presidential election in 2028 will be able to cast their votes via mail-in ballots, which will be sent to the cruise line’s corporate office and then to the ship.
