Residential Cruise Ship Will Launch in 2028

A brand new residential cruise ship will launch in 2028 that might be a part of a brand new premium cruise line created by the founding father of Villa Vie Residences.

Avora Residencies has acquired the posh cruise ship Seven Seas Navigator from Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The ship will relaunch in January 2028 and can give cruisers another choice for individuals who wish to reside at sea.

The ship might be renamed Avora Lumina and will probably be a purpose-built residential ship designed for long-duration residing at sea.

After launching from Lisbon, Portugal in early 2028, the ship will sail a three-year steady cruise across the globe that may go to over 140 nations and 400 ports. The ship will stay in every port for as much as 5 days at a time.

Costs for lifetime possession begin at $545,000 and go as much as $4.2 million for the 242 residences on board. The cruise line may even provide a five-year possession program that begins at $219,000.

This new cruise line will place itself between the high-end The World ship and the finances pleasant choice Villa Vie Residences.

Avora has entered right into a nine-year constitution with Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings for the ship, with a nominal buy choice.

Avora plans to protect the operational DNA of Seven Seas Navigator wherever doable, sustaining established programs, requirements, and key vendor and repair relationships which have outlined the vessel’s efficiency and status over many years of worldwide service.

This method ensures operational consistency whereas permitting Avora to thoughtfully curate the onboard expertise for all times at sea.

Forward of its 2028 launch, Avora Lumina will endure a full residential conversion. Deliberate upgrades embody personalization and residential enhancements, reimagined widespread areas optimized for long-term residing, a devoted enterprise and international connectivity middle designed to help prolonged voyages.

Residences will vary from 300 to 1,173 sq. ft. and might be floating properties, not cruise cabins.

Mikael Petterson, Founding father of Avora Residences, stated the next:

“Residential cruising has confirmed its viability. Avora Lumina represents the following evolution — purpose-built for long-duration international residing, expedition functionality, and a extra refined residential expertise.”

Kathy Villalba, Co-Founder & CEO of Avora Residences, added:

“Our philosophy is evolution, not disruption. Navigator has a soul — constructed via years of disciplined operations, skilled crews, and trusted relationships. We intend to honor that legacy whereas remodeling the ship into a real long-term residential platform.”