
After a six month delay, the Odyssey, operated by Villa Vie Residence, has arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, on November 14, 2024, as part of its three-and-a-half-year world cruise following its debut in Europe and Africa.
The ship will visit additional Caribbean destinations, including St. Maarten and Antigua, before transiting the Panama Canal in December and primarily cruising around South America during the winter season.
After scenic cruising in the Antarctic Peninsula, the Odyssey will make stops in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil, with plans to enter the Amazon River for guests to explore the rainforest.
Acquired from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and refurbished for Villa Vie, the Odyssey spend four months in Belfast awaiting certification after a delayed refit
Guests can purchase “villas” to live aboard and is set to continue its world tour, including visits to Central America, the U.S. West Coast, Alaska, and various locations until it ends in West Palm Beach in 2027.