Cruise news (Villa Vie Odyssey-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Santos Port Authority rolls out major fee reductions for 2024-2025 cruise season
Santos Port Authority (SPA) has announced substantial reductions in operational fees for cruise ships at Brazil’s primary cruise hub Port...
November 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Ceuta Port hosts first-ever double cruise berthing (ships Spirit of Discovery & Villa Vie Odyssey)
Port Ceuta (Spanish Morocco) marked a significant milestone by accommodating simultaneously two cruise ships - Spirit of Discovery and Villa Vie...
October 24, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Odyssey finally sets sail after 4-month delay
The Villa Vie Odyssey finally departed from Belfast (Northern Ireland) on Monday night (September 30th) after a 4-month delay but encountered further...
October 4, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Odyssey remains anchored after 2 failed departure attempts
Villa Vie Odyssey ship, stranded in Belfast for 4 months, remains anchored off Northern Ireland's coast after 2 unsuccessful departure attempts for...
October 3, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey departs Belfast on Around The World Cruise
There was a modest display of applause and cheers of “hip, hip hooray” as the announcement was made that the cruise ship Villa Vie...
October 1, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie World Cruise delays lead to self-paid hotel stays for passengers
Villa Vie Residences has reportedly declined to cover hotel and related expenses for passengers awaiting the delayed departure of its three-and-a...
September 12, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey awaits certification after prolonged refit
Villa Vie Residences' ship Odyssey (fka Fred Olsen's Braemar from 2001 to 2024) arrived in Belfast (Northern Ireland) on April 28th after an extended...
August 26, 2024 - Accidents
Villa Vie Odyssey ship's maiden voyage rescheduled for July 30
Following multiple delays over ~3 months, the new cruise brand Villa Vie Residences has announced a revised inauguration date. The start-up company...
July 29, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences postpones Odyssey's launch amid technical issues
Villa Vie Residences, a startup specializing in round-the-world residential cruises, has postponed its launch date once again. The Villa Vie Odyssey...
June 19, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Montreal's 2024 cruise season sets sail with HAL's ms Volendam
The Port of Montreal (Quebec Canada) announced the commencement of the 2024 cruise season with the inaugural arrival of HAL-Holland America's ms...
May 7, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Fred Olsen sells cruise ship MS Braemar to Villa Vie Residences
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed the sale of MS Braemar to Villa Vie Residences, who intend to rebrand the vessel as Villa Vie...
March 22, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Villa Vie Residences unveils residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey (Fred Olsen's Braemar)
The new brand/start-up Villa Vie Residences signed a Purchase Offer/Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire Fred Olsen's ship Braemar and name...
December 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines puts the Braemar ship up for sale
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines announced the sale of its Braemar ship. In a statement, the company said that while Braemar's small size...
November 30, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announces first reunion of its new-look fleet in Funchal, Madeira...
The UK-based Fred Olsen Cruise Lines unveiled the first reunion of its new-look fleet, with all 4 of its smaller vessels to come together in Funchal...
April 23, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Fred. Olsen's guests to relive record-breaking Corinth Canal experience in 2023
Fred. Olsen is giving its guests the chance to relive history via joining small ship Braemar for the repeat of her record-breaking Corinth Canal...
December 19, 2021