Guests aboard the residential cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey are set to enjoy an all-new ocean experience starting in late 2025, thanks to a first-of-its-kind floating platform developed exclusively for the vessel.
The ship will deploy the “Customized Floating Oasis” while visiting some of the world’s most exotic ports in the South Pacific, including the Maldives and Seychelles.
Created in partnership with AquaBanas, the platform will serve as a versatile Floating Marine and Recreation Hub, offering a space for sunbathing, water sports, and even tendering assistance in remote locations.
“With our global itinerary, we often visit breathtaking destinations that require tendering to reach shore… Our residents are seeking more than just a place to live – they want experiences.”
Mikael Petterson, Chairman of Villa Vie Residences
The inflatable platform can be deployed from either side of the 24,300-gross ton Villa Vie Odyssey and will include shaded loungers, a cutout for an in-ocean pool, and docking points for kayaks and jet skis.
It may also be used to support disembarkation in ports without tender infrastructure.
The innovation is a major step for AquaBanas, a company already known for its inflatable platforms at destinations such as Half Moon Cay and the newly opened Celebration Key in the Bahamas.
“This oasis will redefine how people enjoy the adventures and luxuries of ocean living,”
AquaBanas CEO Mark Anastasia
Oceanfront Living, Reimagined
While AquaBanas platforms typically come at a steep rental fee – $499.99 per day for up to eight guests at Celebration Key – it’s not yet clear if Villa Vie Odyssey guests will be charged to use the new onboard feature.
With a guest capacity of 929, access may be limited and weather-dependent, but the floating hub adds a luxurious and practical perk for the ship’s long-term residents sailing the Continual World Cruise.
The new platform also reflects a broader trend in cruise innovation.
AquaBanas’ catalogue already includes floating daybeds, party islands, and even full-sized pickleball courts.
If this partnership proves successful, Villa Vie could eventually add additional features – maybe even a floating pickleball court at sea.
Since launching in October 2024 after multiple delays, Villa Vie Odyssey has sought to define a new way of life at sea, blending comfort, exploration, and community.
With the addition of the AquaBanas platform, the ship is taking that lifestyle one step closer to the ocean itself.
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Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
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