Villa Vie Residences, which is beginning up with a three-and-a-half 12 months world cruise on the previous Fred. Olsen Braemar, has pushed its launch again two weeks and switched begin up ports.
The cruise will now start in Belfast on Might 30 versus Might 15 from Southampton.
The corporate introduced the delay on the similar time it mentioned it had secured a Time period Mortgage Facility from funds suggested by NRP Maritime Asset Administration AS, a Norwegian maritime fund supervisor, on April 26, 2024.
“On account of operational enhancements geared toward elevating the general expertise and security of its residents, the departure of Villa Vie Odyssey, initially scheduled for Might 15 from Southampton, UK, has been rescheduled to Might 30 out of Belfast, Northern Eire,” the corporate mentioned because the Villa Vie Odyssey is presently at a drydock facility in Belfast.
“We’re enthusiastic about our newest accomplishments and our upcoming launch of Villa Vie Odyssey and the enhancements we’re making to make sure an distinctive expertise for all our residents,” mentioned Mikael Petterson, Chief Government Officer of Villa Vie Residences. “The delay in departure is a obligatory operational adjustment geared toward upholding the very best requirements of service and security.”
The corporate mentioned a devoted hotline has been established for residents to handle any considerations or inquiries associated to the rescheduled departure. Moreover, Villa Vie will cowl all change charges incurred by residents as a result of new departure date.
Residents who want to expertise the Villa Vie Odyssey earlier than departure are invited to take part in ship excursions and discover the facilities supplied onboard. Excursions will probably be out there on the Belfast port, offering residents with a firsthand have a look at the enhancements being made to the ship.
“Our workforce is dedicated to offering customized help and making certain that our residents have a seamless and pleasing expertise with Villa Vie Residences,” added Kathy Villalba, Chief Working Officer of Villa Vie Residences. “Pleasure over our upcoming cruise is rising – with over 80% of our out there cabins bought – and continues to extend on a regular basis as we close to our departure.”
