Life at Sea’s Three-Year World Cruise: The Ship That Never Sailed

A 3-year global journey was scheduled to embark in just one week. But with no ship in sight, the voyage remains uncertain.

No ship for a 3-year around-the-world cruise that’s supposed to set sail in a week.

Life at Sea Cruises has been making waves in the travel industry with its ambitious plan for a three-year around-the-world cruise. But just as the ship was set to embark on its maiden voyage, a storm has brewed, leaving the company adrift without a vessel to carry its eager passengers.

In a memo obtained by Business Insider, the CEO of Life at Sea’s parent company revealed that the cruise line is “facing challenges” due to investor withdrawals. It seems that some investors who had pledged their support and finances for the ship’s purchase have now backed out, leaving the company high and dry.

Life at Sea promised an extraordinary experience, allowing residents to live a true “life at sea” for three years, exploring 382 ports across 140 countries. The allure of this once-in-a-lifetime voyage captured the imagination of many, with 40% of the cabins already reserved by eager travelers, most of whom had never been on a cruise before.

But here’s the catch: Life at Sea still hasn’t acquired a ship. Yes, you read that correctly. The ship that was meant to set sail next week is nothing more than a dream at this point. Unless the company can miraculously find a ship that doesn’t require extensive refurbishments, this voyage of a lifetime may never see the light of day.

Picture this: travelers gathered in Istanbul, ready to embark on their extraordinary adventure, only to be left high and dry with no ship in sight. The disappointment must be as vast as the open sea. However, Life at Sea is not one to throw in the towel just yet. The company is actively exploring alternative options to salvage this sinking ship.

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In a statement to concerned customers, the CEO expressed their apologies for the inconvenience and assured them that alternate departure dates or expedited refunds would be offered if the current voyage is canceled. Additionally, those who were already in Istanbul will have their hotels reimbursed until December 1, along with subsequent travel expenses.

But Life at Sea is not alone in facing turbulent waters. Other residential cruise startups, like Storylines and Victoria Cruises Line, have also faced delays and setbacks. It seems the dream of a floating paradise is not as smooth sailing as one might think.

So here’s the million-dollar question: Will Life at Sea ever set sail? Only time will tell if this ambitious venture can weather the storm and find its sea legs. In the meantime, for those who had their hopes set on this extraordinary adventure, it’s a waiting game filled with uncertainty.

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