SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship docked at this Freeport on Tuesday morning as its maiden ship call here.
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority officials and employees were present to welcome the passengers and crew of the Villa Vie Odyssey, along with representatives from the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Quarantine, and other stakeholders.
Some 650 passengers disembarked from the cruise ship which will be staying
until tomorrow, while her passengers visit the many tourism destinations inside this freeport.
The Villa Vie Odyssey is a residential cruise ship offering a unique, full-time world cruise experience for residents, or “global residents,” who purchase cabins for long-term stays, rather than traditional shorter cruises.
Once known as the Braemar, the 924-passenger ship was purchased by Villa Vie Residences in 2023 and underwent a significant refurbishment before its 2024 launch.
The ship is designed to be smaller than mega-ships, allowing access to smaller, unique ports, and features a variety of amenities, including dining, pools, a gym with Peloton bikes, and community spaces for activities like art and fitness classes. SBMA-PR
