Cruise “house on the sea”, where residents can settle permanently, buy and sell like real estate

The cruise ship is expected to embark on its maiden voyage of 1,000 days across six continents by the end of 2024, averaging three to five days in each port.

For many yacht lovers, settling on a ship is something they dream of, but this dream is somewhat of a luxury. While long-term world cruises have become more popular, however, such experiences tend to come with a hefty price tag, so not many people can afford to get on board despite their love. enjoy life at sea.

But a new “sea community” called Storylines is hoping to change that by providing accommodation on a cruise ship for the long term or even permanently, at reasonable prices. than.

Set to launch in 2024, Storylines offers fully furnished one- to four-bedroom apartments, along with studios and two-story penthouses, aboard its upcoming ship, with prices starting $400,000 and up to $8 million, depending on whether you rent or buy.

The apartments on these yachts can be owned permanently, besides, Storylines also offers 12 or 24 year leases but only in limited quantities.

According to founder and CEO Alister Punton, many of the 547 apartments have been sold and the apartments are on track to sell out by the end of 2022.

Storylines’ MV Narrative will offer residents a “nomadic lifestyle” while they work or relax at sea. The ship is equipped with a marina, a farmers market and even an on-board school.

The ship is designed to house 20 eateries and bars, a microbrewery and three swimming pools, as well as a library that can hold 10,000 books, a cinema, a modern wellness center, and a bowling alley. and solar hydroponic garden farm.

MV Narrative is scheduled to begin its maiden voyage of 1,000 days across six continents by the end of 2024, averaging three to five days in each port.

In addition to scheduled stops, there will also be a number of “residents choice” days every month, when those on board can choose a destination port.

Punton said those with a lease will receive the right to use it for a certain period of time until the end of the ship’s life – 12 or 24 years.

“With the outright purchase of the apartment, residents receive a perpetual term of use, which means they can move into a new place on a ship in the future without further purchases, making this a great deal. long-term investment,” Punton explains, that homes can be rented or sold “just like any other real estate investment.” According to Punton, a portion of the resident’s annual fee will go into funds for this purpose.

In addition to the purchase or rent price, residents will pay a “living fee,” which ranges from $65,000 to $200,000 per unit annually and covers expenses such as food and maintenance.

While this number certainly won’t be for everyone, these fees are significantly lower than other floating complexes like The World, where prices start at $2 million. and as much as $15 million, with an undisclosed annual fee.

Although cruises have long been associated with the older generation, this has changed in recent years, with more and more young people drawn to life at sea. According to Punton, the ages of those who have deposited are very diverse and a lot of families are participating, many of them in their 30s and 40s. Young professionals, amid the pandemic, have realized that now Here they can “work from anywhere,” says Punton.

To cater to families with children, Storylines offers a full educational program, as well as a variety of educational spaces. There will also be medical staff on board, including doctors, nurses and physiotherapists, along with a pharmacy and a post office.

Owners are free to invite guests on board and have the option to rent out their accommodation when not in use.

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Environmental impact has been a hot topic in recent years, and Punton emphasizes that ships are being designed to minimize their impact on the environment, such as a solar-powered 500m2 hydroponic system on the waterfront. The ship will generate some of the food to be used on board, as well as technologies that turn waste into energy.

Storylines’ upcoming MV Narrative is currently under construction in Croatia with a maximum capacity of more than 1,300 passengers.