A cruise line is offering retirees a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live permanently at sea with the introduction of a ‘Golden Passport’.
Endless Horizons is a newly formed ‘residence-at-sea’ programme set up by Villa Vie Residences, granting guests ‘lifetime living’ on a fleet of all-inclusive cruise ships.
Starting at $99,999 (£75,000), guests who hold a Golden Passport will sail continuously on cruises to more than 400 destinations across 140 countries, with each sailing lasting from three to three-and-a-half years in length.
Most of the port visits will range from two to three days, giving guests ample time to explore each destination while the ship is docked.
Guests will be offered an ‘all-inclusive lifestyle’ that covers dining, laundry, housekeeping, entertainment and internet access, as well as wine or beer served with meals.
Service charges will also be included, and ticket holders will be exempt from hidden fees and port taxes.
With the Golden Passport, guests will also be entitled to free annual medical check-ups to ensure their heath is in top condition.
The programme offers age-bracketed pricing, with the $99,000 option specifically reserved for those aged 90 and above.
Endless Horizons is a newly formed ‘residence-at-sea’ programme set up by Villa Vie Residences, granting guests ‘lifetime living’ on a fleet of all-inclusive cruise ships
The most expensive tier, priced $299,999, is aimed at individuals aged between 55 and 60.
‘As people retire, one of their biggest fears is outliving their money,’ said Villa Vie Residences founder, Mike Petterson, as reported by Unilad.
He continued: ‘With the Golden Passport, that uncertainty disappears – one payment secures a lifetime of adventure. Our age-tiered pricing ensures that Endless Horizons is no longer just a dream for the few, but an attainable reality for many.’
Kathy Villalba, CEO of Villa Vie Residences, added: ‘Life moves quickly, and the regret most people share is that they didn’t travel the world when they had the chance.
‘The Golden Passport makes that dream possible – and affordable – in a way the cruise and travel industries have never seen before.’
This isn’t the first unlimited travel scheme on offer.
A US-based airline is offering its customers an annual ‘all you can fly’ pass for less than $600.
For those dreaming of limitless journeys in 2025, Frontier Airlines is on hand to assist would-be jetsetters with a limited-time deal on its GoWild! Pass.
Guests will be offered an ‘all-inclusive lifestyle’ that covers dining, laundry, housekeeping, entertainment and internet access, as well as wine or beer served with meals
For just $599, savvy adventurers can enjoy an unlimited number of flights across Frontier’s domestic and international destinations, including the US, Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America.
The pass is valid for travel between 1 May, 2025 and 30 April, 2026, where it then automatically renews at $699 a year.
Pass holders are granted access to a range of benefits, including the opportunity to book domestic flights a day before departure, and ten days before departure for international travel.
Organised travellers can also plan ahead and select flights early by searching and choosing GoWild! when available – though an Early Booking charge may apply.
Pass holders automatically become members of Frontier Miles upon enrolment, giving the opportunity to earn miles on all Go Wild! eligible purchases.
