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Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority officials welcomed some 650 passengers and crew of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship, which docked at the Subic Bay Freeport on its maiden ship call on September 23
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The Villa Vie Odyssey is a residential cruise ship offering a unique, full-time world cruise experience for its “global residents,” who purchase cabins for long-term stays, rather than traditional shorter cruises
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The ship stayed overnight and its residents visited the various tourism destinations inside Subic Bay Freeport
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) officials welcomed some 650 passengers and crew of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship, which docked at the Subic Bay Freeport on its maiden ship call on September 23.
The Villa Vie Odyssey is a residential cruise ship offering a unique, full-time world cruise experience for its “global residents,” who purchase cabins for long-term stays, rather than traditional shorter cruises.
The ship stayed overnight and its residents visited the various tourism destinations inside Subic Bay Freeport.
READ: SBMA eyes 20 cruise ships in 2025
Formerly known as the Braemar, the 924-passenger ship was purchased by Villa Vie Residences in 2023 and underwent a refurbishment before its 2024 launch.
The ship is designed to be more compact than mega-ships, allowing access to smaller, unique ports.
The SBMA officials were joined by representatives from the Bureau of Immigration, Bureau of Quarantine, and other stakeholders.
