On-Ship Condos That Offer
All the Comforts of Home
by Sheree R. Curry
From The Wall Street Journal Online
March 06, 2006
An ocean residence aboard a cruise ship means globetrotters can explore the world while traveling by sea. One ship was launched in 2002; others will sail by 2008. Here are three ocean residences.
- The Orphalese
- The Magellan
- The World
PLACE/PRICE: The Orphalese/ $4.5 million
FEE*: $3,300 per month
THE PROPERTY: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths
DESCRIPTION: The Grand Estate floor plan is 1,700-square-feet and has a private balcony. There is a Jacuzzi tub, walk-in closets, wet bar, washer and a dryer and dishwasher. A 2-story penthouse is for sale too.
NOTABLE: Launching in Fall 2008, this event-driven ship will travel to various events around the world such as Cannes, Lunar New Year in Shanghai and the Paris Air Show. Onboard will be an 80,000-square foot high-end shopping mall and a hotel.
Note: *Fees are estimates.
Sources: theorphalese.com, residentialcruiseline.com, aboardtheworld.com, condocruiselines.com
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