From the WSJ Real Estate Archives

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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