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Miray's 3 year World Cruise, compared with Royal's 9 month one?

By gkbiiii , March 3, 2023 in Royal Caribbean International

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Miray's MV Gemini, will be doing a three year cruise, from Istanbul, Turkey. Below is the website, that has a comparison chart with Viking & Royal Caribbean's World Voyage.  Some key things I noticed, is how small the cabins were, age of the vessel (1990), "all inclusive," including all port fees and staff gratuities.  The pricing sounds amazing, possibly the best value in cruising, for a grand, exotic, journey.  Special fares, for first World Cruise, from an unknown brand.  Personally, I would get default insurance and hope for the best?

https://www.lifeatseacruises.com/pricing-and-cabins

What are your thoughts: sounds interesting, on a completely unknown experience? 

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I think this ship, is the first Celebrity ship, in 1990.  Am I correct, it is the Horizon?

https://www.lifeatseacruises.com/the-ship

Miray Cruises in Turkey, with current ship, with video of onboard experience.

https://miraycruises.com/

Gallery, amazing looking buffet and dining rooms.

https://miraycruises.com/gallery#gallery-12

23 minutes ago, gkbiiii said: I think this ship, is the first Celebrity ship, in 1990.  Am I correct, it is the Horizon?  

Ships previous  names not   horizon • 1992-1993: Crown Jewel • 1993-1995: Cunard Crown Jewel • 1995-2009: Superstar Gemini • 2009-2009: Vision Star • 2009-2016: Gemini • 2016-2017: Celestyal Nefeli • 2017-present: Gemini  

Thank you, it looks just like Celebrity Century's interior. 

Both charts are from link below:

Ourusualbeach

4 minutes ago, gkbiiii said: Both charts are from link below: https://www.lifeatseacruises.com/pricing-and-cabins

@John&LaLa care to point out how many things are wrong with these charts

HappyTexan44

Yes, I'd seen that.  For someone living in an apartment and either retired or able to be completely remote it would be amazing.  

John&LaLa

9 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: @John&LaLa care to point out how many things are wrong with these charts

Booze and internet are both wrong.

We stop in 60 countries

I'm not looking at the alcohol or internet, or the countries, but are those 3 costs accurate?

Cruising89143

1 hour ago, gkbiiii said: I think this ship, is the first Celebrity ship, in 1990.  Am I correct, it is the Horizon? https://www.lifeatseacruises.com/the-ship

The former Horizon is now razor blades and the former Century currently sails for Marella Cruises as the Marella Explorer 2.

One of the things Miray has going against it for me, is the language barrier.  I don't speak Turkish.

17 minutes ago, Jimbo said: I'm not looking at the alcohol or internet, or the countries, but are those 3 costs accurate?

Close, they have increased Royals to appx what it would be if it were a full 365 days as opposed to 275

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said: Close, they have increased Royals to appx what it would be if it were a full 365 days as opposed to 275

I'd love to see itinerary. Can they really hit 135 countries?

6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:   I'd love to see itinerary. Can the really hit 135 countries?

Some of the docking facilities might be interesting

2 hours ago, gkbiiii said: Both charts are from link below: https://www.lifeatseacruises.com/pricing-and-cabins

55 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:   I'd love to see itinerary. Can they really hit 135 countries?

Click on the little Google Earth icon on the lower left screen. On any screen on the above website.

Takes a few minutes to load to my 6 year old laptop but you can see all the destinations if you don't mind scrolling around all over the Earths globe. But no specific information regarding days & times.

I didn't install Google Earth on my phone but I'm guessing it works the same.

Just now, HBE4 said:     Click on the little Google Earth icon on the lower left screen. On any screen on the above website.   Takes a few minutes to load to my 6 year old laptop but you can see all the destinations if you don't mind scrolling around all over the Earths globe. But no specific information regarding days & times.   I didn't install Google Earth on my phone but I'm guessing it works the same.  

Yes, I did that, thanks. Easy on phone. We have a similar map one of fellow cruisers made

Does the Royal one really have 124 sea days? I thought it had a busier schedule then that.

5 minutes ago, Jimbo said: Does the Royal one really have 124 sea days? I thought it had a busier schedule then that.

A full 9 months at sea.

1 hour ago, gkbiiii said: A full 9 months at sea.

Not at sea when the ship is parked at the ports.

1 hour ago, Jimbo said: Does the Royal one really have 124 sea days? I thought it had a busier schedule then that.

Just over 100. We have about 20 overnights

I've been thinking about this.   I'm not there yet.  But I remember reading an article about a woman that travelled the world renting an apartment in different places for six months at a time.  She was in Rome at the time of the article.  She didn't have a home, just a storage unit near her grandkids.  Since she didn't have a permanent home it wasn't that much more expensive that having a permanent home and taking a couple of trips a year.   I could see this cruise fitting in well with that lifestyle.  

One misleading fact, the Gemini states the number of ports/countries, etc, for the  entire 3 year cruise, which you must sign up for , while stating the fare for just one year.  So, to compare apples to apples, the Gemini fare is $90k.

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For $30,000 a Year, This Beautiful Ship Could Be Your New Home

By Katherine McLaughlin

For less than it would cost to annually rent a studio apartment in New York City, you could make MV Gemini, a 537-foot luxury cruise ship, your new home. As reported by CNN , Life at Sea Cruises, the company that operates the ship, is offering a three-year, 130,000-mile journey starting at $30,000 per person per year. (For reference, the average studio rent in NYC is $3,280 per month , or about $39,000 per year.) Leaving from Istanbul on November 1 of this year, the three-year schedule includes stops at 375 ports and 175 countries, with visits to iconic architectural sites such as the Taj Mahal , the Pyramids of Giza , the Great Wall of China, and Machu Pichu. “The MV Gemini is designed to be the embodiment of living where you vacation,” Mike Petterson, managing director of Life at Sea Cruises, tells AD.  

The coworking spaces on board make the trip accessible for remote workers. 

Built in 1992, the vessel will be outfitted with a full-service business center, in addition to traditional cruise amenities like restaurants and entertainment spaces, to make the voyage accessible to remote workers. According to a press release, the center will include meeting rooms, offices, a library, and a lounge, in addition to free Wi-Fi across the ship. Other onboard facilities include a hospital (which will be free to guests), a sundeck and swimming pool, auditorium, wellness center, gym, and salon. 

Alcohol at dinner is included in the price of the trip. 

An onboard bar

“We’ve designed the ship and its amenities to be as action-packed and exciting as our travel itinerary—from onboard entertainment, performances, and lectures to our Enrichment Series and volunteer programs,” Petterson adds. “Not only will you embark on a bucket list three-year adventure, but you may also even pick up a new hobby or skill while aboard.” When passengers aren’t tanning, working, or exploring a port, there will be the opportunities to take classes, like dance or music, and attend various programming, like singles mixers for those traveling solo. 

A balcony stateroom on the ship can cost up to $109,999 per person per year. 

Though the amenities will be the same for all guests, pricing depends largely on the type of cabin they will call home for the next three years. Virtual Inside staterooms, which are 130 square feet, start at $29,000 per person per year, while Balcony Suites can cost as much as $109,999 per person per year. Participants must sign on for all three years; however, Life at Sea Cruises will allow two people or couples to share a cabin throughout the 36 months—together they’d book one room, and would alternate time onboard. And, don’t worry, you won’t be sidelined from your friends and family while away: According to the company, passengers can have guests visit them any time for free. 

The sundeck with a pool and hot tub. 

The price is all-inclusive and things like port fees and taxes, laundry, housekeeping, and drinks such as soda, juice, tea, coffee, and alcohol at dinner are just a few of the covered perks onboard the MV Gemini. Solo travelers will get a 15% discount on the price of a double room and a minimum down payment of $45,000 is required.

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See inside the luxury cruise ship going on a 3-year voyage around the world

• Updated: Mar. 11, 2023, 2:07 p.m. |
• Published: Mar. 11, 2023, 2:05 p.m.

Life at Sea Cruises is launching a ship that will take a three-year voyage starting in November with a starting price of $30,000 per person per year. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

• Katherine Rodriguez | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Life at Sea Cruises is launching a ship that will take a three-year voyage beginning in November with a starting price of $30,000 per person per year.

Here’s what it’s like inside the ship.

The cruise liner, the MV Gemini, will begin its voyage in Istanbul on Nov. 1, 2023. It also will pick up passengers in Miami and Barcelona.

The refurbished ship has 400 cabins to accommodate more than 1,000 travelers. Over the three-year voyage, passengers on the vessel will reach 375 ports in 135 countries, traveling more than 130,000 miles to reach them.

Inside one of the staterooms onboard Life at Sea Cruises. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

While living in the comfort of their staterooms, travelers will see all seven continents and stop at many destinations, including 13 Wonders of the World. Unlike most cruise ships, the MV Gemini will spend several days in port to allow guests to fully explore each destination.

When guests are not traveling out on land, they will be able to enjoy many amenities onboard, such as dining, entertainment and a business center with offices, meeting rooms and a library.

On-deck pool on the MV Gemini for Life at Sea Cruises. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

The MV Gemini also will include a 24-hour on-call hospital with a pharmacy and dentist where passengers can be treated free of charge.

“Life at Sea Cruises offers the ultimate bucket list cruise without having to sacrifice the comforts of home,” says Irina Strembitsky, director of sales and marketing at Life at Sea Cruises. “It’s your home at sea with the world as your backyard.”

Business meeting rooms aboard MV Gemini from Life at Sea Cruises. (Photo courtesy of Life at Sea Cruises)

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Want more time on a cruise? This voyage will sail for three years for $29,999 a year

If a week or two isn't enough time on a cruise, Life at Sea has an alternative for you. The brand from Miray Cruises will offer a three-year cruise around the world visiting nearly 400 ports, the brand announced Wednesday.

The cruise will take place on the MV Gemini ship, which was originally built in 1992 and underwent renovations in October, Mikael Petterson, managing director of Life at Sea Cruises, said in an email. The vessel, which can accommodate nearly 1,100 passengers, will spend multiple days in each port during the voyage.

"Life at Sea Cruises offers the ultimate bucket list cruise without having to sacrifice the comforts of home," Irina Strembitsky, Life at Sea Cruises' director of sales and marketing, said in a news release. "It's your home at sea with the world as your backyard."

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When is Life at Sea's three-year cruise?

The cruise will depart from Istanbul, Turkey on Nov. 1. In addition to the previous renovations, the ship will be "completely revitalized" this fall prior to setting sail on the three-year trip, Petterson said.

Cabins range from 130 square feet for Virtual Inside and Oceanview rooms, to 260-square-foot Balcony Suites, according to the release.

Where will the cruise sail?

MV Gemini will make its way to destinations across the globe, including the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Australia and Asia.

In addition to amenities like a swimming pool, sun deck and fitness center, the ship will feature a large business center with meeting rooms, 14 offices, a library and a lounge, so guests can work from the sea. The vessel will also have medical facilities.

How much does Life at Sea's three-year cruise cost?

The sailing starts at $29,999 each year, per person based on double occupancy, and includes all meals, drinks, Wi-Fi, service charges and more, according to Life at Sea Cruises' website . There is also a monthly payment option.

Life at Sea Cruises has a matchmaking program that allows residents to buy a cabin together for different periods and seasons, as well.

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One-way economy flights from New York to Istanbul start at $533 and $1,824 for business class, according to Google Flights .

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

Life at Sea Cruises debuts world's first three-year cruise

By Nadia Scurria | 1 year ago

It's a world first, and it's coming this November.

Have you had a lifelong dream of living at sea? Well now you can, with the first three-year cruise, the MV Gemini by Life at Sea Cruises, setting sail and visiting 135 countries across the globe.

Passengers will be able to board from just £70 ($125.21) per night. 

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Starting off in Istanbul on November 1, the three-year journey across 209,214 kilometres will visit 375 ports around the world.

Fear not if you're not in Istanbul – the vessel will also be picking up passengers from Barcelona, Spain and Florida in Miami.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will allow visitors to see 13 World Wonders, including Rome's famous Colosseum, India's Taj Mahal and Brazil's Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro.

While most around-the-world cruises spend a couple hours or maybe even a few nights per port, the MV Gemini will dock for up to seven nights at a single destination.

On board, there are a variety of cabins to chose from.

Prices for the entry-level cabins, the 'Inside/Outside Staterooms,' start at $3,726 per month for cabins ranging from 130 to 142 square feet.

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Moving up a level, you've got the 'Premium Inside/Outside Staterooms' ranging from 142 to 160 square feet. Prices for this room start at $4,323 per month, working out to be $141 per day.

Lastly there are the 'Junior Suites/Balcony Suites', the most luxurious on the ship.

These cabins, ranging from 210 to 260 square feet, start at $9,989 per month, which works out at $119,294 per year per person.

Travellers can either pay monthly or pay the entire three years upfront, with the option to finance the payment.

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However, passengers won't able to book shorter stays aboard the ship – it's three years or nothing.

Being away from your family and friends for that amount of time is significant and while the reselling of staterooms isn't allowed, guests (including children) can visit any time.

If you've got children under the age of 16, sadly they won't be joining you on the trip as there is no school on board.

Reservations for Life at Sea's MV Gemini three-year cruise open on March 1.

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The cruise ship M/V Gemini (complete renovation in 2017 and upgraded in 2019) is a modern ship, with spacious decks, swimming pool, two jacuzzis, gym, casino and areas, bars, restaurants, offering 400 comfortable internal and external cabins, as well as suites with balconies. On board there are Greek officers and Greek crew, daily programs and optional excursions in Greek.

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• Casino - a small room which consists only of slots located against each wall as well as in the middle. Smoking is permitted for those gambling.
• Cruise cabins from 7013 to 7333, of which Inside Staterooms (category IE), Outside Staterooms (category XFO), Junior Suites (category SJO) and Suites (categories S and SB).