Subic Bay welcomes Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship maiden visit
Boton Wharf of the Subic Bay Freeport zone on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Residences as the ship arrives for her maiden visit at the Boton Wharf of Subic Bay Freeport zone
on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Subic Bay Freeport – The Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship docked at this Freeport on Tuesday
morning as its maiden ship call here.
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) officials and employees were present to welcome the
passengers and crew of the Villa Vie Odyssey, along with representatives from the Bureau of
Immigration, Bureau of Quarantine, and other stakeholders.
Some 650 passengers disembarked from the cruise ship as the Villa Vie Odyssey will be staying
until tomorrow, while her passengers visit the many tourism destinations inside Subic Bay
Freeport.
The Villa Vie Odyssey is a residential cruise ship offering a unique, full-time world cruise
experience for residents, or “global residents,” who purchase cabins for long-term stays, rather
than traditional shorter cruises.
Once known as the Braemar, the 924-passenger ship was purchased by Villa Vie Residences in
2023 and underwent a significant refurbishment before its 2024 launch.
The ship is designed to be smaller than mega-ships, allowing access to smaller, unique ports, and
features a variety of amenities, including dining, pools, a gym with Peloton bikes, and community
spaces for activities like art and fitness classes.
