You can LIVE on a cruise ship for less than a mortgage

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A new cruise ship will offer passengers the opportunity to live on a "floating estate" - and work from home while sailing the high seas.

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Villa Vie Residences - due to launch in May 2024 - is selling rooms onboard for £82,000 - which is cheaper than a lot of mortgages back on land.

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The ship will set sail from Southampton and do a lap of the world every three-and-a-half years, docking in 420 ports in 147 countries across all seven continents.

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Three different accommodation options are on offer and permanent cabins can be brought outright with prices starting at £82,180 - rising to £205,120.

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For those not confident in their sea legs there is also the option to pay-as-you-go and join the trip for short segments - this costs £73 per day.

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Residents will be treated to live entertainment, multiple dining options, several pools and a business centre with high speed internet so they can work from home.

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Additional monthly fees start at £1,441 per person to cover onboard food, drinks and services such as 24/7 medical support, housekeeping, and a bi-weekly laundry service.

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