Having followed your adventures for a couple of months I was away on a cruise in Japan when all the excitement finally happened. Now I’m catching up while trying to cope with the worst jet-lag I’ve ever known. God bless for the weeks and months to come. Wishing you Blue Skies and Calm Seas. Corinne in Surrey, U.K.
To see your excitement and relief on finally setting sail brought tears to my eyes. Anyone I know who met you all in Belfast had nothing but beautiful things to say about you both. I have made my concerns and confusion about this project clear to you both in my past comments and while I still hold true to them, NEVER have I wanted something to work out more for two people I have never met. Your enthusiasm and joy are infectious and I pray consistently for the realisation of your dreams and the health to enjoy them.
“The summer we lived in Belfast” is a perfect glass half-full way to reflect on this time. So excited to follow along your travels. Wishing you the time of your life, and praying Divine protection over your travels. 🎉🙏🏽
🎉🎉🎉So excited for you. Such a great couple you deserve your happy ending. You created a monster YT channel and now we all want a piece of your journey. You will never please all your followers. Trust me I know. Take care and Have Fun!! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
OMG! I feel like I have been on this journey with you! I got tears in my eyes when I saw you sail away! Congrats to you and Villa Vie! I knew it would happen!! 🎉🎉🥰
What a treat it is to wake up to your updates. It is going to give me so much joy to follow you around the world! Thanks so much! (30 year veteran homebound in Santa Barbara Ca. 🚶♂️
So excited, y’all are finally on board! I’m intrigued about the people that brought cats on board. How do they get cat food/litter, and how is the set up in the cabin for their cat? Would love to see an episode featuring them if you get a chance. When you’re not off exploring and having a fabulous adventure!
PS - I prefer the regular videos to the lives, but appreciate getting information quick and would rather have a live video than no video at all!! I’m tracking the Odyssey on Marine tracker
Felicitaciones 🎉 Que lindo! We are thrilled for you both. Your destinations look wonderful. Looking forward to “traveling” with you as you discover new lands, people, and cultures. ps… I love the lives 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷
How exciting! You do you...post when and where you can! Keeping up with all the platforms must be a bit much and don't let the posting take away from your adventures!!! If people don't like live then they don't have to watch. Anything you post is great for us living vicariously through you two! Enjoy!
Aww you are my favourite vloggers 🥹❤️💙the fact that you have shared so much with us all is wonderful and how silly that some people say they hate lives …lives are great and give a lot of interaction…you can never make everyone happy 😅 whoa those fireworks were cool✨💫✨…the atmosphere must have been electrifying then…🤩🎉thank you so much for everything that you share with us🍾❤️💙stay safe with this impending hurricane ❤💙
Thank you for your video updates! I drove past the ship on my way to work each day for the past few months and when you anchored off Bangor I could see you from my house then I just happened to be walking on the shore when you pulled up anchor and left Bangor Anchorage. So I feel like I've done some of your journey with you 😂 Now subscribed and Looking forward to your future videos.
You're on your way !! What a relief for you all. I must admit, I did chuckle when the bottle didn't break first time - the irony of how you guys had to wait so long. Not sure fireworks aboard a ship is proper health and safety. Captains Lee and Yawn would not approve - especially when that guy nearly caught fire !! Best wishes for the Bay of Bisque and safe passage to your destinations. We've been on this journey with you and will continue to be. We love the videos and look forward to many more of you and your new passenger family xx
You are such a wonderful couple, I wish you nothing but great memories and a fantastic Voyage of a lifetime! Really appreciate your updates, well done! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🚢🚢🚢
Thank you so much for taking us with you! It’s no small investment of time posting your journey through all of it, ups and downs. Btw, you’re doing a great job editing these. Much love to you, friends!!! 💜
Love your videos!!! The press was probably disappointed that you’re all good & leaving- nothing to be negative about!! So glad you’re doing well and now in France!! Keep those videos going!! 🥰🥰
Nothing negative? What world are you living in, these people were silly enough to buy into a ship that the previous owners Fred Olsen only expected to sell for scrap then somebody without any experience came along who had already had a problem with their previous venture and persuaded people to buy into this. Do people not stop and think?
@@dlgregory35 some people are very wishful and hope everything will go well and I think that describes the people who have decided to join this venture. Personally, when I show out $100,000 I do a lot of thinking first.
Love love love🎉 I could feel the excitement in everyone. I couldn’t stop smiling… especially when the lady in the window posed and the others !!! Tell all your friends thank you for allowing us in on their enjoyment also!!
I actually think it looks small and basic and can’t imagine spending 3 weeks on it let alone 3 years but to each their own and I wish this charming couple well.
So happy for you and for the owners, congratulations to all of the crew and those working behind the scenes to fulfil this fantastic concept. Joyful sailing folks!
Having my Saturday morning coffee and living vicariously through you from my couch! I'm so excited for your journey being underway. 🤗 Neighbor Joey really expressed the relief and excitement you sll must be feeling. Bon voyage!
Your spirit throughout this LONG process was REMARKABLE! I believed because YOU believed and I couldn't be happier for you. Can't wait to take this adventure with you both... I'll send you guys a few cups of coffee along the way. Bon voyage and God bless🛳❤
I’m not sure that it’s happened yet so far they left four months late. They sat Belfast harbor for a couple of days then they set sail for a port stop that didn’t happen. They are a ship with no hot water no pools no hot tubs and they’re not allowed to even tell anybody what’s going on because if they do, they could be kicked off the ship like Jenny Phoenix. I wish I could say that it sounds successful, but it doesn’t to me. They’re planning a 15 year cruise at this point less than one week into the venture it doesn’t sound like they’re gonna make it
@@BeanieBabyTrader I heard they had some water issues but even the newest cruise ships have their issues... I'm keeping a positive outlook for those whonhave staked it all - or so much - on this opportunity.
I remember those boarding area scenes from the many cruises I’ve taken over my lifetime beginning in 1982 on the Nordic Princess (Royal Caribbean) for my first experience (a 10 day southern Caribbean R/T Miami. The start of over 65 others on small and big and bigger cruise ships. I loved every minute with my late dear husband!
Until you showed us the ship moving docks to pick y’all up, I did not realize how beautiful the Odyssey is! Such a lovely night view! I am so very thankful to see your sailing party. You are surrounded with so many lovely people! Is there an area on board for arts and crafts? I realize neither of you may be interested in that but was wondering. So thankful you are having a lovely time! Thank you again for sharing your great adventure!
My wife was one of the very last passengers to leave the ship in its previous iteration as Braemar. She was the art tutor onboard when Covid struck in Feb 2020. They had been cruising the Caribbean before the World went mad (my wife was on 4 back to back cruises) and after 3 cases were confirmed onboard every port they went to refused entry including one where the army came in armoured cars and slipped the ropes after the ship had just docked causing her to drift dangerously out into the harbour without power. Eventually after 4 weeks spent sailing to every Caribbean island then to Miami and back again with entry refused everywhere Cuba took them in and the passengers were all repatriated to the UK via 5 BA aircraft.
@@MidLifeCruising95 You’re welcome. She will tell you your ‘strong little ship’ (her words) was her favourite of all those she’s been on over the last 20+ years of cruising. We are both from Belfast and because of her connection with the ship we have followed this story with a great deal of interest. Safe travels.
Watching from Brisbane Australia at 7 minutes to midnight Saturday oct 5th. - I should really get some sleep as I start work at 8 am yikes 😧 oh well. Good thing I like coffee too I’ll need a few in the morning….. Have a fabulous time guys you all deserve to let your hair down now all the waiting is over and the adventure and endless blue ocean awaits! David Young 39 Brisbane Australia.
Life is LIVE!!! Have to take advantage of the moment and the excitement of events when they happen! If someone can't jump on, they can enjoy the replay! Win/Win!!!! Thank you for your live streams ❤
It now makes me laugh every time Steve say's "Midlife Cruising" after Angela was laughing at the faces he pulls when he says it, today was a funny face pull..🤣 Thank you for sharing all the many up's and down's of the journey to get to this point. We have felt your frustrations and now feeling your joy. You are all pioneers...😀It's so great to hear you are on your way to Bilbao.😊🧡
Great video here! Always appreciate your updates. Especially love the dancing part! 🎉 and of course the sailaway. Hope you don’t let the rude people discourage you from posting more. 😘 be well & enjoy every second
I’m just getting off a cruise this morning. It’s so sad. I can’t imagine what you are feeling knowing that you never have to get off the cruise unless you want to.
I LOVE this journey for you. May god bless nad you have the best adventure as we enjoy the fruits of your labor. I pray all your friends and family are okay after the devastation caused by helene . I did really enjoy your footage there in that area. ALSO FINALLY , i am so glad that you were able TO VOTE early.what a blessing.
@MidLifeCruising95 hope you will get into smoother waves now. Brest where booked as technical stop and port agency even requested to confirm that no guest services where wanted. They knew that nobody woukd be erloud to get of... but instead of reaction on such question they delet the post and block users in fear of more unconvincing questions. Many rumors are around about a kind of hostile environment for public influencer on posting informations... Shame on VV for making a dream to get a bitter taste. Wish you all the best and that you get to enjoy your trip of a lifetime!
Thank you for this beautiful video! I’m so happy for you and just everybody💕 people were way too critical- some of the delays really were from the UK culture of “hurry up and wait”… we lived in Scotland for several years and found that. They are really wonderful people, you just have to learn patience. I’m glad you are establishing a regular YT schedule now! I’ll be praying for you and wisdom and safety for Captain and ship. It’s terrific you can change destinations as needed to avoid bad weather. Love to everybody💕💕
So excited for your journey, and looking forward to all the upcoming videos!!! I have a feeling your videos will inspire us all with ideas for places to travel to!!!
The algorithm found its way to us and we have been following you for a couple months. Fair winds ahead for Villa Vie and calm seas. Looking forward to your updates from places that we know we will never be able to see. We have been on 40 cruises in the last 30 years, but we can only do 2 weeks max. Bon Voyage. ❤ 🌍🛳🧳🌐🎉💙Liliana and John
I always think this would be a perfect setting for a murder mystery. Complete with a police detective. Jewels stolen? Murder? So great! Congratulations! Have fun! Looking forward to every video. Love from Southern Saskatchewan.
I would be concerned about murder and crime on the ship because at least with a major cruise line, you know their security. My question is there even a security officer or staff on this ship? If you don’t have the funding to fill the pool and hot tubs do you think there’s funding to pay for the things that you can’t see?
I am truly enjoying your videos. I get motion sickness so it's not something I could ever do. Please enjoy this trip of a lifetime. I am shocked to see how few people there are. Are they taking on passengers at various destinations?
I just don't understand why people watch the videos and then want to complain about them. Don't watch a live if you don't like them it's that simple. Ya'll are always so gracious and I love following your journey. I have booked a 16 day Trans Atlantic to Spain (my first time) with my husband and friends in March of 2026 I can't wait. One question do you have a way to receive mail or packages? Bye friends 😍
I agree...thanks for the support and continued kindness. Mail would be tricky since technically mail goes to Miami then up to 6 weeks to us...thanks for asking though.
Congratulations again on setting sail and being in your 1st port. This video was so fun. The fireworks were a surprise. Can't wait to see the videos each week. Ya'll be safe and happy. Bye Friends from Texas. 💛
I actually have FOMO!! Man that was exciting! I’ve been subscribed for probably 3 months & I knew the ship would set sail!! I am so excited to follow yall around the world!! Woohoo! Enjoy frienns!!
Here is some $$ towards your mattress topper! Hope you can find one soon. ❤😊 I slept on a hard mattress on RC Adventure of the Seas, so I know it can mess you up!
So happy for you. I just got back from my very first cruise and can certainly understand why you made this decision. If I was financially able I would be right there with you. Thanks so much for taking me along.
I am assuming that your Cruise left on time made all the port stops that it should have the pools were filled, and there was hot water. Are you may have had a great time that is not the experience that these people are having.
I love your channel and I'm so happy for you! For future ideas (not that you need any) down the line, if you meet any "non-owner frands" who are only doing a temporary segment or two, could you interview them and see how they are liking their segment? It might be inspiring for some of us (me--haha!) to come and give it a try and see how we might like it. Just a thought...happy cruising!❤
I loved having the live videos this week. Very much appreciated. And portrait videos do stink but I assume TH-cam is just trying to copy The TickTock style.
Big christening took 3 times to break the champagne Be honest I thought after what you guys went thru sail away would have been a blowout but it was a whimper. Cmon step the game up 0:06
You would think you wouldn't have to worry about hurricanes once you left Florida! Good luck with a hurricane in Europe! Wishing you all smooth sailing!
The party looked so fun! 🎉 Ooh, was that cat “Captain”? I think he came out in the news too 🤣. I wonder if he’s the only cat on the ship. He looked so zen and well-behaved. My cat would have been howling like a werewolf and shredding the carrier to bits… that’s why I can’t go anywhere 😂. I can’t wait to see the next video. Have a great day ahead Friends!
To buy us a cup of coffee (or Steve a beer) : buymeacoffee.com/midlifecruising
Shooting off fireworks on the back of the ship. Genius. Imagine if the ship caught fire before even leaving the port.
Just like Disney does...crazy! Ha ha
I'm choked up seeing how happy everyone is. Happy sailing!
Thanks so much!!!
Love that you guys are finally on the water. Be safe.
Much appreciated!
I’m behind on videos but you can sense the excitement as you left. So happy for you!
Yay! Thank you! Now get caught up! Ha ha
I love that you interview passengers and call them your neighbors ❤❤. Happy sails.
Thanks so much!
My daughter, Amy, is on the ship with you. She has the same positive attitude that you have. Go for it!
I love to hear that. I know two Amy's aboard, and they are both lovely. Must be the name....hee hee
Having followed your adventures for a couple of months I was away on a cruise in Japan when all the excitement finally happened. Now I’m catching up while trying to cope with the worst jet-lag I’ve ever known. God bless for the weeks and months to come. Wishing you Blue Skies and Calm Seas. Corinne in Surrey, U.K.
I hope Japan was amazing. Welcome back, Friend!!
Spoken like a true Government Employee “we’re gonna just hurry up and wait”😂😂 so excited for yall. Playing catch up on your adventures.
Ha ha...yes indeed!!
To see your excitement and relief on finally setting sail brought tears to my eyes. Anyone I know who met you all in Belfast had nothing but beautiful things to say about you both.
I have made my concerns and confusion about this project clear to you both in my past comments and while I still hold true to them, NEVER have I wanted something to work out more for two people I have never met. Your enthusiasm and joy are infectious and I pray consistently for the realisation of your dreams and the health to enjoy them.
You are so so kind, and a perfect example why Belfast will always hold a piece of our hearts.
Hey Friends!! Loving the videos!!!!
Yay! Thank you!
“The summer we lived in Belfast” is a perfect glass half-full way to reflect on this time. So excited to follow along your travels. Wishing you the time of your life, and praying Divine protection over your travels. 🎉🙏🏽
Thank you so so much!!
🎉🎉🎉So excited for you. Such a great couple you deserve your happy ending. You created a monster YT channel and now we all want a piece of your journey. You will never please all your followers. Trust me I know. Take care and Have Fun!! ❤️🇨🇦❤️
So kind of you to say! Thank you!!
My sentiments exactly!
They are the most genuine. Wish them the very best!!
OMG! I feel like I have been on this journey with you! I got tears in my eyes when I saw you sail away! Congrats to you and Villa Vie! I knew it would happen!! 🎉🎉🥰
Thank you so much!!
What a treat it is to wake up to your updates. It is going to give me so much joy to follow you around the world! Thanks so much! (30 year veteran homebound in Santa Barbara Ca. 🚶♂️
So glad you can join us virtually..
How wonderful to now see you guys on the ship - ENJOY!
Appreciate it!
So excited, y’all are finally on board!
I’m intrigued about the people that brought cats on board. How do they get cat food/litter, and how is the set up in the cabin for their cat? Would love to see an episode featuring them if you get a chance. When you’re not off exploring and having a fabulous adventure!
PS - I prefer the regular videos to the lives, but appreciate getting information quick and would rather have a live video than no video at all!!
I’m tracking the Odyssey on Marine tracker
Felicitaciones 🎉 Que lindo! We are thrilled for you both. Your destinations look wonderful. Looking forward to “traveling” with you as you discover new lands, people, and cultures.
ps… I love the lives 💗🙏🏽🇵🇷
Will do!
Gotcha...thanks.
How exciting! You do you...post when and where you can! Keeping up with all the platforms must be a bit much and don't let the posting take away from your adventures!!! If people don't like live then they don't have to watch. Anything you post is great for us living vicariously through you two! Enjoy!
Much appreciated.
Aww you are my favourite vloggers 🥹❤️💙the fact that you have shared so much with us all is wonderful and how silly that some people say they hate lives …lives are great and give a lot of interaction…you can never make everyone happy 😅 whoa those fireworks were cool✨💫✨…the atmosphere must have been electrifying then…🤩🎉thank you so much for everything that you share with us🍾❤️💙stay safe with this impending hurricane ❤💙
So so appreciated!!
Thank you for your video updates! I drove past the ship on my way to work each day for the past few months and when you anchored off Bangor I could see you from my house then I just happened to be walking on the shore when you pulled up anchor and left Bangor Anchorage. So I feel like I've done some of your journey with you 😂
Now subscribed and Looking forward to your future videos.
Thank so much for joining us!!!
Been following you guys for ages! So freaking happy you finally set sail! Much love from Dubai!
Awesome! Thank you! So cool we have someone from Dubai!!
You're on your way !! What a relief for you all. I must admit, I did chuckle when the bottle didn't break first time - the irony of how you guys had to wait so long. Not sure fireworks aboard a ship is proper health and safety. Captains Lee and Yawn would not approve - especially when that guy nearly caught fire !! Best wishes for the Bay of Bisque and safe passage to your destinations. We've been on this journey with you and will continue to be. We love the videos and look forward to many more of you and your new passenger family xx
Thank you so so much.
You are such a wonderful couple, I wish you nothing but great memories and a fantastic Voyage of a lifetime! Really appreciate your updates, well done! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤🚢🚢🚢
Thank you so much!
Yes I second this sentiment!
Thank you so much for taking us with you! It’s no small investment of time posting your journey through all of it, ups and downs. Btw, you’re doing a great job editing these. Much love to you, friends!!! 💜
You are so welcome!
Love your videos!!! The press was probably disappointed that you’re all good & leaving- nothing to be negative about!! So glad you’re doing well and now in France!! Keep those videos going!! 🥰🥰
Thanks so much!!
Nothing negative? What world are you living in, these people were silly enough to buy into a ship that the previous owners Fred Olsen only expected to sell for scrap then somebody without any experience came along who had already had a problem with their previous venture and persuaded people to buy into this. Do people not stop and think?
@@dlgregory35 some people are very wishful and hope everything will go well and I think that describes the people who have decided to join this venture. Personally, when I show out $100,000 I do a lot of thinking first.
Love love love🎉 I could feel the excitement in everyone. I couldn’t stop smiling… especially when the lady in the window posed and the others !!! Tell all your friends thank you for allowing us in on their enjoyment also!!
Will do! Thank you!!
Been watching you on CruiseMapper and glad y’all made it to Brest! Have fun, Friends! 🙏
Thanks!!!!
Don’t know about others, but I think it looks like a beautiful ship, and a beautiful home.
I actually think it looks small and basic and can’t imagine spending 3 weeks on it let alone 3 years but to each their own and I wish this charming couple well.
The ship looks fine but the financials don’t
Thanks, we have always preferred small ships. We love the size and layout...
Great video! Thanks so much for taking the time to make videos for us to enjoy… I am living vicariously through you 😂.
You are so welcome!
So happy for you and for the owners, congratulations to all of the crew and those working behind the scenes to fulfil this fantastic concept. Joyful sailing folks!
Thank you so much!
Having my Saturday morning coffee and living vicariously through you from my couch! I'm so excited for your journey being underway. 🤗 Neighbor Joey really expressed the relief and excitement you sll must be feeling. Bon voyage!
Mmmmm....coffee....hee hee...enjoy!
Your spirit throughout this LONG process was REMARKABLE! I believed because YOU believed and I couldn't be happier for you. Can't wait to take this adventure with you both... I'll send you guys a few cups of coffee along the way. Bon voyage and God bless🛳❤
I’m not sure that it’s happened yet so far they left four months late. They sat Belfast harbor for a couple of days then they set sail for a port stop that didn’t happen. They are a ship with no hot water no pools no hot tubs and they’re not allowed to even tell anybody what’s going on because if they do, they could be kicked off the ship like Jenny Phoenix. I wish I could say that it sounds successful, but it doesn’t to me. They’re planning a 15 year cruise at this point less than one week into the venture it doesn’t sound like they’re gonna make it
Thank you so much !!!!
@@BeanieBabyTrader I see thay had some more bumps - still Praying it all works out
@@saychis6910 what else happened?
@@BeanieBabyTrader I heard they had some water issues but even the newest cruise ships have their issues... I'm keeping a positive outlook for those whonhave staked it all - or so much - on this opportunity.
I remember those boarding area scenes from the many cruises I’ve taken over my lifetime beginning in 1982 on the Nordic Princess (Royal Caribbean) for my first experience (a 10 day southern Caribbean R/T Miami. The start of over 65 others on small and big and bigger cruise ships. I loved every minute with my late dear husband!
Aaahhh, glad you have some good memories to cherish.
So fun with lasting memories! Thx for sharing and btw I like the lives.
Glad you like them! Thanks so much!!
Did you guys get off on excursions in Brest.?
Until you showed us the ship moving docks to pick y’all up, I did not realize how beautiful the Odyssey is! Such a lovely night view! I am so very thankful to see your sailing party. You are surrounded with so many lovely people! Is there an area on board for arts and crafts? I realize neither of you may be interested in that but was wondering. So thankful you are having a lovely time! Thank you again for sharing your great adventure!
They have a craft room, but they haven't opened yet...not sure of the plan yet.
My wife was one of the very last passengers to leave the ship in its previous iteration as Braemar. She was the art tutor onboard when Covid struck in Feb 2020.
They had been cruising the Caribbean before the World went mad (my wife was on 4 back to back cruises) and after 3 cases were confirmed onboard every port they went to refused entry including one where the army came in armoured cars and slipped the ropes after the ship had just docked causing her to drift dangerously out into the harbour without power.
Eventually after 4 weeks spent sailing to every Caribbean island then to Miami and back again with entry refused everywhere Cuba took them in and the passengers were all repatriated to the UK via 5 BA aircraft.
@keithlivingstone2525. I voted your friend off. Peasants are plentiful.
Take Care. "J"
I’m so happy to hear that your wife was OK. I hope these people are just as lucky.
Wow...that is crazy. Thanks for sharing!
@@MidLifeCruising95 You’re welcome.
She will tell you your ‘strong little ship’ (her words) was her favourite of all those she’s been on over the last 20+ years of cruising.
We are both from Belfast and because of her connection with the ship we have followed this story with a great deal of interest.
Safe travels.
@@keithlivingstone2525 wow...love that you are from Belfast. I lived there once...hee hee
Went on this ship as the Fred Olsen Braemar in 2019, they’ve barely changed the ship if at all so nice memories 😀
Ha ha
I love your videos! I was worried at first that you would never get to sail, but I’m so thrilled for you!!! Have a wonderful time!
Thanks so much!!
Awesome. So nice to see it all from your perspective. Keep em coming!!! 🥰😁👍
Will do!! Thank you!!
wishing you smooth seas and happy travels. You will never please everyone. It is your channel just do it the way you please
Thank you so much!
I’m so glad they are keeping you out of the Caribbean in October
Woo hoo!
@@susanroberts6514 unfortunately Hurricane Kirk is headed straight for them in Europe, of all places!
I am enjoying all of your updates including the Lives! It’s great to see what you’re experiencing, can’t wait to see the adventures.
Thanks so much!
Watching from Brisbane Australia at 7 minutes to midnight Saturday oct 5th.
- I should really get some sleep as I start work at 8 am yikes 😧 oh well. Good thing I like coffee too I’ll need a few in the morning…..
Have a fabulous time guys you all deserve to let your hair down now all the waiting is over and the adventure and endless blue ocean awaits!
David Young 39 Brisbane Australia.
Thanks so much, and I hope you are reading this AFTER a good night's sleep.
She looks stunning at night! Wow! Great entrance!
Thank you so much!
Awww love that a cat is getting on a cruise. I wonder how it will like living on a ship ?
You should follow him and find out :)
Have a trip of a lifetime 🎉🎉
Thanks so much.
Hello!!! Looking forward to following you. 😊♥️
Yay! Thank you!
Life is LIVE!!! Have to take advantage of the moment and the excitement of events when they happen! If someone can't jump on, they can enjoy the replay! Win/Win!!!! Thank you for your live streams ❤
Agreed!!!!
Really pleased that you guys are now up and running. Let the adventures begin!
Woo hoo....thanks!
It now makes me laugh every time Steve say's "Midlife Cruising" after Angela was laughing at the faces he pulls when he says it, today was a funny face pull..🤣 Thank you for sharing all the many up's and down's of the journey to get to this point. We have felt your frustrations and now feeling your joy. You are all pioneers...😀It's so great to hear you are on your way to Bilbao.😊🧡
Ha ha so funny...thanks so much.
You are such a cute couple! I'm very excited for you both and looking forward to your adventures!!!
Appreciate it!!!
Great video here! Always appreciate your updates. Especially love the dancing part! 🎉 and of course the sailaway. Hope you don’t let the rude people discourage you from posting more. 😘 be well & enjoy every second
Thank you!!!!
I’m just getting off a cruise this morning. It’s so sad. I can’t imagine what you are feeling knowing that you never have to get off the cruise unless you want to.
Exciting and scary...ha ha
So happy for you, the owners and the crew! Following vicariously until I retire and can join you.
Thanks so much!
I LOVE this journey for you. May god bless nad you have the best adventure as we enjoy the fruits of your labor. I pray all your friends and family are okay after the devastation caused by helene . I did really enjoy your footage there in that area. ALSO FINALLY , i am so glad that you were able TO VOTE early.what a blessing.
Thank you so much! Appreciate it!
I'm so excited and look forward to all your upcoming videos!
Yay! Thank you!
Thanks for inviting us on your exciting journey!!
Our pleasure!
Love the live videos. More real and alive!
Thanks so much!!
I agree. On lives we can interact with you in real time.
Thanks!
So happy for you all! This actually made me cry a little when you all sailed away. 😊
Aaawwww....much appreciated!
I've been updating my husband daily, we've both been so invested! So glad you've set sail and really looking forward to your adventures.
Thank you!!!
Love watching you two thank you for keeping us up to date. So exciting! Enjoy your dream cruise. 💙💜
Thanks so much!!
I am.glad that finally you set sail and I hope that you have smooth sailings now...
Us too!
@MidLifeCruising95 hope you will get into smoother waves now. Brest where booked as technical stop and port agency even requested to confirm that no guest services where wanted. They knew that nobody woukd be erloud to get of... but instead of reaction on such question they delet the post and block users in fear of more unconvincing questions.
Many rumors are around about a kind of hostile environment for public influencer on posting informations...
Shame on VV for making a dream to get a bitter taste. Wish you all the best and that you get to enjoy your trip of a lifetime!
We're happy for all of you......May your journeys be blessed and beautiful......
Thank you so much!
Thank you for this beautiful video! I’m so happy for you and just everybody💕 people were way too critical- some of the delays really were from the UK culture of “hurry up and wait”… we lived in Scotland for several years and found that. They are really wonderful people, you just have to learn patience. I’m glad you are establishing a regular YT schedule now! I’ll be praying for you and wisdom and safety for Captain and ship. It’s terrific you can change destinations as needed to avoid bad weather. Love to everybody💕💕
Thanks so much for your continued support.
We don’t care how you post we love it
Thank so much!!!
Everyone looks so happy and the food looks amazing. So happy for you both you’re on your way .
Much appreciated!!
So excited for your journey, and looking forward to all the upcoming videos!!! I have a feeling your videos will inspire us all with ideas for places to travel to!!!
Thank you so much!! Hope you get to travel soon!
Hi Guy’s!Love your channel & how kind & warm you are!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻Blessing’s
Thank you so much!
The algorithm found its way to us and we have been following you for a couple months. Fair winds ahead for Villa Vie and calm seas. Looking forward to your updates from places that we know we will never be able to see. We have been on 40 cruises in the last 30 years, but we can only do 2 weeks max. Bon Voyage. ❤ 🌍🛳🧳🌐🎉💙Liliana and John
Thank you for joining us!!!!
Fantastic. So look forward to traveling the world through your journey. Congratulations
Thanks so much!
I always think this would be a perfect setting for a murder mystery. Complete with a police detective. Jewels stolen? Murder? So great! Congratulations! Have fun! Looking forward to every video. Love from Southern Saskatchewan.
I would be concerned about murder and crime on the ship because at least with a major cruise line, you know their security. My question is there even a security officer or staff on this ship? If you don’t have the funding to fill the pool and hot tubs do you think there’s funding to pay for the things that you can’t see?
Jewels will only be found on the higer decks...ha ha
Of course we have a security staff..
Of course they have the funding for the pool...we have a millionaire aboard promising to back anything and everything...we are ok in that department.
@@MidLifeCruising95 of course they do! All those things make for a great storyline. Hahah
I am truly enjoying your videos. I get motion sickness so it's not something I could ever do. Please enjoy this trip of a lifetime. I am shocked to see how few people there are. Are they taking on passengers at various destinations?
We are. Eight joined yesterday, not sure of today's count.
I just don't understand why people watch the videos and then want to complain about them. Don't watch a live if you don't like them it's that simple. Ya'll are always so gracious and I love following your journey. I have booked a 16 day Trans Atlantic to Spain (my first time) with my husband and friends in March of 2026 I can't wait. One question do you have a way to receive mail or packages? Bye friends 😍
I agree...thanks for the support and continued kindness. Mail would be tricky since technically mail goes to Miami then up to 6 weeks to us...thanks for asking though.
Wow I was watching the fire works , I thought oh please no fire !! It was really lovely of them to do that for you all. 😂😂xx
Oh, the jokes we made about the fireworks and potential mishaps...
Wonderful!! So delighted for all you lovely people!
Much appreciated!!
Congratulations again on setting sail and being in your 1st port. This video was so fun. The fireworks were a surprise. Can't wait to see the videos each week. Ya'll be safe and happy. Bye Friends from Texas. 💛
Thanks so much! Appreciate it!
Happy Travels, good luck to you both. X
Thanks so much! 😊
I actually have FOMO!! Man that was exciting! I’ve been subscribed for probably 3 months & I knew the ship would set sail!! I am so excited to follow yall around the world!! Woohoo! Enjoy frienns!!
That is awesome! Thanks so much!!
I would give it about a month and your fear of missing out will be gone
@@BeanieBabyTrader nah !
@@hayleeedwards3072 I certainly hope I’m wrong
Really enjoying following your journey & adventures! ❤❤❤
Awesome! Thank you!
I’m really happy I found your guys channel. And I’m super excited the journey is finally starting! What is your favorite part of the ship?
Awesome! Thank you! Um....not sure yet!!
🎉 love watching this adventure
Thanks so much!!
Looking forward to your next video!!
Coming soon! Thanks for watching !!!
Here is some $$ towards your mattress topper! Hope you can find one soon. ❤😊 I slept on a hard mattress on RC Adventure of the Seas, so I know it can mess you up!
Oh wow! So super kind of you!! Thank you so much!
That is very generous to give to these people, but I can assure you they’re gonna need a lot more to keep the ship sailing
So happy for you. I just got back from my very first cruise and can certainly understand why you made this decision. If I was financially able I would be right there with you. Thanks so much for taking me along.
I am assuming that your Cruise left on time made all the port stops that it should have the pools were filled, and there was hot water. Are you may have had a great time that is not the experience that these people are having.
Glad you enjoyed it, it can be addicting!!
Love to hear the excitement from all the passengers. You kept the faith and proved the naysayers wrong
Woo hoo!! Yes!
At this point given no hot water no port stop. I’m not yet ready to agree with you.
I liked the live, it was exciting.
Thanks!!!
I'd like to sublet one of the rooms on this boat for a month or two..
Stay with it!!!
Some day...not sure if we will ever get off..ha ha....join the Facebook page "Villa Vie Rent/Sale/Share page"
Happy travels
Thanks Tom!!!
I love your channel and I'm so happy for you! For future ideas (not that you need any) down the line, if you meet any "non-owner frands" who are only doing a temporary segment or two, could you interview them and see how they are liking their segment? It might be inspiring for some of us (me--haha!) to come and give it a try and see how we might like it. Just a thought...happy cruising!❤
Great idea!
Am cruising Villa vie vicariously through you. I feel the excitement 🎉🎉🎉. The fireworks made the celebration even better. Best wishes
🎉 Thanks so much.
I loved having the live videos this week. Very much appreciated.
And portrait videos do stink but I assume TH-cam is just trying to copy The TickTock style.
Good to know! Thanks for watching
❤ Im so jeal,but really looking forward to coming along with you two . Thank you for sharing this adventure.x
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching.
What a unique and exciting experience you have coming your way! Thanks for sharing with the world!
Glad you enjoy it...
I love this channel! I'm so excited to see where you visit ❤Enjoy your adventure!
Thank you so much!! Much appreciated!
It's all very exciting. I hope it all remains great! Love your videos. You are great!
Thank you so much!
Big christening took 3 times to break the champagne Be honest I thought after what you guys went thru sail away would have been a blowout but it was a whimper. Cmon step the game up 0:06
The three minutes wasn't enough for you?
Finally! Can’t wait to follow your adventures 🎉
Thank you so much!!!
Wonderful, exciting video. Thank you! Looking forward to following you and your travels. Blessings and hugs.
Thank you so much!
You would think you wouldn't have to worry about hurricanes once you left Florida! Good luck with a hurricane in Europe! Wishing you all smooth sailing!
Thanks so much!
The party looked so fun! 🎉 Ooh, was that cat “Captain”? I think he came out in the news too 🤣. I wonder if he’s the only cat on the ship. He looked so zen and well-behaved. My cat would have been howling like a werewolf and shredding the carrier to bits… that’s why I can’t go anywhere 😂. I can’t wait to see the next video. Have a great day ahead Friends!
That was a different one... there are a few aboard with cats. Thanks, Friend.