April 7th, 2006, by Mary Winston Nicklin
Look Out, Four Seasons; The Magellan Residential Cruise Ship Set to Sail the Seas
Another luxury ship with permanent ocean residences is a good thing, as rumor has it that the Four Seasons Cruise Ship is almost sold out. The Magellan– to be completed by the summer of 2008– will be limited to 200 private homes, including 16 penthouses. The exclusive $650 million ship claims it will “redefine luxury for the discerning traveler”:
The facilities and services of the world’s finest resorts are part of everyday life aboard the Magellan. On-call housekeeping staff, a world-class spa and marketplace, a 24-hour concierge staff, indoor and outdoor pools, six restaurants, a 450-seat theatre featuring Broadway-quality entertainment, a casino worthy of Monte Carlo and a 8,000 sq.ft greenhouse with onsite horticulturists are just a few of the conveniences that make living aboard the Magellan a unique experience.
Add to that the luxury of visiting 300 unique ports of call as you circumnavigate the globe. Now that ain’t too shabby.
Does anyone have any thoughts about the potential resale value of fractional ownership aboard this ship? I know timeshares in general are not a good investment, but this seems different.
Hi Howard,
I share your interest & concern about resale with this type of investment. We are seriously considering purchasing a room on the Magellan. However, before committing,it would be great to speak with someone who has purchased or is considering a purchase to compare notes.
Best Regards,
John Pitney
Hi John,
Just finished buying a month on the Magellan, have no reservations and am fully committed to having a wonderful time beginning 3 years from now. Only thing we did is buy a month with the La Palma suite, my thinking is it would be easier to trade with other units for other times of the year. Send me any questions you may have………..
The word investment should not be your main consideration. Vacation should your main consideration. What type of investment is (renting) a cruise, hotel stay, ski resort, Hawaii vacation etc? You have no hope of a return on that investment at all. Well pictures and memories I guess.
Vic, Sales Mgr. Residential Cruise Line
vic@residentialcruiseline.com