Ulyssia ResidencesUlyssia doesn't have a ship yet, and the vessel acquisition process has become an infamously difficult challenge for similar startups.
Residential cruise companies can either build a new ship (as Ulyssia plans to) or refurbish an older used vessel.
Life at Sea Cruises intended to purchase a used vessel for its three-year sailing.
Villa Vie successfully purchased a more-than-30-year-old vessel for its never-ending cruise, which could set sail in the coming days.
However, its launch has already been delayed four months amid issues like the ship's aging rudder stocks and certifications.
Persons:
Ulyssia, Meyer Werft, they'd, Villa Vie
Organizations:
Sea Cruises