If you’re seeking a novel way to satisfy your wanderlust without sacrificing the comforts of home, Storylines has the perfect solution: an innovative residential community at sea.
Scheduled to embark on its sustainable residential cruise in 2025, Storylines offers global citizens the opportunity to lead an active and health-focused lifestyle while enjoying immersive travel experiences around the world – all from the comfort of their ocean-bound abode. The MV Narrative, the residential ship, offers 547 fully furnished residences ranging in size from 237 to 1,970 square feet. Prospective buyers can select from a range of one-to-four-bedroom residences aboard the ship, with prices ranging from $1 million to $8 million for the vessel’s lifetime. Alternatively, a limited number of homes are available for shared purchase. With fractional shares of 25%, residents can co-own a luxury residence with up to four people. The starting price for a 25% share is $598,000 for the lifetime of the vessel, with quarterly all-inclusive living fees amounting to $26,700.
The ship boasts a plethora of luxury amenities, including 20 dining and bar venues, a microbrewery, a marina for personal watercraft, three inviting pools with sun decks, a dedicated pet exercise area, a fully-equipped business center, and an onsite beauty salon. Entertainment options are aplenty, with a 10,000-book library, a movie theater, an art studio, and even a bowling alley, to name a few. For the active and adventurous traveler, the ship offers an outdoor running track, a state-of-the-art gym, a serene yoga studio, golf simulators, and a dance floor for your groove. The ship also features a youth education program and an accredited school that travels the globe, providing children with the opportunity to engage in philanthropic endeavors in the various communities they visit.
Storylines places a paramount focus on wellness, nutrition, fitness programs, and functional medicine. A well-equipped medical clinic onboard comprises a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, nutritionist, and physiotherapist. Furthermore, a 10,000 square-foot health and wellness center offers an array of medical services, including wellness consultations, weight management, anti-aging treatments, immune therapies, detox programs, dietary planning, meditation spaces, and relaxation pods. The ship has partnered with Wellness Solutions to provide comprehensive health and wellness services. Additionally, the facilities encompass an emergency medicine hospital and a helipad for medical evacuations.
In addition to its opulent amenities, Storylines’ MV Narrative is designed with a strong commitment to sustainability, boasting liquid natural gas propulsion (LNG), one of the most environmentally friendly options for powering ships. The ship will convert waste into energy and feature an onboard solar-powered hydroponic garden for growing produce. Furthermore, it will host a zero-waste farmer’s market with locally sourced products, all of which are compostable or recyclable. In collaboration with Tony de Leede, the founder and CEO of Wellness Solutions, the company aims to make the ship one of the most eco-friendly passenger vessels in operation.
With several days available for exploration at most ports of call, passengers will have ample time to immerse themselves in the culture and scenery of various destinations. Furthermore, they will have the opportunity to influence the ship’s itinerary through democratic voting, allowing them to extend their stay in selected locales. Storylines’ groundbreaking floating school caters to families with children ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade, teaching the younger generation about community engagement and philanthropy during their travels. To learn more about Storylines, visit their official website.
