A New Standard of Living at Sea
Travel is not defined by where you go, but by how you live while getting there.
“This is a fully realized residential lifestyle at sea, designed for those who expect permanence, privacy, and global access without compromise.”
Before Avora Came Experience
Through Villa Vie Residences, we brought the residential cruising concept back to life, acquiring, launching and operating a vessel now sailing a continuous global itinerary with a vibrant onboard community.
Avora is not a concept. It is the next evolution of a model already proven at sea.
Introducing Avora Lumina
At the center of Avora is Avora Lumina, a reimagined ocean-going residence designed for long-duration global living.
Originally built as the Seven Seas Navigator, Lumina is being transformed into a next-generation residential vessel that combines proven maritime engineering with a fully redefined living experience.
- 252 private residences (300 to 1,200 sq ft)
- Polar-class capability for Antarctica and remote regions
- Multi-year global navigation across 140+ countries
- Extended stays of 3-4 days in port for immersive experiences
Designed for continuous living.
Designed for Those
Who Expect More
More Dynamic Itineraries
Routes shaped by seasons, events, and resident input.
Greater Geographic Access
Polar-class capability for Antarctica and remote regions.
Modernized Residences
Redesigned interiors and next-generation infrastructure.
Flexible Ownership
A modern model built for how people live today.
Not simply exclusive, but intelligently designed for how people live today.
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Ownership,
Not Just Access
At Avora, residents do not reserve time. They own their place in a global lifestyle.
No repetitive packing. No constant transitions. No temporary stays.
Just continuity, across all seven continents.
The World Is Your Backyard
A Global Community
This is not a revolving door of short-term guests. It is a curated environment of residents who have chosen a fundamentally different way to live.
Avora is intentionally designed to foster long-term relationships, shared experiences across cultures, and a community of globally minded individuals.
Discover the Community
The Future of Living at Sea
The residential cruise model has long faced one central challenge: execution. Avora is built to solve that.
This is not just a ship. It is the foundation of a new category of global living.
Leadership
Mikael Petterson
Founder & Executive ChairmanCreator of Villa Vie Residences, Mikael pioneered accessible residential living at sea and proved the model before launching Avora as its next evolution.
Kathy Villalba
Co-Founder & CEOKathy leads Avora with a hands-on approach grounded in real experience across cruise operations and hospitality, focused on execution, consistency, and getting the details right.
Chris Cox
PresidentChris leads Avora's commercial strategy and sales execution, focused on driving growth and guiding clients from initial interest to realizing the lifestyle of living at sea.
The Foundation of a New Category
Own your place in a global lifestyle. Your residence aboard Lumina is waiting.
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