Want to live at sea? This residential ship offers full-time cruising

Most travelers want to sleep in their own bed after a while. Alister Punton, co- founder and CEO of Storylines, has a solution for that.

Shannon Lee and Punton started the company together.

547 residences and a range of amenities will be on the ship, and residents can treat the units as floating piesds-a-terre or year-round homes. Travelers can expect this

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Small-ship cruising costs around $2,200 for an 8-day vacation.

What can travelers expect from MV Narrative?

NarrativeMV will travel the globe in the same way that The World traveled the globe. Rome and Naples in Italy, the Greek island of Santorini, and Split, Croatia are some of the destinations that will be included in the itineraries.

Punton said that the ship will spend three-to-five days in most ports, giving passengers more time to explore. The itineraries can be weighed in by them.

The units range from one to four bedrooms, the majority of which have balconies, and residents can choose from "coastal or contemporary interior design styles." There are 20 restaurants and bars on board, as well as a microbrewery, three pools, a bowling alley, and other amenities.

A school for children on board will be offered by the ship.

Punton said that it was a great way to learn about the Roman empire.

There will be a solar-powered Hydroponic garden on board as well as a no-waste farmers market with an emphasis on sustainable practices.

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How much does MV Narrative cost?

The residences start at $1 million for the ship's lifetime and can go as high as $8 million. Storylines' website says there are some leases that start at about $600,000.

Most meals, housekeeping, wi-fi, laundry service, and more must be paid for by residents.

The fees for a 237-square-foot interior studio start at 61,564 per year. When residents aren't using their homes, they can rent them out.

What else do travelers need to know?

Guests with wheelchairs are accommodated in the common spaces of the narrative. According to its website, Storylines can provide ADA compliant, wheelchair accessible residences. Travelers can find out more about costs and availability by email.

Storylines' new residential cruise ship offers full time sailing.