Summary
A company called Victoria Cruises Line (VCL) has been advertising an affordable residential around-the-world cruise, yet the ship has not sailed, and the company does not own or have a lease on a vessel. Customers, including retirees, have paid deposits and made significant lifestyle changes, but many have not received refunds as they wait for the cruise to commence.
Key Facts
- Victoria Cruises Line advertised a three-year around-the-world residential cruise starting at $3,840 per month.
- The cruise was said to cover 115 countries, and customers could stay onboard as long as they wished.
- The company has not yet chartered a ship and many customers are waiting for refunds.
- Some customers have sold homes, stored belongings, and reorganized their lives for the cruise.
- Legal actions and complaints have been filed by affected customers, and some have contacted government agencies.
- VCL claims it needs more customers before securing a ship and is still advertising the cruise.
- The company informed customers about an occupancy condition needed to charter a vessel, citing insufficient bookings as the reason for delays.
