Storylines Blog

Considering cruise ship retirement? Understandable. The benefits and value offered of a carefree cruising lifestyle over a traditional land-based...

What does a “semi-retired” single person have to look forward to who has no children, grandchildren and doesn’t play golf?

For some, the idea of traveling alone can seem like a daunting, lonely venture. For others, traversing the globe on their own is the only way they...

Suzanne from California is a single resident who has found her community in the friends and neighbors she will be sharing the Storylines ship with.

With worldwide office shutdowns as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic plus the advent of remote technologies, the world has experienced a major shift...

Future residents Matt and Linda downsized in a big way to fulfill their life’s vision of seeing the world while living a resort lifestyle and helping...

We are excited to share this update from Storylines CEO Alister Punton. Main Points Covered in this Video 2020 Recap Meet Your Neighbors Series New...

Traveling teaches us, thrills us and allows us to discover, not just the mysteries of far-flung exotic places, but our very selves. It has the power...

These recent retirees are accustomed to living a minimalist lifestyle. They are now transitioning from their land-based life to the ultimate...

Have you encountered the term “worldschooling” recently and wondered what it's all about? Or perhaps you are researching what world schooling entails...

With the freedom to work and study from anywhere in the world, this family is going to make the most of it by purchasing a second home - at sea.

What a year 2020 has been! After bunkering down for most of the year, many of us await the chance for new adventures. At Storylines, we are...

Find out why the move to LNG in the shipping industry is such an important step...

It’s becoming more and more popular for Zoomers (Boomers with a zoom) to maintain an active lifestyle during retirement, with travel, hobbies, and...

There are many ways Storylines is addressing the issue of waste on our private residence ship MV Narrative. One of the Sustainability Initiatives...

Storylines was founded on the principles of sustainable luxury and sustainable travel. As part of our journey around the globe, we support local...

One year on from the Storylines ‘Curated Experience’ Tour to The Philippines

Storylines joins a panel discussion on the future of Health and Safety at Sea

Storylines is happy to welcome B.C. Hunter, our new Sustainability Ambassador. Ms Hunter brings 19 years of experience with startups to the...

Storylines was developed to enable a wide diversity of people to travel the globe in total freedom and comfort. In 2016, founders and lifelong...

We are delighted to announce Dr Paul Read PhD MEng as our Project Manager for Storylines new- build projects. Paul is CEO of Gelen Marine Ltd and has...

Storylines is pleased to announce that Lloyd's Register has been chosen as Classification Society for MV Narrative. Classification is the process of...

Storylines is pleased to welcome Dr. Brian Martin as our new Medical Director. A visionary in complementary therapies, Dr. Martin brings over 25...

There has been a lot of press lately on cruise ships and health during the epidemic. People are concerned for their safety and that of their...

Corporate sustainability starts with a company’s value system and a principles-based approach to doing business. This means operating in ways that,...

Talk about fresh food! Storylines' private residence ship to have the world's first onboard solar-powered hydroponic gardens for a farm-to-table (or...

Storylines residents create experiences to share with the community

A lighthearted approach to a new lifestyle with Storylines

Help yourself and get involved in the making of the craft beers onboard

People ask - what sets Storylines apart from world cruises? Why are we so different than vacation cruise ships? That's easy! Our vessel is made for...

It's time now to take a fresh look at how we live our lives

Come have a glass of your own selection on-board your ship

A wonder to look at and useful too. Storylines has engaged with UK artist talent Rona Smith to create some amazing designs. An example of this is the...

Living on a cruise ship is cheaper than living in a major city like Sydney. Not just for retirees, but living on a cruise ship is becoming a viable...

A select group of future Storylines residents and Founders Circle members joined us in the Bahamas for a 2 night cruise in March 2019 for a little...