We expect that people will bring a minimal amount of items including clothes, small personal items, small decorative items, small pieces of art, some books and possibly sports equipment. Storage is not for residents to store things when they initially come on board to carry around the world with them. 

There are no dedicated storage lockers available for rent/purchase. Storage lockers are assigned to residents renting out their residence provided they meet certain criteria, the primary one being that the resident/s must be absent from the vessel for a minimum of 2 months. Once approved, a small storage locker would be issued large enough to secure personal belongings the resident chose to leave behind. The vessel is not equipped to store large, bulky items such as luggage, so please plan travel arrangements accordingly.

There will be an approval process for bringing personal items aboard. Each residential unit has a weight limit based on its size. Limited space for personal sporting equipment may be available on a first-come, first-served basis for an additional charge. 

Residents have the option to rent their residences to offset costs through our Guest at Sea rental program.Please see our website for more details: www.storylines.com/guest-at-sea-program.

3.5 -4 mo is the ‘break even’ point for you being on board. Renting it out the rest of the time would cover the annual assessment fees.

If my friends rent their own unit, would this be another resident’s unit? 

Yes. They get a discount of about 18% off the regular rental rate.

Could my home be rented out to someone else’s guests, for shorter periods than the general minimum 3 months requirement? 

Yes, family or friends of Storylines residents can rent other residents’ units for less than three months.

For guests who are not friends/family, rental periods must be a minimum of three months or longer to preserve continuity and community on board.

Do rental guests get the full suite of “all-inclusive” amenities?

Yes, renters get full access to all the features and amenities covered by the inclusive fee.

Storylines rental prices are advised by cruise agencies. World cruises and those over two months sell-out over a year in advance, combined with the unique slower pace of Storylines’ cruising averaging 3 days in each port with many overnight stays, and Storylines’ unique residential community style, ensure strong demand, and will earn our residents the highest possible return on investment.

For those interested in renting aboard MV Narrative, please know that there is a three-month minimum stay unless you have a friend or family member aboard the ship. Availability and pricing will be available 12 months prior to sailing. You can register your interest and we will keep you informed when that information is available.

You are most welcome to refer renters for your home while you are away. Please direct them to your Residential Advisor, and we will take it from there on your behalf.

Renters are liable for damages. Should the need occur, Storylines will arrange for any repairs needed and pursue the renter for costs incurred.

Rental fees less applicable management fees are credited to your account directly. Details of this and your total financial position with Storylines will be available to you via our APP 24/7.