Villa Vie Odyssey (1993)
Villa Vie Odyssey (IMO 9000699 🇧🇸) is a residential cruise ship owned by Villa Vie Residences.
“Villas” on board the ship are available for purchase or rental for selected periods of time. As one would expect, a range of amenities are offered to residents. These include a business center, medical center, housekeeping, laundry service, meal service, and assistance with planning and arranging excursions on shore.*
The ship arrived in Honolulu Harbor on 1 June 2025 after calling at Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. She departed for Nāwiliwili Harbor, Kaua‘i the next day.
Villa Vie Odyssey inbound to Pier 2B, Honolulu Harbor. She was assisted by Foss Maritime tugs Mikioi (bow) and Pi‘ilani (stern). 1 June 2025.
Villa Vie Odyssey inbound. Mikioi (at left in photo) is off her starboard side and Pi‘ilani (at right in photo) is off her port side. 1 June 2025.
Villa Vie Odyssey turning in the basin. Mikioi is at her starboard bow. 1 June 2025.
Villa Vie Odyssey approaching Pier 2B after turning in the basin. Pi‘ilani is off her starboard quarter and Mikioi is off her starboard bow. 1 June 2025.
Hawaii Pilots Association pilot boat Ahua Point heading to Pier 2 to pick up the pilot after Villa Vie Odyssey is securely tied up to the pier. 1 June 2025.
*No compensation was received by Maritime Hawai‘i for this coverage of Villa Vie Odyssey.
Is there a rule to remember starboard or port related to left and right stern vs bow for front or back?
Hi Randal,
I don’t know if there are any “official” rules to remember.
Before the word “port” came into common use (mid- to late-1800s, if I remember correctly), the term “larboard” was used. They sounded too similar, which could lead to mistakes if misheard. So larboard fell out of favor. The way I trained my brain: left/larboard = port
Port and starboard are relative to the bow.
Bow and stern are almost always front and back, unless you’re dealing with something like a double-ended ferry which can travel in two directions without having to turn around.
Not sure if that answered your question.
Maybe others will chime in.
ETA: Ah, I see where there can be some confusion regarding one of the photo captions. Will fix that.
Thank you. I clears it for me.
Bow is front, stern is back (rear).
Port is left, starboard is right.