230th MONTHLY EDITION
February 2025
Dear Community and Members,
I am thrilled to announce that our recent post garnered over 5,000 views on LinkedIn over the past 4 days, reflecting the immense interest and enthusiasm surrounding VOYAGER, thank you! Your engagement fuels our passion as we craft a unique lifestyle that blends luxury with the spirit of adventure.
VOYAGER: Your Floating Permanent Home Awaits
Embark on a journey where luxury meets adventure. VOYAGER, our luxury residential cruise liner, offers an unparalleled lifestyle at sea.
Why Choose VOYAGER?
Investing in a cabin aboard VOYAGER offers a unique opportunity to combine luxury living with potential financial returns.
Here are several compelling reasons to consider this investment:
Exclusive and Affordable Residences:
SPACIOUS DESIGN:
Enjoy elegantly designed waterfront cabins with panoramic views, providing comfortable and luxurious living spaces
FIXED AFFORDABLE MONTHLY FEES:
Benefit from fixed monthly body corporate maintenance fees, ensuring predictable and manageable costs.
WORLD-AMENITIES:
Gourmet Dining: Savour various culinary experiences with access to multiple global cuisine dining venues.
WELLNESS FACILITIES:
Maintain your health and well-being with state-of-the-art HOSPITAL facilities, fitness centres, and rejuvenating spas.
ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS:
Enjoy onboard live celebrity entertainment, including theatres and libraries, ensuring a vibrant and engaging lifestyle.
GLOBAL EXPLORATION:
Our meticulously curated itineraries are designed to take you on exclusive shore excursions beyond the conventional, offering exclusive access to some of the world's most remote and breathtaking destinations.
LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY:
Shared Interests: Connect with fellow owners who share a passion for travel and adventure, fostering lasting friendships and a vibrant community.
RETURN ON YOUR INVESTMENT: (ROI)
Potential for Appreciation: Your cabin is an investment asset, offering the possibility of tax depreciation benefits.
Rental Income: Lease your cabin when unoccupied, with the potential of receiving a handsome net return on your investment.
Buyback Guarantee: Sell your cabin back to the company, offering flexibility and security.
ADDITIONAL STORAGE:
By investing in a cabin aboard VOYAGER, our thoughtfully designed cabins and additional storage facilities allow you to unpack once and settle in seamlessly while being conveniently accessible.
2025: A Milestone Year
As we prepare for the acquisition of VOYAGER, we are issuing Purchase Contracts to our esteemed members. With limited residences available, now is the perfect time to secure your place in this exclusive community.
JOIN US:
Experience a life without boundaries. For more information or to reserve your residence, please DM our team.
Warm regards,
John Ibbitson
Founder/Chairman
"THANK YOU"
Thank you for Your Incredible Support!
I’m truly humbled and grateful for the overwhelming support we’ve received on our journey with The FIRM International Cruise Lines Pty. Ltd.
Your encouragement, thoughtful insights, and shared enthusiasm for redefining the future of luxury cruising mean the world to us. As we continue charting this exciting course, your connections, expertise, and belief in our vision fuel our momentum.
Together, we're not just navigating the future of cruising—we’re creating it. Thank you for being part of this transformative adventure.
Let’s keep the conversation going and the waves rolling!
Chat to you all very soon!
Kindest regards,
John
229th MONTHLY EDITION
January 2025
"AUSTRALIA DAY"
Facts about Australia you didn't know!
1. The Australian Alps get more snow than the Swiss Alps.
2. 90% of Australians live on the coast.
3. Tasmania has the cleanest air in the world.
4. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest ecosystem in the world. It is made up of nearly 3,000 individual reefs and can be seen from space.
5. Australia has over 60 separate wine regions.
6. Fraser Island in QLD is the largest sand island in the world.
7. The Indian Pacific train has the longest straight section of train track in the world.
8. The Great Ocean Road is the world's largest war memorial.
9. 80% of Australian animals are unique to Australia.
10. Australia has the world's longest golf course measuring more than 1,350 kms long.
11. Australia is home to 21 of the world's 25 most venomous snakes.
12. It would take around 29 years to visit one new Aussie beach every day - there are 10,685 of them!
13. Australia is the 6th largest country in the world.
14. 91% of the country is covered by native vegetation.
15. 33% of Australians were born in another country.
16. Australia is the only continnt in the world without an active volcano.
17. Australia is home to the longest fence in the world, the Dingo Fence. Originally built to keep dingos away from fertile land, the fence is now 5,614 km long.
18. The Australian dollar is considered to be the most advanced currency in the world - its waterproof, made of polymer and notoriously hard to counterfeit.
19. Australia is the only continent covered by a single country.
20. The world's oldest fossil was discovered in Australia - 3.4 billion years old.
21. Australia is home to more than 1,500 species of spiders.
22. And probably the most important and impressive... The world's OLDEST indigenous people.
CELEBRATE AUSTRALIA WITH PRIDE!!!
"Merry Christmas & have a fantastic New Year 2025"
Wishing our dear valued members, partners, clients, and collaborators a blessed Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!
Your support and collaboration have been integral to the success of The FIRM, including the launch of our new international cruise line in 2025.
As we reflect on the past year, we are deeply grateful for the relationships we've fostered and the remarkable achievements we've accomplished together. From innovative property ventures to groundbreaking developments in the cruise ship industry, your trust and partnership have been the foundation of our progress.
This festive season, we hope you find joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with your loved ones. We look forward to continuing our journey with you in 2025, building on shared successes and exploring exciting new opportunities.
Warmest wishes for a joyous, prosperous, and healthy holiday season.
Kindest regards,
John & Annette
