World's largest 'nomad cruise' where remote workers can have the time of their lives

During the Covid pandemic, working from home became a culturally accepted way of life right across the world.

Now, one company offering cruise ship holidays is going to the extreme when it comes to all things remote working, by offering excursions around the world where you can work and travel simultaneously.

Almost overnight, the spread of coronavirus saw people swap their daily commutes and office jobs for the spare room and Zoom meetings.

Entire sectors of the world economy were forced to adapt quickly, with some seeing industry booms when it came to productivity and output.

With the pandemic now officially over, millions still work remotely despite the end of social distancing.

So it should be no surprise that there are people looking to make a business out of workers not needing to be in the office, with the likes of Richard Branson launching month-long cruises aimed at those working from home.

For one business, this venture is not a new one by any means.

Enter the world of Nomad Cruise, founded by remote worker Johannes Voelkner some 10 years ago with an emphasis on helping stop loneliness for those who don't have a separate office space with colleagues to go to.

What is a Nomad Cruise?

What is Voelkner's end product? To simply bringing together thousands of remote workers from around the world (nationals from more than 70 countries, the company claims) for work and play on the open seas.

The days are made up of conferences, workshops, and networking. Some even go there to test out new business ideas, according to one nomadic worker who has travelled with them.

"We've discovered that the magic of connection happens when we intentionally create spaces for it," Nomad Cruise says.

"Onboard our floating home, you’ll have the right environment to disconnect from your busy life and go on a journey of self-exploration and forming meaningful relationships with others."

Then comes the fun, with evenings starting off at dinner before entertainment takes over.

How much does a Nomad Cruise cost?

According to one person went on a Nomad Cruise in 2020, he paid €1,600 (£1,330) to have an outside cabin. Not too bad, really, with a daily rate of €125 (£105).

The price is likely to vary depending on the expedition, with the above cruise travelling from Barcelona to Recife, Brazil, stopping in Gibraltar, Tenerife, and Cape Verde along the way.

Next up for Nomad Cruise is an 11-day trip starting on Sunday (29 September), taking travellers from Vancouver in Canada to Sitka in Alaska, Kodiak in Alaska, before heading over to Kushiro and Yokohama in Japan.

There is very decent Wi-Fi on board the ship, with high-speed internet packages provided by Elon Musk's Starlink satellites.

It will set you back, mind, costing €17 (£14) a day according to those who have travelled on board recent excursions.