On April 29, 2026, approximately 18 members of the Rotary Club of Odyssey visited the Rotary Club of Bali Seminyak for a luncheon meeting at The Trans Resort Bali in Seminyak, Indonesia. During the meeting, Rotary Club of Odyssey President Paul Montoya presented a 15-minute overview of the club’s formation aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey, highlighting its mission as the world’s first Rotary club at sea and its opportunities for international service, fellowship, and cultural exchange while traveling to more than 425 destinations worldwide. Members of both clubs enjoyed an engaging exchange of ideas, strengthened international Rotary friendships, and explored future opportunities for collaboration. The visit exemplified Rotary’s global spirit of fellowship and service, bringing together Rotarians from around the world in a shared commitment to Service Above Self.
BALI, INDONESIA — April 29, 2026 — The spirit of Rotary's international fellowship was on full display when members of the Rotary Club of Odyssey, the world's first Rotary club based aboard a residential cruise ship, visited the Rotary Club of Bali Seminyak for a special luncheon meeting at the luxurious The Trans Resort Bali.
Approximately 18 Odyssey Rotarians attended the meeting while the Villa Vie Odyssey was in Bali, providing a unique opportunity for fellowship and cultural exchange between Rotary members from around the world. During the gathering, Rotary Club of Odyssey President Paul Montoya delivered a 15-minute presentation highlighting the formation, mission, and vision of the club, which was chartered aboard the Villa Vie Odyssey as residents embark on a four-year voyage to more than 425 destinations in 147 countries.
Montoya shared the story of how the club was established to unite residents through Rotary's ideals of Service Above Self, while creating opportunities for international service projects, cultural understanding, and fellowship across continents. Attendees learned how the unique "club at sea" model allows members to build relationships with Rotary clubs worldwide while promoting peace, goodwill, and humanitarian service in the many communities visited during the voyage.
Members of the Bali Seminyak club warmly welcomed their guests and expressed enthusiasm for future collaboration opportunities. The meeting provided an excellent forum for exchanging ideas about service projects, membership development, and Rotary's growing role in fostering international understanding.
The Rotary Club of Bali Seminyak is one of Bali's established Rotary clubs and has been conducting luncheon meetings for more than two decades. The club meets twice monthly at The Trans Resort Bali and is known for bringing together business leaders, professionals, and community advocates who are committed to improving lives throughout Bali and Indonesia. Club programs frequently focus on education, healthcare, clean water initiatives, environmental sustainability, and community development.
Located in the heart of Seminyak, one of Bali's premier tourism and business districts, the club serves as an important hub for local and international Rotarians visiting the island. Its regular meetings feature guest speakers, community leaders, and experts addressing issues ranging from environmental stewardship and climate resilience to education and public health.
The April 29 gathering exemplified Rotary International's global reach, demonstrating how friendships and partnerships can flourish across oceans and cultures. For members of the Rotary Club of Odyssey, the visit represented another milestone in the club's mission to connect with fellow Rotarians around the world while sharing the unique story of Rotary's first permanent club at sea.
As the luncheon concluded, members from both clubs exchanged club banners, photographs, and invitations for future meetings, reinforcing the enduring Rotary principle that friendship is one of the most powerful tools for creating positive change in the world.
"Whether on land or at sea, Rotary continues to bring together people of action who are committed to making a difference," said attendees following the meeting. “The connections formed in Bali will undoubtedly lead to future opportunities for service and fellowship around the globe.”