This exclusive community at sea first set sail in 2002 and has since visited over 900 ports in over 140 countries. It has a continuous worldwide itinerary that allows the vessel to span the globe every two-to-three years. The ship is equipped with high-end facilities and amenities that create an intimate, refined atmosphere for its resident owners, much like that of a private yacht, well-staffed private home or exclusive country club. There are only 165 Residences aboard The World ranging from studios through to three-bedroom options.
The World’s captains and residents collectively determine the ship’s yearly itinerary based on the best sea routes and residents’ personal interests. Itineraries are determined approximately two to three years in advance by a community vote. Continuous worldwide journeys, with a focus on extended stays of an average three days in port, ensure that residents have sufficient time to explore their favourite destinations. What’s more, unlike most vessels, The World spends nearly twice as many days in port as at sea.
During the course of 2016, the ship will sail approximately 39,000 nautical miles visiting more than 100 ports of call in over 40 countries. It started the year with a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, following in the wake of legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton to discover century-old icebergs, glaciers, whales, seals and penguins. A journey up the east coast of South America followed with an extensive visit to the beaches and cities of Brazil. Residents were then able to soak up the Caribbean sun before making the transatlantic crossing to the Canary Islands and Casablanca.
The World spent the spring and summer months in 16 European countries – exploring everything from the wine chateaux of France to the castles of Denmark to the glorious cliffs of the Mediterranean. The ship will then pass through the Suez Canal and on to destinations in the Middle East, India, Maldives and Malaysia before a 12-day expedition in the highly tropical island of Borneo, home of one of the planet’s oldest rainforests. The year will end with a call to Western Australia and a New Year’s Eve fireworks celebration over Sydney harbour.
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