The World, Beyond Compare
Imagine a Home that isn’t anchored to one place, one that carries you effortlessly across the globe. Owning a Residence aboard The World is unlike anything else available today. It isn’t a yacht, a cruise, or simply a secondary home, it’s a fully-owned private residence that circumnavigates the globe with you, backed by a distinctive ownership and governance structure, experienced professional management, disciplined financial stewardship, and nearly 25 years of pioneering residential living at sea.
The Ease of Yachting, Without the Responsibilities
For those who appreciate the privacy, discovery, and exceptional service of private yacht ownership, The World offers a distinctive alternative. Enjoy the pleasures of life at sea, with the benefit of a professionally managed Ship, an established international Community, and an extraordinary global Journey.
What ease looks like aboard The World:
- Effortless Ownership: An experienced professional management team oversees the complexities of operating the Ship, from staffing and maintenance to logistics and port arrangements, allowing Residents to enjoy their time at sea without the responsibilities of managing a private yacht.
- Personalized Service: An exceptional crew understands Resident preferences and provides attentive, discreet service that makes every return feel like coming Home.
- Exceptional Amenities: An extensive collection of dining, wellness, recreational, and enrichment experiences creates a residential lifestyle beyond what most private yachts can accommodate.
- Global Exploration: Professionally planned global Journeys, developed by an experienced team of destination and maritime experts, offer access to extraordinary destinations, including remote regions and immersive expeditions, without the need to personally coordinate the complexities of international travel.
- An Established Community: Share the experience of global discovery with fellow Residents who appreciate the freedom, adventure, and extraordinary experiences of life at sea.
The World brings together the pleasures of yachting and the comforts of Home, allowing Residents to focus on the experiences that matter most.
A Home Without a Fixed Address
Exceptional properties offer beautiful surroundings, privacy, and a sense of place. A Residence aboard The World offers those same comforts, with one extraordinary distinction: your Home travels with you to captivating destinations across the globe.
What a private, global address looks like aboard The World:
- A Home That Explores the World: Enjoy the familiarity and privacy of your own Residence while discovering new destinations, cultures, and experiences throughout the year. The surroundings change, but the comforts of your own Home remain constant.
- Effortless Property Ownership: An experienced management team, supported by dedicated hospitality professionals, oversees maintenance, housekeeping, and everyday services, allowing Residents to enjoy their Home without the responsibilities of managing another property. In the moments between your Journeys aboard, a by-invitation rental program, seamlessly handled in-house by the management team, offers a way to put your Residence to use without the logistics of arranging it yourself.
- A Fully Serviced Residential Lifestyle: Exceptional dining, wellness, enrichment, and concierge services are part of the experience of living aboard, providing a level of convenience and personalized attention beyond traditional residential ownership.
- An International Community: Become part of a distinctive residential Community of individuals who share a passion for exploration, discovery, and meaningful experiences.
- Ownership That Complements Your Lifestyle: The World offers flexibility in how Residents choose to spend their time aboard, creating a fitting complement to an international lifestyle. A limited number of 50% partnership Residences are also available for those who divide their time among multiple homes.
While a traditional residence offers a remarkable place to call home, The World offers a remarkable Home from which to explore the world.
Your Home, Not a Hotel Suite
The world’s finest hotels, resorts, and luxury cruises offer exceptional travel experiences. The World offers something fundamentally different: the opportunity to make global exploration part of everyday life, from the comfort of your own private Residence.
What life aboard The World offers:
- The Comforts of Your Own Home: Return to your personal belongings, furnishings, and familiar surroundings, even as the destinations outside your windows continually change. Your Residence is a true Home, rather than temporary accommodation.
- The Ease of Travel Without Interruption: Explore extraordinary destinations without the repeated packing, unpacking, and arrangements associated with traditional luxury travel. The Ship moves from destination to destination while your Home remains comfortably familiar and filled with your personal belongings.
- A Community That Travels Together: Develop lasting friendships with fellow Residents who share a passion for discovery, creating a sense of belonging wherever the Journey leads.
- An Extraordinary Residential Lifestyle: Enjoy personalized service, exceptional dining, wellness, enrichment, and cultural experiences as part of everyday life, rather than amenities experienced only during a vacation.
- A Voice in Future Journeys: Residents participate in shaping the Shipโs itineraries, working in partnership with an experienced team of maritime and destination professionals to help determine the extraordinary destinations the Community will explore in the years ahead.
Luxury cruises and hotel stays are wonderful ways to vacation. Ownership aboard The World brings an extraordinary lifestyle, community and home unlike any other.
The Advantage of a Proven Residential Yacht
As the pioneer and benchmark of residential living at sea, The World has demonstrated the enduring appeal and viability of this extraordinary lifestyle for nearly 25 years. The World is the only private residential ship in operation and stands apart through its distinctive ownership and governance structure, experienced professional management, disciplined financial stewardship, and commitment to continued reinvestment.
What sets The World apart:
- A Residence You Can Experience Today: The World has been sailing since 2002. Residents are not purchasing from a rendering, a shipyard timeline, or a projected delivery date. They are choosing an existing Home aboard a Ship they can personally experience before making their decision.
- Purpose-Built for Residential Living: The World was conceived and designed from the keel up as a private residential yacht, rather than adapted from a traditional cruise ship or hotel concept. Its design reflects the unique requirements of living at sea, complemented by nearly 25 years of continued reinvestment, enhancements and innovation informed by Resident preferences and supported by experienced maritime leadership.
- More Than Two Decades of Refinement: Nearly 25 years of residential living have shaped every aspect of The World, from its extraordinary Journeys and personalized service to its amenities and onboard experiences. This depth of operational experience, combined with the expertise of a seasoned management team and an exceptional Crew, has created a residential lifestyle that continues to evolve and cannot be easily replicated.
- An Established International Community: Residents from more than 20 countries have built a distinctive Community united by a shared passion for exploration and discovery. With Resident-led governance, The World offers a sense of belonging that has evolved naturally over more than two decades.
- Resident-Owned and Debt-Free: The Ship is collectively owned by its Residents and remains debt-free. Its distinctive ownership and governance structure, supported by a Resident-elected Board of Directors and experienced professional management team, ensures a shared commitment to the Communityโs long-term interests. Disciplined financial management, responsible capital planning and continued reinvestment provide a strong foundation for the future.
For nearly 25 years, The World has delivered on the promise of residential living at sea, offering an established Home, an extraordinary Community and a lifestyle built to endure.
- Yacht Ownership
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The Ease of Yachting, Without the Responsibilities
For those who appreciate the privacy, discovery, and exceptional service of private yacht ownership, The World offers a distinctive alternative. Enjoy the pleasures of life at sea, with the benefit of a professionally managed Ship, an established international Community, and an extraordinary global Journey.
What ease looks like aboard The World:
- Effortless Ownership: An experienced professional management team oversees the complexities of operating the Ship, from staffing and maintenance to logistics and port arrangements, allowing Residents to enjoy their time at sea without the responsibilities of managing a private yacht.
- Personalized Service: An exceptional crew understands Resident preferences and provides attentive, discreet service that makes every return feel like coming Home.
- Exceptional Amenities: An extensive collection of dining, wellness, recreational, and enrichment experiences creates a residential lifestyle beyond what most private yachts can accommodate.
- Global Exploration: Professionally planned global Journeys, developed by an experienced team of destination and maritime experts, offer access to extraordinary destinations, including remote regions and immersive expeditions, without the need to personally coordinate the complexities of international travel.
- An Established Community: Share the experience of global discovery with fellow Residents who appreciate the freedom, adventure, and extraordinary experiences of life at sea.
The World brings together the pleasures of yachting and the comforts of Home, allowing Residents to focus on the experiences that matter most.
- Luxury Real Estate
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A Home Without a Fixed Address
Exceptional properties offer beautiful surroundings, privacy, and a sense of place. A Residence aboard The World offers those same comforts, with one extraordinary distinction: your Home travels with you to captivating destinations across the globe.
What a private, global address looks like aboard The World:
- A Home That Explores the World: Enjoy the familiarity and privacy of your own Residence while discovering new destinations, cultures, and experiences throughout the year. The surroundings change, but the comforts of your own Home remain constant.
- Effortless Property Ownership: An experienced management team, supported by dedicated hospitality professionals, oversees maintenance, housekeeping, and everyday services, allowing Residents to enjoy their Home without the responsibilities of managing another property. In the moments between your Journeys aboard, a by-invitation rental program, seamlessly handled in-house by the management team, offers a way to put your Residence to use without the logistics of arranging it yourself.
- A Fully Serviced Residential Lifestyle: Exceptional dining, wellness, enrichment, and concierge services are part of the experience of living aboard, providing a level of convenience and personalized attention beyond traditional residential ownership.
- An International Community: Become part of a distinctive residential Community of individuals who share a passion for exploration, discovery, and meaningful experiences.
- Ownership That Complements Your Lifestyle: The World offers flexibility in how Residents choose to spend their time aboard, creating a fitting complement to an international lifestyle. A limited number of 50% partnership Residences are also available for those who divide their time among multiple homes.
While a traditional residence offers a remarkable place to call home, The World offers a remarkable Home from which to explore the world.
- Luxury Travel
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Your Home, Not a Hotel Suite
The world’s finest hotels, resorts, and luxury cruises offer exceptional travel experiences. The World offers something fundamentally different: the opportunity to make global exploration part of everyday life, from the comfort of your own private Residence.
What life aboard The World offers:
- The Comforts of Your Own Home: Return to your personal belongings, furnishings, and familiar surroundings, even as the destinations outside your windows continually change. Your Residence is a true Home, rather than temporary accommodation.
- The Ease of Travel Without Interruption: Explore extraordinary destinations without the repeated packing, unpacking, and arrangements associated with traditional luxury travel. The Ship moves from destination to destination while your Home remains comfortably familiar and filled with your personal belongings.
- A Community That Travels Together: Develop lasting friendships with fellow Residents who share a passion for discovery, creating a sense of belonging wherever the Journey leads.
- An Extraordinary Residential Lifestyle: Enjoy personalized service, exceptional dining, wellness, enrichment, and cultural experiences as part of everyday life, rather than amenities experienced only during a vacation.
- A Voice in Future Journeys: Residents participate in shaping the Shipโs itineraries, working in partnership with an experienced team of maritime and destination professionals to help determine the extraordinary destinations the Community will explore in the years ahead.
Luxury cruises and hotel stays are wonderful ways to vacation. Ownership aboard The World brings an extraordinary lifestyle, community and home unlike any other.
- Residential Ship Projects
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The Advantage of a Proven Residential Yacht
As the pioneer and benchmark of residential living at sea, The World has demonstrated the enduring appeal and viability of this extraordinary lifestyle for nearly 25 years. The World is the only private residential ship in operation and stands apart through its distinctive ownership and governance structure, experienced professional management, disciplined financial stewardship, and commitment to continued reinvestment.
What sets The World apart:
- A Residence You Can Experience Today: The World has been sailing since 2002. Residents are not purchasing from a rendering, a shipyard timeline, or a projected delivery date. They are choosing an existing Home aboard a Ship they can personally experience before making their decision.
- Purpose-Built for Residential Living: The World was conceived and designed from the keel up as a private residential yacht, rather than adapted from a traditional cruise ship or hotel concept. Its design reflects the unique requirements of living at sea, complemented by nearly 25 years of continued reinvestment, enhancements and innovation informed by Resident preferences and supported by experienced maritime leadership.
- More Than Two Decades of Refinement: Nearly 25 years of residential living have shaped every aspect of The World, from its extraordinary Journeys and personalized service to its amenities and onboard experiences. This depth of operational experience, combined with the expertise of a seasoned management team and an exceptional Crew, has created a residential lifestyle that continues to evolve and cannot be easily replicated.
- An Established International Community: Residents from more than 20 countries have built a distinctive Community united by a shared passion for exploration and discovery. With Resident-led governance, The World offers a sense of belonging that has evolved naturally over more than two decades.
- Resident-Owned and Debt-Free: The Ship is collectively owned by its Residents and remains debt-free. Its distinctive ownership and governance structure, supported by a Resident-elected Board of Directors and experienced professional management team, ensures a shared commitment to the Communityโs long-term interests. Disciplined financial management, responsible capital planning and continued reinvestment provide a strong foundation for the future.
For nearly 25 years, The World has delivered on the promise of residential living at sea, offering an established Home, an extraordinary Community and a lifestyle built to endure.
Every Day, Reimagined
Life aboard The World unfolds gradually, in the rhythm of a day shaped by choice, the familiarity of returning to places once far away, and the ease of being among those who share a similar perspective.
