Life Aboard The World: Travel Without Limits

“What happens when your home can travel the world with you? That question was at the heart of my conversation with Jessica Hoppe, CEO and President of The World, the largest privately owned residential yacht, when we sat down at The Moore in Miami. But our conversation quickly revealed that The World is about much more than the novelty of owning a residence at sea. From designing a lifestyle around personal freedom and immersive travel to building a true sense of community, The World offers a fascinating look at how luxury travelers are redefining what they expect from hospitality. And as technology continues to transform the industry, Jessica is equally focused on how innovation can enhance personalization without losing the human connection. “ – AZDS Luxury Travel Innovators

Matter of Form: Leaders in Luxury

“While most of us anchor ourselves to addresses, Jessica Hoppe oversees something decidedly more fluid. As CEO of The World—the only privately-owned residential ship in constant motion—she manages a community of 300 Residents who live aboard year-round, traveling to approximately 100 ports of call each year. Unlike traditional cruising, this is residential life at sea—complete with private apartments, community governance, and the kind of social dynamics you’d expect when successful people choose to live together in a space that’s always moving.

Speaking with Anant Sharma in Miami, Florida, Jessica reveals the intricacies of planning itineraries three years in advance, how to manage a floating democracy, and why some of the world’s most accomplished individuals have traded permanent addresses for permanent motion.” – What the Luxe Podcast