The World, Residences at Sea calls on Hawaii
Residents return to the island paradise
[LONDON, England, October 2024] – The World, Residences at Sea, the largest privately owned residential mega yacht on Earth, is pleased to announce it will be calling on Hawaii in December 2024 where its Residents will enjoy extended stays in five ports of call during its 10-day journey across the island state. Residents of the one-of-a-kind ship will experience Hawaii’s rich native art and culture, fascinating customs, cuisine, biodiversity and more during stops in Honolulu (Oahu), Nawiliwili (Kauai), Kahului (Maui), Kailua-Kona (Hawaii Island) and Hilo. The World last visited the Aloha State in January 2022. The sojourn is part of the ship’s spectacular 2024 voyage to six continents including Antarctica, South and East Africa, South Asia, Indonesia, South Pacific and Australasia.
The ship’s arrival in Hawaii comes after an incredible expedition in January to Antarctica and the Falkland Islands where some Residents experienced a once-in-a-lifetime journey to explore the South Pole, followed by South America where Residents visited Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and the volcanic islands of Tristan da Cunha in February. March found Residents exploring the eastern coast of Africa, immersed in cultural traditions in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, and Mozambique, before heading to the Seychelles, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. The Asian leg of the journey included visits to India, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam before spending time in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Seoul, Nagasaki, Tokyo, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Indonesia.
The World’s call to Hawaii follows two remarkable expeditions to the Kimberley and Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. While discovering the Kimberley, Australia’s most remote and mysterious coast, Residents explored long canyons by Zodiac, Mitchell Falls by helicopter and the Bungle Bungles, a unique and extensive range of rock formations only formally documented in the mid-1980s, by plane. The landscape, ancient art forms, wildlife, and tidal features were the defining highlights of this stunning region and remote coastline that few have seen. In Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, a circuitous route allowed for experiences that uncovered the fascinating cultures that populate these remote islands. Residents seized every opportunity to go hiking, access cultural performances, scuba dive, snorkel, and swim.
Resident owners of this private community at sea enjoy the ultimate combination of enriching travel to approximately 100 ports of call a year, complemented by world-class amenities, state-of-the-art facilities, and anticipatory service – all from the comfort of their homes on board. The only ship of its kind in operation, The World offers a unique ultra-luxury lifestyle of global exploration that is internationally renowned for its journeys to many of the planet’s most remote and undiscovered areas as well as to bustling cosmopolitan cities. The ship’s Residents determine its yearly itinerary by a community-wide vote. Extended stays averaging three days in port ensure sufficient time to explore favorite destinations. Unlike most passenger vessels, The World spends nearly twice as many days in port as at sea. Every few days Residents awake to a new and exciting port of call outside their window.
On The World, Resident owners can travel the globe in complete luxury from the comfort of home. Offering an incomparable ease of travel, they can spend the day exploring and return to their own private residence in the evening – no packing and unpacking required, no planes or trains. Exploring the world has never been easier. The World is a complete floating city, equipped with high-end facilities and luxurious amenities that create an intimate, refined atmosphere. The ship’s warm and inviting ambience is much like that of a private yacht, well-staffed private home, or exclusive country club. The strikingly beautiful and well-appointed ship offers personalized, anticipatory service and amenities by an extraordinary crew who know each Residents’ preferences.
On The World you’ll find an art gallery where local artists are invited to display their works, Bali beds on deck for a night sleeping under the stars, bikes and e-bikes, a Call-a-Chef program to prepare a meal in your residence for entertaining family and friends or for an intimate night in, Colosseo theater, Fitness Center open 24/7 offering group classes and personal training, conference center, Fredy’s gourmet deli, marketplace and cafe, Harmony – a Resident-led nondenominational chapel, In-Residence dining, library, Palette –children’s play area and hobby room, physical therapist, pools, restaurants, Sports Center offering live and virtual golf excursions to the world’s top-ranked courses, the only full-size regulation tennis court at sea, The World Boutique & Showroom, The World Concierge, The World Spa & Wellness Center, video-on-demand and DVD collection, The Zone game room, Camp Caravel youth program and so much more.
The World’s 165 private residences range from expansive three-bedroom apartments to studios. They range in size from 330 sq ft (approx. 30 sq m) to the largest three-bedroom home 3,242 sq ft (301 sq m). The spacious Residences include 106 two- and three-bedroom apartments, 19 one- and two-bedroom studio apartments, and 40 studios. Interiors are customized based on Residents’ individual tastes and feature everything from contemporary to transitional to traditional decor.
The mega-yacht has a small number of private residences available for resale. To learn more about this extraordinary community of global adventurers and ownership opportunities, we invite you to speak with a Residential Advisor. Limited Guest Stays are available for qualified Prospective Residents who wish to experience The World prior to purchase, pending a pre-arrival background screening and satisfying The World’s net worth requirements.
To learn more about The World’s unique lifestyle visit www.aboardtheworld.com
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Website: www.aboardtheworld.com
President and CEO: Jessica Hoppe
Management Company: ROW Management Ltd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is responsible for sales, marketing, operations, and administration of The World.
Flag: Bahamas
Principal Dimensions:
Tonnage: 43,188 gross tons
Length: 644.2 ft. (196.35 m)
Beam: 97.8 ft. (29.8 m)
Draft: 22 ft. (7.05 m)
Decks: 12
Maximum speed: 18.5 knots
Ownership: Privately owned by Residents of The World – approximately 150 families from 20 countries around the world.
Occupancy: Average occupancy is 150 – 200 Residents & Guests which provides an intimate atmosphere.
Average Stay: Residents travel for as long as they desire, spending an average of three to four months (combined) on board every year.
Crew: An international complement of long-standing crew including approximately 300 experienced staff from 42 countries.
Imagery: A selection of high-resolution images of The World are available. Please contact us for assistance.
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