Frequently Asked Questions

No. Every home is fully owned by a Resident(s). Together, the Residents own the Ship.

Launched in 2002, The World® is the largest privately owned, residential yacht on earth with 165 luxury Residences. A diverse group of Residents from 20 countries own the homes onboard and share interests in world cultures, history and adventure, and exploring fascinating destinations. They circumnavigate the globe every two to three years following an extraordinary itinerary that they select. In-depth expeditions and one-of-a-kind experiences are complemented by world-class amenities and impeccable service. To learn more about this unique lifestyle call 954-538-8449 or visit www.aboardtheworld.com.

The Resident community is comprised of approximately 150 families who hail from 20 countries throughout North America (U.S. and Canada), Europe, Asia, Australia, South America and South Africa.

There are some Residents who live on the Ship year-round, with the majority continuing to be active in their professional lives and spending three to four months on board. The average occupancy at one time is approximately 150 to 200 Residents so the atmosphere is quite intimate.

The World embodies depth of travel and global exploration, with multiple days in most ports to facilitate strong shoreside experiences. Three years out Residents are given an option of three routes around The World based on a collaboration of planning and design by Management and the Itinerary Committee, which is made up of members of the Resident Community. The starting point is based on where the previous year’s Journey ends and is strongly focused on input from the Resident Itinerary Survey to meet and address the varied interests of the Community. Once the route has been selected and voted on by the Residents, the Itinerary Committee, along with Management create the day-by-day itinerary taking into account world events, special festivals, expedition opportunities, as well as distance, fuel charges, port costs, etc. The final Journey is submitted to the Board of Directors for approval and then the final day-by-day itinerary is made available to the Residents.

Yes, annual ownership costs are additional and are based on the square footage of the apartments. These fees include a Resident’s share of Ship preservation, operations, crew compensation, and food and beverage onboard.

A Guest Stay Program allows interested and qualified potential Residents to experience firsthand the unique and luxurious lifestyle aboard The World prior to a purchase decision. However, due to the exclusive, private nature of The World, Guest Stay access is quite limited and by invitation only. Guests are also required to go through a rigorous security and background check. The Guest Stay Program is not intended to drive rental revenue or occupancy and should not be considered a way to underwrite annual ownership costs.

Just like your home on land, friends are welcome to stay with you in your Residence on board The World. Alternatively, if you prefer your friends/family stay in a separate accommodation, you can rent one from a selection of Residences through the Guest Stay Program. Residents are required to register their friends/family as their Guests. During periods of high occupancy, certain Guest policies may be in effect to ensure the total passenger occupancy does not exceed the legal capacity of the Ship. In these rare instances, Residents may host their guests according to a predetermined allocation calculated by the number of bedrooms in the Apartment(s) owned by the Resident and the total Maintenance paid by the Resident.

The original inventory of Residences was sold out in June 2006, however there are currently a select number of Residences available for resale.