The residential cruise ship, known as the "millionaires' ship", will dock this afternoon at the cruise terminal, where it will remain until tomorrow, May 1st.
According to its owners, The World isn't a cruise ship; it's the world's largest privately owned residential yacht. From the outside, it might look like any other cruise ship, but The World has no passenger cabins. This vessel boasts 165 residences, each owned by a different individual. The residences range from studios and two- and three-bedroom apartments to a six-bedroom penthouse suite that can accommodate up to twelve people.
Flying the Bahamian flag, the ship is owned by the residents of The World, 130 families from 19 different countries, mostly North American (49%), European (36%), and to a lesser extent Asian, Australian, and South African (15%). The ship carries an average of 150 to 200 passengers, giving it a tranquil and private atmosphere. The crew consists of 270 professionals from 40 countries.
The World follows a continuous itinerary through various countries and continents, completing a full circumnavigation of the globe every two to three years. Passengers are free to embark and disembark as they please, although they typically spend an average of three to six months a year on board. The itinerary is planned primarily based on the requests and wishes of the owners, who this year have decided to make their first stop in Cartagena.
During its 2015 voyage, The World will visit more than 120 ports in 40 countries. This long journey began in Singapore, and between February and March, the ship visited the Maldives, the Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, the islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, and the Cape Verde archipelago. In April, it reached Morocco, and its voyage has continued throughout the Mediterranean to Cartagena, from where it will depart for Estoril, Portugal. From there, it will continue its route to the British Isles and Iceland, before reaching Greenland. In the autumn, it will head to the east coast of Canada and the United States, cross the Panama Canal, and sail along the west coast of South America, culminating the year with an expedition to Antarctica preceded by a visit to the Geographic South Pole.
The World follows a continuous itinerary through various countries and continents, completing a full circumnavigation of the globe every two to three years. Passengers are free to embark and disembark as they please, although they typically spend an average of three to six months a year on board. The itinerary is planned primarily based on the requests and wishes of the owners, who this year have decided to make their first stop in Cartagena.
During its 2015 voyage, The World will visit more than 120 ports in 40 countries. This long journey began in Singapore, and between February and March, the ship visited the Maldives, the Seychelles, South Africa, Namibia, the islands of Saint Helena and Ascension, and the Cape Verde archipelago. In April, it reached Morocco, and its voyage has continued throughout the Mediterranean to Cartagena, from where it will depart for Estoril, Portugal. From there, it will continue its route to the British Isles and Iceland, before reaching Greenland. In the autumn, it will head to the east coast of Canada and the United States, cross the Panama Canal, and sail along the west coast of South America, culminating the year with an expedition to Antarctica preceded by a visit to the Geographic South Pole.
