The WORLD private owned cruise ship

The World is a floating residential community owned by its residents. The residents, currently from 40 different countries, live on board as the ship slowly circumnavigates the globe — staying in most ports from 2 to 5 days. Some residents live onboard full time while others visit their floating home periodically throughout the year.
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[hide] * 1 General * 2 Original concept and construction * 3 Facilities * 4 External links

[edit] General

The World flies a Bahamas flag and has a gross tonnage of 43,524 tons. The vessel is 644 feet long, 98 feet wide, and has a 22 foot draft, 12 decks, and a maximum speed of 18.5 knots. The crew numbers 250.

The ship has 165 residential units (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by the ship's residents. The ship carries between 100 and 300 residents and their guests.

[edit] Original concept and construction
In Mackay, Queensland
In Mackay, Queensland

The World was the idea of Knut U. Kloster Jr., whose family had a long history in the cruise ship industry. The ship was built in Rissa, Norway by Fosen Mek. Verksteder A/S, and launched in March 2002.

In October 2003, the residents of the vessel purchased The World. ResidenSea in Miramar, Florida, remained the management company responsible for operations and administration of the ship, including hiring the hundreds of employees that offer services such as housekeeping, beauty treatments, photography and other amenities on board. The residents, through their elected board of directors and a network of committees, provide guidance to the management about the ship's itinerary, finances and lifestyle.

[edit] Facilities
The World in Alanya, Turkey
The World in Alanya, Turkey
In Juneau, Alaska in 2003
In Juneau, Alaska in 2003

The World has many facilities similar to those on board a regular cruise ship but are unique due to the residential nature of the vessel. Her amenities include a small grocery store and delicatessen, a boutique, complete athletic facilities that include a golf simulator, putting green, casino, full-sized tennis court, jogging track and fully equipped gym.

There are five restaurants that supplement the full kitchens in all apartments and the ever-changing variety of dining ashore as the ship travels. For on-board entertainment there is a movie theatre, library and music performances. In addition to shore excursions, classes have been offered on board in dance, navigation, language, cooking, arts and crafts, music, computers, and photography. In addition, The World provides high-speed Internet access in each residence.

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[77magenta]

NOW THATS HOW YOU DRINK!

[AllevonovellA]

I think they're more than likely Crew Member

[jackthayer]

this ship is amazing sadly one day she will either be scraped for metal or sink

[OasisAllure2010]

you rich bastards

[stephenles]

This ship is really nice i just saw it yesterday docked up in the North East But never Brag what you have as there is some people around the world who have nothing not even a pair of shoes as when you get 2 big for your boots as all good things will come to a end, But Good luck and Enjoy the ship

[privatepersonalc]

whats the point?

[einherje71]

Nice vid.  thanks.

Sweet girl. (And a nice room).

[josiegirl28]

" I like MY LIfe...." and he responds "Good Life!" That statement says everything and money is everything and anyone who tells you that poor people are as happy as rich people are f'in liars!

[Ultrashroom77]

Wow!! Any chance you could post another video giving a tour of the ship? It would be greatly appreciated since I doubt I'll ever see it in person. :)

[oliver18754]

That's ResidenSea in the ship called "The World". You're not the only one that lives there.