@shipsintropicaloz The World is a private residential yacht operated like a condominium complex, with large apartments that can be purchased. The residents, from many countries, can live on board as the ship travels. Some residents choose to live on board full-time while others visit periodically throughout the year.
Although it may resemble a cruise ship from the exterior, that is where the similarity ends. Every home is fully owned by a resident. Together, the residents own the ship.
The ship has 165 residences (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by the ship's residents. Average occupancy is 150-200 residents and guests.
The ship has a large lobby, deli and grocery store, a boutique, fitness center, billiard room, golf simulator and putting greens, tennis court, jogging track, spa, swimming pool, and cocktail lounges.
There are six restaurants for dining that supplement the kitchens or kitchenettes in most of the residences. For on-board entertainment there is a movie theatre, library and music performances. In addition to shore excursions, various classes have been offered on board.
The World continuously circumnavigates the globe on an itinerary selected by the resident community through a voting process. Itineraries are determined approximately three years in advance by a team. The World visits more than 100 ports of call annually.
There are 165 residences on The World ranging from studios to expansive three-bedroom units and a luxurious penthouse.
Prices vary based on size, décor, location and market conditions. Studios cost - USD 600,000. Two-Bedroom (Ocean Residence) apartments cost - USD 2-3 million. Suites cost approx USD 12 - 13 million and there are ship service fees (depending on the property) starting from USD 60,000 and going up to USD 300,000 a year. These fees cover onboard service staff/crew, fuel, maintenance (including drydocking), port charges, food and beverages. USD 8 million is the entry fee.
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