Launched in 2002, The World is a billed as the largest residential luxury yacht on the planet.
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Launched in 2002, The World is a billed as the largest residential luxury yacht on the planet.
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The concept of the ship is to "see the world without ever leaving home". All of the properties on board are owned by residents, who must have a net worth of $10 million.
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The concept of the ship is to "see the world without ever leaving home". All of the properties on board are owned by residents, who must have a net worth of $10 million.
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This year, The World has already sailed to Australia and New Zealand, as well islands across the Southern Hemisphere. It is pictured here in Sydney Harbor.
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This year, The World has already sailed to Australia and New Zealand, as well islands across the Southern Hemisphere. It is pictured here in Sydney Harbor.
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Residents vote to determine the route the ship will take each year. Here, the ship is seen in Cooper Bay, South Georgia.
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Residents vote to determine the route the ship will take each year. Here, the ship is seen in Cooper Bay, South Georgia.
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During 2017, The World will also sail across Asia and the Americas via Hawaii. Here it's pictured off the coast of Indonesia.
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During 2017, The World will also sail across Asia and the Americas via Hawaii. Here it's pictured off the coast of Indonesia.
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As well as the standard itinerary, The World also offers an expedition program, which sees it travel to three remote locations each year accompanied by experts in the region.
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As well as the standard itinerary, The World also offers an expedition program, which sees it travel to three remote locations each year accompanied by experts in the region.
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Previous expeditions have incldued Greenland and Antarctica -- where a member of The World's staff is pictured serving champagne on ice.
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Previous expeditions have incldued Greenland and Antarctica -- where a member of The World's staff is pictured serving champagne on ice.
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In 2017, The World undertook a 22-day expedition of the Ross Sea, which included 12 days in Antarctica. During the voyage, the ship broke the world record for the most southerly navigation at the Bay of Whales.
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In 2017, The World undertook a 22-day expedition of the Ross Sea, which included 12 days in Antarctica. During the voyage, the ship broke the world record for the most southerly navigation at the Bay of Whales.
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Facilities on board the ship include two swimming pools.
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Facilities on board the ship include two swimming pools.
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Here, the main swimming pool is seen during daytime.
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Here, the main swimming pool is seen during daytime.
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The World also has the only full-sized at-sea tennis court on the planet.
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The World also has the only full-sized at-sea tennis court on the planet.
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There are six restaurants on board and a variety of bars. Chefs from each restaurant source local produce at various ports and tailor their menu to reflect the local cuisine.
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There are six restaurants on board and a variety of bars. Chefs from each restaurant source local produce at various ports and tailor their menu to reflect the local cuisine.
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