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See the World: From Home

A roving home on the high seas may soundshimmering jewel, while simultaneously
like a thing of fairy tales or pirates,including the cushion it sits upon. This
but the world's largest residentialis luxury at its finest, as well as all
cruise liner makes it a reality for itsthe comforts of home.
residents.Residents on boat come from as many as
Aptly named The World, the apartments on40 different countries at any one time.
this giant yacht range from studios toWhile capable of accommodating more than
three-bedroom apartments, and homeownersa thousand individuals, the yacht
spend all or parts of the year in theircarries a varying number of passengers
luxury suites.and their guests that tops off around
Different itineraries are chosen each300. This honors part of the original
year by vote of every passenger on theconcept that drove the creation of The
boat. The length of time the yacht staysWorld: to keep a higher crew-to-
in each port varies from 2 to 5 days,passenger ratio in order to provide the
during which time passengers enjoy thefinest possible service for all onboard.
culture and experience of eachThe liner boasts a library, a business
destination.center, even a museum. Food options on
The World finished up 2007 visitingboard are numerous. Four restaurants
Spain, the Canary Islands, and Morocco.are available, and there's even the
According to the boat's website, 2008'sopportunity to have a chef come to your
circuit includes the coast of Africa,home and prepare a meal of your choice
Greece, Egypt and the Spanish island offor yourself or your guests. There is
Mallorca, among other inspiringalso a small grocery store and a
destinations.delicatessen and even a poolside grill.
The boat is 44,000 tons and built ofIn addition to these choices, many
Norwegian engineering. The 12-storyports-of-call have local markets.
yacht carries, in addition to herFor those with a sports bent, a gym, spa
passengers, more than 250 crew members.and tennis courts, among other
At 644 feet long and nearly 100 feetamenities, are present within this
wide, the yacht clips along at a maximumfloating city, not to mention sailboats,
speed of 18.5 knots. She sailed herkayaks and water skiing. It's all there.
maiden cruise in spring 2002; since thenEntertainment on board ship takes many
at least four more similarly conceivedforms. A movie theatre, musical
ocean residency ships have been built.performances, as well as classes
There are a total of 165 apartment orscheduled in everything from cooking to
studio units on this luxury liner. Thephotography are available. This says
price of an apartment ranges anywherenothing of the exciting possibilities
from just under a million to $6.3ashore at every port.
million dollars. Each residence includesPotential buyers who are uncertain about
all furnishings and appliances, ainvesting in home ownership aboard The
private veranda, and a gourmet kitchen.World can vacation on the ship in luxury
The vessel's website presents the yachtresidences for upwards of a thousand
in the light of a community wheredollars a night. Additional guests pay
everyone has equal ownership of thea more nominal fee. Reservations must be
experience. While there is plenty offor at least six nights, but they may be
personal space, there is also theas long as desired.
element of a social atmosphere whereAnd not to worry. There's high-speed
residents enjoy each other's company.internet access in every residence to
Descriptions of the amenities give thekeep you connected wherever you are in
impression of the glittering facets of aThe World.



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