The World of Residensea

On May 2002, the world's first condo-ship was born. Six hundred forty-four feet in length and 43,524 tons, The World of ResidenSea rediscovers luxury living, since no other resort community can offer the experience of the world as ultimate as The World. Imagine yourself strolling up in your own home that is distinctively crafted by world's famed designers and being part of a community that sails the world, enclosed by wonderful shops and restaurants, a library, theater and art gallery. There is also a grocery store on board Fredy's Deli. The ship is distinguished by its golf and tennis facilities, global communications systems and the world-renowned Clinique La Prairie spa.

Not only does this ship provide exquisite lifestyle amenities, it offers a brand new way to explore fascinating destinations and events.
From the Travel by Design program, discover a new concept in travel that allows you to make the most relaxing stays at unique destinations of your choice, select from amongst a variety of luxurious accommodations - classic Studio Residences and two- to six-bedroom Apartment Residences, dine onboard at any of our elegant restaurants whenever or with whoever you wish, and make your home with The World for as few as three days or for as long as you'd like. The choice is yours…

Book your accommodations at nightly fares that include dining, beverages (a selection of wines and spirits too), activities, gratuities and port charges. Should you wish to bring more guest in a unit, there will be an additional charge of $200 per person, per day.

Apartment Residences:
Indulge into one of our extraordinary apartments from two to six bedrooms for as few as six nights or for as long as you wish. These apartments can accommodate up to 12 guests (two per bedroom), with each bedroom having a private bath so this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for sharing with family and friends. Embark from the port you desire - anywhere from Italy to Australia and beyond. Residences range in size from 674 square feet (62.6 square meters) to 3,242 square feet (301.2 square meters).

What is included:

*	state-of-the-art kitchen
*	two to six bedrooms, each with a private bathroom
*	living and dining room area
*	veranda, most with jet pool
*	all furnishings and appliances
*	advanced audio, video and communications equipment
*	In short, everything is provided to create a comfortable, elegant and sophisticated home environment.
*	Four of the world's premier interior design firms adorned the residences of The World, guaranteeing that your surroundings onboard are as beautifully compelling as the destinations to which your voyage carries you.

With four "yummy" restaurants onboard - featuring flavors from the world - as well as several casual eateries to suit your taste buds. The most elegant restaurant on the ship, Portraits, features outstanding French cuisine. East offers great views of the ocean as well as Asian delicacies, as well as a sushi bar. The Tides shines for its Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian scent. The Marina features an open kitchen where steaks, seafood and rotisserie specialties are well done right before your eyes.

A "Call a chef " is available to prepare meals in the kitchens of the two- to six bedroom apartment residences - a "hot" option for residents and guests who would like to cater dinner parties for friends and neighbours onboard. In-room dining service is also available 24 hours a day, including selections from the restaurant menus during meal hours. Guest can enjoy complimentary selection of wines and champagnes.

Travel by Design is a revolutionary concept in travel allowing you to create a very flexible holiday. You may join The World at any port of choice for extended stays at unique destinations. Selections can be made from a variety of luxurious one to six-bedroom Apartments and classic studios. Reservations can be made from as few as six nights.

Here is how The World glided the world at ease in the year 2006. The ship began the year in “the walled city” of San Juan, Puerto Rico, followed by three-day visits to the distinct American ports of New Orleans, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas. Arriving in Mexico in mid-January, the vessel affords residents and guests a chance to experience the ancient ruins of Veracruz’s Totonacas Indians, and spectacular open water diving off the island of Cozumel. Next, The World visits Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands, where residents and guests can traverse Seven-Mile Beach and tour the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park.

Come February, the vessel docks in the Panama Canal, an inspirational waterway steeped in history. Combining stunning locales with tradition-rich ports is a trademark of The World, known for its selection of seldom-visited destinations that will truly captivate its sophisticated and well-traveled clientele. February rounds off with stops in Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala, as well as Acapulco and Puerto Vallarta in Mexico, where tropical jungles, vivacious nightlife and sport fishing await.

The World travels to Hawaii in March, with plans to explore the lava pools and volcanoes of Kailua-Kona’s National Park, experience superior snorkeling and golfing on the island of Lahaina in Maui, and feast on the cuisines and the 150-year old history of the capital city, Honolulu. A 10-day Pacific Ocean cruise follows with excursions to the Suicide Cliffs, Banadero Caves and Bird Island on the Mariana Islands, followed by three days in Keelung, Taiwan, home to a night market at the city’s temple gate.

April – one of the best times of year to be in Japan, when clear skies, cherry blossoms and a mood of spring celebration abounds – takes Residents and Guests on a 20-day exploration of such famed cities as Okinawa, Nagasaki and Hiroshima. Once affected by atomic bombing, these vibrant cities now exemplify the country’s ability to rebuild itself as a powerful market force.

The World continues makes its home in Asia in May and June, including a five-day stop in South Korea, the natural gem nestled between China and Japan, strongly identified by its abiding culture of Confucianism. A month of port calls in China follow, exposing the wonders of Shanghai, Nanjing and Hong Kong, as well as remote locales such as the sacred mountain of Putuoshan and Xiamen, an economically important harbor town. Next will be nine days in the Philippines, including visits to Tacloban, where General MacArthur visited, Cebu and its chocolate hills and Bora Cay and Manila.

The World travels to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand in July and will also visit the oil-rich Islamic sultanate of Brunei for two days. While in the area, Residents and Guests will explore Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in the country, on a four-day excursion. Excellent museums, botanical gardens, temples and pagodas serve as cultural inspirations within this bustling industrial center of Vietnam.

Also in July, passengers aboard The World will enjoy 10 days in Thailand to experience its renewed beaches; cultural delights such as the great temple of Angkor Wat and ever-popular Thai boxing. Continuing its excursion through Southeast Asia, The World calls on Singapore for three days and Indonesia for nine days in early August. The sleek sophistication of Singapore’s ultra-modern lifestyle contrasts sharply with the floating islands of the Indonesian archipelago, making the journey all the more appealing.

The end of August and the month of September bring The World to the naturally beautiful cities of Australia, a country known as much for its dense tropical rainforests as for its perfect beaches. Given its immense size, ports in Australia have been selected with the utmost care, to provide a comprehensive yet compelling travel experience. Making the first call at Darwin, Residents and Guests will experience a crocodile farm and pearl hunt in this colonial city. A stop in Brisbane will afford passengers time for local brews at thriving roadside cafes and visits to the legendary local museums.

The vessel will also cruise along the Great Barrier Reef, considered one of the world’s greatest wonders, and the most extensive reef system on earth. Of course, no trip would be complete without a stop in Sydney—Australia’s oldest city and one of the liveliest metropolises in the world.

In October, Residents and Guests of The World sail into the rare, seismic beauty of New Zealand. Outdoor activities await the daring—ranging from skiing, rafting and bungee jumping, to swimming with dolphins. Culture and history abound when the vessel visits Wellington, home to the old Government Building, the National Library housing the most comprehensive collection of books in the country, and the Katherine Mansfield Memorials. The waterside city of Auckland and Stewart Island, home to the tui, parakeets, kaka and bellbirds add to this adventure–filled month.

The World travels to the South Pacific islands in November. En route to Fiji, the vessel will make calls in New Caledonia and Vanuatu. After touring these quietly beautiful, natural jewels, the vessel arrives in the stylish tropical paradise of French Polynesia. For eight days, those aboard the vessel will enjoy the coral-filled lagoons of Bora Bora, the heart-shaped island of Moorea and the black pearls found almost exclusively in Papeete.
Beginning in December, stops in the Republic of Chile will allow passengers of The World to be part of the Fiesta de la Virgin del Rosario.

Taking place in the northern towns of Chile, the festival draws thousands of pilgrims to this procession of the Virgin, which culminates at a large shrine. Asian-inspired team dances, horse racing and cock fighting provide ancillary entertainment. Robinson Crusoe Island will revive childhood memories of the tale of the marooned explorer, while the cobbled streets and lively pier of Valparaiso will serve as the perfect vantage point for the city’s stunning vistas.

For the year to come, The World will be many more unknown destinations closer to your home.
So, get ready to sail with The World. Indulge yourself in a lucury gateway.
There is no better way to travel.