Back from Jamaica, and what a trip it was. The perfect amount of time to relax and unwind and get some sun. It was absolutely wonderful. So upon returning from Jamaica, I opened up the latest issue of Departures Magazine, hoping to extend my Jamaican serenity while sitting in my kitchen, and I came across an article on The World. What is The World? It is a 644 foot yacht, with 165 private residences aboard. The concept? Travel without leaving the comfort of your own home.

The putting green on The World is visible in this photo. They have a golf pro on board, as well as a simulator that allows you to play hundreds of courses all over the world.

The tennis court on The World is the only one of its kind.

So what do we think of this? They have golf, tennis, a pool, a spa, a gym with classes, 4 restaurants, and a wine cellar – to name a few amenities. The ship includes homes as small as studios, and as large as three bedrooms. Each apartment has its own kitchen and outdoor space. Studio apartments start at $700,000, and there are a few units currently available.  The routes that the ship will travel are determined two years in advance by the shareholders, and none of the routes reflect those of a typical cruise ship. According to Departures, when they stayed on the ship, fewer than 50% of the owners were aboard, however, even in the high season it is never crowded. Even so, is it still a cruise ship? Or is it truly a floating home?

Photos courtesy of Departures Magazine