The World
HospitalityFlorida, United States501-1000 Employees
The World operates a private residential community-at-sea aboard a continually moving vessel, offering resident owners the opportunity to travel the globe without leaving their home at sea. Since its inception in 2002, the ship has visited more than 1,000 ports in roughly 150 countries, sustaining a worldwide itinerary that shifts across international destinations every two to three years. The vessel functions as a floating city with high-end facilities and amenities, delivering an intimate, refined ambience akin to a private yacht, a home, or an exclusive club. The company targets resident owners seeking ongoing global exploration through a living, maritime experience, addressing the desire for continuous travel managed as a single, private residence at sea. It operates within the hospitality industry, positioning itself as a luxury, residential-at-sea offering. The World is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has a long-running history of worldwide itineraries; in December 2024 it announced the 2025 Journey, continuing its schedule of global ports aboard the floating residence.