An awe-inspiring voyage to six continents with
expeditions to the Sea of Cortez,
Madagascar, and West Papua
FORT
LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The World, the
largest privately owned residential yacht on earth, reveals its
2025 Journey featuring unrivalled worldwide adventure. Sailing
across five oceans and visiting six continents, a
once-in-a-lifetime voyage awaits our international community of
travellers featuring almost 100 ports of call. The only ship of its
kind in operation today, The World offers a
one-of-a-kind ultra-luxury lifestyle of global exploration from the
comfort of a home at sea. Renowned for its explorations to the
planet's most remote and undiscovered regions as well as to diverse
cosmopolitan cities, The World begins 2025 in
Cabo San Lucas on the southern tip
of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and ends the year in
historical and picturesque Hobart, Tasmania, Australia where it will ring in
2026.
Carefully curated by the Residents themselves after months of
thoughtful discussion and research, this itinerary combines vast
open expanses, lesser-explored, remote lands and tiny island inlets
with some of the globe's most vibrant, metropolitan destinations.
Continuously circumnavigating the globe on a journey bursting with
unparalleled adventure, those on board will be immersed and
enriched in a multitude of cultures and new experiences that beckon
at each port of call.
The World's incomparable 2025 itinerary promises
breathtaking beauty, adventure and discovery.
After ringing in the new year in Cabo
San Lucas, our international community will sail along the
dramatic western coastline of the United
States before sailing south to Mexico and embarking on an expedition to the
Sea of Cortez, also known as the
Gulf of California. In March,
following visits to Guatemala,
Costa Rica, Panama and Colombia, Residents will turn their gaze
toward the Caribbean Sea. As they voyage to Aruba, Curaçao, Bonaire, Grenada, Trinidad
& Tobago, Barbados, the
Grenadines and the Lesser
Antilles, they will relish the region's crystalline waters, rich
flavors and vibrant wildlife. Across the Atlantic our explorers
will journey to the Canary Islands, Funchal and Casablanca, followed by a brief departure to
the Mediterranean, with stops in Italy, Malta,
France, Spain, and Portugal. Upon their turn to the South
Atlantic, Residents and guests will immerse themselves in African
destinations throughout Namibia
and South Africa.
Two more expeditions beckon between September and November.
During the Madagascar Expedition, Residents and guests will explore
the fourth largest island on earth and its huge diversity of
habitats and wildlife, some species found nowhere else on Earth.
The final expedition of 2025 to West
Papua at the eastern extreme of Indonesia will reveal endless opportunities
for exploration across a varied and dynamic marine ecosystem. As
the year draws to a close, The World will spend
the holidays Sydney, Australia,
toasting to the New Year in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and celebrating another
incredible global journey.
Sea of Cortez Expedition
The magnificent sea teems with wildlife enclosed by the Baha
peninsula known by Jacques Cousteau as "the world's aquarium." Away
from the crowds of Cabo San Lucas,
Residents will discover wild coasts where the desert meets the sea
scattered with uninhabited islands. The expedition will include a
voyage to the more remote islands with a hike through the lost
world landscapes and forests of giant cacti in search for the
endemic species. Numerous occasions for snorkelling and diving will
be complemented by exploring the stunning coastlines by Zodiac or
sea kayak in the company of majestic sea lions and playful dolphins
along with opportunities to see gray whales in peak season. With
expert guides and marine biologists on board, this expedition
promises an immersive and educational experience in one of the
planet's most remarkable marine environments.
Madagascar Expedition
With the longest coastline of any African nation, Madagascar, the world's fourth largest island,
has a huge diversity of habitats ranging from tropical forests to
arid deserts. While the coastline varies from mangrove-lined
estuaries to stunning beaches with eclectic corals, it's the
diversity of the wildlife that makes Madagascar unique. It's sometimes referred to
as the eighth continent because of the species that have evolved
there and that are found nowhere else on Earth. Along with the
wildlife, the culture and history of Madagascar will be explored with Residents
enjoying the beaches along the coast with swimming, diving and
snorkelling in the warm waters of the Indian ocean.
West Papua Expedition
The final expedition of 2025 will be to West Papua, at the eastern extreme of
Indonesia. This calm equatorial
sea scattered with seemingly endless islands provides a wealth of
opportunities for exploration both above and below the waves with
exceptional marine biodiversity. Above sea there are vast
landscapes of sculpted limestone, dense tropical forest and white
tropical beaches along the shores. There will be visits to the
towns and villages as well as islands with a rich history in the
spice trade. With opportunities to explore stunning coral reefs,
dense jungles and remote islands, along with world-class diving and
snorkelling, this expedition offers a deep and enriching experience
in one of the world's last frontiers.
The World's Expeditions
The ultimate experience, The
World's expeditions offer an in-depth look at a
particular region. Led by a team of experts and specialist
lecturers, they add new dimensions to each day with hands-on
experience and knowledge. Depending on the location, they include
anthropologists, marine biologists, dive and snorkel guides,
historians, kayak guides, naturalists, oceanographers,
ornithologists, and other local specialists. Professional
photographers offer workshops to help Residents and guests capture
vivid memories of the majestic landscapes. Once-in-a-lifetime
events are complemented by informative lectures and excursions for
hands-on immersion. Among the multitude of expeditions enjoyed by
The World's Residents are Aldabra, Antarctica and the Falkland Islands, Arctic, Bering Sea,
Borneo, French Polynesia, Greenland, Madagascar, Melanesia, Namibia, Northwest Passage, Pacific Islands,
Papua New Guinea and the
Solomon Islands, Polynesia,
Ross Sea, Sea of Cortez, Sea of Okhotsk, Seychelles, Svalbard, The Kimberley, Vanuatu, West
Africa, West Papua, and
White Sea.
About The World
Launched in 2002, The World® is the largest
privately owned, residential yacht on earth with 165 luxury
Residences. A diverse group of more than 150 Residents from 20
countries own the homes onboard and share interests in world
cultures, history and adventure, and exploring fascinating
destinations. They circumnavigate the globe every two to three
years following an extraordinary itinerary that they select.
In-depth expeditions and one-of-a-kind experiences are complemented
by world-class amenities and impeccable service.
This private community at sea offers the ultimate combination of
luxurious and enriching travel with world-class amenities and
facilities. These include impeccable culinary mastery in six
restaurants, exceptional golf facilities with onboard putting
greens, a state-of-the-art golf simulator and pro, the only
full-size, regulation tennis court at sea, swimming pools, a spa, a
fitness center complete with personal trainers, expert destination
lecturers, library, cinema, hobby and games rooms, and
more.
This strikingly beautiful ship provides gracious and
personalized service for the families who call The
World home; all customized to Residents' preferences in a warm
and inviting ambience much like that of a private yacht,
well-staffed home or exclusive country club.
To learn more about The World's unique lifestyle,
visit aboardtheworld.com.
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