The World 2011 Highlights: St Petersburg, Monaco, South Africa, Madagascar and Peru

The World of ResidenSea - 15.03.2011

Exploring the furthest reaches of the globe, this epic voyage calls at destinations chosen for their individuality, authenticity and allure, from Peru, St Petersburg and the Norwegian fjords to Cartagena and Madagascar.

Offering an elegant and intimate travel lifestyle, the 644-foot, 12-deck ship is home to just 165 Residences, providing a truly personalised and bespoke experience. Circumnavigating the globe every two to three years, Residents and Guests take part in a variety of different experiences and expeditions, many of which are not available or open to the general public. Private dinners in European castles, being the first vessel to enter Arctic Russian waters, drifting with giant tortoises, following the footsteps of Shackleton – all this with a silver service cocoa or cocktail at the end of the day, and with the soft ebb and flow of the sea to lull at night.

With the opportunity for endless discovery and a host of exciting new on-board amenities, including indulgent Banyan Tree spa treatments and Michelin starred guest chefs such asNico Boreas from the two starred Boreas restaurant in Holland, The World offers a unique way to discover the year ahead.

Itinerary

In February, Residents and Guests on board The World visited Peru’s exotic coastal city Lima and the pretty colonial town Trujillo, before sailing to the breathtakingly beautiful Colombian town of Cartagena, a UNESCO World Heritage site. March sees the vessel anchor at the perennially chic Caribbean Island of St Barthemeley (St. Barths) prior to her northbound journey to the city of Oslo, cruising through the Norwegian fjords onward to St Petersburg’s glorious Winter Palace.

In September, The World will dock in Monaco, surely the most glamorous of the yachts lined up in this famous harbor, and then pass through Venice and Istanbul before exploring the picturesque Indian Ocean islands of Madagascar, Nosy Be and the Seychelles. Renowned for its exceptional beauty and carefully preserved flora and fauna, the 18-day Madagascar Expedition in December will highlight an amazing year of global exploration with an in-depth look at the region. Created exclusively for Residents and Guests of The World, it will bring together a team of 8 to 12 experts who will provide hands-on experience and knowledge about the islands’ rich history, culture, geography, ecosystem and more.

The World will sail into the British Isles from June 4^th - 17^th, docking for five days in Greenwich, London and continuing onto Newcastle and historic Edinburgh.

The year will round-off in incredible style with New Year in Cape Town, South Africa. One-of-a-kind tours and enriching experiences will sign-off the year, as Residents and Guest enjoy exclusive access to wine estates and tailor-made cultural itineraries or simply enjoy a view of majestic Table Mountain from their balcony.

Spa

Home to the only Banyan Tree Spa at sea, The World will launch luxurious treatments from renowned Spanish skincare brand Natura Bisse in 2011 and, as ever, Residents and Guests are looked after and pampered by some of the best and most talented professional estheticians. Signature treatments take place in the blissful 7,000-sq.ft. spa and include the Natura Bisse Diamond Experience, which counteracts visible signs of ageing with active ingredients, aromatherapy, cryotherapy, shiatsu and an exclusive Diamond sensory massage.

Golf

Golf on board The World provides Residents and Guests with the opportunity to improve their game while at sea, with putting greens, chipping areas, a driving range and a state-of-the-art simulator where you can play 58 courses from around the world set to a variety of challenging weather conditions, hard or soft greens and more. New on board for 2011, is British golf pro Damon Allard (previously of The Wisley and The Goodwood Estate.) An exciting itinerary of outstanding courses will be teed up for Residents and Guests, including some of Damon’s personal favourites – The Royal Westmorland Resort in Barbados, Kingsbarns in the Scottish Highlands and De Zalze in South Africa.

Life aboard The World is like no other sailing experience; elegant and intimate surroundings, impeccable service and excellent on-board facilities – it’s a home like no other. The exceptional combination of intriguing itineraries, well researched and adventurous excursions, allows Residents to explore the world at their own pace, in unadulterated luxury.

To experience life onboard The World please call +47 23 62 82 00 for more information.

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 Residents from 19 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. To learn more about this unique lifestyle contact Ask Mr Cruise at (+47) 23 62 82 00 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)