Flying Fox effortlessly vaulted to the title of largest private charter yacht in the world.
By Ellie Brade
A yacht the size of the 446-ft M/Y Flying Fox rarely comes onto the charter market. Following her spring 2019 delivery, this one-of-a-kind vessel effortlessly vaulted to the title of largest private charter yacht in the world.
It is hard to know where to begin when trying to do justice to Flying Fox . Built in Germany by Lürssen , under the supervision of Imperial acting as builder supervisor and owner’s representative, she features a dove gray hull and distinctive curved exterior lines by Espen Øino, with an interior by Mark Berryman. Her staggering length of 446 ft, a beam of 74 ft and her huge volume mean it is no surprise that one of the yacht’s biggest assets is the sheer amount of space on board, both inside and out.
“ Flying Fox ’s layout has been wisely thought out by her designers to ensure that each area offers guests something unique, whether that is a two-story salon to entertain or a cinema room to be entertained,” says Julia Stewart, director of Imperial, the exclusive charter agent for Flying Fox . “The attention to every single detail has been critically observed to provide guests an unforgettable luxurious experience on board.”
A true passion project developed in close collaboration with her owner, Flying Fox ’s appealing design makes her eminently suited to the yacht charter market. Developed to be a home away from home, the yacht is packed with a near-endless list of features that make it hard to consider the idea of ever leaving.
“ Flying Fox caters to all types of charter guests thanks to her beautiful looks and limitless amenities,” says Stewart. “If you want to set out on an adventure, there are all the toys and tenders you will need and highly trained instructors to take care of you; if fine food is more what interests you, then the culinary offering is unrivaled; for wellness lovers, the spa is unparalleled.”
Flying Fox ’s contemporary and functional interior draws on Japanese influences to create a calm and serene environment that makes use of a small palette of colors and materials including bamboo, oak, fine stones and leather. Exquisite mosaic and tile work also feature throughout the decor. Fresh greenery and towering ficus trees and planters are special touches that enhance the entire vessel and effortlessly bring the outside in.
PYC compliant, and able to welcome up to 36 guests in the care of 54 expert crew, Flying Fox has accommodations for 25 guests in 11 cabins. These include a show-stopping master suite complete with 180-degree views, his and hers dressing rooms, a private beauty room and a sitting room complete with its own fireplace — one of five fireplaces on board. The 10 additional guest cabins each have their own sea terraces for a personal view across the ocean. Each cabin is en suite with a 75-in TV screen and media center, and has its own design flair.
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A focal interior point for guests is the sweeping atrium-style, two-level salon, which takes full advantage of the available height and volume to deliver a large seating area that overlooks the main salon, with a real-wood fireplace, below. This light-filled haven invites guests to throw off the weight of the world and relax. Other popular interior spots include the full cinema with D-box seating for 14 guests, an Atmos sound system, media system with more than 3,000 movies, a virtual-reality system and an abundance of games. A private dining room, with another real fireplace and enough seating for all on board, boasts its own aquarium as part of the styling, and is the ideal setting for enjoying formal meals created by the yacht’s talented culinary team.
An emphasis on social living, wellness and relaxation is seen throughout and nowhere less so than the spa. “Covering 4,305 sq ft over two floors, the spa is a state-of-the-art achievement that has been called a ‘little Palace Hotel Merano,’” says Stewart. “From the impressive Jacuzzi set in the middle, through to the hammam, sauna, cryo sauna, dry and wet massage areas, or the fully equipped 970-sq-ft gym, the assets offered are above expectations and run by trained professionals, with proven credentials, or former Olympic athletes.” The cryotherapy chamber is of particular note, as it’s the first to ever be installed on a private yacht, and is able to go down to temperatures of -166 Fahrenheit; it will tick the boxes for those looking for a true endorphin rush. A private medic is also part of the crew on board.
This dedication to wellness is seen across every deck, with numerous spaces to gather, relax and enjoy the water. The nearly 74-ft-wide swimming platform serves as a base for sunbathing and utilizing the yacht’s vast collection of water gear that includes a large selection of tenders, jet skis and Seabobs. A fully equipped professional dive center is positioned on the port side of the lower deck, with two dedicated folding terraces. “The on-board dive center is the best ever built on a superyacht,” says Stewart. “Run by PADI-certified specialists who have the ability to train guests, it includes an impressive selection of gear of all sizes, its own breathing system that allows it to be completely autonomous and a three-seat decompression chamber.”
If the ocean doesn’t appeal, then head to the main deck, home to a truly impressive 40-ft pool. Placed transversely — a unique approach when compared to most superyacht layouts — the pool has an adjustable floor height that allows users to tailor their swim, with swim and massage jets at alternate ends. The pool is also a popular gathering spot for sunbathing or simply enjoying drinks and the undisturbed views. Other highlights across the four exterior decks include sheltered lounge areas, sun-drenched teak decks, two Jacuzzis — one on the owner’s deck and one on the sun deck forward — and the privately positioned roof deck that delivers escapism and serenity in equal measure.
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Food lovers will appreciate the multitude of dining options found throughout the yacht. “On the cuisine side, Flying Fox is definitely out of this world: not only carrying some of the best chefs, with some having worked with Michelin-starred chefs, but also having impressive galley capacities and incredible areas to dine,” says Stewart. Favorite spots include the bridge deck, with a dining setup, bar and an open kitchen with cooking options, including a full-size rotisserie, tandoori, pizza oven and teppanyaki and churrasco grills, which ensure all tastes and flavors are covered.
While capable of traveling to far-flung destinations, Flying Fox is currently based in the Mediterranean. Access in even the most remote anchorages is easy thanks to the two helipads on board, with the upper deck helipad ranked as ‘18-meter D-Value’ and big enough to accommodate Flying Fox ’s Airbus H175 12-seat helicopter, the largest private helicopter in the world. The upper deck helipad has a double use and can transform into a dance floor like no other for partying under the stars.
The visionary Flying Fox yacht dwarfs her competitors — literally and figuratively — and delivers luxury escapism in the highest measure.
Flying Fox yacht is available to charter from $4m per week.
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This stylish yacht was designed to please rather than to impress. Teak brings a warmth to the interiors while the choice of colours and fabrics add a freshness. Together they combine to create contemporary, light-filled interior spaces which are both relaxing and stylish. The result is a beautiful and practical yacht interior which feels like a home on the sea – even in the world’s most remote places.
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The owner wanted a boat with a steel hull for stability and comfort, and long-range cruising capacity for ‘go anywhere’ experiences.
In terms of exterior design, he wasn’t interested in trying to keep up with the latest fashions or a brash and boastful look. He wanted a classic, timeless and elegant yacht that would be stylish yet practical with a sense of identity and character. The interiors were to have an understated luxury that’s not too precious and can be enjoyed by all.
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Also on the wish list were plenty of shaded exterior areas, five cabins and a tender garage so that the decks would remain clean and uncluttered. A well-equipped galley on the main deck was a must, and the owner also wanted several spacious dining areas.
While the boat was 80% built, the shipyard (Moonen) still allowed for a degree of personalisation. The bimini on the sun deck was replaced by a hard top, the Jacuzzi was removed and the dining table was enlarged so it could seat 16. The sun deck became a large convivial family space for lunch, drinks, parties and barbecuing.
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The upper deck lounge – dubbed the 'winter garden' – connects directly to the large outdoor dining space. Sliding glass doors give this space stunning 270° views, creating an open and light space that is perfect for either formal or informal dining and spending quality time with loved ones. Furniture is by David Linley, with an external carpet from Tim Page. Potted plants and custom art pieces add to the cosy, home-from-home feel, a breath of fresh air from the overly opulent interiors on traditional superyachts.
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The boat's general architecture and interior design were initially created by Nauta Design and offered the team at Studio Indigo a fantastic starting point to continue the look with carefully selected loose fixtures and fittings.
Studio Indigo wanted the interior to be comfortable and practical while also having some personality. And while they were keen to create a sense of the style and luxury usually associated with superyachts, they avoided anything that felt contrived or unnecessarily precious.
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In the main living area, Studio Indigo selected furniture from Holly Hunt and Giorgetti in neutral fabrics to show off the Le Manach fabrics from Pierre Frey. The colours in the cushions were then picked up in the bespoke silk rug woven specifically for the boat by Tufenkian.
Tones of turquoise, aqua and ochre were used to give the space a warm and soothing ambience. Beautiful lamps created by Charles Paris in gunmetal and polished and brushed stainless steel are sculptural objects in their own right. Studio Indigo also designed the dining table in mirror-polished stainless steel, featuring woven metal trapped in between layers of glass.
Aside from the communal outdoor areas and lounges, there's also a particularly spacious, lavishly finished galley – a nod to the owner’s passion for cooking.
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There are four guest cabins on the lower deck, but the master bedroom sits on the main deck (the boat can sleep up to ten guests).
With spectacular panoramic views, the master suite features a woven leather tartan headboard, flanked by Charles Paris lamps with distinctive horizontal shades that pick up on the banded theme of the Rubelli fabric covering the walls.
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The en-suite guest cabins on the lower deck comprise two VIP cabins and two twin cabins, the latter of which have extra Pullman berths which make the bedrooms roomier.
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Each of the guest cabins on the lower deck were given their own colour scheme based on the horsehair fabric that was used to clad the walls – very practical, yet tactile and with a subtle shimmer that beautifully reflects light.
Walls are complemented by woven leather from Lance in a 21st Century tartan, made especially for each cabin. To add a sense of luxury, Roman blinds were made with fabric from Hermès, Dedar and Tissus d’Hélène, while bedside lamps were sourced from Charles Paris, maintaining design continuity.
Externally, each deck was colour coded using a range of fabrics by Evitavonni, resulting in each area having its own character and identity. Outdoor furniture from Summit was finished in a rich dark lacquer to complement the boat’s black accents within the superstructure.
The boat's wide-body superstructure makes her feel like a much larger yacht, owed to the exterior design by Rene Van Der Velden, and the naval architecture by Diana Yachts.
Together with a warm and comforting interior design that is flooded with natural light, the boat feels homely and like a home-from-home at sea.
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Timmerman Yachts completed the building motor yacht OLSTEN in 2004. Accordingly, she has the distinction of being built country of Russia. OLSTEN is a yacht which had design completed by Moscow Shipyard and Moscow Shipyard. This superyacht OLSTEN is able to accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers all told aboard together with around 6 professional crew. Finished and launched in 2004 the comparatively recent interior design and decor demonstrates the proficiency which are originating from Moscow Shipyard and the owner who commissioned the yacht.
Moscow Shipyard was the naval architect firm involved in the professional vessel composition for OLSTEN. Also the company Moscow Shipyard successfully worked on this undertaking. Interior designer Moscow Shipyard was commissioned for the internal interior styling. Russia is the country that Timmerman Yachts built their new build motor yacht in. After her formal launch in 2004 in Moscow the boat was then handed over to the owner after final finishing. Her hull was constructed with steel. The motor yacht main superstructure is made predominantly from aluminium. With a width of 6.8 m or 22.31 feet OLSTEN has moderate internal space. A fairly shallow draught of 1.7m (5.56ft) affects the number of harbours she can berth in, taking into account their particular depth.
The 3406E engine installed in the motor yacht is produced by CATERPILLAR. Connected to her Caterpillar engine(s) are twin screw propellers. The engine of the yacht creates 600 horse power (or 442 kilowatts). She is fitted with 2 engines. The total thrust for the yacht is accordingly 1200 HP or 884 KW.
Providing room for a limit of 12 visiting passengers spending the night, the OLSTEN accommodates them in luxury. She also has room for circa 6 expert crew members to operate.
Superyacht Name: | Motor Yacht OLSTEN |
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Ex: | O-125-1 |
Built By: | Timmerman Yachts |
Built in: | Moscow, Russia |
Launched in: | 2004 |
Length Overall: | 37.7 metres / 125 feet. |
Naval Architecture: | Moscow Shipyard, Moscow Shipyard |
Interior Designers: | Moscow Shipyard |
Hull / Superstructure Construction Material: | steel / aluminium |
Owner of OLSTEN: | Unknown |
OLSTEN available for luxury yacht charters: | - |
Is the yacht for sale: | - |
Helicopter Landing Pad: | No |
The Country the Yacht is Flagged in: | Russian |
Home port: | Russia, Russia |
Class society used: | RR |
Max yacht charter guests: | 12 |
Number of Crew Members: | 6 |
Her Engine(s) is two 600 HP / 442 kW Caterpillar. Engine Model: | 3406E diesel. |
Overall output: | 1200 HP /884 KW. |
Approximate Cruise Speed is 14 knots. | |
Fresh water: | unknown. |
Yacht Beam: | 6.8m/22.31ft. |
Draught Maximum: | 1.7m/5.56ft. |
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On a Tuesday morning in September, a six-foot-long plastic model of a boat sat on the second floor of the Explorers Club, looking a little like a beached Orca, sleek and out of place in the tweedy boardroom. The tiny yacht had traveled to East 70th Street from Los Angeles and, before that, made stops in Monaco and Zurich, Cannes, and West Palm Beach — a prop to entice buyers who can spend $10 million on a cabin in the world’s biggest yacht. If it gets made. The boat will be called the Ulyssia and it’s the passion project of Frank Binder, a billionaire from the Merck clan with a thing for boats (he once owned a shipyard in Monaco). Lenny Kravitz, his friend, is onboard to help design interiors. (“He’s a genius.”)
Binder has been doing a world tour to find other buyers — who might be hard to meet. Maintenance hovers around 3 percent a year, or $300,000 for that $10 million one-bedroom. It’s a big ask, especially for a boat that, if he does get recruits, won’t launch until 2028. To help, Binder brought on two former executives from the World , the luxury liner that was the first — and only — to prove rich people want to live … at sea, all year. (It launched in 2002, is still sold out, and has yet to snag on an iceberg or go bankrupt.)
Renato Chizzola , a senior vice-president for the Ulyssia who worked as the general manager of the World for five years, spoke to Curbed about the terrors of elephant seals and why he once hired Israeli snipers to come onboard.
This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity.
What did your job on the World look like??
I was in charge of lifestyle, expedition, everything — even the kitchen. You have a captain who’s the master of the vessel, and he ultimately will have the last word on safety, security, where we go, where we can’t go. But then you also need to have somebody who has grown up in a galley carrying luggage. I’m 60 in October. When I was 27, I said, “Okay, how can I see the world without having money?” So in 1993, I was hired on the Queen Elizabeth II , then went to hotels, cruises, and in 46 years I traveled to 186 countries. I was allowed to live onboard and basically extend any service, any dream that a resident had.
What’s the difference between this superyacht and the World ?
The World is now 23 years old. She was created in the late ’80s. She looks like a cruise ship. And the Ulyssia is a yacht — the designer says this is his masterpiece.
We never had many amenities on the World . Here, we have a deli. We have a library with a card and games room. We have a table-tennis room. We have two paddle-tennis courts all inside, a multipurpose sports deck up there where the helicopters are, two hangers, two submarines to go down to the ocean, seven restaurants.
Then, we have this inflatable marina off the back of the boat. Imagine we’re near Bermuda. It’s a beautiful day. The sea is calm. We stop and we inflate this — it takes an hour — and we have tenders. You can go diving right there off the ship. The sea is yours. This marina is something the World could never ever have done, because there’s no space in the boat to keep that. The World was more elderly, a bit elderly retired. This is way younger. Why? Because we have so many amenities and offer adventure. Here, we are offering fewer apartments with more space. The balconies are huge. Luxury, for them, means space, time and getting whatever they wish, whenever, wherever. Freedom.
Freedom , in a contained location —
Yes, and in a safe environment, completely protected against any danger. If a resident says, “I want to bring my family there, I want to be safe, I want to have no worries,” safety needs to be core to us. They want the freedom to do what they do at home — to run around with suits, jewelry. And if they are smart enough to say, “I want to go and see real scenarios, not luxury hotels,” they can go places where there’s no luxury and see how the world really works. That’s what this community wants.
Sounds like a security nightmare.
We will hire ex-Mossad physically, to be on the ship. On the World , we partnered with Marine Guard, one of the world’s best safety and security companies . It provides technical and physical support. And whenever we went to critical places — for example, when we went through the Gulf of Aden, I brought in Israeli snipers to come on the boat. Nobody, no pirate on earth can come in past them. Then on shore excursions, we have every form of security that you can imagine. Satellite images. Images underwater, over water. When we went to Antarctica, to the Northwest Passage — meeting with the Inuits, the Aborigines — you need people who know them. You need people who safeguard you. In the Antarctic, you are only allowed to go with Zodiacs to the beaches. You need people who know that, who know the sea lions, the penguins. We bring them onboard — 20 or 25 people who know everything about every area. And when we do expeditions, we bring on EYOS, one of the greatest expedition leaders in the world, which goes to places like the Titanic .
Is this, like the Titanic , experimental in any way?
No, there are similar yachts. But in four years, when she will hopefully leave port, she will be the greenest yacht of this size ever built. And at that time, we may build for whatever is available in terms of fuel, whether it’s methanol or nuclear. There are vessels already going nuclear, military vessels.
But isn’t this all risky?
It’s the opposite. You will see more and more environments like this at sea. Why? Because you can escape anything! If there’s an outbreak in New York, a big virus, you just won’t go there. If there’s a war there, you just don’t go there. If there’s a storm, you don’t go there.
So this will be a way for the global elite, basically, to pay to avoid any problem.
Is it going to be a one percent community? Yes, obviously, but they need to do good around the world, otherwise they cannot come to the community.
Imagine the following. We will have a medical center onboard. We have MRI machines. We have a dentistry. Our doctors, when we go to the west coast of Africa, to Senegal, we can have our doctors go out and help. And as we go around the world, we will help to map the ocean floor. We’ll have tools available to measure and send these to oceanic institutions that then take this data. So we are helping to make the world a better place. And that’s the legacy.
How are you going to gauge whether the people who want to live here also want to do good?
There’s a very tough background check before being allowed to buy. So can it be that a Colombian drug lord or a Russian weapons dealer comes and says, “Oh, I’m going to take ten?” No, that can’t happen. We’re not a community for people from mainland China who don’t speak English and want to spit around. Or aggressive Russians. We are not a community for sheikhs from any Arab countries. And I have nothing against the Chinese and Russians. I love everybody. I’ve been everywhere. But they just don’t fit here, and they won’t come. We want like-minded golf players, tennis players, joggers, bikers, F1 drivers.
We will have roughly 30 to 35 percent Europeans, 30 to 35 percent North Americans, including from Canada, possibly a few from Mexico City, a few from São Paulo. Then we have about 20 percent from Australia, South Africa, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan. Then we expect to have about 10 percent of people from all over, we don’t know where. It could be anywhere.
They’ll need a certain amount of money to get into this boat and I assume, therefore, that you can’t be that picky.
No, we can’t. But we try to be. It’s a balance. We meet them three, four, five, six times. We invite them, show them something, then they say, “Oh, I trust these people. I believe in them.” It’s a slow process.
Can a buyer get kicked off?
Oh, absolutely.
What’s the justice system?
There’s a board that’s voted in and we have our chairman on the board. Almost all of the members are people who have either been on yachts, have their own yacht, or have led organizations.
If people have their own yachts, why would they sign up for this?
They might have a beautiful yacht of a hundred meters, but they can’t hire all these education guides, explorers all the time. We have 22 guest suites. Imagine we’re coming to Japan. Blossom season. We bring an ex Japanese prime minister onboard, maybe a three-star Michelin chef. We bring them on, let’s say, three weeks before. And they lecture. We can have experts speak about anything. Volcanoes, health and wellness, food and beverage, politics, archeology.
And they have you, who’s been to 186 countries.
Exactly. So when I do speak to people who want to buy and invite them for lunch or a coffee, they listen because they know, Oh, this guy has been there. You don’t need to tell them something that you think can happen. You can actually tell them a story. When I went to Antarctica the last time, in 2009, on the way back to the Zodiac, I am walking and these big elephant seals — those are the big guys, like three tons and ten feet long — and all of a sudden, out of nowhere, there’s a big sound like MWUGHOWUGH and a big one came up, out of the sand. I stood there frozen. These are moments when you think, Is this really happening to me? How fortunate, how lucky am I to be able to experience moments like this? And all the wealthy people say the same.
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January 2012. Lastochka, Moskva River, Moscow, Riusia
Over the years Empire has delivered A-list talent in many incredible settings around the globe. Never was this more true than last month when Empire delivered Lionel Richie to perform on Lastochka, a spectacular ship docked on the frozen Moskva River in Moscow, Russia, while the temperature outside read minus 20 degrees Celsius. The occasion was a birthday celebration for one of the most successful businessmen in Russia, and 150 of his closest friends.After some Russian toasts and speeches by the attendees to the guest of honor, Empire brought Lionel Richie to the stage to launch into a concert performance that didn't waste time getting to his biggest hits. Ritchie opened the show with "Easy (Like Sunday Morning)" and then moved onto to three more classic ballads to warm the crowd up ("Penny Lover", "Sail On", and "Stuck On You"). Then Lionel kicked into high gear with his 80's smash, "Dancin' On The Ceiling" and then went a bit further back in time for his #1 hit with The Commodores, "Brick House". With the audience completely thrilled with the musical performance, Lionel endeared himself personally to the group by inviting the evening's host to share vocals with him on "Say You, Say Me". In spite of the language barrier, it was a moment that made the audience part of the show as the host and Lionel walked among the attendees singing, and the entire crowd sang the chorus. Lionel then kept the couples on the dance floor for one more slow dance to "Hello", before ending the performance with a lively performance of "All Night Long" which had the crowd dancing in a conga line as Lionel thanked them and departed the stage.Following the performance the happy client joined Lionel in his green room, where Lionel was happy to meet several of the host's closest friends, take some photos, and have some laughs. Empire is proud to serve clients throughout the world with headline talent booking and comprehensive event production services. In addition to Lionel Richie in Moscow, Empire has recently presented Rob Schneider for several performances in India, Il Divo at a nationally broadcast event in Vietnam, and many more. Since being founded in 1993, Empire has contracted and produced artists to perform in more than 65 countries worldwide.
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Just like any modern luxury condominium or private superyacht, the only fixed element of a home on board the world’s largest private residential yacht, The World , is the square footage. Beyond that, residents of The World can redesign and customise as much as they want to make their apartment feel like their own.
“ The World is not like a cruise ship or a small yacht, where guests have little cabins and will sit in the public areas all day just to give themselves space,” explains The World’s Residential Director Andy Dinsdale. “You’ll never get that feeling of it being overcrowded here, because our residents have beautiful homes and they want to spend time in them.”
With 165 private apartments on board owned by 150 families from about 20 countries, residents discover how those living on this 196.35 metre yacht make The World truly feel like home.
There are 12 different styles of homes spread throughout The World ’s 12 decks, starting from studios and progressing to three-bedroom apartments spanning 301 square metres. The interior of the yacht was designed by Petter Yran and Bjørn Storbraaten, in collaboration with five original designers who worked on the interiors and apartments. Each designer of the apartments has a distinctive style; TNT Milan apartments feature yellow wood finishes, for example, while Nina Campbell-styled residences are more floral and homespun.
Once a resident purchases an apartment they can design, renovate and decorate their home in their own unique style with the help of their preferred designers – those who have styled apartments on board The World have included List GC, Jenan Interior Design, Nordic studio Luttenberger Design, AD Associates Design, YSA Designs and Interiors Idea. Over the years multiple owners have chosen to carry out refurbishments, including combining apartments, adding to the range of available configurations.
For residents planning home alterations, there are two refurbishment slots a year and many chose to schedule works during The World ’s dry dock period every three years. In 2022, 62 residents had their apartments renovated and restyled to create their dream home on board.
Another way that residents choose to add personal touches to their place on board The World is by expressing their tastes through artwork. Paintings and sculptures purchased by the residents adorn the yacht’s common spaces, while each home has a wall space directly opposite the front door where residents can hang a piece of art to personalise the welcome area. During the ship’s recent dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, 12 new art installations were received from world-renowned Saatchi, Grimaldis, and Artsy Galleries representing artists from Venezuela, Romania, Japan, Israel and the United States.
The Jensens, an American-Austrian couple who have owned a home on board The World for more than 15 years, have decorated their apartment with items from their global travels. Their living room is decorated with a glass and wood sculpture from Bali and other exotic memorabilia from their extensive travels, while a Japanese Fusuma door decorated with oriental imagery is featured in the master bedroom.
The World’s adventurous cruising itinerary has seen the superyacht traverse the globe from Antarctica to the North Pole and everywhere in between, calling in at over 1,000 ports in over 120 countries. “We are essentially a floating luxury condominium. On board The World , you can travel and take your home with you. So there’s no jet lag, and minimal customs and immigration inconveniences,” explains long-time resident and itinerary committee chairman Mr Jensen.
Not only does this mean that the ever-changing apartment views on The World satisfy residents’ wanderlust, but the sights seen out of the windows of The World are chosen by residents themselves. Itineraries are mapped out by a committee formed by residents, the two Captains and the company’s itinerary planning department and then voted for by everyone else who lives on board. Being a resident on The World means you have a say in where this superyacht cruises and the experiences that can be undertaken at each destination.
Even though there is a set itinerary, residents can easily choose to leave the ship when it suits them, with crew able to arrange all transportation necessary. “The lovely thing is that we stay in each place for a few days and we can either go out, or not go out, or book a tour, or go further inland and meet the ship at the next port,” Mrs Jensen adds.
“Just like in a private home or on a yacht, you can invite your friends and family to stay,” explains The World’s Dinsdale. As residents average three to four months (combined) on board during the year, they have the option of participating in The World’s guest stay programme whereby their unoccupied residence can be used by guests visiting other residents who require more space to accommodate the entire group. The guest stay programme is also available by invitation only to potential residents who would like to sample the experiences and unique lifestyle of The World before investing in an apartment.
There are plenty of options for food and drink on board The World , with four fine-dining restaurants and plenty more casual eateries and bars offering delicacies influenced by itinerary destinations. But for inspired residents wanting something not on the menu, The World constantly changes the dining experience by inviting guest chefs on board. Notable chefs who have boarded The World as she cruises close to shore have included multi-Michelin star holders Curtis Duffy of Chicago, Kiko Moya of Alicante, Suriname-born Soenil Bahadoer and northern European chefs Jonas Andre Navik, Viki Geunes and Silvio Nickol.
For residents who want to host a party with a specific menu in mind, The World can offer residents a private culinary experience in their home. One time Mrs Jensen used the private chef service was when The World was in Russia as she wanted to taste an authentic beef stroganoff served by local chefs. What she describes as a “very memorable dinner” was completed with a silver-service dining setup organised entirely by The World’s crew, who serve residents in the same capacity as yacht crew and private home staff.
A small selection of homes on board The World, Residences at Sea are available for resale every year. To learn more about ownership opportunities and the unique residential lifestyle of this one-of-a-kind mega yacht, contact The World ’s Residential Advisor by calling +1 954 538 8449 / +44 20 7 572 1231 or clicking here . For more information visit aboardtheworld.com .
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