We’ve all got our daily routine and responsibilities – business appointments, investment decisions, social and charitable engagements. A frenetic pace that sometimes seems to be controlling us instead of the other way around. Even retreating to our weekend home requires planning and effort. Not exactly the escape we had in mind.

Imagine a vacation home where everything is taken care of; a sanctuary where your every whim is known. Instead of settling into one place, you’re on an infinite voyage around the world to its most exotic ports of call. Whether you’re anchoring off the coast of St. Barts and gazing at the rainforest, enjoying a sunset camel safari in Australia, or relishing a private concert in Venice, you can be as active or as tranquil as you like. This is the lifestyle aboard The World, the largest privately owned, residential yacht on earth.

Launched in 2002, The World® is the largest privately owned, residential yacht on earth with 165 luxury Residences.  It circumnavigates the globe every two to three years following an extraordinary itinerary that they select.

The World is home to only 130 families and residents share a sense of adventure, freedom and exploration. Home is one of 165 bespoke private residences on a one-of-a-kind ship that sails nonstop to the most breathtaking destinations imaginable – a different locale every few days.

On The World, it’s all about knowing Residents’ personal preferences and delivering the highest levels of service, “We believe that luxury is getting what you want, when you want it, without having to ask for it – and not even knowing you wanted it. Luxury is a sommelier who knows every Resident’s wine preferences and a Housekeeping Team that knows how every family likes their refrigerator stocked each time they return to the Ship.”

Check out what these globe-trekking luxury apartments look like: