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Seafarers will spend the summer island-hopping throughout the idyllic Mediterranean, enjoying short stays in Croatia, Italy, France and Spain. Come Fall, The World will stop by the port of Funchal in Portugal’s stunning Madeira Islands before high-tailing it to the Caribbean. Here, residents will soak in the sunshine and chill vibes of the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, the Leeward Islands, the Dominican Republic and the Cayman Islands. To close out 2021, The World will cruise the coasts of both South and Central America, giving those aboard an opportunity to revel in Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama and Guatemala. here

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While globetrotting, residents have access to six different onboard restaurants, multiple swimming pools, a cinema, library, wellness center, and sports and fitness facilities. If that’s not enough entertainment, The World offers an array of activities, including golf, tennis tournaments and scuba diving expeditions. You can even sit in on a lecture by a Nobel prize winner. [links]

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“It’s been a difficult 16 months for our residents who have been missing their home at sea,” Pamela Conover, The World’s CEO, said in a statement. “We are all anxious for the ship’s return and are enthusiastically preparing to welcome our residents back home this summer.”

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After being anchored for the past year, the world’s largest private residential yacht is about to make some serious waves. The epic 643-footer, aptly christened The World, will set sail again this July and take on even more global adventures.

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General Manager for Business Unit Cruise in VARD, Attilio Dapelo, says: “We are proud of having been selected to build this amazing yacht liner for Somnio. The vessel will be the largest so far in VARD’s history. The project will engage a high number of designers and shipbuilders in VARD’s network of specialized international facilities.”

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“Embarking on such a spectacular and pioneering project brings a huge amount of pride and excitement for the Winch Design team and follows an enormous amount of hard work already achieved. It’s a privilege to be working with Tillberg Design and VARD shipyard on what will be a revolutionary landmark for the industry. We look forward to working closely with all those involved and can’t wait to see her develop!” says Jim Dixon, Director of Yachts & Aviation at Winch Design.

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Somnio Lead, Captain Erik Bredhe, is overseeing the project. Bredhe was previously Master of “The World”, to date the only residential vessel at sea. here

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When it came down to assembling the team to make this yacht a reality, Erik Bredhe had to rely on the best designers of luxury yachts across the globe. Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) and Winch Design are collaborating on designing the luxury yacht. here

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Of course, environmental sustainability is a key focus for Somnio. Built with the latest clean engine technology and advanced onboard equipment, Somnio will allow scientists and marine experts to research ocean environments. Internationally recognised experts will join Somnio’s itinerary from time to time. These experts will update owners on the latest global challenges and solutions on key environmental and philanthropic issues. more

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Somnio will be 222 metres long and will have a gross tonnage of 33,500 GRT. here