Who Owns the Cruise Ship the World?

By Robert Palmer

The cruise ship, the World, is a residential cruise ship with 165 luxury residences. It is owned by ResidenSea Ltd., a company based in Nassau, Bahamas. The World is the largest privately owned residential ship in the world, and it has been cruising around the world since 2002.

The World was built in 2002 by a Norwegian shipping company, and it was designed to be a luxurious floating residence for people who wanted to experience life on a cruise ship without having to commit to an entire voyage. The World has several different types of residences ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, all with full amenities like restaurants, shops, pools and spas. Residents of The World can choose to live onboard full-time or just for short periods of time as they travel around the world.

The World also offers guests experiences that are not available on other cruise ships such as luxury shore excursions and private events. Guests can also take advantage of the amenities offered onboard such as gourmet restaurants, fitness centers and spas. Guests also have access to internet cafes and libraries which are stocked with books from all over the globe.

The World is currently owned by ResidenSea Ltd., which is owned by three shareholders: Captain Lars Janson, Dr. Sol Kerzner and John Paul Papanicolaou. Captain Janson serves as President and Chairman of ResidenSea Ltd., while Dr. Kerzner serves as Vice President and CEO of ResidenSea Ltd., and Mr. Papanicolaou serves as a consultant to ResidenSea Ltd., providing expertise on marketing strategies for The World’s luxury residences.

The World has been sailing around the globe since 2002 with some of its stops including London, Rome, Istanbul, Bangkok and Sydney among many others. The luxurious lifestyle offered onboard The World continues to attract people from all over the world who want to experience life on a cruise ship without having to commit to an entire voyage.

Conclusion

Who owns the Cruise Ship The World? The answer is that it is owned by ResidenSea Ltd., a company based in Nassau, Bahamas which is owned by three shareholders: Captain Lars Janson, Dr Sol Kerzner and John Paul Papanicolaou.