The World, the largest privately owned residential megayacht on the planet, is raising questions about the definition of a yacht, and why exactly a vessel like this one is actually classified as one.
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To be clear, brand buzz magazine gives the following analogy:
Cruise ships function like hotels, with passengers booking rooms and following a set itinerary, while yachts function more like private vacation homes. On a yacht, the charterer rents the entire space, controls how it is used during the rental period, and only accommodates invited guests. This difference goes beyond practicality. It's about the experience. Unlike the crowded environment of a cruise ship carrying hundreds of passengers, a private yacht offers a personal journey to a destination of your choice, just for family and friends.
Essentially, a megayacht is a privately owned luxury vessel operated by a professional crew, offering a customizable travel experience according to the owner's taste and wealth. Crew members typically enjoy better wages, work in more intimate environments, and attend to the owner and a select number of guests. Despite its size, the crew works closely together and has specific responsibilities, while maintaining a high level of respect and sociability among the crew.
Much like a cruise ship, The World has a huge lobby, a deck with a mini-shopping mall, a fitness center, a golf simulator, an impressive tennis court, a running track, a swimming pool, a library, and of course, facilities. , cocktail lounge for nightlife.
There are 165 homes, including 106 apartments, 19 studio apartments and 40 studios, all owned by residents.
A cruise ship, on the other hand, is part of a fleet owned by a major company and serves a large number of passengers throughout the year according to a fixed schedule. Flight attendants may receive tips in addition to their wages, but they often work long hours and serve large numbers of passengers each day.
That's why The World is called a megayacht and not a cruise ship.
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