World cruise ship

[mey999]

Does anybody know what day the World is in Wick

[MileHigh]

Thursday I Think you can follow it here on this Link :

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/shi...00&header=true

[mey999]

Thanks very much milehigh

[FTOF.]

Does one wish to doff their cap? Perhaps spread their cloak over the larger of the water filled potholes?

[Dog-eared]

Each client on board could probably afford to buy Wick and turn it into an industrial, stinking , alcohol-banned work camp dedicated to making lots more money for the rich.
But only if there were any herring left...............

[bilbobaggins]

Is there a crusie ship coming to wick

[donss]

Is there a crusie ship coming to wick

No, the whole World is coming...........


Actually, apparently, the super-massive ship 'The World' is dropping in to see how the other half live. lol (as they say)

[garron28]

At 644 feet, The World is the largest privately owned yacht on the planet. When it was launched in 2002, there was little doubt that the World was a very unique cruise ship. There are 110 owner-occupied residences and 88 different guest suites. This is not only a very luxurious cruise ship but also one where guests can sail around the world without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home!

The World Cruise Ship is a floating residential community which is completely owned by its residents. The current residents are from 40 different countries and they live on board as the ship circumnavigates the globe. The ship stays in ports normally for 2 to 5 days. As can be expected some residents will stay onboard all year while others will stay on the ship periodically throughout the year.

The World Cruise ship has a gross tonnage of 43,524 tons. The vessel is 644 feet (196 m) long, 98 feet (30 m) wide, and has a 22-foot (6.7 m) draft, 12 decks, and reaches a maximum speed of 18.5 knots (34.3 km/h). There are 250 crew members onboard.
The ship has 165 residential units (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all of which are owned by the ship’s residents. The ship carries anywhere between 100 and 300 residents and their guests.

The ships residents purchased the ship in 2003 and since then everything about the ship is decided by their elected board of directors. The board of directors handles everything from the finances, the itinerary, and lifestyle.

Because of its unique situation there are a few facilities on the World that you might not find on any other cruise ship, including a small grocery store and a delicatessen. There is also a full-sized tennis court, putting green, a full gym, a casino and a golf simulation. There are five restaurants on board that work to supplement the full kitchens in each of the residences. The residences do have to pay to eat in the restaurants. This may be different from vacation liners but on the other hand this rarely full ship will have only at most 400 passengers.

The most impressive feature of this ship is the long port stays. The World allows her guests ample time to experience each of the places she docks. It even plans its itinerary around major events like the Cannes Film Festival, the Grand Prix and the British Open Golf.

There are even larger rooms and apartments for guests with families so that everyone can enjoy living upon the sea. The World Cruise Ship in unparalleled in the entire world and is perhaps the most exclusive type of living.

http://www.aboardtheworld.com/

[Anfield]

It has come to Caithness for a repaint, which will be carried out by Chestnut Roofing.
There were also plans to replenish the stores, but Haldanes will haveclosed down by the time it gets here.
Lidl store managers are rubbing their hands in anticipation

[Mr P Cannop]

its almost at wick

[cazmanian_minx]

If anyone fancies a holiday home, one of the penthouse suites is for sale - US$13,500,000! With monthly service charges starting from US$20,000 for the studio apartments!

According to the paper, the reason it's coming here is that the guy who owns Ackergill Tower has an apartment on it, so he's taking them all to Ackergill to sample the best of the Highlands.

[Venture]

Definitely how "the other half" live and the kind of lifestyle we all dream about. A magnificent ship but don't imagine we'll get a close up and will only be able to view from the shore.

[cat]

we are going on it!cant wait!! half thinking about hiding in a cupboard!!

[Better Out Than In]

Past "The World" once (sounds good that doesn't it) sailing around Orkney once and met some passengers later. Actually I got the impression they were a bit bored and were a bit envious of what we were up to in our rough old self-built yacht. Perhaps they are coming to Wick to get a piece of the action. There may be a lot of bankers on board as nobody else will have them.

[Even Chance]

Im going out later on my yacht to have a closer look.
I should have taken the day off work and taken paying passengers out to view it all day!! Another business opportunity missed.
At least I can say Ive sailed round the world then!!

[Jimbo]

Photo taken from my back garden this morning
http://imageshack.us/content_round.p...pload&newlp=1#

[Torvaig]

www.caithness-seacoast.co.uk

The above are offering trips out to the boat if you want to have a closer look! Good luck!

[Niall Fernie]

Some pics from this morning:

[golach]

I have sailed on a few passenger liners as a young seaman, between Australia, South Africa and the UK. The World to me looks like a floating box, nothing classic.
As I worked on Liners, I shun cruises like the plague, I have seen the boring sailing for days at a time, arriving in a port around 6am, rushing breakfast, to rush ashore to see the sights, then rushing back incase you miss Afternoon tea. Sorry, even if I had the money, I would not have a suite on that ugly looking thing.

[bilbobaggins]

I would love to come with u on your boat mate