The most luxurious residential yacht in ‘The World’ is heading to SA

The World, the largest privately owned residential mega yacht on the planet has announced that it will be calling on three of South Africa’s ports for an extended visit during its 2024 journey to six continents.

Where’s the yacht heading?

The ship will arrive first in Cape Town at the end of February, after an expedition to Antarctica this January and one to South America during February.

The yacht will then arrive in Cape Town, a much-favoured destination among the residents.

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While in Cape Town, Residents and Guests will have the chance to explore the stunning Cape Winelands with exclusive visits to Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, enjoy the city’s thriving art scene at the world-class Bijou and Christopher Moller Galleries, and soak in outstanding natural landscapes with a hike up Lions Head.

Residents will also see Cape Town through esteemed historian Dr. Dean Allen’s eyes, as he delivers a private overview of the city’s history atop Table Mountain before guiding the group through significant landmarks and fascinating neighbourhoods.

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Onwards to Durban

The ship will then sail along the South African coast, spending time in Mossel Bay where Residents can snorkel among the area’s renowned marine life, before sailing on to Durban.

From there, the chance to spot Africa’s “big five” in the wild bushveld awaits at Phinda Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal.

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After almost two weeks in South Africa, The World will then go on to traverse the turquoise seas of Africa’s east coast, stopping along the way in Mozambique, Zanzibar and Kenya before a week spent among the white sands of the Seychelles.

The only ship of its kind in operation, The World offers a unique ultra-luxury lifestyle of global exploration that is internationally renowned for its journeys to many of the planet’s most remote and undiscovered regions.

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