The World beckons...

The World, the first floating community, visited Sydney in the weeks leading up to the NYE celebrations.

Resplendant in the summer sun, the World makes for a beautiful backdrop in the harbour.

A serene moment by the Quayside...

The World with her mouth open. The stern is fitted with an artificial marina which drops down during stop overs. Jet skis and other assorted water toys can also use it as a dock and access to the large communal spa and, even more importantly, the large bar!

Yes, one of the many pleasures of owning a cabin aboard the World includes having your own spa bath outside on your private balcony. The joys...

After a week in Sydney, the passengers elected to cruise along the South Coast of NSW during which they stopped at the small coastla communities of Eden, Batemans Bay and Jervis Bay before returning to Sydney in time for the New Years Eve fireworks display.

She is seen here in Twofold Bay, Eden, on the far south coast. She was the first ship to visit since March 2009 and one of the largest, this caused interest in the community and lots of people came out to see her.

All the attention surrounding the World can't stop this father and son having a quiet fishing trip.

 

And there you have it...the World.

More information can be found here: http://www.aboardtheworld.com/