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Could you live on The World?

(34 Posts)
MellowYellow Thu 13-Aug-20 08:06:01

This ship intrigues me. As you may know it's home to some very wealthy people, who between them choose where it sails. Most use it for a few months a year but for some it's their permanent residence. I try to imagine what it would be like as a permanent home - I'd miss having trees and birds around me, even if I was visiting wonderful places. Given an extraordinary amount of wealth could you live on The World?

Jane10 Thu 13-Aug-20 15:32:32

For those who like (and can afford) that sort of thing, that is the sort of thing they like!

LadyBella Thu 13-Aug-20 15:34:19

We saw it 2 weeks ago in Falmouth. I can't think of anything worse than living on it.

BlueBelle Thu 13-Aug-20 15:38:15

I ve never heard of it before but I m a very down to earth person and I d rather go camping under the stars than some ostentatious nightmare of a boat I couldn’t think of anything worse and anyone whose got 8million to spare should be building a school or a hospital or housing YUK

boodymum67 Sun 16-Aug-20 14:55:59

as I said utterbliss.....cloud cuckoo land!

Peardrop50 Sun 16-Aug-20 15:03:58

Not for me thanks, as far as I'm concerned the sea is for paddling in not rocking about in a tummy churning tin can, no matter how luxurious.
As an aside, as much as I like you BlueBelle I can't agree that rich people aren't real people. There are good and bad and everything in between amongst both rich and poor.

Peardrop50 Sun 16-Aug-20 15:09:30

correction - I should have said wealthy, I'm sure we're all rich in our own way.

twinnytwin Sun 16-Aug-20 15:11:55

Well I wouldn't mind giving a go for a few months. See a bit more of the world, have some pampering. We've met some lovely folk on the cruises we've been on, and the entertainment and information provided has been fascinating. I'd miss the family, but communication these days is so much easier. Youngsters go off round the world backpacking for a year before university - why shouldn't we do it, in style. If only we had the money ........

JenniferEccles Mon 17-Aug-20 16:47:21

It’s perfectly possible to see a lot of the world on a normal cruise interspersed with being at home and seeing family and friends.

The World inmates (I’m sure they would hate to be called that though!) have bought a suite onboard, most of which are larger than a lot of flats.

They spend their time sailing around the world and only leave when the ship goes in for a refit.

It’s not for me. Much as I love cruises two or three weeks at a time, although very enjoyable, is enough as I am ready to get home to see everyone.

Just as well really as it’s only for the seriously monied!