Port Tampa Bay once again hosted a call by The World – the largest private residential yacht in the world – when it docked February 1 at Cruise Terminal 6 for a three-day visit.  

The World Super Yacht Again Visits Port Tampa Bay

Port Tampa Bay once again hosted a call by The World – the largest private residential yacht in the world – when it docked February 1 at Cruise Terminal 6 for a three-day visit. The World last visited the Tampa during November 2012.

Built in Norway and launched in 2002, the 43,188-ton super yacht has a length overall of 644 feet, width of 96 feet and a draft of 22 feet. In addition, the ship features 12 decks, 165 residential units and a maximum speed of 18.5 knots. The resident-owned ship operates with a management team, staff and an elected board of directors to carry out operations of the luxury community. The vessel has continuously circumnavigated the globe since its launch.

On-board amenities include a library, full-sized tennis court, grocery store, casino and a variety of restaurants, from haute cuisine to international. Full-scale services, such as concierge and dry cleaning, maximize convenience to residents. Crew size on board the Bahamas-flagged ship is about 250.  

"We are very pleased residents and crew of The World return to Tampa to spend a few days enjoying our beautiful weather and local amenities, and, of course, we certainly look forward to their return in the future," Paul Anderson, port president and CEO, said.