PORT ANGELES — One of the world’s most unusual cruise ships pulled into Port Angeles Harbor about 6:30 this morning — but no passengers are scheduled to disembark as The World only receives supplies.
The World, launched in 2002, is a floating residential community owned by its residents. Currently from 40 different countries, they live on board as the ship slowly circumnavigates the globe — “chasing the sun.”
Some residents live onboard full time while others visit their floating home periodically throughout the year. They don’t need to go to town for shopping — the ship has its own stores, entertainment and gourmet restaurants.
The planned visit of The World for supplies was first reported last month by Peninsula Daily News maritime columnist David G. Sellars, whose “On the Waterfront” appears in Sunday editions.
The World’s amenities include a small grocery store and delicatessen, a boutique, complete athletic facilities that include a golf simulator, putting green, casino, full-sized tennis court, jogging track and fully equipped gym.
There are five restaurants that supplement the full kitchens in all apartments and the ever-changing variety of dining ashore as the ship travels. For on-board entertainment there is a movie theatre, library and music performances. In addition to shore excursions, classes have been offered on board in dance, navigation, language, cooking, arts and crafts, music, computers, and photography. In addition, The World provides high-speed Internet access in each residence.
For more about The World, including how you can acquire one of the live-aboard condos if you happen to have a few spare millions floating around, visit http://www.aboardtheworld.com .
