‘The World’, the most luxurious cruise liner on the planet, today called to Dublin Port. The almost 200 metres long, 43,000 tonne ship arrived at Ireland’s largest port carrying over 200 high-spend passengers for a 4 day visit to the capital. The prestigious cruise liner is one of 88 cruise ships due to call at Dublin Port this year.
‘The World’ is known as a ‘property ship’ as the 165 residential units on board the luxury cruise liner are owned by the ship’s residents. The residents live on board the ship as she circumnavigates the globe. To become a resident of the ship, prices range from $600,000 for a studio apartment, to $13.5 million for a luxury suite. Some apartments and suites are available to rent, with prices for studio apartments starting at €2,000 per night.
The cruise liner can accommodate up to 300 residents and their guests as well as over 250 crew members. The vessel offers the latest in cruise luxury with an onboard pool, spa, jogging track, putting green and a full sized tennis court. ‘The World’ also has some facilities that are unique due to its residential nature, such as a small grocery store and delicatessen. There are also five restaurants on board, to supplement the full kitchens in each residence. With a movie theatre, library and music venue all on board, residents have no shortage of entertainment options on the ship.
‘The World’ is one of 88 cruise liners scheduled to call to Dublin this year following Dublin Port Company’s continued marketing efforts to attract this valuable business to the city. The arrival of these ships will generate a major boost of between €35 million and €55 million for the local economy, as the cruise ships will carry almost 80,000 high-spend passengers to the capital this year along with significant numbers of crew.
The cruise sector has become a hugely important part of the city’s tourism product since Dublin Port Company first targeted this trade in the mid 1990s. It is estimated that cruise liners have contributed over €350 million to the city in the last decade alone.
Mr. Enda Connellan, Chief Executive, Dublin Port Company said, “We are delighted to welcome luxury cruise liner ‘The World’ to Dublin Port. Dublin Port Company along with Cruise Ireland has worked hard to attract this valuable trade to Dublin city by promoting the city as an attractive cruise ship destination. Our location, in the heart of Dublin city, is ideal for tourists to venture into our capital. Cruise Line Executives want their guests to enjoy the destinations chosen and a high spend by each guest is a good indication of an enjoyed experience”
Mr John Tierney, City Manager, Dublin City Council said, “We warmly welcome the luxury cruise liner ‘The World’ and its 200 passengers to Dublin City. With 88 cruise liners visiting Dublin this year, it’s evident that our capital remains a very attractive cruise line destination. These magnificent cruise liners make a significant contribution to our economy and the business that cruise ships bring to Dublin should not be underestimated.”
Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr. Edie Wynne said, “Dublin Port Company’s work in bringing cruise ships such as ‘The World’ to Dublin City provides a welcome boost to retailers and other businesses in the city. With over 80,000 cruise ship passengers visiting our capital this year, Dublin’s bars, restaurants, shops and tourist attractions will benefit up to the sum of €50 million. I extend a Céad Míle Fáilte to ‘The World’. “
Date Published: Thursday 05. of August 2010