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Monaco Yacht Show 2024: The Biggest, Boldest and Most Expensive Superyachts To See

Even in its 33rd year, Monaco Yacht Show continues to break its own milestones.

By Ellys Woodhouse and Toby Louch

The principality of Monaco has a calendar that’s filled with major events. While the financial benefits of this little tax haven ensure its population remains fairly well stocked with super-rich and socialites year-round, it’s these events that truly bring the masses. April calls for the tennis at The Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters; in May it’s time for the Formula One Grand Prix ; June brings the world-famous car show Top Marques ; and summer draws to a close with perhaps the most glam of the bunch, the Monaco Yacht Show, which this year falls on September 25 – 28.

For those interested in gazing upon some of the finest yachts that can be found anywhere in the world, Monaco ’s Port Hercules is a pretty good spot year-round, but for the weekend of the Monaco Yacht Show, things enter a different league.

The Monaco Yacht Show is essentially a gathering of the global superyacht community. From owners to innovators, manufacturers and brokers, all head to the principality. Each year, builders and brokers present around 120 superyachts and 60 luxury tenders , with many of these reflecting current industry trends and revealing the potential future direction of the industry. These vessels boast an average length of around 160 ft, with a sprinkling of superyachts that top the 320 ft mark – with this year’s headliner clocking in at 400 ft.

Aside from the yachts themselves, visitors can expect countless designers improving yacht interiors and engineers working to ensure the industry becomes more sustainable. There’s sure to be a lot going on.

So ahead of this year’s event, Elite Traveler has looked into which yachts will be on display at Port Hercules and curated a list of some of the show’s unmissable vessels. So blow the dust off your Panama hat and add a few zeros to your credit card limit, because these are some of the biggest, boldest and most expensive boats attending the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show.

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The undisputed biggest headline of this year’s show – in every sense of the word – Lürssen’s Kismet will be the largest yacht to go on display in Port Hercules. While the previous title holder was another from Lürssen, the 377.6-ft Ahpo, the Kismet takes its victory by a considerable mile, clocking in at 400 ft. Previously known as Project Jag, the Kisamet was handed over to owner Shahid Khan in May 2024, making it one of the show’s newest deliveries, too. 

With exterior design by Nuvolari Lenard and naval architecture by Lürssen Yachts along with Reymond Langton Design working on the yacht’s interiors , Kismet is decked out with a helipad, beauty salon, indoor and outdoor cinema, dance floor and gym. Perhaps unsurprising, but all this makes Kisamet one of the most expensive yachts to charter , too, asking for €3m (approx. $3.4m) per week with Cecil Wright & Partners. 

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Delivered in 2019 by SilverYachts and refitted in 2024, the almost 280-ft, self-described ‘sports activity vessel’ Bold takes center stage at Monaco Yacht Show 2024. Designers Espen Øino created the superyacht’s striking, military-inspired exterior, creating a unique glass-enclosed loft on the upper deck that covers over 3,200 sq-ft of interior space. Meanwhile, Vain Interiors has created an opulent, New York-style loft, which is built to accommodate up to 12 overnight guests in eight luxurious staterooms and can carry up to 96 passengers while cruising.

With a a huge selection of water toys, a vast outdoor entertaining area with a bar and Teppanyaki grill, a cinema, an eight-person hot tub and a lounge surrounding a firepit, it’s no surprise that the Bold is a popular charter yacht, with Holl Robinson asking €875,000 ($972, 800) per week. 

Following an extensive, three-year rebuild, the most expensive superyacht on the market has returned to Port Hercules for 2024, complete with a new look – and price tag, too, asking for €295m ($328m). The 344.5-ft Oceanco H3 superyacht has already picked up a handful of international awards for the new look and is expected to impress many fans at Monaco Yacht Show 2024. 

In addition to the extra 10 meters that were added to the H3 ’s hull, the rebuild – from the likes of Reymond Langton Design, which worked on both the exterior and interior redesign, and the collaboration between Lateral Naval Architects and Oceanco on its naval architecture – also saw a pool deck, huge spa and wellness area and climate-controlled winter garden added to H3 ’s numerous amenities. 

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With its distinctive, shark-like exterior design, the 295-ft superyacht DAR will be hard not to miss at Monaco Yacht Show 2024. Built by Oceanco with exteriors designed by Luiz de Basto Design, the glossy black silhouette was inspired by the look of the hammerhead shark, with sinuous lines, wide set wing stations and a mast modeled after a dorsal fin. 

Meanwhile, renowned Italy-based studio Nuvolari & Lenard has crafted swooping, contemporary interiors. DAR’s impressive features include a complete owner’s deck, complete with a private salon and jacuzzi, a wellness area, an impressive beach club, and two helipads for private use. Offering grandeur and complete privacy in equal doses, DAR can accommodate up to 14 guests in overnight accommodation, with separate living quarters to host as many as 31 crew members.

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Despite only hitting the waters in June this year, the first wallywind110, Galma , is set to make its global debut at Monaco Yacht Show 2024. Measuring almost 110 ft, Galma ’s naval architecture comes from German studio judel/vrolijk & co while interior and exterior lines are designed by Wally in collaboration with Santa Maria Magnolfi. With a design that offers the comfort of a cruising yacht while maintaining the performance of a racing boat, Galma is characterized by the 22.6-ft telescopic keel and an all-carbon hull that has been painted in light metallic blue.

Other highlights of Galma include an 860-sq-ft full-beam cockpit with seating and dining for up to 15 people, as well as an open-plan raised saloon. Galma can accommodate up to eight guests overnight, with five crew members. 

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Luxury charter yacht ETERNAL SPARK scheduled for global debut at 2024 Monaco Yacht Show

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By Anna Ingles   17 September 2024

Bilgin Yachts has announced the forthcoming global debut of luxury charter yacht ETERNAL SPARK at the 2024 Monaco Yacht Show . As a flagship model in the Bilgin 163 series, this meticulously crafted charter yacht promises to set new standards in luxury yachting. 

The unveiling of luxury yacht rental ETERNAL SPARK represents a landmark event for both Bilgin Yachts and the global yachting community. Alongside her, two more exceptional yachts from Bilgin Yachts will also be featured at the Monaco Yacht Show; 155.10ft (47.5m) motor yacht charter STARBURST III , and 137.6ft (41.9m)  superyacht KASIF  will further elevate the exhibition.

An epitome of luxury with unparalleled attention to detail, ETERNAL SPARK's exterior and naval architecture by Unique Yacht Design showcases sleek, sporty lines complemented by expansive open decks and modern functionality. Emrecan Özgün, CEO of Unique Yacht Design, highlights the focus on "expansive, sheltered open decks," creating beautifully interconnected areas like the grand beach club and stunning sundeck. These features ensure all Mediterranean yacht charter guests enjoy seamless sea access and ultimate comfort on board.

The intricate furniture and spacious living areas reflect Bilgin’s dedication to luxury and comfort. We employed the latest technologies to ensure Eternal Spark delivers peak performance and safety. Halil Uzunbabalar, Senior Project Manager

Key highlights of the motor yacht charter include outdoor and indoor cinemas, a 5,000-liter Jacuzzi pool on the sundeck, and a spacious beach club with a sauna. The transformer swim platform provides easy access to the sea for action-packed watersports yacht charters . 

Keeping all charter guests busy, the toy garage onboard luxury yacht charter ETERNAL SPARK includes: 

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The charter yacht  interiors, crafted by Hot Lab, are equally as captivating as the exteriors. The yacht features clean architectural volumes, softened lines, and over 200 distinct materials, resulting in a minimalist yet detailed aesthetic. Offering a six-cabin layout for up to 12 charter guests, along with six outdoor and three indoor socializing areas, yacht rental ETERNAL SPARK ensures ample space for both relaxation and entertainment.

Available for charter in the 2024 season, visitors to the Monaco Yacht Show can explore charter yacht ETERNAL SPARK firsthand at C.06 on Quai Chicane, Port de Monaco.

To find out more about chartering ETERNAL SPARK, or indeed an alternative South of France yacht charter , contact your chosen yacht charter broker today for the latest offers and information on yacht rental costs .

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Inside insane $2 billion mega yacht ‘Goliath’ with hangar for four aircraft & its own submarine

It’s a mega yacht unlike any other with the $2 billion vessel boasting its own submarine and five-star amenities like a beach club.

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An incredible mega yacht so large that has its own submarine could double as a billionaires playground and a research lab.

Plans for the 700ft Goliath yacht includes research equipment, jet skis, helicopters and three heated pools.

The vessel is touted to cost a whopping £1 billion - $A2 billion.

Part of the Goliath series, the Q-quest yacht designed by California based yacht designer Steve Kozloff.

The massive research floater has been described as an expedition dream, providing plenty of lab space for research, experimentation, and medical intervention.

The mega-yacht is also loaded with plenty of exploration vehicles, including six hydrofoil tenders, two seaplanes, three jet skies, two helicopters, a U-Worx Research submarine, and a garage for two overland SUVs.

A separate hangar at midship stores two Cessna Caravan Seaplanes, selected for their ability to transport resupply across long distances.

The three upper decks are reserved for the owner and guests, offering 18 VIP cabins and a primary suite with a private balcony and pool.

It also boasts five-star amenities like a beach club, Turkish bath, three heated pools, yoga studio, and a 20-person theatre.

The mega yacht also has an impressive 3,000-square-foot owner’s suite with panoramic views at the bow, a large spa and pool, a basketball court.

There’s another pool with a shaded lounge area above the hangar, a dining room at the stern, and a solarium with a second dining area, plus a beach club with a full bar.

A total of 26 owner’s guests will reside on the three upper decks, while an operating crew of 150 including doctors, scientists, pilots, nurses, research engineers will reside in unspecified quarters.

Luxury aside, the predominantly research vessel would carry a complete oceanographic laboratory, a medical laboratory with MRI and X-ray imaging.

It could even hold as many as 20 hospital beds with 5G-connected robotic surgery facilities.

Propelled by thrusters powered by batteries, the vessel can reach a top speed of 20 knots with a range of 20,000 nautical miles.

Kozloff told autoevolution : “The mission of G-Quest, a 705-foot yacht, allows its owner to oversee their philanthropic efforts while living in luxury at sea.

“It is designed for both humanitarian and research objectives.”

The G-quest isn’t the only luxury yacht to boast a helipad.

Plans for the “Floating Dubai” vessel include an enormous pool deck , a relaxing spa and not one, but two enormous helipads on board.

Christened UAE One, the superboat was designed by Milan-based Enzo Manca, who collaborated with a sheikh to make it the flagship of the United Arab Emirates.

In a statement, Manca said: “The idea of UAE One was born in 2020, during a very special meeting between me and a sheikh of the United Arab Emirates on vacation in Italy.

“The sultan was very clear and categorical, he wanted something really special and unique.”

UAE One is inspired by historic defence ships, yet its curving lines distinguishes it from other vessels on the high seas.

It also stands over 130 feet tall and has tinted windows for extra privacy in true military style.

With nine decks and a total area of slightly over 30,000 square feet, the monster yacht is designed to give guests, diplomats, and kings the finest experience possible.

There is an owner’s suite, eight cabins, and 14 mini suites within.

The staff has 35 cabins as well.

The main deck, meanwhile, has a beautiful 18-metre geometric swimming pool.

There are also several outdoor lounges for sundowners, a platform for ocean swims, and a wellness centre with a spa on board.

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Divers are racing to retrieve Mike Lynch’s personal hard drives locked in a safe on the ocean floor, according to reports.

Italian newspaper la Repubblica reported that the tech billionaire, whose clients included MI5, the NSA and the Israeli secret service, didn’t trust confidential documents on the cloud and kept two encrypted hard drives in a safe which now lies 49 metres below sea level.

Investigators from Palermo said that no personal effects of the seven victims and 15 survivors have been recovered so far and that surveillance on the sailing ship continues 24 hours a day. They say the only hard drives brought to the surface are those of the ship.

An investigation into manslaughter is set to continue after specialist divers recovered video equipment that could explain how it sank.

Italian prosecutors will continue their probe after a source told Reuters Navy divers recovered parts of the deck , computer material, video surveillance systems, hard drives and various other equipment.

The electronic devices have been sent to specialised labs outside of Sicily to check their condition and possibly recover data, the source added.

Mike Lynch’s yacht was ‘unsinkable’, says boss of company who built boat

Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, said there are no flaws with the design and construction of the Bayesian and it is “one of the safest boats in the world”.

The Bayesian, a 184-ft superyacht carrying 22 passengers and crew, was anchored off the port of Porticello, near Palermo, when it disappeared beneath the waves in a matter of minutes after a freak tornado struck.

“The ship sank because it took on water, from where investigators will have to say,” Mr Costantino told television news programme TG1.

He suggested that the sinking was down to a series of human errors.

The CEO said that had the crew shut all doors and hatches, turned on the engine, lifted the anchor, lowered the keel and turned the yacht to face the wind, they would have suffered “zero damage”.

He added that data showed it took 16 minutes from when the wind began for it to sink.

Cartoisio said the tragedy will be even more painful if the sinking was caused by “behaviours that were not aligned to the responsibilities that everyone needs to take in shipping”.

Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter Hannah flown back to families after Bayesian superyacht sinking

The bodies of those who died after the billionaire Mike Lynch’s Bayesian superyacht sunk off the coast of Sicily have been flown back to their families by private jet.

Italian publication Giornale di Sicilia reported post-mortem examinations were completed at a Palermo hospital and the bodies have now been returned.

My colleague Tom Watling reports:

Bodies of Mike Lynch and daughter flown back to UK after Bayesian tragedy

Italian media reports the bodies have been returned to their families via private jet

Captain gives his account of tragic sinking

Captain James Cutfield previously gave his terrifying account before invoking his right to remain silent.

According to Correire, he told prosecutors: “Seaman Griffiths came to wake me up and told me that there were 20 knots of wind.

“I looked at the instruments and indeed that was the case. I went out immediately and asked them to warn everyone because I didn’t like the situation.”

He said the Bayesian tilted 45 degrees “and remained like that for a bit and then suddenly fell to the right.

“We were catapulted into the sea”.

Seaman Matthew Griffiths, 22, said: “We somehow climbed back up to the bridge and tried to form a human chain to save those who managed to reach that gap from the accommodation deck ... they were struggling on the walls because the boat was lying in the water.

“The first in the chain was the captain who stretched down. He helped everyone, the ladies, the mother with the little girl ... But we were sinking and unfortunately some didn’t make it .”

Mr Griffiths joins fellow Brit Tim Parker-Eaton, 56, and Kiwi skipper James Cutfield, 51, on the official list of those being formally investigated for shipwreck and multiple manslaughter.

Being investigated does not equate to being charged and is a procedural step.

Professor fears more deaths by ‘medicanes’ after Bayesian tragedy

Professor Yoav Yair, Dean of the School of Sustainability at Reichman University in Israel, told the Mirror that storms dubbed ‘medicanes’ - Mediterranean hurricanes - could cause similar sinkings like the Bayesian superyacht.

He said: “It is not a matter of if this (the Bayesian disaster) will happen again, but rather it’s when and where.

“In the last couple of years we have seen medicanes - which are a new phenomena. These are hurricane-like storms that pack a lot of energy, and create flash flooding, torrential rains, lightning, hail and severe sustained winds. The 2023 “Daniel” medicane destroyed Libya and caused over 30,000 deaths there.

“The sea surface temperature has risen globally and in the Med as well, charging the atmosphere with increased fluxes of water vapor, which means a higher potential for massive storms.”

Seven key unanswered questions around the sinking of the Bayesian

With the Bayesian lying on her side 50 metres underneath the now gentle waters of the Mediterranean, mystery still surrounds how the 56-metre superyacht, sank in the typhoon off the port of Porticello.

Remotely controlled underwater vehicles and cave divers are looking to raise the yacht , which experts will examine in the coming days.

The key unanswered questions around the tragic sinking of the Bayesian

With the search continuing of the sunken Bayesian an investigation has been launched to establish what caused the disaster off the coast of Sicily

Italian navy recover video equipment

Italian Navy divers have recovered video surveillance equipment from the wreckage of billionaire Mike Lynch’s Bayesian superyacht that could explain how it sank.

The British tech tycoon’s boat had been moored near the port of Porticello on 19 August when it sank during the early hours of the morning. It is now lying 50m below the surface.

Among those killed were Mr Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, who had been due to begin studying at Oxford University in September, as well as four other family friends and associates.

Divers hunting for clues on how Mike Lynch’s superyacht sank make discovery

The video equipment recovered could show if the crews left doors open on the Bayesian superyacht, which might have allowed the vessel to flood

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Kreuzfahrt: Auf dieser Luxus-Yacht wohnen Superreiche

Auf diesem kreuzfahrtschiff wohnen die superreichen – ein manager verrät, wie luxuriös das leben auf der mega-yacht ist.

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Thomas Legner (61) ist der Generaldirektor von The World, der größten privaten Wohnyacht.

Das Schiff verfügt über 165 Wohnungen, die den Bewohnern gehören, und segelt ständig um die Welt.

Legner sagt, auf dem Schiff sei es nicht wie auf einer Kreuzfahrt – es sei wie ein exklusiver Country Club auf dem Wasser.

Dieser Artikel basiert auf einem Gespräch mit Thomas Legner, dem 61-jährigen General Manager von The World. Er wurde aus Gründen der Länge und Klarheit überarbeitet.

The World ist die größte private Wohn-Yacht der Welt. Sie hat nichts von einer Kreuzfahrt, sondern ist eher ein Country Club auf dem Wasser. Es gibt 165 Apartments auf dem Schiff , und wir haben durchschnittlich 200 Bewohner an Bord. Unser jüngster Bewohner ist fünf Jahre alt, und unser ältester Bewohner 80.

Ich bin seit Januar 2014 General Manager des Schiffes. Zuvor war ich General Manager für das Intercontinental in Wien und davor für das Four Seasons tätig. Zu The World wollte ich, weil es kein anderes Schiff dieser Art gibt. Die Passagiere entscheiden, wohin wir jedes Jahr fahren. Wir sind schon bis in die Antarktis und nach Papua-Neuguinea gereist.

Es ist keine Kreuzfahrt, es ist ein exklusives Zuhause auf dem Meer

Da es sich nicht um eine Kreuzfahrt handelt, gibt es auch keinen Kapitänstisch oder Begrüßungsdrinks. The World ist ein Zuhause. Die meisten Menschen leben fünf bis sieben Jahre auf dem Schiff, aber einige Bewohner sind schon von Beginn an, also seit 22 Jahren dabei. Unsere Bewohner können das ganze Jahr über auf dem Schiff leben, wenn sie es wünschen. Aber da sie oft noch andere Wohnungen haben, teilen sie ihre Zeit zwischen den Residenzen auf.

Es gibt vier Möglichkeiten, an Bord des Schiffes zu kommen: ein Apartment kaufen, als Gast eingeladen werden, als potenzieller Käufer einen Probeaufenthalt genießen oder dem exklusiven Mitgliederclub Exclusive Resorts beitreten. Der Club besitzt vier Immobilien auf The World als Teil seines Angebots, aber es gibt eine Warteliste, um an Bord zu kommen.

Immer wieder kommen Gerüchte darüber auf, wem ein Apartment auf The World gehört. Wir hatten in der Vergangenheit schon Politiker und Fernsehstars an Bord, aber wir verraten nichts über die Bewohner des Schiffes. Ich würde einfach sagen, dass jeder Bewohner auf seinem Gebiet führend ist. Im Moment steht nur eine kleine Anzahl von Wohnungen zum Kauf zur Verfügung.

Die Anwesenheit des Personals sollte man spüren, nicht sehen

Wir haben sechs Restaurants an Bord, eine Kunstgalerie, ein Schwimmbad, ein Fitnesscenter, einen Golfsimulator und ein Spa. Außerdem haben wir eine Boutique und einen Lebensmittelladen. Die Mitarbeiter wissen, dass sie in einem Zuhause arbeiten. Wir sind respektvoll und höflich.

Keines der Besatzungsmitglieder außer dem Kapitän würde einen Bewohner oder Gast jemals mit seinem Vornamen ansprechen. Wir behandeln sie so, wie das Personal eines Luxushotels seine Gäste behandeln würde.

Ich bin der festen Überzeugung, dass man Service spüren, aber nicht sehen sollte. Wir haben ein Profil jedes Bewohners, in dem alle seine Vorlieben aufgeführt sind, von Allergien bis hin zu der Frage, ob er große oder kleine Eiswürfel in seinem Getränk mag. Die Bewohner können Zutaten im Lebensmittelladen des Schiffes kaufen und in ihrem Apartment kochen. Doch wenn sie in ein Restaurant gehen, sollten sie uns nur einmal sagen müssen, was sie mögen oder nicht mögen.

Anders als bei einer normalen Kreuzfahrt ist das ganze Schiff auf die Vorlieben der Bewohner ausgerichtet. Dabei kann es sich um die Art der Bettwäsche handeln, die sie in ihrem Appartement haben möchten, oder darum, welche Hafenaktivitäten sie mögen. Wir planen die Reiserouten zwei Jahre im Voraus. Dazu erstellen wir einen Fahrplan, sobald die Bewohner über die Ziele abgestimmt haben. Derzeit arbeiten wir an dem Fahrplan für 2027.

Crew und Bewohner haben einmalige Erlebnisse

Wir sind immer bestrebt, den Bewohnern besondere Momente zu bieten. Bei einer Gelegenheit, als es ein perfekter Tag auf See war, haben wir das Schiff am Äquator angehalten. Wir haben ein motorisiertes Schlauchboot, nördlich des Äquators und ein anderes südlich des Äquators platziert. So konnten die Gäste mitten auf dem Atlantik über den Äquator schwimmen.

Auch die Besatzung genießt besondere Momente. Wenn die Bewohner Ausflüge machen, kann die Crew mit Dünenbuggys durch die namibische Wüste fahren oder unter dem Sternenhimmel im Wadi Rum in Jordanien speisen.

Es ist unsere Aufgabe, die Wünsche der Bewohner zu erfüllen. So kann es sein, dass sie einen Tisch in einem Michelin-Stern-Restaurant mit Warteliste wünschen, was wir auch in der Regel schaffen. Andere brauchen vielleicht in letzter Minute einen Privatjet . In einem früheren Leben wäre ich vielleicht in kalten Schweiß ausgebrochen, aber jetzt machen wir es einfach möglich. Der Schlüssel zum Umgang mit Last-Minute-Anfragen liegt darin, flexibel zu sein und Alternativen zu haben, wenn die ursprüngliche Anfrage nicht möglich ist.

Wir haben Probleme, die es auf Kreuzfahrten nicht gibt

Als Wohnschiff haben wir Probleme, die es auf Kreuzfahrten vielleicht nicht gibt. Eines unserer größten Probleme ist die Lagerung. Wir haben wahrscheinlich 80 Golftaschen im Lager. Die Bewohner bringen auch ihre Möbel und Kunstwerke mit, aber sie wollen nicht alles ausstellen. Vielleicht wollen sie den Picasso später gegen den Rembrandt austauschen.

Wir geben niemals bekannt, wo sich das Schiff zu einem bestimmten Zeitpunkt befindet. Die Besatzung ist auch angewiesen, aus Sicherheitsgründen niemals in den sozialen Medien zu verkünden, dass sie sich auf The World befindet und wo das Schiff liegt.

Die Pandemie war die größte Herausforderung für mich als General Manager

Der herausforderndste Tag für mich als General Manager war im März 2020, zu Beginn der Pandemie. Wir waren gerade in Fremantle, Australien, angekommen, als die Flughäfen und Häfen zu schließen begannen. Die Gäste und die Hälfte der Besatzung flogen nach Hause. Der Rest der Besatzung blieb an Bord, um das Schiff zu warten.

Ich weiß noch, wie ich mit dem Kapitän auf der Brücke stand. Er sagte, es sei das erste Mal gewesen, dass er nicht wusste, ob er nach links oder nach rechts fahren sollte, da wir kein Ziel hatten. Die Ungewissheit war schwierig.

Der schönste Tag auf dem Schiff war die Begrüßung der Menschen, die im Juli 2021 zurückkehrten. Ich bekomme immer noch eine Gänsehaut, wenn ich daran denke. Einige Leute hatten wir seit über einem Jahr nicht mehr gesehen. Alle waren zu Tränen gerührt.

Das Schönste an meinem Job ist der Umgang mit der Besatzung und den Bewohnern und die Schaffung von tollen Erlebnissen. Vor ein paar Wochen sagte mir jemand, The World sei wie Four Seasons auf Steroiden. Unsere Crew-Mitglieder schaffen etwas so Unvergessliches, dass die Leute gar nicht mehr gehen wollen.

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