The World, the first and one of the few residential cruise ships in the world, docked at the Port of Maputo on the 15th of December, where it stayed for 3 days. The World is a cruise ship with unique characteristics because it belongs to its residents, about 300 people of 40 different nationalities who circumnavigate the planet all year round.  Some residents live on board full time while others visit their floating home periodically throughout the year. The World is 196 meters long, has 12 decks and a maximum speed of 34.3km/h. The ship has 165 residential units (106 apartments, 19 studio apartments, and 40 studios), all owned by the ship's residents.

The World has facilities similar to those on board a regular cruise ship, and also some that are unique due to its residential nature. They include a small grocery store and delicatessen, a boutique, athletic facilities that include a golf simulator, putting green, full-sized tennis court, jogging track and gym. There are also five restaurants on board, a movie theatre, a library, music and dance performances and many other entertainment activities.