On March 16th, 1521, the Portuguese seafarer, Ferdinand Magellan, sailed around the world and explored new trade routes on behalf of the Spanish Crown. He arrived at Zamal ( Samar ) Island, part of an island group later named Philippines after the Spanish ruler Philipp II. When on April 7th, 1521, Magellan landed on Cebu to replenish his supplies, he was welcomed with much dignity by the natives. When the tribe's prince, Lapu-Lapu, of the neighboring island Mactan denied Magellan his request for provisions, Magellan decided to invade the island using military force. On April 27th, 1521, his

A long time yachting and cruising enthusiast, Randall B. Jackson, was inspired to build the world’s most luxurious residential cruise ship while he and his family were enjoying a holiday cruise through the Straits of Magellan. Designed for the discerning traveler, the Magellan surrounds you with unparalleled luxury as you circumnavigate the globe. When completed the Magellan displaces 76,000 gross weight tons and will measure more than 860 feet long by 106 feet wide and feature 15 decks with a multinational crew of 350.