World Cruises: A Trip of A Lifetime

World cruises are an adventurous dream. They come with an ultimate itinerary and a never-ending list of unique things to do and see. Explore the Greek islands, go surfing in Australia, and go deep into the Amazon Rainforest, all without ever switching hotels, hopping on a flight, or stress from arrangements. 

To be best prepared for a world cruise, you must be aware of 2 important factors. The first is the cost; world cruises tend to be rather pricey, considering the amenities and destinations, they can cost anywhere from $20,000 to over $100,000. Secondly, make sure to have a lot of time on your hands, or the ability to take time off. World cruises are lengthy, even up to 180 days, depending on the destinations included. 

Despite the cost and amount of time it will take to complete, a world cruise is hands-down one of the most exciting and unique ways to explore the world. 

World cruises have various itinerary options and onboard activities, in addition to excursions off-board. Size matters when it comes to world cruises, just like any other cruise ship, there are things to consider. Expect to see a wide variety of activities and attractions on board, varying from whirlpools, spas, casinos, and broadway shows. 

Since world cruises are very long in length, there are a lot of things to consider when booking your trip and planning your itinerary. For starters, the cabin you choose is very important, as this will be your living quarters for the next few months. Keep in mind, that booking a room towards the middle of a ship is best to avoid sea sickness and swaying. 

In addition to cabins, the size of the ship should also be considered. Smaller ships can often go to more exotic and harder-to-reach destinations, though there are not as many amenities on board, and there is more notice of swaying and rocking from the ship. On a larger ship, destinations can be limited due to size, but there is often a never-ending list of activities to do onboard. 

Additionally, world cruises aim to make passengers feel at home. Therefore the service tends to be above and beyond, and a little over the top. This is especially true on smaller ships, as there are fewer passengers to tend to and service is more personalized. Depending on your package and options, butler services and room service can be available upon request, in addition to the all-inclusive drink and cuisine packages. The dining options onboard world cruises are mouth-watering, and range from Western to Asian favorites, to fast food and fine dining experiences. 

World cruises not only travel to popular cruise ship destinations, such as the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Pacific Islands, and other tropical locations but other exotic and more off-the-beaten-path destinations as well. World cruises give passengers the opportunity to visit places and locations that you typically wouldn’t visit on your own. 

When joining an around-the-world cruise, not only will you experience the practical tropical locations, but locations with different weather and climates as well. This is important to know when it comes to planning and packing for your world cruise voyage. Be sure to pack your bathing suit and flip-flops for Mexico or Fiji, in addition to your jacket and hat for places like New York, Alaska, and even Antarctica. 

 While on a world cruise, not only will passengers experience different ports and climates, but they will often circumference the entire globe or at least a good section of it. Most world cruises typically venture to over 100 countries on at least 4 different continents. Discovering new and exotic places on a cruise ship is a trip in itself, let alone experiencing circling the entire world. Keep in mind, if you aren’t sure whether or not a world cruise is for you, there are options to join segments of the cruise. Rather than take the entire cruise, join for a month or 2 while in a certain region of the world.

Royal Caribbean 

Royal Caribbeans’ Ultimate World Cruise is the most epic world cruise to ever set sail on the ocean. The cruise lasts for 274 days, venturing to more than 60 countries and 11 world wonders, across 150 different destinations on all 7 continents. The cruise starts in Miami and is split into 4 different sections including the Americas and Antarctica, Asia and the Pacific Islands, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and lastly Europe. 

Cunard 

Cunards’ Centenary World Voyages onboard Queen Victoria departs from Frankfurt, Germany, and sails throughout 105 different countries. After sailing through Europe, the ship with head to New York and down through the Caribbean and the Panama Canal. Additionally, the ship will continue on to the Pacific islands, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. 

Viking 

The Viking World Cruise lasts for 138 days and travels to 28 different countries. Starting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the cruise goes from the Caribbean and North America to Oceania, Asia, the Middle East, and finally finishing in London. 

Regent Seven Seas 

Sailing roundtrip from Miami, Regent Seven Seas, Seven Seas Mariner World Cruise goes through 132 different countries. The luxurious ships sails between destinations in North and Central America, the Pacific Islands, Asia, and Europe.