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Why Embark on a World Cruise?

15th May 2019

A world cruise represents a trip of a lifetime, where having it all taken care of is standard, and settling for second best isn’t a consideration. Imagine unpacking only once and travelling everywhere you’ve always dreamed of on-board the world’s most lavish and prestigious ships.

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Time on board Seabourn Sojourn is full of luxury.
Time on board Seabourn Sojourn is full of luxury.

Six of the most respected cruise lines in travel have launched their highly-anticipated World Cruises for 2020 and beyond, offering a bespoke experience that opens the door to hundreds of unique destinations, multiple continents, and countless exhilarating ports.

Here, there, everywhere. From the outset, the choice is yours. For the well travelled or the novice, tailor your cruise to suit you - embrace the complete journey or decide to travel in segments. Embark on epic lines, like Oceania, and relish in the diversity of ninety-five destinations in one hundred and eighty days that rounds the Cape of Good Hope, transits the Panama Canal, explores Peru, Alaska, and the cherry blossoms of Japan. 

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World cruises take you to the world's most iconic destinations.
World cruises take you to the world's most iconic destinations.

Go for the marquee ports and hidden gems on the Seabourn, including vibrant overnights in French West Africa and South East Asia, or be wowed by the luxurious Princess Cruises and its exclusive stop in Zanzibar, Tanzania. History tragics will gush over the fascinating itinerary on the Queen Mary 2, where Cunard visits the Holy Lands and thirty-eight intriguing UNESCO World Heritage sites.

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Cunard's Queen Mary 2
Cunard's Queen Mary 2.

World cruising is about unimaginable scope, high-end indulgence, and bespoke experiences on any budget. Monotonous layovers, connecting flights, and managing hotel bookings are but a memory: your five star luxury hotel goes with you everywhere, and you won’t want to leave these floating oases when its over.

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Enjoy 5-star treatment on a Silversea cruise.
Enjoy 5-star treatment on a Silversea cruise.

On the glittering decks experience world-class entertainment, exclusive Galas, and Michelin star cuisine. As the waves roll by, settle in on your balcony with a glass of wine and a good book or rejuvenate and relax in the exclusive Day Spas. Oceania’s Canyon Ranch Spa is a highlight.

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Unwind at Oceania’s Canyon Ranch Spa.
Unwind at Oceania’s Canyon Ranch Spa.

Don’t waste a moment. Venture out for cultural experiences that stand world cruising apart from the pack. Sailing from Miami to Barcelona, enjoy exclusive shoreside events on Regent Seven Seas: including, a Royal Bedouin Evening in Wadi Rum. The opulent Silversea Line takes things to the next level, stopping in Hong Kong harbour for a glamorous night at the races and then Venice, for a masked ball in its one hundred and fifty day journey.

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Take in the world from the deck of a Regent Seven Seas ship.
Take in the world from the deck of a Regent Seven Seas ship.

Discover cultural experiences not to be forgotten with Crystal Cruises. Safari in Kenya with the Seabourn, taste the world’s best pizza in Naples on the Cunard, Rumba in Latin America with Princess, swim the Great Barrier Reef with Regent Seven Seas, and walk the remote places like Easter Island with Silversea. It is just the tip of the iceberg.

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Discover places, people and experiences you've never imagined.
Discover places, people and experiences you've never imagined.

Island hopping and feasting. Your fellow travellers are like-minded people looking for a breathtaking journey they will remember for the rest of their lives. Whether you’re in the Caribbean, Asia, or the Mediterranean, take full advantage of the overnights in port and the countless more that linger into the late evening to soak up local shows, regional cuisines, and eclectic rhythm. The chance to create new friendships in the relaxing setting at sea and while exploring far away lands has never been so easy, enjoyable. The time is now, and World Cruising delivers.

Where in the world would you like to go? A world cruise can take you there in 5-star luxury. Let our cruise specialists plan your next cruise journey.