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World Cruise Guide

World Cruise Guide

A world cruise is the ultimate globetrotting adventure. It's a voyage that takes you around the world, offering an unparalleled opportunity to explore diverse cultures, landscapes, and experiences. From the bustling cities of Asia to the tranquil islands of the South Pacific and the historic ports of Europe, a world cruise is a journey of a lifetime. It's a grand exploration that allows you to circumnavigate the globe in style and luxury, making memories that will last forever.

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Key World Cruise Information

Ships & Cruise Lines

World cruises are typically offered on mid-sized, premium vessels built for long-haul comfort, such as Cunard's Queen Mary 2 or Holland America Line's Zuiderdam. These ships balance an array of onboard amenities with the ability to access a wider range of ports than modern mega-ships can.

Life aboard is tailored for voyages lasting 80 nights or more, featuring robust enrichment programs, diverse dining venues, and comfortable social spaces like libraries. Ships from lines like Azamara, including the Azamara Journey, are particularly well-suited due to their focus on destination immersion, often including longer and overnight stays in port.

Last updated on October 17, 2026

Best Time to Cruise

Most full world cruises depart in January, a strategic decision that allows ships to follow favorable weather patterns around the globe. This timing lets passengers enjoy summer in the Southern Hemisphere, including destinations in Australia and South America, before arriving in the Northern Hemisphere during its pleasant spring season.

This schedule is designed to avoid major storm seasons, such as hurricanes in the Atlantic and typhoons in the Pacific. January is the best month to embark. Because itineraries are so carefully planned around optimal conditions, there is no β€œworst” month; voyages simply do not operate during unfavorable seasons.

Last updated on October 17, 2026

Who Should Go

World cruises are ideal for retirees and other seasoned travelers with the significant time and financial resources required for a multi-month voyage. With a median price around $170 per person per day, these trips appeal to those who value seeing the globe from a floating home base without the hassle of constant packing and flying.

These itineraries are perfect for travelers interested in culture, geography, and forming a community at sea while visiting iconic ports like Sydney, Australia and Cape Town, South Africa. Those with limited vacation time, travelers on a tight budget, or individuals who prefer fast-paced, independent exploration might find the structure and long duration too restrictive.

Last updated on October 17, 2026

Best World Cruise Deals

LOWEST PRICE EVER
January 10, 2027
Cunard Queen Victoria
S M L XL
London β†’ New York β†’ Oranjestad β†’ Acajutla β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Los Angeles
$2,889
$111 per day
Outside
LOWEST PRICE EVER
January 10, 2027
82 Night South America Discovery Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.78/5)
Cunard Queen Anne
S M L XL
London β†’ Hamilton β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Grand Turk β†’ Bridgetown β†’ Fortaleza β†’ Salvador β†’ BΓΊzios β†’ Rio de Janeiro β†’ Sao Paulo β†’ Montevideo β†’ Buenos Aires β†’ Puerto Madryn β†’ Ushuaia β†’ Punta Arenas β†’ Puerto Montt β†’ Santiago β†’ Coquimbo β†’ Arica β†’ Lima β†’ Panama City β†’ Oranjestad β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ London
$10,029
$122 per day
Inside
LOWEST PRICE EVER
January 11, 2028
64 Night Southampton to Sydney Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.49/5)
Cunard Queen Anne
S M L XL
London β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Miami β†’ Cartagena, Colombia β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Manzanillo β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Kona β†’ Honolulu β†’ Lautoka β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Brisbane β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Yorkeys Knob β†’ Bitung β†’ Manila β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Hong Kong
$6,999
$109 per day
Inside
LOWEST PRICE EVER
January 5, 2027
90 Night South America Discovery Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.78/5)
Cunard Queen Anne
S M L XL
Hamburg β†’ Rotterdam β†’ Zeebrugge β†’ London β†’ Hamilton β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Grand Turk β†’ Bridgetown β†’ Fortaleza β†’ Salvador β†’ BΓΊzios β†’ Rio de Janeiro β†’ Sao Paulo β†’ Montevideo β†’ Buenos Aires β†’ Puerto Madryn β†’ Ushuaia β†’ Punta Arenas β†’ Puerto Montt β†’ Santiago β†’ Coquimbo β†’ Arica β†’ Lima β†’ Panama City β†’ Oranjestad β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ London β†’ Zeebrugge β†’ Hamburg
$12,499
$139 per day
Inside
LOWEST PRICE EVER
January 6, 2028
Cunard Queen Elizabeth
S M L XL
Miami β†’ Miami β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ London β†’ Lisbon β†’ Tenerife β†’ Mindelo β†’ Cape Town β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Durban β†’ Reunion β†’ Mauritius β†’ Penang β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Singapore β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Busan β†’ Nagasaki β†’ Kagoshima β†’ Tokyo β†’ Rabaul β†’ Cairns β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Nuku'alofa β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Oranjestad β†’ Miami
$15,189
$136 per day
Inside
February 20, 2028
Crown Princess
S M L XL
Los Angeles β†’ Nawiliwili β†’ Kona β†’ Papeete β†’ Moorea β†’ Auckland β†’ Wellington β†’ Christchurch β†’ Dunedin β†’ Melbourne β†’ Eden β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Townsville β†’ Cairns β†’ Noumea β†’ Mystery Island β†’ Suva β†’ Dravuni Island β†’ Pago Pago β†’ Hilo β†’ Maui β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Los Angeles
$7,833
$131 per day
Inside
LOWEST PRICE EVER
January 9, 2028
115 Night Full World Voyage
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.66/5)
Cunard Queen Anne
S M L XL
Hamburg β†’ London β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Miami β†’ Cartagena, Colombia β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Manzanillo β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Kona β†’ Honolulu β†’ Lautoka β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Brisbane β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Yorkeys Knob β†’ Bitung β†’ Manila β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Bangkok β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Mauritius β†’ Reunion β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Funchal β†’ London β†’ Hamburg
$16,449
$143 per day
Inside
January 11, 2028
111 Night Full World Voyage
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.47/5)
Cunard Queen Anne
S M L XL
London β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Port Canaveral β†’ Miami β†’ Cartagena, Colombia β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Manzanillo β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Kona β†’ Honolulu β†’ Lautoka β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Brisbane β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Yorkeys Knob β†’ Bitung β†’ Manila β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Bangkok β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Mauritius β†’ Reunion β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Funchal β†’ London
$16,009
$144 per day
Inside
January 10, 2027
109 Night Full World Voyage
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.47/5)
Cunard Queen Victoria
S M L XL
London β†’ New York β†’ Oranjestad β†’ Acajutla β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Los Angeles β†’ Hilo β†’ Honolulu β†’ Lautoka β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Townsville β†’ Cairns β†’ Bitung β†’ Puerto Princesa β†’ Manila β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Da Nang β†’ Nha Trang β†’ Ho Chi Minh β†’ Singapore β†’ Mauritius β†’ Reunion β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Walvis Bay β†’ Dakar β†’ Tenerife β†’ Funchal β†’ London
$17,469
$160 per day
Inside
LOWEST PRICE EVER
February 27, 2028
65 Night Sydney to Southampton Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (4.41/5)
Cunard Queen Anne
S M L XL
Sydney, Australia β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Brisbane β†’ Airlie Beach β†’ Yorkeys Knob β†’ Bitung β†’ Manila β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Bangkok β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Mauritius β†’ Reunion β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Funchal β†’ London
$8,789
$135 per day
Inside
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November 24, 2026
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Rome β†’ Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Newcastle, Australia β†’ Cairns β†’ Rabaul β†’ Tokyo β†’ Kobe β†’ Nagasaki β†’ Busan β†’ Taipei β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Nha Trang β†’ Ho Chi Minh β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Colombo β†’ Male β†’ Mauritius β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Walvis Bay β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Barcelona β†’ Marseille β†’ Savona β†’ Rome
$20,650
$148 per day
Inside
November 25, 2026
138 Night Round World from Savona Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (3.62/5)
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Newcastle, Australia β†’ Cairns β†’ Rabaul β†’ Tokyo β†’ Kobe β†’ Nagasaki β†’ Busan β†’ Taipei β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Nha Trang β†’ Ho Chi Minh β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Colombo β†’ Male β†’ Mauritius β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Walvis Bay β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Barcelona β†’ Marseille β†’ Savona
$20,645
$150 per day
Inside
November 26, 2026
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Newcastle, Australia β†’ Cairns β†’ Rabaul β†’ Tokyo β†’ Kobe β†’ Nagasaki β†’ Busan β†’ Taipei β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Nha Trang β†’ Ho Chi Minh β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Colombo β†’ Male β†’ Mauritius β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Walvis Bay β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Barcelona β†’ Marseille
$20,645
$152 per day
Inside
November 24, 2026
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Rome β†’ Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Panama City β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco
$5,657
$141 per day
Inside
November 27, 2026
134 Night Round World from Barcelona
CruiseScoreβ„’ (3.60/5)
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Newcastle, Australia β†’ Cairns β†’ Rabaul β†’ Tokyo β†’ Kobe β†’ Nagasaki β†’ Busan β†’ Taipei β†’ Hong Kong β†’ Nha Trang β†’ Ho Chi Minh β†’ Ko Samui β†’ Singapore β†’ Kuala Lumpur β†’ Penang β†’ Colombo β†’ Male β†’ Mauritius β†’ Durban β†’ Port Elizabeth β†’ Cape Town β†’ Walvis Bay β†’ Mindelo β†’ Las Palmas β†’ Barcelona
$20,609
$154 per day
Inside
November 24, 2026
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Rome β†’ Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia
$9,566
$145 per day
Inside
November 25, 2026
39 Night Round World from Savona Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (3.71/5)
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Panama City β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco
$5,654
$145 per day
Inside
November 25, 2026
65 Night Round World from Savona Cruise
CruiseScoreβ„’ (3.68/5)
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia
$9,563
$147 per day
Inside
November 24, 2026
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Rome β†’ Savona β†’ Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Colon β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco β†’ Honolulu β†’ Hilo β†’ Papeete β†’ Suva β†’ Lifou β†’ Noumea β†’ Sydney, Australia β†’ Newcastle, Australia β†’ Cairns β†’ Rabaul β†’ Tokyo β†’ Kobe β†’ Nagasaki β†’ Busan β†’ Taipei β†’ Hong Kong
$13,503
$148 per day
Inside
November 26, 2026
Costa Deliziosa
S M L XL
Marseille β†’ Barcelona β†’ Lisbon β†’ Ponta Delgada β†’ Praia da Vitoria β†’ New York β†’ Fort Lauderdale β†’ Half Moon Cay β†’ Panama City β†’ Puntarenas β†’ Puerto Quetzal β†’ Puerto Vallarta β†’ Cabo San Lucas β†’ San Diego β†’ Los Angeles β†’ San Francisco
$5,654
$149 per day
Inside
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