Royal Caribbean Announces 274-Night Ultimate World Cruise, the Longest Ever!

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Then your journey continues to even more destinations known for their storied history — like the fortified walls of Split, Croatia and the cobblestoned streets of Barcelona, Cannes and Provence. Venture miles from ordinary in Australia and Asia on this leg of the Ultimate World CruiseSM. Explore Hawaii and discover the crystal-clear waters of Mo’orea and Tahiti in unspoiled French Polynesia. Set out for Australia’s Great Barrier Reef — the only living thing on the planet that’s visible from space. Trek from pristine natural beauty in Bali to one of the most iconic man-made World Wonders, the Great Wall of China. And discover the unparalleled culture and modern architecture of Tokyo, then take in one of the most breathtaking sights in the world — The Taj Mahal.

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Get to know Captain Stig and discover what to see and do in destinations you can visit with Royal Caribbean, such as the ABC islands, Norway and Australia. Passengers can sail round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Jan. 5, 2025, or from Los Angeles on Jan. 20, according to Princess' website. They can also cruise from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale on a shorter 101-day itinerary. The voyage will take guests to 51 destinations around the world, including the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Australia and more on the Island Princess ship, according to a news release. On P&O Cruises ship Aurora you can stay on for five back-to-back cruises – as long as you don’t mind returning to Southampton after each leg.

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If committing more than two-thirds of a year to see the world by boat isn’t for you, there’s also the option to book single legs of the four-leg trip.

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If 150 days just isn't enough, guests can extend for 18 nights to make their sailing a round-trip journey — Seven Seas Mariner will continue from San Francisco to Miami via the Panama Canal. Epic voyages have been a mainstay of cruising ever since Cunard offered the first world cruise in 1923. The longest continual ocean journey with passengers is on residential ship The World, which circles the globe every three years. The pandemic ground world travel to a halt last year, and cruise lines' revenue plummeted.

Then it'll sail back up the west coast of South America and head into the Pacific to visit Robinson Crusoe Island, Easter Island, and French Polynesia. Next up is New Zealand and Australia, followed by a journey north through Southeast Asia and East Asia. Finally, the ship will cross the Pacific toward Alaska, then sail down the Pacific Northwest. The price range for the full excursion is between $66,000 to $112,000 per person, according to CNN Travel. Ticket prices are inclusive of business class airfare, transportation and accommodation at a five-star hotel before setting sail. The longest and "most comprehensive" world cruise, lasting nine months, with stops in 65 countries and covering all seven continents, is set to sail soon.

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Then there was Crystal Cruises, which fell to No. 4 in this year's voting after placing second in 2020. In July, a luxury cruise starting at $73,499 per person, set to sail around 31 countries across four months, sold out within three hours of its announcement. Starting in October, the 1,000-passenger Vasco da Gama will leave Lisbon, head to Africa and southeast Asia before crossing to Australia and New Zealand, then via Central America to the Caribbean and back across the Atlantic. He regards his nearest competitor as Royal Caribbean, which is planning an epic 274-night global voyage starting in Miami in December (see below). After 385,000 website visits in the first two days, a seven-strong sales team is now following up 2,200 leads, said Mikael Petterson, managing director of Life at Sea Cruises, based in Florida.

The delights extend to the rooms as well, thanks to the ship’s all-suite accommodations. Regent Seven Seas Cruises just announced its longest sailing yet, a once-in-a-lifetime trip called The Sense of Adventure. Royal Caribbean announces a 274-night Ultimate World Cruise that departs in December 2023 with the Serenade of the Seas cruise ship.

The 154-night trip crosses three oceans with stops in the Americas, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe on board its Seven Seas Mariner ship. The sailing, departing from Miami on Jan. 10, 2026, will cruise a whopping 39,722 nautical miles, stop at 77 ports of call, and help travelers gain 41 new stamps in their passports across six continents. Princess Cruises is offering its longest voyage ever in 2025, with an epic 116-day World Cruise traversing over 33,500 nautical miles, visiting 51 destinations in 26 countries and six continents. Now on sale, this world adventure includes visits to Australia, New Zealand & the South Pacific, the Mediterranean, Central America, Africa, Asia and beyond. This eastbound transatlantic cruise sets sail from Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, and finishes 15 nights later in Tampa, Florida.

Royal Caribbean to offer 274-night cruise — the world’s longest

Carnival Cruises said in June 2020 that it would sell six cruise ships after posting a $4.4 billion loss. Your ship spends seven days at sea before docking at Ponta Delgada in the Portuguese Azores, with plenty of time to enjoy the rhythm of life onboard. Once you’re in port, get your land legs back on one of São Miguel Island’s best hiking trails, to Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake) in the mountains. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef, so big it’s the only living organism visible from space.

This Spanish-flavored sailing departs from Tampa, Florida and sails to Barcelona, Spain over 15 nights, calling at five unforgettable destinations. After five sea days, you’ll dock in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia on the idyllic island of Tahiti. Around the port, you can shop for souvenirs at the open-air market and inspect (or buy) black pearls at the Robert Wan Pearl Museum.

The record-breaking journey will be on board the company's Serenade of the Seas, the 294-metre-long ship with 13 decks that can accommodate up to 2,476 guests. The ship's facilities include a mini-golf course, an arcade, rock-climbing wall, pool, theatre and spa. All told, the 2025 World Cruise will provide access to 27 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the cruise line’s return to Alexandria for historic Cairo and the pyramids and ancient treasures of Giza. Additional sites include the Singapore Botanical Gardens, Old City of Dubrovnik, The Ancient Greek City of Ephesus (from Kusadasi) and The Monastery of St. John and the Cave of the Apocalypse (from Patmos). Royal Caribbean’s Ultimate World Cruise – the longest ever offered by a mainstream line – will start on December 10 in Miami and visit more than 150 destinations in 65 countries on all seven continents. Despite the nearly £50,000pp price tag, 70 per cent of the voyage sold out within a week.

Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines. We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. For the first time, Royal Caribbean details an epic 274-night Ultimate World Cruise that will visit all seven continents, call at 150 destinations in 65 counties that include 11 wonders of the world. Serenade of the Seas will be the lucky ship to offer one of the most spectacular and longest cruises ever offered.

In between visiting five or six ports (depending on whether you’re on an eastbound or westbound cruise) and experiencing the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal, you’ll enjoy seven leisurely days at sea. You might board your ship in one continent and disembark in another, cross the world’s biggest oceans, and tick off an enviable wish list of different countries along the way. Leisurely days at sea allow plenty of time to make the most of your ship’s restaurants, spas, sporting facilities, and enrichment classes—or relax and do absolutely nothing.

With a Cruise Plus Hotel Package, a Princess representative meets you at the airport and pier, transporting you to and from your hotel. The package includes the cost of your hotel stay, transportation, luggage handling and the services of the representative. As part of the journey, guests can take part in more than 400 free shore excursions to help them fully immerse in each destination. The trip also includes 16 overnight stays, in destinations like Bora Bora in French Polynesia; Darwin, Australia; and Walvis Bay, Namibia.