Your Guide to Planning a Trip Around the World

Rapid Summary

• Around-the-world cruises offer travelers a convenient way to see diverse destinations without frequent unpacking. They appeal to retirees and younger travelers with sufficient time and budget.
• Luxury cruise lines like Silversea and Regent Seven Seas include amenities such as shore excursions,alcoholic beverages,and butler service in their packages,while mid-range options may have additional costs for these features.
• Travelers can also book specific segments of world cruises rather then the entire voyage, catering to smaller budgets or limited time available.
• notable upcoming around-the-world cruise options:

– Princess Cruises Circle Pacific World Cruise (2026): A 131-day itinerary visiting 19 countries with fares starting at $20,000 for interior rooms. Features enrichment sessions and themed parties onboard.
– Cunard Full World Voyage (2026): A 108-night sailing aboard Queen Mary 2 through iconic destinations like Panama Canal, Namibia, New zealand’s Bay of Islands starting at $16,000 for an inside cabin. Includes activities such as fencing lessons and Champagne bar access onboard.
– Crystal Cruises stories of the South Seas (2027): A luxury cruise spanning 139 nights across Asia-Americas aboard Crystal Serenity offering exclusive shore excursions like culinary tours in Vietnam; pricing needs inquiry via their website.
– Regent Seven Seas World of Splendor cruise (2027): A luxurious voyage over six continents lasting 140 nights that includes included shore excursions featuring cultural experiences; pricing available on request.
– Azamara Cruises’ World Cruise (2027): The longest option spanning a whopping duration of full effort + Up٪

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