World Cruising

World Cruising

It's said that it's a small world, so if it's so small why not explore it all? A world cruise is probably the most exhilarating holiday for most people. The thought of travelling to a multitude of countries, experiencing different cultures, sampling local cuisines, listening to various languages and basking in the culture pot of the earth is the ultimate experience for any traveller, and the best part of this is that you can do it all from the luxury of a large, beautiful cruise ship.

On your world cruise you will cross oceans and visit new lands that you may have never thought of travelling to, cruising through different climates and viewing the splendid scenery that each destination has to offer. From the tropical paradise of the Caribbean and the icy splendor of Alaska to the culturally-rich countries of the Mediterranean, you can experience it all while enjoying all the luxuries and activities on board your cruise ship.

A full world cruise is an unforgettable experience and typically takes about three months to complete; however, it's possible to opt for a shorter sector sailing cruise which takes in a particular leg of the cruise. You can typically cruise from 18 nights up to about 80 nights. Popular sector world cruises include Singapore to Southampton, Southampton to Dubai or Cape Town to Southampton.

 Choosing a Destination

Most cruise lines that offer world cruises take the same route and tend to visit the same destinations. World cruises departing from the UK typically start from Southampton and cruise westbound across the Atlantic Ocean to the east coast of the US, down to the Caribbean then through the Panama Canal toward Hawaii, crossing the Pacific to the islands of Australasia and New Zealand. Continuing on through Asia, via India and then through the Suez Canal toward the Mediterranean or else around Africa and then travelling up the Atlantic back to port.

World cruise ships allow you to spend a few days ashore so it's recommended that you take advantage of this and take the time to explore the region, as spending so much time on board can lose its appeal after a while. You can also choose to book separate world cruise sectors rather than a whole world cruise allowing you to fly out and join the cruise ship in a specific port making it more flexible time-wise.

A world trip is the ultimate dream holiday for most people and being able to travel the world on a cruise ship can turn the dream into reality for families and individuals alike.