World Cruises

World cruises remain one of life’s ultimate holiday experiences: an irresistibly romantic voyage around the globe while enjoying all the comfort and glamour of the cruise ship lifestyle. Most world cruises are 80 to 150 days and involve long periods at sea. Faster ships like the Cunard Queen Mary 2 can cut sailing time significantly. The financial and time commitments of a full world cruise mean plenty of retired people onboard! If you are new to cruising we suggest trying a short mini cruise before embarking on the long-term commitment of a world cruise holiday. Experienced cruise fans should stick with their favourite cruise line for such a long voyage. With long days at sea consider a balcony cabin as minimum. You can book world cruises online or by phone with directline-cruises.

 

Many passengers will accept nothing less than the romance of a true circumnavigation. In reality many world cruises stop short of a full circuit or focus on routes like the Pacific Circle. Most cruise lines now offer the possibility of booking a segment of a world cruise (Singapore to Los Angeles, Mumbai to Sydney, Istanbul to Florida etc) lasting anything from a week to over a month. Fly cruise options allow passengers to join the ship half way round. World cruise itineraries vary considerably. Take careful note of routes and ports of call, particularly if you are interested in a specific region like Alaska, Antarctica, Africa, the Caribbean, the Middle East, the Mediterranean or the South Pacific. Our online cruise search will look for cheap world cruises and discount world cruise deals.

 

A wide choice of cruise lines offers world cruise holidays, including UK cruise favourites P&O, Saga, Cunard and Fred Olsen. World cruises from the UK usually depart from Southampton and Dover. Look out for great-value world cruises with Holland America, Oceania, Norwegian and Celebrity. For luxury world cruises try Silversea, Seabourn, Crystal, Princess and Regent Seven Seas. Most world cruises set sail in January and end around March or April, but November and December sailings are increasingly common. It pays to book early. The best cheap world cruise deals are often snapped up 18 months in advance when bookings open. Last-minute cruise deals can also offer exceptional value. Our online cruise search can find a world cruise to suit your budget.