Traveling around the world on a cruise ship

For some, traveling around the world will forever remain an impossible dream, but it is likely that for you — this is a very feasible goal. Dozens of countries with a unique culture, hundreds of beautiful locations and thousands of interesting sights await you along the way. A round-the-world trip will take place on a liner the size of a 16-storey building. Based on this, just try to imagine how many different entertainments, restaurants and amenities will accompany you along the way. In addition to stunning landscapes, a trip around the world will take place with a full range of amenities.

Features of world cruises

While traveling by ship, you can not only enjoy the surrounding nature along the way, but also have fun, relax, and rest in comfort. A round-the-world cruise will introduce you to many countries from different parts of the globe. A big plus of this travel format is that you do not need to constantly adapt to new conditions. You live in one place, which is not inferior in terms of comfort to a top-class hotel.

What does the price of a round-the-world trip include:

1. Journey on a modern liner (a huge ship, where, in addition to cabins, a lot of other amenities and entertainment areas are also expected).
2. VIP service with the ability to order personal assistants.
3. Complete nutrition.
4. Entertainment program: cinemas, water slides, fashion shows, attractions, etc.
5. Alternating educational activities and various types of outdoor activities.
6. 5-star cabins
7. Playgrounds for outdoor activities: swimming pools, gyms, tennis courts;
8. SPA centers, beauty salons.
9. Playgrounds and designated childcare facilities (changing tables, etc.).
10. 24-hour establishments: pizzerias, cafes, restaurants and bars.
11. Fantastically beautiful landscapes around.
12. Stops in ports of Europe, America and other locations according to the planned route — you can walk, go on excursions, shop, try the local cuisine.
13. Concert venues (sometimes even famous world stars perform on liners).
14. Theatres.
15. Unforgettable experience of sailing around the world.

What exactly is included in a round-the-world trip on a liner depends on the specific offer. You can check this on our website.

When do you usually go on a cruise around the world

The optimal time for a sea voyage depends largely on the period for which you are going to sail. Planning to visit several countries in less than a month? Then you need to select the date of departure based on two factors: the desired format of the holiday and the approximate forecast of climatic conditions in the places you are going to visit.

If you want to go on a full-fledged six-month cruise around the world, then choose the date of sailing here according to your life situation. It should be understood that you will have to pull yourself out of the current flow of events for a long period, so you need to choose the best time for this.

The most popular routes and countries in one trip around the world

A cruise around the globe will give you an unforgettable pleasant experience. This is an experience indescribable in words, during which you will be able to look at the traditions and culture of representatives of different countries, compare them and perhaps even take something new and useful for yourself. 

You can enjoy many amazingly beautiful sights. In what other format of recreation will there be an opportunity to admire the beauties of New York, London, Genoa, Dubai, Venice, Hong Kong, Singapore and other locations in one trip. On the way you will meet unusual water channels, amazing architecture, monuments to famous personalities, ancient buildings, places where world history was created. 

What you can meet during a round-the-world tour:

• French charm of Marseille, cozy cafes and good-natured French people;
• great Barcelona with its famous architecture and unique coloring;
• Portuguese Madeira — home of Cristiano Ronaldo and the famous wine;
• the amazing beauty of the Canary Islands;
• magical Rio de Janeiro in South America — a place where you can admire the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer;
• tropical flora and fauna of the Amazon;
• mysterious Mexico and other beauty of North America;
• scenic Tahiti, Bora Bora, Fiji Hawaiian Islands and other great places for a beach holiday;
• luxury resorts: Alexandria, Sharm El Sheikh, Mauritius, Sri Lanka;
• unusual territories of Africa and Asia;
• US West Coast: Disneyland, San Francisco Walk of Fame;
• Amazing landscapes that will follow each other during the cruise.

To enumerate all that the circumnavigation of the worldwiz, we don’t have enough web pages. The places you can see depend on the chosen route. For help with this, you can contact the Cruise Life managers.

Cruise company and liner choice

When going on a round-the-world cruise, it is important to choose the right cruise company. At the disposal of each of them are liners of a certain level and a list of proposals for sea travel. You can compare and choose the best option for your particular case on the Cruise-Life website.

We have offers for round-the-world cruises from 4 cruise companies:

• Costa Cruises;
• MSC Cruises;
• Royal Caribbean International;
• Celebrity Cruises.

You can travel the world on the 4-star MSC Poesia. On this huge ship you have access to interior sleeping quarters, balconies, and special cabins with open views of the scenery that you can see along the way to the designated ports.

If you like extra comfort, you can go on a sea voyage on a 5-star liner:

• Celebrity Summit;
• Costa Deliziosa;
• Costa Smeralda;
• Enchantment of the Seas;
• Odyssey of the Seas;
• Ovation of the Seas;
• Quantum of the Seas;
• Silver Muse.

On our website you can find out reviews about a particular cruise company, as well as the liner, by asking our manager the appropriate question.

The nuances of preparing for a round-the-world trip

On our website, in a couple of clicks you can buy a cruise that suits your needs and desires. Having chosen the optimal direction and offer from a certain cruise company, it remains to properly prepare for the rest. The journey is long, so there are many small details and bigger things to consider beforehand.

Things a traveler needs to consider when buying a cruise ticket:

• insurance;
• service fee (if it is not included in the tour price);
• excursions along the coast in the ports where the liner stops (sometimes tourists need to pay for them separately);
• paperwork, visas.

In order to avoid misunderstandings on financial matters and the list of services included in the cruise, it is better to clarify all questions in advance.

What you need to take with you around the world

Regardless of the class of the chosen cabin, things most likely will not be superfluous on a round-the-world trip. Yes, a lot can already be included with the ticket, that is, issued by the cruise company: toothbrushes, bathrobes, slippers, and more. However, all this is situational and depends on the specific proposal. It is better to clarify this point before sending, in order to clearly understand what things you should take with you on a cruise.

Make sure to take the basic items for each day:

• comfortable clothing according to the season and climate of the regions where the comfortable liner is heading;
• smart suits for men and evening dresses for women to wear during social events on board;
• toothbrushes, towels, and other personal hygiene items that you are used to using in your daily life.

The composition of the traveler’s hand luggage should also include documents and a set for use in the form of an individual first aid kit. There will definitely be a full supply of medicines aboard the ship for almost any case, but it is still better to stock up on your own stock of funds for emergency medical care. It is convenient when everything you need is at hand.

Recommended composition of the first aid kit that you should take with you on a cruise:

• painkillers;
• cold remedies;
• drugs for bowel disorders;
• headache pills;
• plasters and gauze bandage;
• something to treat: alcohol, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide;
• antiseptics.

In addition, you can take personal items with you on a cruise that will make your leisure time more comfortable: 

• swimming suits for visiting the swimming pool on board the ship and beaches in ports;
• clothing and footwear for walking and sports;
• backpacks and small bags to take things with you on excursions and walks;
• Required electronics: laptop, tablet, smartphone, chargers.

In general, you need to make sure that you have all the essentials that you use on a daily basis on the road.

The Benefits of Buying a World Cruise with Cruise-Life

Our travel company is a specialized tour operator specializing in sea cruises. We have been working for Ukrainian clients since 2016.

Why you should choose a round the world cruise on our website:

1. A wide range of offers.
2. The lowest possible cost of cruises — we work directly with cruise companies.
3. Discounts for regular customers.
4. Regular and periodicNew promotions.
5. Russian speaking staff

Find the right round-the-world cruise on our website online.