World cruises presented as an efficient method for international travel

Meanwhile, Viking’s world cruise on Viking Vesta, which departs Fort Lauderdale in December 2027, lasts 142 days, although visits fewer countries (31) across six continents. The fanatical can extend it to 170 days by adding Northern Europe and finishing in Stockholm rather than London.

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World cruises generally depart in January, most from America. Azamara Onward, for example, will sail out of Miami on January 5, 2028 and arrive in Piraeus (Athens) 175 days later, having visited six continents and 40 countries.

Azamara is a destination-focused cruise line with numerous overnight port stays. If you want to see even more, you can take multi-day shore excursions to inland destinations such as Xian and Beijing in China, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, and a safari lodge in South Africa.

Some world cruises depart from Europe. An example is MSC Magnifica’s 121-night sailing to 25 countries from Civitavecchia (Rome) in 2027 that focuses mainly on South America and the Pacific and includes visits to Hobart and Sydney.