See The Breathtaking Wonders Of Our Planet On A World Cruise

DETROIT, MI (November 11, 2010) – World cruises: those that circumnavigate the globe, are an adventure designed for those wanting a unique experience - one that truly broadens a person's perspective of our diverse and dynamic planet. 

“World cruises generally attract very experienced, adventuresome travelers – those who want to experience the planet's cultural diversity and greatest landmarks in an up-close and personal way.” says CruiseCompete CEO Bob Levinstein. 

 

Guests on a world cruise typically spend 90 or more days at sea (but the cruises range from 30 to 150-plus days at sea) and visit a multitude of exotic cities and port destinations on several continents.   As such, variety is indeed the operative word for these voyages.  Travelers may be lie on a beach in Mexico during one segment of the voyage, and watch penguin colonies on a remote frozen island on another. Or, cruisers may be shopping along the waterfront in New Zealand, fishing in the Amazon, walking through the bustling streets of Shanghai and then riding a camel in the Arabian Desert.

These trips are nothing like your typical cruise vacation that lasts a week or two and is packed with non-stop, scheduled activities. On a world cruise, time seems to stand still and passengers have the luxury of experiencing the world in slow motion.  In fact, many guests step off the ship in a port stop, decide they want to stay longer to explore, and then rejoin the ship at a port later on the cruise. 

The cost of a world cruise varies according to the length of the cruise and the line that you are traveling with.  For example, Seabourn’s World Voyage of Sydney, Australia to Singapore, sailing February 6, 2011, and lasting 34 Days, is currently priced at $36,800.  Cunard’s 103-day New York Round Trip, sailing January 13, 2011, can run approximately $ 77,925, and   Regent Seven Seas offers a 162-night cruise, Ft Lauderdale to London, departing December 27, 2010, that’s currently priced at $84,999.

For those people who do not have the time to experience a world cruise, the cruise lines also offer these voyages in “segments”, shorter trips that usually range from 14-28 days.  In doing so, the cruise lines open up these unique adventures to a greater number of travelers, who may use these cruises as a “trial run” for a much longer full world cruise.

Following is a sampling of the world cruises launching soon (check with yourCruiseCompete agent to confirm availability):

 

Cunard Line Ltd.’s Queen Mary 2 is departing from New York for a 103-night cruise on January 13, 2011.  Explore six fascinating continents with Cunard’s legendary flagship.  Ports of call on this itinerary include New York, New York; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Bridgetown, Barbados; Salvador de Bahia, Brazil; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Montevideo, Uruguay; Perth (Fremantle), Australia; Adelaide, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Christchurch, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Yokohama, Japan; Nagasaki, Japan; Shanghai, China; Hong Kong, China; Hong Kong, China; Nha Trang, Vietnam; Laem Chabang (Bangkok), Thailand; Singapore, Singapore; Phuket, Thailand; Bombay, India; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Safaga, Egypt; Port Said (Cairo), Egypt; Suez, Egypt; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Barcelona, Spain;  and Southampton, England.

 

Crystal Cruises ship, the Crystal Serenity, is departing from Los Angeles, California on a110-night world cruise on January 17, 2011.  This journey will stay with you forever.  Explore the world through these amazing Ports of Call: Los Angeles, California; Oahu, Hawaii; Oahu, Hawaii; Moorea, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands; Papeete, Tahiti, Society Islands; Bora Bora, Society Islands; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Nuku Alofa, Tonga; Lautoka, Fiji; Auckland, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Tauranga, New Zealand; Napier, New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Christchurch, New Zealand; Picton, New Zealand; Dunedin, New Zealand; Hobart, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Brisbane, Australia; Cairns, Australia; Darwin, Australia; Komodo Island, Indonesia; Bali (Padang Bay), Indonesia; Singapore; Singapore; Kuala Lumpur/Port Kelang, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Cochin, India; Mumbai (Bombay), India; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Fujairah, United Arab Emirates; Mahe, Seychelles Islands; Mombasa, Kenya; Mombasa, Kenya; Durban, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Cape Town, South Africa; Walvis Bay, Namibia; Bom Bom Island, Africa; Lome, Togo; Takoradi, Ghana; Dakar, Senegal; Lisbon, Portugal; Dover (London), England

 

Silversea Cruises Silver Spirit is sailing from Los Angeles, California on a 119-night world cruise January 20, 2011.  This voyage marks the Silver Spirit’s first-ever-around-the-world cruise, and will be an unforgettable experience.  Ports of Call include: Los Angeles, California; Nuku Hiva, Marquesas; Hiva Oa, Marquesas; Rangiroa, Tahiti; Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia; Moorea, French Polynesia; Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia; Raiatea, French Polynesia; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; Rarotonga, Cook Islands; Bay of Islands (Paihia), New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Lyttelton (Christchurch), New Zealand; Port Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand; Stewart Island, New Zealand; Milford Sound, New Zealand; Hobart, Australia; Kangaroo Island, Australia; Adelaide, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Geelong, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Sydney, Australia; Brisbane, Australia; Hardy Reef, Australia; Cairns, Australia; Thursday Island, Australia; Darwin, Australia; Benoa, Bali, Indonesia; Sandakan, Malaysia; Manila, Philippines; Hong Kong, China; Hong Kong, China; Haiphong (Hanoi), Vietnam; Haiphong (Hanoi), Vietnam; Halong Bay, Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam; Bangkok, Thailand; Bangkok, Thailand; Ko Samui, Thaila
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