World Cruises & Grand Voyages

The ultimate voyage. A world cruise circles the globe over three to four months — or sail a grand-voyage segment and taste the epic without the full commitment.

A world cruise is cruising’s grandest experience: a single ship, one unpacking, and continents unfolding over roughly 90 to 130 days — or choose a shorter grand-voyage segment of a few weeks. Premium and luxury lines craft these bucket-list journeys with overnights in marquee ports and rare, faraway calls. A specialist matches the line, cabin and segment.

Why a World Cruise?

One epic journey

Continents in a single voyage, unpacked once.

Full or segment

A 100+ day circumnavigation or a shorter leg.

Marquee & rare ports

Overnights and calls you won’t find elsewhere.

Premium & luxury lines

Comfort and service for the long haul.

World Cruise Options

Cruise ship at sunset on a global voyage

Full world cruise

~90–130 nights around the globe.

Grand voyages

2–6 week segments of the world route.

Where they go

The Med, Africa, Asia, the Pacific & the Americas.

Top lines

Cunard, Holland America, Oceania, Viking & Regent.

Popular World & Grand Voyages

Full-circumnavigation world cruises
Grand Pacific & Asia voyages
Grand Africa & the Indian Ocean
South America & Antarctica segments
World-cruise segments (2–6 weeks)

Ready to sail the world?

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World Cruises — Frequently Asked Questions

How long is a world cruise?

A full circumnavigation runs roughly 90–130 nights; grand-voyage segments let you sail a few weeks of the route.

Can I sail just part of a world cruise?

Yes — most lines sell grand-voyage segments (2–6 weeks), a great way to sample the experience.

Which lines offer world cruises?

Cunard, Holland America, Oceania, Viking, Regent, Princess and Seabourn among others; a specialist matches your style and budget.

How do I get a world cruise quote?

Request up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from a cruise specialist and compare lines, cabins and segments.