World Cruise Guide 2026-2028

Demand for world cruises is high and there are more to choose from than ever. Cruise lines are announcing new deployments earlier and earlier to meet the demand.  They are also getting longer - as long as 244 nights (on Oceania Cruises) in 2027! This also creates more opportunities for cruising a segment of the longer cruise for those this with less time.  There is so much to consider when choosing the right itinerary and ship. Booking early will reward you with the benefits of getting your preferred location and the best value. Most cruise lines offer early booking benefits that worth watching for. We have put together this World Cruise Guide to help get the conversation started. But don’t do this alone. Your Travel of America Travel Advisor in your partner in world cruise selection and planning.

Most world cruises have options to embark or disembark in different ports creating a variety of itineraries, cruise lengths and departure dates. We have listed one option for each ship so keep in mind that segments are likely available. Many cruises on our list are not a true circumnavigation world cruise, but we have elected to include them when they are 90 nights or longer. Sold out sailings have been removed from this list so only cruises with available rooms are listed (as of November 2025). Let’s get started!

5/10/2026 | 114 Nights | Roundtrip Sydney | Crown Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises - Premium

This world cruise will have a more international passengers aboard including Australians and Americans. This itinerary hits all the right places at all the right times taking advantage of Summer season in the Northern Hemisphere. Originating in Sydney, the Crown Princess will route to South Africa before heading to Northern Europe with visits to Scandinavia, British Isles and Iceland.  She'll cross the Northern Atlantic and spend a good amount of time in Canadian ports before spending 2 days in New York City. After transiting the Panama Canal, she’ll visit Peru before crossing the Pacific with stops at Easter Island and Tahiti.

Princess Cruises balances adventure with comfort, offering extensive itineraries, enriching on-board programs, and varied dining options. There is an option to bundle gratuities, beverages and Wi-Fi into your cruise fare at about a 50% savings over paying for them separately. Crown Princess carries 3,080 guests.​

8/27/2026 | 114 Nights | Vancouver to Auckland | Azamara Pursuit
Cruise Line: Azamara Cruises – Upper Premium
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This regionally-focused Grand Voyage concentrates more time in each country.  After Alaska, the Azamara Pursuit spends time in Japan, China, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. It’s well priced for a small ship and solid inclusions.

Azamara’s itineraries are designed to offer immersive cultural experiences with more overnight stays and night touring. They operate the former “R ships” which are beloved classic small ships. You’ll find a traditional and elegant feeling onboard, fine dining and a high standard of service. Azamara is largely inclusive with gratuities, wine & spirits, some shore excursions, shuttles in port and self-service laundry. Azamara Pursuit carries 687 guests.​

12/22/2026 | 169 Nights | Fort Lauderdale to Stockholm | Viking Sky
Cruise Line: Viking – Upper Premium
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The Viking Sky, like all Viking ships, is light and airy with a clean modern feel onboard with a sophisticated and understated elegance. This “Viking World Voyage III” itinerary departs Fort Lauderdale, transits the Panama Canal and crosses the Pacific with stops in Hawaii and French Polynesia before visits to New Zealand and Australia.  Then from Southeast Asia she crosses the Indian Ocean for an  East/South/West Africa spin with a comprehensive finish in Northern Europe. Well priced when considering the 87 included shore excursions and beer & wine with meals.  

Viking focuses on cultural enrichment and destination immersion. They operate a uniform contemporary fleet without casinos and there are no children onboard. Expect wine & beer with lunch and dinner to be included, a shore excursion in every port, and Wi-Fi. Gratuities are not included - unless offered through a promotion.​ Viking Sky carries 930 guests.

1/05/2027 | 188 Nights | San Francisco to Copenhagen | Azamara Quest
Cruise Line: Azamara Cruises – Upper Premium
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This unusual itinerary is well-positioned for segmenting with the first portion being a full circle Pacific & Asia itinerary (roundtrip from/to San Francisco) and the second half repositioning through the Panama Canal, to New England & Canada and then crossing over to Northern Europe. It’s well priced for 188 nights on a small ship with solid inclusions.

Azamara’s itineraries are designed to offer immersive cultural experiences with more overnight stays and night touring. They operate the former “R ships” which are beloved classic small ships. You’ll find a traditional and elegant feeling onboard, fine dining and a high standard of service. Azamara is largely inclusive with gratuities, wine & spirits, some shore excursions, shuttles in port and self-service laundry. Azamara Quest carries 690 guests.

​1/05/2027 | 145 Nights | Roundtrip Miami | Seabourn Quest
Cruise Line: Seabourn – Ultra-Luxury
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This “World Cruise: Australia & South Pacific Panorama Cruise"  itinerary circles the Pacific with only 450 pampered guests. Departing from Miami, the Seabourn Quests transits through the Panama Canal and heads south to Peru before crossing the Pacific with a 2-day stop at Easter Islands before spending time in French Polynesia.  She continues to New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Hawaii, Los Angeles, and wrapping the cruise with a return to Miami via the Panama Canal.  

Seabourn operates ultra-luxury all-suite small ships with yacht-like atmosphere. All-inclusive – premium beverages, fine dining, gratuities, shore excursions, Wi-Fi, and more. Seabourn’s ships sail around the globe calling on unique “hidden” places along with traditional marquee cities. Seabourn is prefect for the very well-traveled, looking for immersive experiences and unique opportunities. Seabourn Quest carries 458 guests.

​1/05/2027 | 129 Nights | RT Fort Lauderdale | Volendam
Cruise Line: Holland America – Premium
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Holland America’s annual Grand World Voyage is their  traditional and extremely popular world cruise itinerary.  From Miami, the Volendam transits the Panama Canal to Peru before crossing the Pacific with visits at Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia and Fiji.  Then to Sydney, Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Mali before arriving South Africa, West Africa and on to Northern Europe.  Crossing the Atlantic, the Volendam completes her full world circumnavigation.  

Book early for extra benefits – which increases in value as you book into higher categories. It’s barely worth booking below a category F since that’s where prepaid crew appreciation and an extra shipboard credit start. Inclusions vary depending of the fare type, category and promotional offers.  Holland America Line value pricing makes world cruising more accessible.  

Holland America operates mid-sized ships, extensive world-wide itineraries with a focus on destination enrichment programs, local partnerships, fine dining, and onboard music venues. Volendam carries 1,432 guests. 

1/06/2027 | 244 Nights | Miami to New York City | Oceania Vista
Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises – Luxury
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It's exciting that Oceania Cruises has committed the beautiful Vista-Class ship, Oceania Vista, to their world cruise. This is a port-intensive, epic full world circumnavigation itinerary.  Starting in Miami, the Vista travels to Australia via the Panama Canal and the Pacific with many Pacific island stops.  Enjoy Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, Shanghai and up to Japan, circling back down to visit Taiwan, Singapore an on to Sri Lanka and India. Next is Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Doha before heading to Egypt and a comprehensive Mediterranean and Northern Europe visits.  The Oceania Vista then crosses the Atlantic Ocean via Iceland to Canada in preparation for a New York City disembarkation.

Oceania offers a luxury experience but is not all-inclusive. World Cruise guests enjoy a complimentary one-night pre-cruise hotel stay, included crew gratuities, special shoreside events, Wi-Fi, gourmet specialty restaurants, visas, and more.  Other amenities may include some choices allowing you to  customize your experience - like a choice of wine with meals or a shore excursion credit.   

Oceania’s world cruises cater to those who appreciate fine dining and in-depth exploration. Known for their high-quality cuisine and intimate ships, Oceania provides a balance of luxurious comfort and immersive itineraries to a variety of global destinations. The Oceania Vista carries 1200 guests.

​1/08/2027 | 149 Nights | Los Angeles to Copenhagen | Silver Dawn
Cruise Line: Silversea – Ultra-Luxury
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2027 brings Silversea’s ‘The Three Oceans” world cruise – once again aboard the gorgeous Silver Dawn. Ocean one: the Pacific. Spend time in Hawaii and French Polynesia before more island hopping enroute to Australia’s East coast, Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand. Ocean two: the Indian Ocean. Continue to Sri Lanka, Maldives, Seychelles and South Africa. Ocean three: the Atlantic. Heading north, Silver Dawn will stop in Nambia, Angola, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Senegal, Canary Islands, Morocco, Spain, Portugal, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, to the top of Norway and down the coast, ending in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Silversea has small ships with luxury accommodations and bespoke itineraries. Guests can expect spacious all-suite lodgings with a butler, gourmet dining, and personalized service, along with unique global destinations. Cruise fares include gratuities, premium beverages and select shore excursions and the option to book Door-to-Door with airfare and transfers.  Silver Dawn carries 596 guests.

​1/08/2027 | 139 Nights | San Diego to Vancouver | Crystal Serenity
Cruise Line: Crystal – Ultra-Luxury
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The beloved Crystal Serenity will once again grace the World Cruise waters continuing the luxury brands traditions. From San Diego, she sails south to Central America and on to Peru before crossing the Pacific Ocean with visits to Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia, Fiji, and eventually arrives to New Zealand and Australia.  Continuing with stops in Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Manila, Hong Kong, Shanghai, South Korea and Japan before crossing the North Pacific to finish up with Alaska, and ending in Vancouver, B.C.  

The ship is light, airy, and spacious with sophistication and exceptional service. Crystal Cruises provides world cruises known for their luxury, service, and entertainment. The cruises include diverse destinations, on-board activities, and high-quality dining options, which together create a comprehensive and upscale cruising experience. Crystal includes gratuities, premium beverages. They may include some select shore excursions, but most are not included in the cruise fare. Crystal Serenity carries 740 guests.

1/10/2027 | 109 Nights | Roundtrip London | Queen Victoria
Cruise Line: Cunard – Premium
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The grand Cunard tradition continues with the Queen Victoria circling the globe.  She departs Southampton for New York City kicking off with their classic Trans-Atlantic crossing and the first series of grand days at sea. After transiting the Panama Canal and stopping in Los Angeles, she will head for Hawaii, Fiji, Australia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore and then cross the Indian Ocean to South Africa.  The Queen Victoria will then navigate up the West Africa coast to Portugal and return to Southampton.  

Cunard's world cruises are characterized by traditional maritime elegance and sophisticated service. The itineraries are designed to cover a wide array of global destinations, with a focus on providing a classic luxury cruising experience – including more formal attire and white-glover service. The ships are grand and include more public spaces to spend time in. The cruise fare will include impeccable service, luxury accommodations, fine dining, white-glove afternoon tea, lectures, etc., but will not include extras like wine and spirits, excursions, Wi-Fi, etc. Queen Victoria carries 2,061 guests.

​1/11/2027 | 141 Nights | Miami to New York | Seven Seas Splendor
Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas – Ultra-Luxury
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Regent Seven Seas all-inclusive luxury world cruises are in high demand and the early launch of this 2027 “World of Splendor” proved very successful. This world circumnavigation itinerary includes the Yucatan Peninsula, Caribbean Islands, Central America, Panama Canal transit, Hawaii, French Polynesia, Samoa, Fiji, Australia, Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, United Arab Emirates, Egypt and various Mediterranean ports.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers all-inclusive world cruises with luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, personalized service and high-end amenities. Regent is known for its inclusiveness – covering gratuities, premium beverages, unlimited shore excursions, luggage delivery service and more. Seven Seas Splendor carries 750 guests.

1/21/2027 | 114 Nights | Roundtrip Los Angeles | Coral Princess
Cruise Line: Princess Cruises – Premium
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The Coral Princess "World Cruise: Grand Circle Pacific" departs from Los Angeles, crosses the Pacific with quite a few island stops, then visits Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong,  and Japan.  She crosses back through the North Pacific Ocean to Alaska before returning to Los Angeles.   

Princess Cruises offer a balance of adventure with comfort, extensive itineraries, enriching on-board programs, and varied dining options. Inclusions and amenities depend on the fare type booked.  Starting under $20,000 per person for an interior stateroom, this is one of the lowest priced entry points for a cruise this long.  Coral Princess carries 1,970 guests.​

4/29/2027 | 174 Nights | New York City to Athens | Seven Seas Mariner
Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas – Ultra-Luxury
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Regent Seven Seas “Grand European Discovery” is true all-inclusive luxury. This port-rich itinerary is one of the most immersive European cruises available.  Originating in New York City, the Mariner stops in Canada before crossing the Atlantic to begin her in-depth exploration of Europe.  The first half of the journey invests time in Western and Northern Europe and includes visits to the Azores, Portugal, Canary Islands, North Africa, Spain, France, Belgium, England, the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Germany, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and Ireland.  The next phase of the itinerary continues to France, Portugal, Spain, Northern Africa, France, Italy, Sicily, Malta, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt with disembarkation in Athens.   

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers all-inclusive cruises with luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, and personalized service and high-end amenities. Regent is known for its inclusiveness – covering gratuities, premium beverages and unlimited shore excursions. Seven Seas Mariner carries 700 guests.​

12/28/2027 | 169 Nights | Fort Lauderdale to Stockholm | Viking Vesta
Cruise Line: Viking – Upper Premium
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The Viking Sky, like all Viking ships, is light and airy with a clean modern feel onboard with a sophisticated and understated elegance. This “Viking World Voyage III” itinerary departs Fort Lauderdale, transits the Panama Canal and crosses the Pacific with stops in Hawaii and French Polynesia before visits to New Zealand and Australia.  The Viking Sky continues to explore Indonesia and Southeast Asia before heading to Sri Lanka, the Maldives, and the Seychelles.  She crosses the Indian Ocean for an  East/South/West/North Africa spin with a comprehensive finish in Western and Northern Europe. 

This cruise is a very good value when considering the length and the inclusions - like a shore excursion in every port, beer & wine with meals, Wi-Fi, and all restaurants.  Even better,  there is an early booking offer that includes business class airfare, onboard gratuities, significant shore excursion credits, Silver Spirits beverage package upgrade, Wi-Fi, reduced deposit and more, and this must be booked and deposited by November 30, 2025.

Viking focuses on cultural enrichment and destination immersion. They operate a uniform contemporary fleet of ships that are light and airy with clean lines and an understated elegance. There are no casinos and no children aboard. Viking Vesta carries 998 guests.

1/04/2028 | 96 Nights | Auckland to Rome | Oceania Vista
Cruise Line: Oceania Cruises – Luxury
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The luxurious Oceania Vista's "Best of East & West Voyage"  departs Auckland for a New Zealand and Australia cruise before heading up to Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India.  She crosses the India Ocean to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Oman, Jordan and then to Alexandra, Egypt.  From there she visits Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Malta and Italy with disembarkation in Rome.  

Oceania offers a luxury experience that includes prepaid gratuities, gourmet specialty restaurants, Wi-Fi and your choice of beer & wine with meals or a shore excursion credit.

Oceania’s world cruises cater to those who appreciate fine dining and in-depth exploration. Known for their high-quality cuisine and refined residential-style ships, Oceania provides a balance of luxurious comfort and immersive itineraries to a variety of global destinations. The Oceania Vista carries 1200 guests

​1/05/2028 | 132 Nights | Miami to Nice | Silver Shadow
Cruise Line: Silversea – Ultra-Luxury
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2028 brings Silversea’s ‘An Ode to the Moment” world cruise – aboard the intimate Silver Dawn. Focused more on the southern hemisphere, from Miami she travels through the Panama Canal and heads south to circle South America with a three-day stay in Santiago and Buenos Aires and a four-day stay in Rio de Janeiro.  The Silver Shadow crosses the Atlantic landing at Namibia to start her circle Africa cruise.  Highlights stops include 4 days in Cape Town, two days in Gqeberth (formerly Port Elizabeth), two days on the Island of Mauritius, four days days visiting the Seychelles, three days at Oman, two days in Abu Dhabi, three days Dubai, two days in Cairo, two days in Athens and two days in Livorno before arriving to Nice for disembarkation.   

Silversea has small ships with luxury accommodations and bespoke itineraries. Guests can expect spacious all-suite lodgings with a butler, gourmet dining, and personalized service, along with unique global destinations. Cruise fares include gratuities, premium beverages and select shore excursions and the option to book Door-to-Door with airfare and transfers.  Silver Shadow carries 388 guests.

​1/05/2028 | 133 Nights | Los Angeles to San Francisco | Seven Seas Splendor
Cruise Line: Regent Seven Seas – Ultra-Luxury
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Regent Seven Seas all-inclusive luxury "Legends of the Pacific Cruise" is a circle Pacific itinerary conveniently departing from Los Angeles.  The Seven Seas Splendor crosses the Pacific to Hawaii, French Polynesia and Fiji before continuing to Australia and New Zealand. Working northbound, the Splendor visits Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, South Korea and Japan.  After crossing the North Pacific, she completes a full Alaska cruise before returning to San Francisco for disembarkation.   

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers all-inclusive world cruises with luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, personalized service and high-end amenities. Regent is known for its inclusiveness – covering gratuities, premium beverages, unlimited shore excursions, luggage delivery service and more. Seven Seas Splendor carries 750 guests.

1/06/2028 | 113 Nights | Roundtrip Miami | Queen Elizabeth
Cruise Line: Cunard – Premium
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The grand Cunard tradition continues with the Queen Elizabeth circling the globe.  She departs Miami and crosses the Atlantic for the first series of grand days at sea balanced with port visits to the Azores, London, Tenerife, and    down the west coast of Africa to South Africa's Cape Town, Gzeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth) and Durban.  Then on to Mauritius before crossing the Indian Ocean to Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan before heading south to Australia.  Crossing the Pacific to Hawaii, the Queen Elizabeth will stop in Los Angeles before finishing up her full world circumnavigation through the Panama Canal and returning to Miami. 

Cunard's world cruises are characterized by traditional maritime elegance and sophisticated service. The itineraries are designed to cover a wide array of global destinations, with a focus on providing a classic luxury cruising experience – including more formal attire and white-glover service. The ships are grand and include more public spaces to spend time in. The cruise fare will include impeccable service, luxury accommodations, fine dining, white-glove afternoon tea, lectures, etc., but will not include extras like wine and spirits, excursions, Wi-Fi, etc. unless you book a Grill Suite by June 3, 2026 where a beverage package is included. Limited-time promotions may include various amenities so it's always a good idea to ask about current promotions.  Travel of America offers an exclusive shipboard credit. Prices start under $20,000 per person for one of the lowest prices you'll find for a circumnavigation world cruise. Queen Elizabeth carries 2,081 guests.

1/09/2028 | 115 Nights | Roundtrip Hamburg | Queen Anne
Cruise Line: Cunard – Premium
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The grand Cunard world cruise tradition continues with the breathtaking  Queen Anne. She departs Hamburg and stops in London and the Azores before crossing the Atlantic and arriving in Florida. From there, she continues through the Panama Canal to Los Angeles before crossing the Pacific to Hawaii and Fiji and onward to the west coast of Australia. Then on to Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia before crossing the Indian Ocean to Mauritius, South Africa, up the west coast to Portugal, London and arriving once again in Hamburg. 

Cunard's world cruises are characterized by traditional maritime elegance and sophisticated service. The itineraries are designed to cover a wide array of global destinations, with a focus on providing a classic luxury cruising experience – including more formal attire and white-glover service. The ships are grand and include more public spaces to spend time in. The cruise fare will include impeccable service, luxury accommodations, fine dining, white-glove afternoon tea, lectures, etc., but will not include extras like wine and spirits, excursions, Wi-Fi, etc. unless you book a promotion that may include amenities. Queen Anne carries 2,996 guests.

1/11/2028 | 150 Nights | Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale | Crystal Symphony
Cruise Line: Crystal – Ultra-Luxury
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The beloved Crystal Symphony will once again grace the World Cruise waters continuing the luxury brands traditions. From Fort Lauderdale, she transits the Panama Canal and on to Peru before crossing the Pacific Ocean with visits to Easter Island, Pitcairn Island, French Polynesia, Fiji, the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia, Ile des Pins  and eventually arrives to New Zealand and Australia.  Continuing with stops in Indonesia, Manila, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, the Crystal Symphony cruises to the Andaman Islands, Sri Lanka and India before crossing the Indian Ocean to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Greece, Malta, Sicily, Lapari, Italy, Spain, and the Azores.  From there, the Symphony crosses the Atlantic with a stop in Bermuda before returning to Fort Lauderdale. 

The ship is light, airy, and spacious with sophistication and exceptional service. Crystal Cruises provides world cruises known for their luxury, service, and entertainment. The cruises include diverse destinations, on-board activities, and high-quality dining options, which together create a comprehensive and upscale cruising experience. Crystal includes gratuities, premium beverages. They may include some select shore excursions, but most are not included in the cruise fare. Travel of America includes an exclusive shipboard credit for world cruise guests and we have an onboard host for personalized attention.  Crystal Symphony carries 606 guests.

Call Travel of America at 1-800-228-8843 for complete details including itinerary options, availability, current promotions, prices, and included & optional amenities. Arranging for your world cruise is not a DIY project so don’t try it alone! Call the Travel Advisors at Travel of America. They are your World Cruise Experts!