Best World Cruises
Updated: August 2024
A world cruise is a fantastic way to see the world – and tick a few destinations off your bucket list – in comfort and style, with your cruise ship serving as something of a luxurious home away from home between each fantastic port of call.
You might be wondering, how much is a world cruise? Can you cruise around the world for 365 days? Is there a cheap round the world cruise? What are the best round the world cruises?
Below, we've not only put our choices for the best world cruises, but have included some handy FAQs about cruise around the world costs, including how much on average you you can expect to pay on a 3 month around the world getaway, 6 month cruise around the world costs and more.
Keep reading to discover around the world cruise prices, itinerary highlights and other handy information.
Best World Cruises 2025
Looking for an around the world cruise in 2025? Whether you're looking for a round the world cruise on a small ship, a mid-sized ship or a large vessel, our collection of world cruises in 2025 are bound to impress.
P&O Arcadia World Cruises - 2025/2026
Board P&O Arcadia for an unforgettable world cruise in 2025 or 2026. With a wide selection of hand-crafted, exclusive cruise & stay holidays to choose from, you can look forward to an unforgettable getaway.
- 20 nights+
- Top destinations include: Sydney, Oahu, Wellington
- Sailing from: Southampton, Singapore, Sydney and more.
See these fantastic itineraries on our dedicated P&O Arcadia World Cruises page.
Island Princess World Cruise January 2025
- 51 destinations, 26 countries
- Sailing from: Fort Lauderdale/Los Angeles
- Price from: £18,289pp (including an overnight stay in Dubai)
- Nights: 116
- Top Destinations: TBC
Top Oceania World Cruises in 2025
Oceania Marina - Florence & Rome Stays with Grand Antiquity to America, 30 September 2025 (61 nights)
- Sailing from: Rome (Civitavecchia)
- Price from: £18,679pp
- Nights: 61
- Top destinations: Santorini, Montenegro, Madeira
Oceania Marina - Grand Antiquity to America with Rome & Miami Beach Stays, 2 October 2025 (61 nights)
- Sailing from: Rome (Civitavecchia)
- Price from: £18,479pp
- Nights: 61
- Top destinations: Rhodes, Barbados, Miami
Oceania Riviera - Tokyo Stay, Mt. Fuji & Grand Opulent Asia to Sydney, 4 October 2025 (68 nights)
- Sailing from: Tokyo
- Price from: £16,249pp
- Nights: 68
- Top destinations: Vietnam, Malaysia, Australia
Oceania Riviera - Grand Extravagant Australasia with 1nt Hong Kong Stay, 20 October 2025 (52 nights)
- Sailing from: Hong Kong
- Price from: £12,299pp
- Nights: 52
- Top destinations: Thailand, Bali, Singapore
Oceania Vista - World Odyssey from Los Angeles to Miami, 18 December 2025 (200 nights)
- Sailing from: Los Angeles
- Price from: £56,431pp
- Nights: 200
- Top destinations: Grand Cayman, St Barts, Brazil
Around the World Luxury Cruise 2026
If you're looking for a luxury around the world cruise, look no further than this 2026 world cruise onboard Silver Dawn.
Silver Dawn - 2026 World Cruise - The Curious and the Sea - Ft. Lauderdale to Lisbon, 5 January 2026
- Sailing from: Fort Lauderdale
- Price from: £59,655
- Nights: 141
- Top Destinations: Bora Bora, Lombok, Sri Lanka
MSC World Cruise 2026
The extraordinary 118-night world cruise aboard MSC Magnifica starts on 5th January 2026. Sailing from Europe, MSC Magnifica will visit the picturesque Caribbean islands before heading to the Panama Canal.
- 32 countries
- 47 destinations
- 7 overnight stays, including San Francisco, Honolulu & Auckland.
- Over 300 shore excursions to choose from
- Main ports of embarkation: 04/01/26 Civitavecchia/Rome; 05/01/26 Genoa; 06/01/26 Marseille; 07/01/26 Barcelona.
Top highlights of the MSC Magnifica world cruise include Fiji, Sydney, Shanghai and Singapore.
MSC Magnifica World Cruise 2026
Fred. Olsen World Cruise & Grand Voyage Sailings 2026
BRAND NEW! - Discovering the World’s Idyllic Islands & Iconic Cities from Southampton, 7 January 2026 (95 nights)
Sail aboard Fred. Olsen's Bolette on this incredible, 95-night cruise. Along the way, you'll see a variety of awe-inspiring destinations!
- Sailing from: Southampton
- Night: 95
- Price: starting at £10,999 for an inside cabin.
- Top Destinations: St. Kitts, Antigua, Bora Bora and more!
On sale for Ocean Members from the 7th February 2024 and on general sale 9th February 2024.
BRAND NEW! - Exploration of South America & the Antarctic from Southampton, 28 January 2026 (76 nights)
Set sail on Fred. Olsen's Borealis on the Exploration of South America & the Antarctic from Southampton Grand Voyage!
- Sailing from: Southampton
- Night: 76
- Price: starting at £8,999 for an inside cabin.
- Top Destinations: Falkland Islands, Rio de Janeiro and more!
On sale for Ocean Members from the 7th February 2024 and on general sale 9th February 2024.
Regent Seven Seas World Cruises 2027
Regent Seven Seas have a few incredible world cruises on offer in 2027. Sailing on Regent Seven Seas Splendor, these ultra luxurious cruises are the perfect way to cruise around the world in style.
2027 World Cruise - Navigate the World from Miami to Rome (Civitavecchia), 10 January 2027 (127 nights)
- Sailing from: Miami
- Nights: 126
- Price: starting at £64,949 for a Veranda Suite.
- Top Destinations: Cozumel, Honolulu, Phuket and more!
2027 World Cruise - World of Splendor from Miami to New York, 10 January 2027 (142 nights)
Alternatively, if you want to extend your getaway on Regent Seven Seas Splendor, why not opt for the 142 night world cruise instead?
- Sailing from: Miami
- Nights: 142
- Price: starting at £73,339 for a Veranda Suite.
- Top Destinations: Singapore, Dubai, Sorrento and more!
Silversea World Cruises 2027
Silversea Cruises is going global once more with a sensational 149-day world cruise voyage from Los Angeles to Copenhagen. This incredible sailing, which will visit more destinations than any other Silversea world cruise has done so before, will include 11 overnight stays and tick 35 countries off your bucket list – spread across 80 unique ports of call.
Due to take place aboard the Silver Dawn, this voyage is certain to match the unrivalled opulence of the ultra-luxury world cruises in 2024 and 2025.
From Left to Right: Silver Dawn, Panorama Lounge, Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Sri Lanka
While some of the exact details are still being confirmed, here's what we know so far – and what you can expect from the Silversea "The Three Oceans" world cruise in 2027.
- Sailing from: Los Angeles
- Nights: 149
- Price (currently estimated, based on Silversea world cruises of similar lengths): starting from roughly £60,000 for a Vista Suite
- Top Destinations: Brisbane, Sri Lanka, Cape Verde, and Fiji.
Around the World Cruise FAQs
How long is a world cruise?
Are you thinking - how many days is a world cruise? Well, world cruises vary anywhere from 18 nights to 200 nights+ - meaning there's an round the world cruise for every budget and taste.
How much does a cruise around the world cost?
The around the world cruise price will depend on the duration of your cruise, the itinerary and the cruise line that you opt for.
For a more budget-friendly option, P&O Cruises and Fred. Olsen are great choices, with an around the world cruise starting at around £2000 per person (depending on the sailing, cabin and duration). If you're looking for a more luxurious experience, Seabourn, Cunard and Azamara Cruises are good options. The cost of these around the world cruises start at around £7000 per person (also based on the cruise line, sailing, duration and cabin).
How much does a 3 month cruise around the world cost?
An around the world cruise lasting 3 months is a popular choice for those looking to explore a myriad of destinations all in one. A 3 month cruise around the world cost is also depending on the cruise line and itinerary. Here are some examples of cruises lasting around 3 months:
- World Cruise from Rome, 4 January 2026 (118 nights)
- Full World Voyage from Hamburg, 6 January 2026 (116 nights)
- World Cruise from Barcelona, 7 January 2026 (118 nights)
- Full World Voyage from New York with Stay, 15 January 2026 (113 nights
How much does a 6 month cruise around the world cost?
Alternatively, if you're looking to extend your getaway or are looking for a cruise getaway of a lifetime, why not opt for a world cruise lasting 6 months or longer. A 6 month around the world costs anything from £46,000 to £62,000 depending on the cruise line and itinerary. Here are some of our top choice for 6 month around the world cruises:
- World Cruise from Miami, 4 January 2025 (197 nights)
- Around The World in 180 Days, 4 January 2025 (181 nights)
- World Odyssey from Los Angeles to Miami, 18 December 2025 (200 nights)
- Around The World in 180 Days - Miami Roundtrip, 5 January 2026 (182 nights)
What are the best cruise lines for world cruises?
Regardless of if you're searching for a first class world cruise or a budget-friendly option, there's a world cruise for everyone. If you're looking for comfort, great food and dazzling entertainment, MSC Cruises, Princess Cruises and P&O Cruises are great options. However if you're searching for the best luxury world cruises, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas and Silversea Cruises are ideal.
What are the best world cruise ports?
Whilst world cruises visits a variety of destinations around the world, some of the most popular cruise ports to stop off in are Sydney, San Francisco, Bora Bora and New York. Thought by some to be the best cruise journey in the world, world cruises will be unlike anything you've experienced before, whether you opt for a world circumnavigation cruise, one that promises the best cruise tours in the world or another type of round the world cruise in 2024, 2025 or beyond.
How long is the longest cruise in the world?
You also might be thinking, what is the longest world cruise? The longest cruise in the world changes each year, with some being around 6 months long, to others being over 9 months. If you're interested in the world's longest cruise itinerary, then be sure to check back on our World Cruises cruise deals page!
Book Your World Cruise with Iglu Cruises Today
See here for all our amazing World Cruises. Or if you want to push the ship out, see our fantastic selection of Luxury World Cruises here. We've also got a selection of tempting exclusive Iglu Cruise deals with something for all budgets and preferences!
P&O Cruises are offering a World Cruise in their 2025/26 winter season. Find out more about these incredible sailings here - P&O Cruises Winter 2025/26 Season.
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