World Cruises: A World Cruise Is A Phenomenal Journey Unlike Any Other

It is the journey that dreams are made of... circumnavigating the globe on a world cruise, an interest that has exploded in the 21st century. World cruises are, quite simply, one of travel's greatest experiences.

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While choices used to be few, today there are a growing number of world cruises from a number of cruise lines available. World cruises have become so popular that prime staterooms sell out instantly once they go on sale. (It's best to plan at least a year in advance.)

Cruise lines operating world cruise itineraries include luxury cruise lines Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, which began the tradition in 1922, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises, premium cruise lines like Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and most rececently, Cruise West.

Typically, a full world cruise itinerary is just over 100 days in length, and most commence in January. For those that prefer something less than the full world cruise itinerary, each world cruise voyage is available in shorter segments, and any of these is also a very special experience.

For those guests booking a full world cruise, each cruise line offers special benefits. These advantages can include first class air upgrades, private car transfers, and shipboard credits.

Cruise West World Voyage

Commencing March, 2010, the Spirit of Oceanus will embark on a one-year Cruise West Voyage of the Great Explorers, circumnavigating the planet on 24 itineraries grouped into six voyages: the ancient trade routes of Marco Polo, Mediterranean journeys of Odysseus and the Phonecians, Viking Sagas, the new world explorations of Columbus and the Conquistadors, the South Pacific explorations of Captain Cook, and the Spice Islands adventures of Vasco Da Gama. This may be one of the most intensive itineraries ever. View and compare all Cruise West voyages and world cruise segments.

Crystal Cruises

Crystal Cruises embarks on a 108-day world cruise from Miami on January 10th, offering seven segments from 13 to 21 days. World Cruise guests sailing on the full voyage generally receive: • World Cruise Gala and overnight luxury hotel accommodations on eve of departure • Pre-paid shipboard gratuities • Two exclusive shoreside gala events • Complimentary Crystal Adventures® shore excursions • Private car transfers within 100 miles of guest’s home to airport, airport to ship, and back • Complimentary air program for Crystal Cruises’ Air Gateway cities (or an air credit) • Shipboard credit of $1,000 per person • Specially selected gifts. Read more about Crystal Cruises and call our Crystal cruise experts to arrange your voyage. View and compare Crystal world cruise segments.

Cunard Line

In 2010 both Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria embark on their respective world cruises. Savings of upt to 50% off the second person and savings of up to $2,000 per stateroom are being offered for early reservations.

On Janury 4, 2010 Queen Mary 2 embarks on a 101-day world cruise roundtrip from New York visiting 35 ports, more than ever before. Included on the full world cruise will be 19 maiden ports of call and several overnight stops. Twelve Cunard liner voyages from 35- to 80-days, plus five world cruise segment voyages, ranging from 17- to 23-days, are available. While in 2011, the QM2 embarks on her fourth world cruise of 103 days from New York.

On January 12, 2010 Cunard's Queen Victoria will sail up to a 106-day world cruise, roundtrip from New York, with 41 ports and 11 maiden calls. Six full world cruise options with a flexible range of dates from 84 to 106 days are available, including San Francisco.Eleven liner voyages ranging from 32- to 82-days, and five world cruise segment voyages from 15- to 29-days are available. View and compare Cunard Line world cruise segments.

In 2011 the new Queen Elizabeth will embark on her first 103-day world cruise. Guests will also be able to take half of this cruise, then changing to the QM2 in Sydney and sailing back to New York on a different ship.

Regent Seven Seas

Regent Seven Seas full world cruise departs San Diego on January 14th, 2010 for 119 days. Included is complimentary airfare and up to $2,000 per suite shipboard credit. World cruise segments of seven to 24 nights can also be booked. View and compare Regent Seven Seas world cruise segments.

Seabourn Cruise Line

Seabourn Cruise Line's first ever 108-day world cruise debuts in 2010 on the new Seabourn Odyssey on January 5th, departing from Fort Lauderdale to Athens, or a shorter version departing January 21st from Los Angeles. Seabourn's full World Cruise guests can enjoy first class airfare (or $4,000 air credit), private car transfers from home to airport and at select destinations, personal luggage balet service, $2,000 per suite shipboard credit, and more. View and compare Seabourn Cruise Line world cruise segments.

In 2011 the new Seabourn Soujourn will embark on her first world cruise.

Silversea Cruises

Silversea Cruise Lines new Silver Spirit will embark on her first world cruise January 21st from Ft. Lauderdale to Los Angeles.

Princess Cruises and Holland America Grand Voyages
Even non-luxury cruise lines are getting into the world cruising market. Call us now for details and to arrange your around the world cruise on these lines.

TravelStore's luxury cruise experts can help you arrange your next world cruise, secure the best cruise amenities available, and make private arrangements for you in ports of call.

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