When to go

Most world cruises depart in mid-winter, typically from December to February. January is the most popular month.

---

Cost

The per person double-occupancy rates range from US$15,000 or so (a small inside cabin on a 90-night cruise on a mainstream cruise ship) to a tad under US$300,000 for the owner's suite for 140-plus-night cruise on a luxury cruise ship. That translates as $200  to $2,000 per day.

To those figures, add the multi-month expenses of shore excursions, restaurant meals, shopping, and other inevitable land costs. They total big bucks over the course of a world cruise.

---

All inclusive?

When comparing cruise rates, check whether these costs are included or considered extras:

alcoholic beverages
gratuities
port charges
fuel surcharges.

Generally, onboard meals and entertainment are included, laundry and medical services are not.

---

Cruise length

The majority of world cruises last between 90 and 130 nights. One takes 145, another 335 nights.

---

Click for more world cruise tips

Is one right for you?

Itineraries + Cruise lines

---

Baltic
British Isles
Fjords of Norway
Mediterranean

Alaska
Bermuda
Canada New England
Caribbean
Galapagos
Hawaiian
Mexican Riviera
Panama Canal
South American

Antarctica
Australian / New Zealand
Nile
Luxury
Persian Gulf
Rivers
Romantic / South Pacific
TransAtlantic
World
Yangtze

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

Site map

---

---

Cruise Lines International Association

---

Explore my
candid country, region
and other travel guides
Click links for tips & insights

©2012 HQP - Hillman Quality Publications / hillmanwonders.com