Best World Cruises

Updated: 27/03/2024

World Cruises are the best ways to see the world and tick off your bucket list in comfort and style with your cruise ship serving as your 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 2024

Coral Princess World Cruise 21st April 2024

Sailing from: Auckland
Price from: £16,299*
Night: 116
Top Destinations: Bali, Sri Lanka, Helsinki

Coral Princess World Cruise 25th April 2024

Sailing from: Sydney
Price from: £15,579*
Nights: 116
Top Destinations: Rome, Nova Scotia, Bali

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.

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

Around the World Luxury Cruise

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.

World Cruise from Rome, 4 January 2026 (118 nights)

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)

Route for the Fred. Olsen World Cruise in 2026

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!

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:

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:

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. P&O Cruises are also 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.

*Prices and destinations are subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.