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Classic Route – Eastbound
From Europe through the Mediterranean, across the Suez Canal into Asia, on to the South Seas and across the Pacific to the American West Coast back to Europe. The classic: warm, exotic and culturally dense.
The Trip of a Lifetime
Around the world – on a single voyage
Three to six months, five continents, more than thirty ports. A world cruise is not a holiday – it is the greatest adventure you will ever take. And you only unpack once.
90–180days on board
30+ports worldwide
5continents
Allclimate zones
Typical Routes
Three ways around the world
World cruises follow proven routes – depending on the cruise line, departure month and direction. These three classics show how varied a circumnavigation can be.
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Southern Hemisphere – Westbound
Across the Atlantic to South America, around Cape Horn, on to Polynesia, Australia and New Zealand, back via South Africa. Wild, remote and perfect for explorers.
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Grand Voyage – The Long Loop
The luxury variant: 150+ days, both hemispheres, rare ports such as Easter Island, Madagascar or Alaska. Maximum circumnavigation, maximum depth – on smaller ships with exclusive service.
Who the World is Waiting For
Is a world cruise right for you?
A world cruise is not a quick getaway. It fits travellers who take their time – and for whom impressions matter more than speed.
Retirees with Wanderlust
Finally the time to see the world. Many of our guests gift themselves a world cruise for their retirement – and tell us afterwards it was the best decision of their lives.
Couples on the Journey of Life
Whether an oversized honeymoon, anniversary or deliberate time out as a couple: a world cruise changes relationships. It creates shared memories that last.
Globetrotters & Sabbatical
For anyone who can leave the office behind for a few months. Home office with an ocean view, Wi-Fi on board, real time out between ports.
Before You Depart
Well prepared for the world
A world cruise needs to be carefully planned. We guide you from the first question to the day of embarkation – and take care of the details you don't need to worry about.
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Visas & Documents
Depending on the route, up to 15 different visas. We clarify which ones you need and recommend partners who take care of getting them for you.
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Luggage for Three Months
From tropical ports to gala dinners: we show you what you really need on board – and what the cruise line handles for you on the ship.
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Finances & Insurance
Additional insurance, worldwide medical cover, trip cancellation. We arrange the right products for extended absences.
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Home Organised
Mail, plants, pets, subscriptions: we give you a checklist that lets you leave home relaxed – so the world ahead remains the focus.
Search World Cruises
Available world cruises
Current world cruises from our booking system – let yourself be inspired. For questions about routes or individual legs: we are just a phone call away.
Cruise Lines
Who takes you around the world
Not every cruise line sails world cruises. These four offer regular circumnavigations – each with its own style, audience and on-board life.
MSC Cruises
Modern fleet, international audience, excellent value for money. The annual MSC world cruise is one of the most sought-after in the market.
TUI Cruises
German-speaking, premium all-inclusive, high comfort. Mein Schiff offers world cruises with a strong feel-good factor – ideal for first-timers.
Costa Crociere
Italian lifestyle, Mediterranean cuisine, relaxed atmosphere. Costa is the choice for anyone who wants to combine elegance with dolce vita.
AIDA
German-speaking, youthful in style, great club-ship feeling. AIDA world cruises are aimed at guests who like things relaxed and active.
Personal Consultation
Ready for the trip of a lifetime?
A world cruise begins with a conversation. Let us find out together which route, which cruise line and which time of year suits you – free of charge, with no obligation, and with more than 140 cruises of experience behind us.
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Frequently Asked Questions
All about the world cruise
Yes. Almost all cruise lines offer world cruises in segments – for example just the Asia leg, just the Pacific crossing or just the Southern Hemisphere. You experience the highlights of the trip without having to plan three months in one go. We help you find the segment that fits you.
That depends heavily on the cruise line. With premium lines like TUI Cruises, drinks, selected shore excursions and tips are already included. Others work with packages you add on. We explain exactly what is included for each line – and where additional costs may occur.
All ships with world cruises offer a laundry service. With many lines, laundry packages are included in the price on long itineraries. Some ships even have self-service laundromats. You definitely don't need to pack clothes for 90 days.
Yes, and it keeps getting better. Modern ships use satellite systems like Starlink, which deliver stable connections even in the middle of the Pacific. Many world cruise packages include premium Wi-Fi – a sabbatical with a home-office component is realistic today.
Every world cruise ship has a doctor on board and a well-equipped medical facility. For serious cases, guests are transferred to the next major port or airlifted out. We also recommend international health insurance with repatriation – we clarify this in your consultation.
On world cruises, luggage limits are usually generous or unlimited. Cabins offer enough storage, and many guests even ship parcels with winter or summer clothing before or after the voyage. We advise you individually.
Unfortunately no – with one exception: The Cunard Queen Mary 2 has kennels for dogs and cats on Transatlantic crossings. For classic world cruises, pets have to stay home. We know pet boarding partners that handle long absences professionally.