Have you ever dreamt of sailing around the world? If so, your dream can become a reality. Cruise lines offer amazing world cruise itineraries that stop in exotic destinations all around the globe. You can experience things you’ll never forget and make memories that just might change your perspective on the world! Plus, you’ll have the convenience of seeing it all onboard a luxury cruise ship, where you’ll be able to indulge in world-class amenities. Here’s a look at how cruise lines such as Holland America are changing lives by providing epic journeys around the globe, and why they are so incredible…
1. Unpack Once in Your Floating Hotel
One of the most unpleasant parts about traveling is having to unpack, get settled, and then re-pack for every new destination. Especially when you're traveling to multiple countries, it gets pretty inconvenient. Since the cruise ship doubles as your hotel at each overnight port, a world cruise is one of the only ways you can visit 20+ countries and only have to unpack your suitcase one time. You’ll be able to focus more on exploring your destinations instead of trying to zip up your over-stuffed suitcase and hoping it will fit in the overhead compartment!
2. Overnight Stays in Multiple Countries
Since a world cruise is such a long voyage, you won’t have to get in and get out of each port so quickly. You’ll be able to experience more aspects of your destinations in ways you normally might not be able to on a regular cruise, such as local nightlife or restaurants. You'lll also have time to do more overland trips with longer port stays. A world cruise will allow you to really connect with each destination and experience places like a local.
Avoya Insider Tip: Holland America's Grand Voyages offer a 111-day circumnavigation of the globe that is enriched by knowledgeable speakers and shore excursion leaders—not to mention fellow travelers as eager as you to see the world.
3. See the World with No Stress
There can be a lot of stress when planning a vacation, such as booking hotels, cars, restaurant reservations, and activities. On a world cruise, you simply get to sit back and relax while you're whisked away to destinations around the world, without the stress of figuring out how you're getting to your next destination. No more worrying about missing the last bus or flight, or having the hotel you chose turn out to be a nightmare. Your only worry will be what on board activities to do on your days at sea, or which excursions to take while on shore!
4. Meet Lifelong Friends
Since world cruises are quite long (ranging from 3-6 months), you’ll have the opportunity to make genuine connections with your fellow travelers on board. You'll meet people from around the world who you probably wouldn’t have met otherwise. You’ll all be able to experience the journey together, and chances are, you’ll leave your world cruise with lots of new friends. When you spend that long on a boat together, you’re bound to make some great memories!
5. Experience Exotic Destinations
World cruises will take you to incredible destinations across the globe, from exciting Capetown, South Africa, to sun kissed Bali, to the remote countryside of New Zealand. Although you’ll have more time in certain places than others, you’ll leave each destination feeling as though you connected with the culture on a deeper level. Activities and tours will highlight the best and most unique aspects of the destination and immerse you in the culture with interactive activities such as cooking classes, wine tours, in depth tours of historical landmarks, and more. Many destinations on your world cruise might be places you might have thought you would never experience, but are made possible on a world cruise.
6. Fewer Airports
Traveling around the world to multiple countries usually means lots of airports and the hassle that comes with them. On a world cruise, you might not even have to take an international flight! Many big cruise ports in the U.S. such as Miami and Los Angeles offer world cruise departures. That way, you’ll be able to save yourself the trouble (and expense) of multiple international flights, and enjoy your travel time on a comfortable cruise. Instead of being cramped in an airplane for hours on end, you can be sipping a cocktail by the pool in the middle of the ocean!
A world cruise is one of the most unique ways to travel the world. If you have the opportunity, it's a worthwhile experience that will leave you with the most incredible memories. A world cruise will take you to destinations you’ve always dreamed of, and is the ultimate bucket-list vacation. So, what are you waiting for?
Contact a Vacation Planner in the Avoya Travel Network today to book a Holland America World Cruise today!
