Ocean view. Tiny bathrooms. Unlimited buffet access. Hundreds of strangers. Living on a cruise ship . . . for a year?
Whether this picture describes your wildest dream or your worst nightmare, year-long cruises offer an extended and immersive travel experience, allowing you to circumnavigate the globe on a luxury cruise line.
Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Oceania are just a few cruise lines that offer an experience like this one. With prices starting at $60,000 per person, for those with the time, interest, and resources, it’s a one-shot opportunity to live life on the high seas.
However, while this price may seem steep, the fare essentially covers the cost of living and travel abroad for the year. On top of covering basic food, travel, and housing costs, cruise lines offer many other amenities to offset this price:
- Business class airfare
- Premium transportation
- Pre-cruise hotel and gala
- Shore excursions
- Deluxe beverage package
- Laundry services
- Gratuities
- WIFI and streaming services
World cruises aim to offer a diverse and enriching experience, allowing passengers to explore iconic cities, historical sites, natural wonders, and remote destinations.
The actual itinerary can vary depending on the cruise line and specific voyage, but almost all year-long cruises aim to visit each continent. From Rome to Mumbai, Cairo to Miami, Lima to Fiji, or to Antarctica and beyond, you can be sure that your trip will feature extraordinary views and excursions that will take you to cities and experiences around the world.
If spending a year on the seven seas sounds like your ultimate dream vacation, the next time you’re feeling up for an adventure, consider cruising around the world one city at a time. The ocean is calling.