Sailing into the horizon for two or three months at a time on a world cruise can be your chance to explore exotic countries and destinations, get a glimpse of other cultures, enjoy new experiences and meet other savvy cruise travelers from around the world. . If a round-the-world cruise is something you’ve been contemplating but don’t know where to start, cruise specialists have outlined your world cruise options for 2012.
Yachts of Seabourn World Cruise aboard Quest – January 5, 2012 (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Venice, Italy)
Guests sailing on the 2012 Seabourn World Cruise from Ft. Lauderdale will have the unique opportunity to be part of the world’s maiden voyage on the new Seabourn Quest, which will debut in 2011. Guests aboard the luxurious Quest will be able to experience the luxuries and comforts of Seabourn’s newest ultra-luxury 450-person yacht as she sailed for 109 days across the South Pacific to New Zealand and Australia, through Southeast Asia and India, to Egypt and Arabia, ending in Venice, Italy. Travelers on this special inaugural world cruise voyage will experience a variety of inaugural banquets and exclusive events on land.
Crystal Cruises World Cruise aboard Serenity – January 18, 2012 (Los Angeles, California Roundtrip)
For the first time, guests can sail to and from Los Angeles on the Crystal Serenity world cruise, and cruise specialists will have expert escorts on board to accompany the group on this unforgettable adventure along the Pacific coast. Travelers on the luxurious 1,080-person ship will visit 35 ports in 94 days with multiple overnight stays, including a unique three-day land tour in Beijing to see the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Summer Palace.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Circle South America aboard Seven Seas Mariner – Jan 6, 2012 (Ft. Lauderdale Round Trip)
Travelers can sail round-trip Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on the 700-passenger, all-suite balcony Seven Seas Mariner on a 72-night voyage that will circle the continent of South America and visit legendary destinations like the Canal from Panama, Machu Picchu, Buenos Aires. Aires, the Chilean fjords, Rio de Janeiro and the Amazon River.
Silversea World Cruise aboard Silver Whisper – January 7, 2012 (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Monte Carlo, Monaco)
Distinguished travelers will board the intimate 382-guest Silver Whisper in Ft. Lauderdale and visit the hidden gems of the Amazon and Africa, Asia and Arabia on their 115-day voyage. Recently renovated, the Silver Whisper exudes a European vibe with ocean view suites most featuring a private teak terrace, dual vanities in the bathroom, walk-in closet, and separate sitting area for entertaining or in-suite dining. After visiting 43 ports and 25 nations, the Silver Whisper world cruise concludes in picturesque Monte Carlo.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Dubai to Auckland aboard Seven Seas Voyager – Dec 19, 2011 (Dubia, United Arab Emirates to Auckland, New Zealand)
Guests will board the 700-passenger Balcony Suite Seven Seas Voyager in Dubai, AE for a 50-night world-class nearby adventure to India, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and the best of Australia and New Zealand.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Auckland to Athens aboard Seven Seas Voyager – Feb 7, 2012 (Auckland, New Zealand to Athens, Greece)
Departing from Auckland, New Zealand, the 700-passenger all-suite balcony Seven Seas Voyager will begin on a 69-night feat visiting major New Zealand and Australian highlights, before continuing to explore must-see destinations in Indonesia. , Singapore, Thailand, India, Egypt, Jordan and Israel and the trip concludes in Athens, Greece.
Princess World Cruise aboard Pacific Princess – January 13, 2012 (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Venice, Italy)
Embarking on a new route for the 2012 Princess World Cruise, the 680-passenger Pacific Princess will depart Ft. Lauderdale and transit the Panama Canal, cruise the South Pacific, sail through New Zealand’s Fiordland National Park and visit the Great Australian Barrier Reef. Guests will be able to visit and explore 40 destinations in 107 days, including maiden calls in Santa Marta (Colombia), Puerto Quepos (Costa Rica) and Manama (Bahrain) before their voyage ends in Venice. Highlights of the 2012 world cruise are overnight stays and two days of shore excursions and activities in Sydney, Hong Kong and Dubai.
Holland America Line Grand World Voyage aboard ms Amsterdam – January 6, 2012 (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida roundtrip)
After attending the cruise specialists’ highly anticipated bon voyage gala party and complimentary hotel stay in Ft. Lauderdale, guests will set sail on a 112-day odyssey at sea on the Amsterdam for 1,380 visiting major ports in South America, the South Pacific, Australia, Asia and Europe before returning to Ft. Lauderdale. Cruise specialist extras on this world cruise ship established by Holland America in 2012 include lively and experienced onboard escorts, overnight hotel stay and Bon Voyage gala, exclusive shore tour program, festive cocktails and conversation moments, and a gift memorial.