The top five luxury cruises that will take you around the world
Can you imagine a six-month vacation that takes you to almost 30 countries? Well, it certainly is one of the few aspirational travel experiences one can think of. For those of you who do not know, the first round-the-world sailing trip was taken by Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. However, it did not go as planned as he died along with 50 of his crew.
Albeit, travel today is much safer and more comfortable. And luxury cruises around the world are more like checking into a five-star hotel suite. So we list down the top five luxury cruises that will take you to a LOT of countries and it is better to book them in advance:
Silver sea, Silver Whisper
The brand of Silver sea is at the top tier of the luxury cruise market. Its 115-day world cruise on the Silver Whisper starts from Fort Lauderdale in Florida and wraps up in Venice, Italy, via the Panama Canal. In total, the traveller will get to visit 51 ports in 31 countries, including 18 nights at port. The famous Owner's Suite of the Silver Whisper goes upto $201,250 per person and it includes Relaysand Chateaux restaurants, unlimited shore excursions, all liquor and beverages, butler services, pre-paid gratuities, Wi-Fi and first-class air travel. A maximum of 382 passengers can travel on this ship at one time.
Cunard, Queen Elizabeth
Cunard first offered a world cruise way back in 1923 with the RMS Laconia, which took 130 days. Now with 120 days, Queen Elizabeth starts from Southampton and takes you to Madeira, Réunion, Namibia and Curacao. It has a capacity of 2,068 passengers and you can have several interior and sea-facing cabin options.
Crystal Cruises, Crystal Serenity
The Crystal Serenity starts off for a 101-night round trip from San Francisco and takes you to Alaska, Asia, Australia and the South Pacific, with layovers at Tokyo, Sydney and Shanghai.
With over 1,000 fellow passengers, this one is certainly to try out.
Oceania Cruises, Insignia
Starting from Miami along with 820 other passengers, this cruise takes you to Hong Kong and Singapore, Bora Bora and even Hawaii's Hilo Volcano Winery. Do not miss stops at New Caledonia, Myanmar, Zanzibar and Penang.
Regent Seven Seas, Navigator
128 days and setting foot on six continents along the way? Who wants to miss this when you can travel to Panama Canal, French Polynesia, India and take a Mediterranean tour, before you get back to Miami with other 490 passengers.
