While historically recognized for Caribbean mega-ships, Royal Caribbean made modern maritime history with the Ultimate World Cruise. Sailing roundtrip from Miami aboard the 2,476-guest Serenade of the Seas, the 274-night itinerary represents the longest single cruise ever offered by a major contemporary cruise line.
The 4 Monumental World Cruise Expeditions
Travelers can book either the complete 9-month circumnavigation or one of four independent 60-to-80-night regional expeditions:
- 1. Round the Horn (Americas & Antarctica): Miami to Los Angeles via the Caribbean, Brazil (Rio Carnival), Argentina, scenic cruising through the icebergs of Antarctica, the Chilean Fjords, and Peru (Machu Picchu).
- 2. Wonders of Asia & the Pacific: Los Angeles to Dubai via Hawaii, French Polynesia, New Zealand, the Great Barrier Reef of Australia, Bali, the Great Wall of China, Japan (Mount Fuji), Vietnam, and India (Taj Mahal).
- 3. Middle East Treasures & Mediterranean Marvels: Dubai to Barcelona via Jordan (Petra), the Suez Canal, Egypt (Pyramids of Giza), Greece (Acropolis of Athens), Turkey, Italy (Colosseum of Rome), and the French Riviera.
- 4. Capitals of Culture (Northern Europe & Transatlantic): Barcelona to Miami via Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, Scandinavian Capitals, Norwegian Fjords, Iceland, Greenland, New York, and Bermuda.
Onboard Life on a 9-Month Cruise
Sailing for nearly a year creates a unique floating village community. Royal Caribbean provides complimentary wash-and-fold laundry, business-class airfare for full voyage guests, deluxe beverage packages, pre-cruise luxury hotel stays, and custom shoreside excursions to 11 Wonders of the World.