How much is a World Cruise? And is it worth the money?

How much does a cruise around the world cost?

There's no skirting around this, a 12, 6 or 3 month cruise around the world is going to cost more than your average holiday. As with any voyage, this of course varies depending on the length of the itinerary, the cruise line and ship, and your category of accommodation. It is worth remembering that you will be on board for an extended period of time so you might consider upgrading your accommodation to give yourself valuable additional space, the services of a butler, or extra amenities.

At one end of the spectrum, you can expect to pay from £11,259 per person for an inside cabin aboard Queen Anne's World Voyage in 2026. Alternatively, Oceania's epic 180-day round the world cruise starts from £55,549 per person, or a Deluxe Veranda Suite on Regent's World Cruise 2026 is from £82,549 per person, all based on double occupancy.

Itinerary on a round the world cruises

The first thing to note is that many 'round the world' cruises are not necessarily a full circumnavigation of the globe but may instead focus on an iconic route or particular region. Seabourn's 2026 World Cruise follows the Ring of Fire around the Pacific, highlighting natural wonders in Australia, Southeast Asia, Japan, and Alaska.

The voyage also may be inspired by a particular theme, such as Silversea's 'The Curious and the Sea' 2026 World Cruise aboard Silver Dawn which is designed to capture the pioneering spirit of past explorers, connecting with local culture in destinations such as Easter Island, the UNESCO Biosphere Reserves of French Polynesia, and Australia's Phillip Island, Exmouth and Esperance, as well as iconic Greek islands and romantic Italian cities.

Cunard's World Voyage aboard the new Queen Anne does circle the globe and begins with a voyage to South Africa, and spends overnights in city icons such as Cape Town, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

Inclusions on round the world cruises

This brings us onto what is included for the price. Of course, as with any cruise, it's essential to consider what the standard inclusions are; whether that be gratuities, speciality dining, or alcoholic drinks; in addition to the World Cruise Benefits which are a collection of bonus inclusions for those guests taking the full world voyage.

For luxury all-inclusive cruise lines such as Regent, Seabourn, Silversea, and Crystal, these benefits are often business class flights, a Bon Voyage celebration, exclusive events, and the ever-practical complimentary laundry service.

In the case of Crystal's 2026 World Cruise, you can also enjoy unlimited dining in Osteria d'Ovidio and Umi Uma, plus onboard spending credit; aboard Seabourn, full world cruisers will experience a special President's event; and on board Regent's 2026 World Cruise you'll enjoy exclusive shoreside experiences in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Malaga, Spain, as well as an incredible 431 included excursion options.

Advice

The best advice we can give if you're considering a World Voyage is to book early. These epic itineraries are often released over two years in advance, and as is the case with Regent's 2026 voyage, many of the suite categories are already sold out.

Booking early secures the best fares and ensures you are in your preferred accommodation - important for such a long voyage! Often cruise lines will stagger the release of their World Cruise, offering a priority booking window to loyal repeat guests so if there's an opportunity to then do pre-register your interest, and as always we are on hand to assist with every aspect of your World Cruise booking.