Royal Caribbean International Announce Their First Ever World Cruise!
Royal Caribbean International has announced an epic voyage that is sure to be a dream for many cruisers. The incredible 274 night voyage will disembark on December 10th, 2023 from the sun soaked beaches of Miami, Florida and not return until September 10th, 2024. The world cruise will visit all 7 continents, 65 countries, over 150 ports of call and 11 World Wonders. More than 40 of the ports you’ll visit are either rarely available on their other itineraries or brand new to Royal Caribbean, so you will really will be able to have the cruise of a lifetime. Other lines have offered world cruises before, but this is the first for Royal Caribbean International, one of our absolute favorite cruise lines! Cruising truly embodies our motto of See, Seek, Sleep, and you can read more about why we love to cruise here! Read on to find out all the awesome details about this fantasy cruise!
If you are like me, I’m sure your first question is, what Royal Caribbean cruise ship will be embarking on this amazing cruise? The world cruise will sale exclusively on the Serenade of the Seas, a radiance class ship with room for 2,746 passengers. Serenade of the Seas is a smaller Royal Caribbean ship, but the radiance class ships are special in that they have an incredible amount of panoramic glass windows for viewing all the amazing landscapes and ports you will visit. When you aren’t traipsing around some of the world’s most exciting destinations, there is plenty onboard the ship for you to enjoy. Serenade has 13 passenger decks and features amenities like a Rock Climbing Wall, mini golf, a spa and fitness center and outdoor movie screen. You certainly won’t go hungry or thirsty on your voyage as there are 8 restaurants and 10 bars on board. You can check out more details and deck plans for Serenade of the Seas here. Royal Caribbean also has Serenade scheduled for a dry dock refurbishment in 2022 so she will be shiny, new and ready to sail in time for this awesome cruise.
Also if you are like us, you are definitely wondering how much this incredible voyage will cost. Brace yourself, while its an amazing deal for 274 night vacation, its quite expensive as I am sure you can imagine. Prices start at $60,999 per person for an interior stateroom and steadily increase for ocean view staterooms, balconies, and suites, rounding out at $111,999 per person for a junior suite. While that is an incredibly high price point, you can save 10% per person by paying it off by January 2023 and your fare not only includes the cruise itself, but no matter which stateroom you choose, your fare also includes complimentary amenities like business class airfare, pre-cruise hotel and gala, Deluxe Beverage Package, gratuities, VOOM internet package, wash and fold laundry service, and more. If that is totally out of your price range, Royal Caribbean International notes that you will be able to book sections of the world cruise in one of four options:
Round the Horn: Americas & Antarctica Expedition: December 10, 2023 – February 11, 2024, 64 Nights, 36 destinations
Wonders of Asia & the Pacific Expedition: February 11, 2024 – May 9, 2024, 87 Nights, 40 destinations
Middle East Treasures & Marvels of the Med Expedition: May 9, 2024 – July 10, 2024, 63 Nights, 44 destinations
Capitals of Culture Expedition: July 10, 2024 – September 10, 2024, 63 Nights, 40 destinations
Alright, so the price didn’t immediately scare you away and you are on-board (see what we did there?). Now you have to be wondering where this amazing cruise will take you. Royal Caribbean has not listed an entire itinerary, but they do guarantee the world cruise will visit all 7 continents (even Antarctica - how cool!), 65 countries, over 150 ports of call and 11 World Wonders. While there is not a full port listing yet, they have announced the 11 World Wonders the cruise will visit. They are:
Chichen Itza: via Cozumel Dec 13, 2023
Christ the Redeemer: via Rio de Janeiro Dec 31, 2023
Iguazu Falls: via Buenos Aires Jan 5, 2024
Machu Picchu: via Lima Jan 29-30, 2024
Great Barrier Reef: via Airlie Beach and Cairns March 13-14, 2024
Great Wall of China: via Beijing April 7-8, 2024
Taj Mahal: via Cochin May 1, 2024
Petra: via Aqaba May 17, 2024
Pyramids of Giza: via Alexandria May 21-22, 2024
Temple of Artemis: vis Ephesus May 28, 2024
Colosseum: via Rome July 1, 2024
We are just amazed at the thought of being able to visit everyone of these places, all the while not having to worry about transportation! Also, if you happen to be a Platinum member or above in the Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society Loyalty Program, you have access to shore excursions touring 7 of these World Wonders free of charge! This includes excursions to Chichen-Itza via Cozumel, Christ the Redeemer via Rio de Janeiro, Machu Picchu via Lima, the Great Wall of China via Beijing, the Taj Mahal via Cochin, Petra via Aqaba and the Colosseum via Rome.
There are still a ton of details to come about this ground breaking voyage, but Royal Caribbean has put together a FAQ that will answer many questions about the details that have been release so far here. Are you ready to book this epic cruise yet? Royal Caribbean has a designated Ultimate World Cruise contact line that will connect you with their team of trained specialists who are experts in the benefits of the World Cruise, and all things Serenade of the Seas. You can speak to these experts by dialing 800-423-2100, or by calling any of their service centers and choosing the Ultimate World Cruise. Or, if you use a travel advisor, contact them to make your Ultimate World Cruise reservation.
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