Royal Caribbeans 274-Night Ultimate World Cruise Sets Sail This Weekend

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• Booking costs for the entire ‘Ultimate World Cruise’ start at $60,999 per person for an Interior Stateroom
• Ultimate Denmark, Germany & Sweden Cruise (15 nights)
• Serenade of the Seas World Cruise
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• Shorter Cruise Segments Also Available
• The Itinerary on the Ultimate World Cruise

And just recently, the vessel became the first to resume operations from Tampa, Florida. It’s going to be a cruise to remember, with Serenade of the Seas sailing a 274-night Ultimate World Cruise which will be the longest out there. The voyage will commence from Miami, Florida, on December 10, 2023, and end back in Miami on September 10, 2024. From our earlier research, we knew that to get all of the benefit of doing the full length cruise, we would need to have Platinum status with Crown and Anchor 180 days before the Ultimate Cruise began. Royal Caribbean was including seven excursions to new Wonders of the World as complimentary for everyone with this status. The Ultimate World Cruise will take 274 nights on Serenade of the Seas that will visit more than 150 destinations in 65 countries and 11 great wonders of the world.

Booking costs for the entire ‘Ultimate World Cruise’ start at $60,999 per person for an Interior Stateroom

The older couple in a Gondola in Venice, both sprawled out in the boat and sleeping. Leah and Steve are bloggers that booked the entire transit, and they shared why they booked and how they're planning a cruise of this length. I wanted to know why a cruise around the world and a sailing that long was appealing, and what compelled them to book. Whether you cruise multiple times per year or you're new to cruising, the goal of Royal Caribbean Blog is for it to be a useful resource for keeping up to date with what's new and exciting with Royal Caribbean. Started in 2010, Royal Caribbean Blog offers daily coverage of news and information related to the Royal Caribbean cruise line along with other relevant topics of cruising, such as entertainment, news, photo updates and more. Bookings for the full Ultimate World Cruise can be made by phone starting today, with an exclusive one-week window through Oct. 26 for Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society Diamond status members and above.

Ultimate Denmark, Germany & Sweden Cruise (15 nights)

The first leg, the Ultimate Americas, ran from Dec. 10 until Feb. 11 and took passengers around North America, South America, the Caribbean and Antarctica. World wonders on the to-see list included the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and Machu Pichu. The 274-night Ultimate World Cruise is scheduled to visit more than 150 ports of call in 65 countries on all seven continents, according to Royal Caribbean.

Serenade of the Seas World Cruise

We don’t have any expectations for things to be much different than any other cruise. Other than the length and that some of our fellow passengers will come and go throughout the trip. There is already some level of disappointment due to current events and how those have changed our original itinerary, but it is perfectly understandable given the circumstances. We also had a blast, met some great people, and just enjoyed a relaxing vacation. His heart attack made it impossible for him to continue doing the kind of work we had done over the past decade or so. I was still working part-time from home, so I had to wait until my project was mostly finished before I could call myself officially retired.

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As the cruise progresses, it ventures into the enchanting landscapes of Africa, allowing travelers to witness the majestic wildlife on safari excursions and experience the vibrant cultures of cities like Cape Town and Marrakech. The Ultimate World Cruise is designed to visit some of the world’s top destinations and showcase the diversity of our planet. The journey started in Miami, Florida, and continues across the Atlantic to explore the rich history and culture of Europe. Royal Caribbean has just kicked off the world’s longest continues world cruise. The cruise line says its menus will include regional dishes that reflect the itinerary's destinations.

Museums, theaters and galleries line the streets of St. Petersburg, Russia, while larger-than-life fjords await in Norway. Guests can reflect on their epic voyage in the geothermal waters of the Blue Lagoon in Iceland before visiting New York on their way back to Miami. Adventurers can uncover ancient sites and more world wonders from the times of emperors and pharaohs, like Jordan’s lost city of Petra, the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt, Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, Turkey, and the Colosseum in Rome. There are also less-traveled places to explore, such as Greece’s Olympia, once a sanctuary site to honor Zeus and the location of the first Olympic games.

The Itinerary on the Ultimate World Cruise

The passengers on the Serenade of the Seas so far seem to be enjoying the cruise, according to several who spoke to "TODAY." Jessica Maddox, an assistant professor of digital media at the University of Alabama where Bama Rush takes place each year, said she knows first-hand how morally gray it can be to wish drama onto the lives of real people. “I’m so invested in this 9 month world cruise happening cause I know it’s gonna be some MESS,” one person posted on X. According to People, another passenger said in a since-deleted Feb. 11 TikTok that the deceased was an "elderly lady" who'd passed away the previous night. And while the cruise has been going viral since it was first announced in 2021, it made more unfortunate headlines following the death of a passenger this month.

Royal Caribbean first announced the Ultimate World Cruise on Serenade of the Seas in late 2021, and it opened for bookings in early 2022. Passengers could book either the entire 274-night cruise or one of four 2-3 month segments. Royal Caribbean just released seventeen short segments of the cruise line’s Ultimate World Cruise, a 274-night cruise around the world. Visiting over sixty countries and eleven World Wonders, the World Cruise is on many cruisers’ bucket lists, and getting onboard has just become a whole lot easier. Instead, the Ultimate World Cruise could've been booked in four segments — or shorter voyages within these segments — for those who can't stomach 274 nights at sea. All guests on the segments or the total cruise will also receive a beverage package, wi-fi, gratuities, and laundry service to make things more comfortable during the journey.

Ultimate South America & Antarctica Cruise (18 nights)

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Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Michael Bayley hinted at this announcement earlier this week, when he promised "big news" and included an emoji of the Earth. But there have been some suggestions that people of different backgrounds might be experiencing different treatment on the ship. And so (there is) an emphasis on just doing all of the things I can do now while I’m healthy, while I’m able, instead of putting them off in hopes that I can do them later, when in reality that may not happen,” she said.

Less-traveled places to explore include Greece’s Olympia, the sanctuary site to honour Zeus, and the location of the first Olympic games. The trip continues to more destinations popular for their storied history including Split (Croatia), Cannes and Provence (France). The cruise includes some benefits such as business class airfare, premium transportation, as well as an evening of festivities and accommodations at a five-star hotel before setting sail. Guests who are Crown & Anchor Diamond members and above will have a Seven New World Wonders shore excursion package along with a Deluxe Beverage package, VOOM Wi-Fi, laundry service, and more.

TikTok users are simply dumbfounded by the fact that people are capable of both cruising for nine months and vacationing for such an extended period of time. On Wednesday, the company announced the launch of its "Ultimate World Cruise," which will last 274 nights, starting on Dec. 10, 2023, and ending on Sept. 10, 2024. The cheapest price for an interior stateroom starts from $54,899 per person with a Pay-In-Full savings of 10%.

The ship is 90,090 gross tons with a guest capacity of 2,143 at double occupancy along with 832 international crew members. The Royal Caribbean vessel has 12 passenger decks and a range of onboard features, including eight dining venues and 10 bars. Serenade of the Seas became the first cruise ship to restart sailing in Alaska in July 2021.

We make sure cruisers are fully prepared for their cruise vacation with tips on ships and ports.Millions of travelers rely on Cruise Hive in the United States, Europe, Australia, and around the world. For the first time, Royal Caribbean details an epic 274-night Ultimate World Cruise that will visit all seven continents, call at 150 destinations in 65 counties that include 11 wonders of the world. Serenade of the Seas will be the lucky ship to offer one of the most spectacular and longest cruises ever offered. Visiting the remote islands of Hawaii and French Polynesia offers passengers the chance to discover the cultures and landscapes in these destinations. Whether snorkeling the reefs of Moorea or visiting Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii, this transpacific itinerary is unlike any other segment of the World Cruise.