Setting off from Southampton on a World Voyage at the start of the year has become one of Cunard’s traditions, and one that remains as exciting as ever! A Cunard World Voyage represents one of life’s great travel adventures – the magic of travelling between the world’s iconic destinations on board some of the world’s most luxurious ships is hard to beat.
For more than 100 years, Cunard has been sailing around the globe, pioneering the art of world cruising. Today, you can follow in the wake of those early travellers aboard a Cunard Queen, combining the pleasures of life at sea with an extraordinary variety of destinations.
In 2027, Queen Victoria sets sail on an extraordinary 109-night circumnavigation, exploring the Caribbean, South Pacific, Australia, Asia and Africa, with extended stays in destinations including New York, Sydney, Singapore and Cape Town.
In January 2028, Cunard has two World Voyages as Queen Anne sails west and Queen Elizabeth heads east.
Queen Anne’s World Voyage features overnight calls in cities like Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Cape Town during a remarkable 111 nights.
For the first time in over ten years, Queen Elizabeth will sail east across the world exploring the shores of Africa, Australasia, Pacific Islands, and the Americas for 113 nights.
When you book a Full World Voyage, you will receive the following benefits:
Suppose time doesn’t allow you to explore the globe on one of Cunard’s legendary World Voyages. In that case, booking a shorter sector within the World Voyage is the perfect way to explore the world’s most stunning destinations in luxury and comfort.
Cunard’s World Voyages are divided into shorter cruises lasting between 7 and 100 nights. You can join a World Voyage at a number of ports throughout the voyage. This means you set sail on a World Voyage on a date that suits you, and in a specific area only.
There’s something wonderfully convenient about starting or ending your voyage in Cape Town. Set sail from home beneath the iconic Table Mountain, or return to a spectacular South African welcome, while enjoying an unhurried way to explore the world – with just one international flight to factor into your travel plans.
Cunard were the first to sail around the world. Laconia was the first ship to complete a continuous circumnavigation of the globe carrying fare-paying passengers in 1922-23, and since then, Cunard has undertaken more world voyages than any other passenger line and has been refining the experience ever since.
While an increasing number of cruise lines now sail around the world, Cunard’s classic liners are specifically designed for the ocean cruise experience. One of the reasons that Cunard’s classic ships are so well suited to longer cruises is the extra space onboard allowing passengers unparalleled comfort, luxury and style.
Cunard’s ships offer the ideal blend of classic and contemporary with an overall feeling of elegance.
There is nothing quite like that feeling when you discover a new destination as you step ashore for the first time. Sail on Cunard and arrive with a new perspective as you approach by sea before exploring some of the greatest destinations and cultures on earth.
Is there any finer way to appreciate the pleasures of international travel than on a Cunard World Voyage?
It’s a lifestyle choice that offers you with the opportunity to explore everything from remote villages to bustling metropolises over the course of a few weeks, or more than three months, all from the comfort of your ship.
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