As world cruises boom, this 371-day cruise is all about Australians

Australians are the focus of a new around-the-globe voyage, which allows you to see the world from about $269 a day.

It’s always big news when a world voyage is announced. From excitement at the array of ports to the romance of being at sea for an extended period, these voyages are always in high demand. Post-pandemic many have sold out in record time.

What’s on offer right now?

Silversea recently announced its 2028 132-day world cruise from Miami to Nice. The An Ode to the Moment voyage aboard Silver Shadow is set out in nine segments like chapters of a book and, with a range of overnight stays in ports and visits to Unesco World Heritage sites such as Egypt’s pyramids, it will be a definite page turner.

Bookings are also open for Oceania Cruises’ 2027 180-day around-the-world voyage. Sailing aboard the 1200-guest Vista, the journey will take in a mammoth 150 World Heritage sites.

The popularity of these world voyages, along with the trend in cruisers taking longer journeys, got the team at Australian cruise travel agency My Cruises thinking: what if they could tailor a world voyage to the Australian and New Zealand cruiser?

Explorations by Norwegian is a mammoth 371-day voyage, which sets sail from Rome in September 2026.

“Recent trends have shown that Australians love to holiday for longer, which is where our combination voyages have been created,” My Cruises’ Michael Middleton says.

So far 12 segments make up Explorations by Norwegian, a mammoth 371-day voyage which sets sail from Rome in September 2026. You can choose a segment, a half-world voyage or the full world cruise visiting 220 ports across 64 countries.

“The itinerary from its conception has been designed to align with nature’s most breathtaking spectacles such as the Northern Lights in Norway and Japan’s enchanting cherry blossoms in full bloom,” says Middleton.

The Explorations by Norwegian itinerary has been designed to align with nature’s most breathtaking spectacles, including Japan’s enchanting cherry blossoms season.

He says every detail has been tailored to Australian preferences, not just the itinerary and experiences but right down to the menu.

“We’ve ensured a familiar sense of close to home follows you on this global journey; that means real Aussie bacon and coffee.”

The price for the 371 days equates to around $269 a day. That will get you accommodation, meals, and entertainment, plus on-board drink, wi-fi and speciality dining packages and shore excursion credit.

What really makes this journey unique is its flexibility.

The host ship, Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, is intimate in size.

“When purchasing either the half or the full world voyage, you can gift segments to family or friends,” says Middleton. Friends or family can use your private residence at sea even if you are not on board with them. “There is no limit to how many segments can be gifted, but it must be done at set embarkation and disembarkation points,” Middleton says.

The host ship, Oceania Cruises’ Regatta, is intimate in size. Oceania Cruises is part of the Norwegian Cruise Line company and Regatta will be rebranded to reflect Explorations by Norwegian while still combining the sophisticated design that was created while sailing as Oceania.

“Regatta has visited Australia before, so cruise enthusiasts may be familiar with the ship,” says Middleton.

“Thanks to its smaller size and intimate capacity of under 700 guests, the ship can visit more ports, offering that exclusive small-ship access, getting you closer than ever before.”

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