The Ultimate World Cruise (2024)

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How much does a Ultimate world cruise cost? ›

The original Ultimate World Cruise departed from Miami on Dec. 10, 2023 and concluded at the same port on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024. Over the course of nine months, the ship visited more than 65 countries, over 150 total destinations and made its way to all seven continents.

Suites cost ~USD 12-13 million (initially sold at USD 6 million). Short-term rentals - you can rent some of MS The World's apartments (depending on category) for between ~USD 550 Studio (per person per night, min for 5 days) and ~USD 20,000 (Suite rentals, per month).

Outside of roughly 650 Ultimate World Cruise guests, the sailing was also sold in segments, bringing new folks into the mix every couple of months or so. If passengers ever need space, Audrey Martucci said, they can find solace in their cabins. “Or there's lots of spaces on the ship that you can go and hide,” she said.

The World is a residential cruise ship that's been circumnavigating the globe for the past 20 years. About 10 to 12 of its condos go on sale annually, and cost between $2 million and $15 million. In recent years, startups like Storylines and Victoria Cruises Line have announced similar concepts.

According to the cruiseliner's website, "no-frills" tickets for the entire 116-day trip start at $19,999 — but there are also shorter, 51-day cruises starting at $9,139.

Guests can embark on the whole 9-month adventure or choose one of four segments: Americas, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Mediterranean or Europe & Beyond. Other than your spending ashore, Royal's Caribbean's world cruise is all-inclusive.

Buying a Permanent Cabin for Retirement

There are several cruise lines that allow travelers to purchase an apartment or condo onboard, with food and other amenities included. However, this could also be a much more expensive option, depending on what type of cabin you're purchasing.

Booking tips for around-the-world cruises

All in all, the cost of 100-plus day world cruise can range from $16,000 to over $800,000 per person, depending on the line and cabin type.

The Ultimate World Cruise and the four Ultimate Cruise segments are offered exclusively on Serenade of the Seas.

How many world wonders are on Ultimate World cruise? ›

It's seven continents, more than 60 countries, 11 world wonders, and endless adventures — all on one voyage.

Depending on the destination and room you choose, prices can vary from $19,895 to $37,268. But, if you want to do the full nine months, the price tag is a lot heftier. The cheapest is $88,000 for an interior stateroom, and up to $1.2 million per person for a Royal Suite.

As you can imagine, this once-in-a-lifetime epic journey around the world is highly customizable. The ticket price for the 274-night journey ranges from $59,999 per person for an interior stateroom to $117,599 for a junior suite on the 2,476-passenger Serenade of the Seas®.

How much does a nine-month cruise cost? It ain't cheap, I'll tell you that much. Assuming you're going for the full cruise, the cheapest option is an interior stateroom that costs $59,999 per person. If you were to ball out for a junior suite, you'd be paying $117,599 per person.

Prices for passage start at just under $33,000 per year. Organizers of the 1,301-day cruise say passengers will stop at 425 ports across 147 countries, spending between two and seven days in each port. And unlike the Life at Sea cruise that never set sail, this cruise will offer a more flexible pricing plan.

5)According to Royal Caribbean's website, the tickets for this voyage range from $1,723 to $2,639 per person. The cruise was first revealed in October 2022 and lodged the single largest booking day and the highest volume booking week in Royal Caribbean's then 53-year history, according to the company.