World Cruises in 2027

What Are World Cruises in 2027 and Where Do They Go?

A world cruise is the longest voyage most ocean ships undertake — typically spanning several months and calling at ports across three or more continents. The 2027 programme covers sailings ranging from 44 nights to 248 nights, with a median voyage of around 106 nights. Some are full circumnavigations; others cover a major segment of the globe and are often called grand voyages or sector sailings. If you want to explore our full range of cruises, including shorter voyages that connect to these itineraries, we have them alongside.

For the full picture on destinations and embarkation choices, the world cruises hub gives useful context, and if Southampton is your preferred port, our dedicated world cruises from Southampton page narrows things down quickly.

Where Do World Cruises in 2027 Depart From?

One of the first decisions to make is where you board. In 2027, world cruise embarkations include Southampton, Miami, San Francisco, Marseille, Sydney and Rome (Civitavecchia). Southampton has the most sailings, and it is the one port most of Britain can reach by road or rail without booking a flight — a real advantage when the voyage itself is already several months long.

For sailings departing from the United States, Italy, France or Australia, a flight to the embarkation port will be needed. If that applies to you, we can book flights, hotels the night before, transfers and tours as part of a single Cruise1st Package — so the pre-cruise logistics are sorted before you travel. On a one-way sailing ending abroad, you will also need a flight home; again, we can arrange that as part of the same booking.

Miami is worth noting: if you are flying to Florida, Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida embarkation can sail from either — worth checking both for dates and prices. Los Angeles and San Francisco are also embarkation options for certain sailings.

Other disembarkation ports in 2027 include Rome (Civitavecchia), Marseille, New York, Sydney and Tarragona — worth knowing if you are planning your return journey.

Round-Trip or One-Way — Which Should You Choose?

Of the 2027 sailings, 12 are round-trip voyages that return to the same port where you boarded, and 19 are one-way itineraries ending at a different port. Round-trip sailings are simpler to plan — no flight home to arrange — while one-way voyages often cover a wider arc of the globe and can be the more ambitious option. On any one-way sailing that ends abroad, we can book the return flight as part of the same package.

Which Cruise Lines Offer World Cruises in 2027?

Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises each have the most sailings in this programme, followed by Cunard, Oceania Cruises and Cruise1st Package sailings that bundle the cruise with flights and hotels. P&O Cruises also features in the 2027 programme.

Each line has a distinct character. Cunard’s world voyages are steeped in tradition — formal evenings, the largest ballroom at sea, and a dining structure unlike anything else afloat. Costa brings an Italian personality to long-haul voyages, with spa facilities and a glass-roofed pool deck. MSC offers a wide range of cabin grades and a wellness spa with facilities that suit a long voyage particularly well. Oceania is known for its destination-focused itineraries and cuisine.

If a particular line interests you, you may also want to look at all 2027 cruises from Southampton or the dedicated 2027 world cruises from Southampton page for a closer comparison of what each line offers from that port.

The Ships Sailing the World in 2027

Costa Deliziosa — Costa Cruises

Costa Deliziosa is the only Costa ship with dedicated golf facilities — a simulator and outdoor putting green on deck — which makes long sea days genuinely different. The Samsara Spa covers 3,500 m² across 2 decks, including a thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite, so there is proper recuperation space for a voyage of several months. The glass-roofed pool deck has a retractable cover and a cinema screen for open-air film nights at sea. See Costa Deliziosa’s cabins and deck plans to understand the layout before you choose your grade.

Costa Deliziosa cabin grades (inside to suite):

• Inside cabin I1 — 14 m², sleeps 4. The roomiest standard inside cabin on board, with 2 m² more than I2/I3/I4.
• Sea-view cabin E1 — 16 m², sleeps 4. The largest standard sea-view cabin, 2 m² more than E2.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 14 m², sleeps 4. On lower decks where ship movement is gentlest — a good choice for less experienced cruisers.
• Grand Suite GS — 36 m², sleeps 4. Considerably more spacious than all other suites on board.

MSC Magnifica — MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica carries the MSC Aurea Spa with a salt grotto and Kneipp circuit — a wellness combination unusual in this ship class and particularly worth having on a long voyage. The Royal Theatre seats 1,200 guests for Broadway-calibre productions, and a 4D cinema adds another evening option. For guests who want a quieter experience, the MSC Yacht Club offers a ship-within-a-ship: private sundeck, pool, dedicated restaurant and round-the-clock butler service. Check the MSC Magnifica cabins and deck plans for a full breakdown.

MSC Magnifica cabin grades (inside to suite):

• Inside cabin Bella I1 — 13 m², sleeps 4. 1 m² larger than the standard inside cabins.
• Ocean-view cabin O1 — 14 m², sleeps 4. Window with sea view, 1 m² more space than the standard inside grades.
• Suite Aurea SP3 — 35 m², sleeps 4. The largest suite in this category, with genuine room to move.
• MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite with Balcony — 32 m² plus a 12 m² balcony, sleeps 4. Two-room comfort with Yacht Club access and 24/7 butler.
• Super Family cabin FLA — 30 m², sleeps 5. Twice the size of a standard balcony cabin — proper space for a family on a long voyage.

Queen Victoria — Cunard

Queen Victoria is a genuine ocean liner in the Cunard tradition. The Royal Court Theatre is the first at sea to feature private boxes, with West End-calibre productions performed nightly. The ship holds the largest ballroom at sea, host to Cunard’s Gala evenings with a live orchestra, as well as white-gloved afternoon tea service. Dining is tiered across the Britannia, Princess Grill and Queen’s Grill restaurants — the most traditional class-dining structure still operating on any ship. The Queen Victoria cabins and deck plans page explains how the three dining tiers correspond to cabin grade.

Queen Victoria cabin grades (inside to suite):

• Britannia Deluxe Inside cabin GB — 19.2 m², sleeps 2. Midships on Deck 1, where movement is minimal — a smart choice for a long crossing.
• Britannia Ocean-view cabin EB — 18.3 m², sleeps 2. Around 3 m² more than the standard ocean-view grades.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A2 — 24 m², sleeps 2. On Deck 8, the highest deck position for Britannia Club Balcony cabins.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — approximately 122–145 m², sleeps 2. Features two separate rooms, a private dining room and a spacious lounge — the largest Queens Grill suite on board.

Cunard also sails Queen Mary 2 on world voyages in 2027. See the dedicated Cunard Queen Mary 2 world cruise 2027 page or the broader world cruise 2027 with Cunard page for full options.

Arcadia — P&O Cruises

Arcadia features the three-tier Palladium theatre, Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant and a hydrotherapy pool on board. For a full overview of what P&O offers in 2027 for world voyages, see world cruises 2027 with P&O Cruises. Cabin and deck details are on the Arcadia cabins and deck plans page.

What Do the Fares Include?

Fare inclusions vary by line and by the tier you choose. For Costa Deliziosa world cruise sailings, Costa offers several fare structures, including a Comfort Plus tier that covers full board, unlimited drinks and 24-hour room service — all included in the fare. A FLASH fare offers full board at a lower price, with drinks available to add later. For those who prefer maximum flexibility, an All Inclusive option is also available from Costa.

On Cunard’s Queen Victoria sailings, the main fare tiers offer flexible booking terms — low deposits, the ability to amend up to the balance due date and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. Options that include on-board credit, drinks packages, coach travel to Southampton or car parking at the port are available depending on when and how you book. A Saver fare offers a lower price in return for a pre-allocated stateroom and full payment on booking.

Our expert team can explain exactly which inclusions apply to a specific sailing and cabin grade before you commit — that is where booking through a specialist rather than direct makes a real difference.

How Much Do World Cruises in 2027 Cost?

Prices start at £4,750 pp* for 2027 world cruise sailings. The range is wide, reflecting the diversity of voyage lengths — from 44 nights to 248 nights — and cabin grades from inside cabins to full suites. Some sailings carry reductions of up to 23% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade, though that level of saving applies to a single departure; most discounted sailings are reduced by around 8%. The cheap round-the-world cruises from the UK page focuses specifically on value options if budget is a priority.

How to Make It a Full Holiday

A world cruise is rarely just the ship. Most 2027 world cruise sailings embark or disembark outside the UK, which means flights, pre-cruise hotels and airport transfers to organise. As cruise specialists, we can build all of that around your sailing — flights, hotels, tours, transfers, travel insurance and even rail travel to the port — as one joined-up package, on a single booking. That is what a Cruise1st Package does, and it is the same service our team offers over the phone when you want something more bespoke.

For sailings departing from Southampton, most of Britain can reach the port by road or rail, so no flight is needed at embarkation. We can still add a hotel the night before, parking, or a train to the port if that makes the day easier.

Thinking About Other 2027 Sailings?

World cruises are the longest option, but 2027 has a wide range of voyages across all lengths and regions. If you are weighing up a world cruise against a shorter voyage, the full 2027 cruises listing gives the broadest view. For those particularly drawn to sailing from Southampton, 2027 cruises from Southampton covers every line and region leaving from that port — well over a hundred thousand impressions a month suggest it is exactly where a lot of 2027 planning starts.

If you know you want a specific line from Southampton in 2027, MSC Cruises from Southampton 2027 and P&O Cruises 2027 from Southampton are the most focused starting points for those two fleets. Cunard sailings, including Queen Victoria world voyages, are also available through the world cruises 2027 aboard Queen Victoria page.

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*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.