World Cruises in 2026

World Cruises 2026: What You Need to Know

All the world cruise sailings on sale here are operated by Costa Cruises aboard Costa Deliziosa, departing between October and December 2026. Voyages range from 63 to 140 nights, with a median of around 90 nights at sea. The itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents, and depending on which sailing you choose, you disembark in Sydney, Australia, Hong Kong, Barcelona, Marseille, Savone or Rome (Civitavecchia). Fares start from £7,699 pp*.

Which World Cruises Are on Sale for 2026?

Every 2026 world cruise here sails aboard Costa Deliziosa and departs from one of 4 embarkation ports: Marseille in France, Rome (Civitavecchia) in Italy, Savona in Italy, or Barcelona in Spain. That means all of these are fly-cruise sailings for UK travellers — you fly out to your chosen departure port, and we can arrange flights, a pre-cruise hotel and transfers as part of a Cruise1st Package, so nothing is left for you to piece together alone.

Of the 12 sailings available, 8 are one-way voyages, ending in a different port from where they begin — typically Sydney or Hong Kong — which means you will also need a flight home. Again, we can book that for you, along with any hotels at the far end, so the whole trip sits on a single booking.

If you are looking specifically at departures from the UK end, our dedicated page on world cruises in 2026 from Southampton covers sailings that leave from closer to home. You can also browse the broader world cruises from Southampton hub for options across other years.

About Costa Deliziosa

Costa Deliziosa is the only Costa ship with dedicated golf facilities on deck — a full golf simulator and an outdoor putting green, which makes it a genuine standout for golfers planning a long voyage. The Samsara Spa covers 3,500 m² across 2 decks and includes a thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite, giving you a serious wellness retreat for the duration of a 90-night crossing. The pool deck sits under a glass roof with a retractable cover and a giant cinema screen, so open-air film nights are possible even at sea.

Cabin Grades on Costa Deliziosa

Costa Deliziosa offers a range of cabin grades. from the most affordable inward-facing option through to the most spacious suite — and for full deck plans and cabin layouts, see the Costa Deliziosa cabins and deck plans page:

• Inside cabin I1 — 14 m², sleeps up to 4. The roomiest standard inside cabin in this category, 2 m² larger than the I2/I3/I4 grades.
• Sea-view cabin E1 — 16 m², sleeps up to 4. The largest standard sea-view grade on board, with 2 m² more space than the E2.
• Balcony cabin with sea view B1 — 14 m², sleeps up to 4. Positioned on lower decks where the ship’s movement is gentlest — a good choice if you are new to long voyages.
• Grand Suite GS — 36 m², sleeps up to 4. Considerably more spacious than any other suite category on the ship.

What Fare Types Does Costa Cruises Offer?

Costa Cruises offers several fare types for these sailings, and the right one depends on how you like to holiday. Options include fare types such as All Inclusive (full board plus a drinks and dining package), Comfort Plus (full board, unlimited drinks, 24-hour room service and a reserved dining table), last-minute fares for spontaneous bookings, and promotional FLASH fares. Our team can walk you through what each tier covers before you book, so you are not paying for inclusions you do not want — or going without ones you do.

World Cruises 2026 from the UK: Where Do You Fly From?

Because all of these sailings embark in continental Europe — Barcelona, Marseille, Savona or Rome (Civitavecchia) — every UK passenger needs a flight to reach the ship. That is simply the shape of a 2026 world cruise with Costa, and it is worth knowing before you search. The upside is that short-haul flights to these ports are straightforward, and with a Cruise1st Package we bundle the flight, a pre-cruise night in a hotel if you need it, and any transfers into one booking. You pay once; we arrange the rest.

If you would prefer to drive or take the train to your departure port and avoid flying altogether, our world cruises from the UK page and our world cruises from Southampton hub list sailings that leave from British ports directly.

How Long Is a World Cruise?

The sailings here range from 63 nights at the shorter end to 140 nights at the longest, with the majority sitting around 90 nights. A 90-night sailing is roughly 3 months at sea, calling at ports across 3 or more continents along the way. If that feels like a big commitment for a first long voyage, our round-the-world cruise options from the UK page covers a range of durations and price points. For a flavour of what a voyage-length itinerary looks like without committing to the full world cruise, all 2026 cruises are also searchable by duration.

Trusted, Expert Booking Support

Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from more than 7,000 reviews, and ABTA and ATOL protected. A world cruise is a significant booking — the duration, the number of ports, the cabin choice, the fare inclusions — and our cruise experts are on the phone to help you work through every detail before you confirm. We are not a general travel agent; this is all we do.

We can also build the complete trip around your cruise: flights to the embarkation port, hotels at either end, transfers between airport and ship, tours at ports along the way and travel insurance. Everything on one booking, with one team behind it.

Looking at other options for 2026? Browse Christmas cruises in 2026, P&O Arcadia world cruises in 2026 or world cruises in 2026 with P&O Cruises — or explore the full world cruises destination hub for context on what different itineraries cover. For those considering 2027, our world cruises in 2027 aboard Cunard Queen Victoria page is also worth a look.

*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.