World Cruises 2028

What Do 2028 World Cruise Sailings Look Like?

World cruises in 2028 run the full spectrum, from sector sailings of 46 nights to grand voyages stretching to 176 nights, with a median of around 99 nights at sea. The itinerary calls at ports across multiple continents — spanning the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Africa, Europe and beyond. Of the sailings on sale, 20 are one-way voyages and 12 are round-trip departures, so it is worth thinking about which end of the journey suits your plans before you book. On a one-way sailing that ends abroad, you will need a flight home; we can arrange that, along with any hotels and transfers, so it does not become a puzzle to solve separately.

Embarkation ports spread across four countries. Southampton is the natural choice for most British travellers — no flight required and easy to reach by road or rail from almost anywhere in the UK. For sailings starting in the United States, Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and Los Angeles are both well-served — and it is worth knowing that Miami and Fort Lauderdale are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either; check both for dates and availability. San Francisco, Sydney and Barcelona round out the departure choices.

Which Cruise Lines Offer World Cruises in 2028?

Princess Cruises leads the 2028 world cruise programme with the largest share of sailings, followed by Cunard Line, whose reputation for long-voyage tradition makes it a natural fit for this style of travelling. Cruise1st Packages bundle a further group of sailings with flights and hotels included from the outset. MSC Cruises and Costa Cruises bring a continental flavour, while Holland America Line rounds out the choice with its own world voyage offering.

Fare structures vary considerably across the lines. Princess Cruises offers a Standard base fare alongside the Princess Plus tier — which bundles casual dining meals per voyage, beverages, MedallionNet® Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation and reserved theatre seating. Cunard’s flexible fare covers stateroom choice, priority upgrade preference, a low deposit, complimentary port shuttle buses and White Star Service® throughout; a Saver fare is available for those who want the lowest possible price in exchange for a pre-allocated cabin and paying in full at booking. Costa Cruises offers fare types such as All Inclusive and Comfort Plus options, as well as last-minute offers. Our team can walk you through what each tier actually delivers on a voyage this long, so you are not left guessing which inclusions are worth paying for.

The Ships Sailing the World in 2028

Six ships carry the bulk of the 2028 world cruise programme. Here is what each one brings to a voyage of this length.

Coral Princess — Princess Cruises

At 91,627 GT, Coral Princess has a slimmer beam than many modern ships — which means she can thread through narrower waterways and call at smaller island ports that larger vessels simply cannot reach. On a world voyage, that makes a real difference to the variety of places you see. The Universe Lounge rotates between cabaret, cooking demonstrations, fashion shows and lectures, so there is always something on that fits the mood of the day. When you want a proper dinner, the Crown Grill steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria are both available; when you want to be left alone to watch the sea, The Sanctuary adults-only retreat on deck is exactly that.

Cabin grades aboard Coral Princess run from compact to generously sized:

• Inside cabin IA — 14.5 m² (sleeps 4): Mid-deck positioning keeps motion minimal and access to the ship’s centre easy — a sensible choice for longer voyages.
• Sea-view cabin O5 — 19.7 m² (sleeps 4): A large panoramic window brings in natural daylight and an unobstructed sea view — the key upgrade from an inside grade.
• Premium Balcony cabin B1 — 23 m² (sleeps 4): Roughly 50% more space than a standard balcony, including the outdoor area — worth considering on a voyage this length.
• Premium Suite S5 — 43.7 m² (sleeps 4): A full separate seating zone and considerably more living space than a mini-suite; the top choice for those who want room to spread out over many weeks at sea.

See the full Coral Princess cabin grades and deck plans to find the right fit.

Queen Anne — Cunard

Queen Anne launched in 2024 as the newest ship in Cunard’s four-Queens fleet, and she brings Art Deco interiors and British White Star Service to the 2028 world cruise season. The world cruise 2028 with Cunard is a genuinely different experience aboard her: the Mareel Wellness Spa occupies an entire upper deck, offering a Himalayan Salt Sauna, cold therapy room, hydrotherapy pool and the glass-domed Pavilion pool venue — somewhere between a spa and an event space. Dining runs to 15 restaurants, including Sir Samuel’s steakhouse, Aji Wa Japanese dining and the Golden Lion pub, which is overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michael Roux.

Cabin grades aboard Queen Anne:

• Britannia Inside cabin IA — 13.7 m² (sleeps 2): A dedicated cabin steward available around the clock, with daily turndown service included as standard.
• Britannia Deluxe Ocean-view cabin EA — 21.9 m² (sleeps 2): Around 3 m² more than a standard ocean-view grade, with a separate seating area that earns its keep on a long voyage.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 — 21.9 m² (sleeps 2): Comes with exclusive access to the Britannia Club Restaurant with a reserved table — a more intimate dining experience than the main restaurant.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 — 133.8 m² (sleeps 2): The largest suite category on board, more than twice the size of a Master Suite, with every Queens Grill privilege included.

Browse the Queen Anne cabin grades and deck plans before you decide.

MSC Magnifica — MSC Cruises

MSC Magnifica is a well-established world cruise ship, and for good reason. The MSC Aurea Spa features a salt grotto and Kneipp circuit that you will not find on comparable ships in this class. The Royal Theatre seats 1,200 guests for Broadway-calibre productions; there is also a 4D cinema for quieter evenings. If you want something altogether more private, the MSC Yacht Club is effectively a ship within a ship — its own sundeck, pool, dedicated restaurant and 24-hour butler service, with the rest of the ship available whenever you want it.

Cabin grades aboard MSC Magnifica:

• Inside cabin Bella I1 — 13 m² (sleeps 4): Slightly larger than the standard inside grades on board — a practical entry point for a world voyage.
• Ocean-view cabin with sea view O1 — 14 m² (sleeps 4): Brings in natural light and a sea view for a modest step up from the inside grade.
• Suite Aurea SP3 — 35 m² (sleeps 4): The largest suite in this category, with genuine room to move across many weeks at sea.
• MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite with Balcony — 32 m² (sleeps 4): Includes a 12 m² balcony and access to the full Yacht Club private enclave — butler, exclusive pool, dedicated restaurant.
• Super Family cabin FLA — 30 m² (sleeps 5): Twice the footprint of a standard balcony grade, designed for families who need room to breathe on a long voyage.

Check the MSC Magnifica cabin grades and deck plans for full details. If you are flying out to join an MSC sailing, fly-cruise 2028 options with MSC are also available.

Costa Deliziosa — Costa Cruises

Costa Deliziosa holds a distinction that no other Costa ship can claim: a golf simulator and outdoor putting green on deck. For a world voyage, that kind of quirk matters — after three months at sea, variety of things to do is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The Samsara Spa covers 3,500 m² across two decks, with a thalassotherapy pool and thermal suite for recovery days. The glass-roofed pool deck has a retractable cover and a giant cinema screen, so an evening film is possible even when the weather does not cooperate.

See the full Costa Deliziosa cabin grades and deck plans for grade sizes and positions.

Queen Elizabeth — Cunard

Art Deco runs through every corner of Queen Elizabeth — glittering chandeliers, sweeping staircases and a grand lobby that recalls the golden age of ocean travel. The Royal Court Theatre stages West End-calibre productions; on Gala evenings the Queens Room ballroom fills with live orchestral dancing. Dining moves through three tiers — Britannia, Princess Grill and Queen’s Grill — and Cunard’s white-gloved afternoon tea service runs daily throughout the voyage.

Browse Queen Elizabeth cabin grades and deck plans to compare the dining tiers and their associated grades.

Volendam — Holland America Line

Holland America Line’s Volendam brings a boutique feel to a world voyage. Upscale French cuisine is served at Le Cirque; the Frans Hals Show Lounge delivers a varied programme of entertainment throughout the journey; and fresh flower arrangements are maintained throughout the ship — a small detail that signals a particular kind of care about the on-board environment. See the Volendam cabin grades and deck plans for more.

Where Do These Sailings End?

Because 20 of the 2028 world cruise sailings are one-way, the disembarkation port is as important a planning factor as the departure. The most common end points are Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Southampton, Rome (Civitavecchia), Sydney, Barcelona and Cape Town. If your voyage ends somewhere other than the UK, we can arrange the flight home, a hotel night if you need it, and any transfers — all on the same booking, so there is nothing left to organise separately.

Some sailings also call at Hong Kong, Marseille and Hamburg during the voyage. If a particular port is important to your plans, our team can check whether it features on the specific itinerary you are looking at.

Are There Any Discounts on 2028 World Cruise Sailings?

A number of 2028 world cruise sailings carry a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing. On 4 departures the reduction reaches up to 10%, though most discounted sailings sit closer to 4% off. It is not a page-wide sale, but if you find a sailing that fits your dates and a discount applies, it is worth booking sooner rather than later — world cruise cabins at any price level do not tend to linger. Prices start from £4,989 pp* for the sailings on offer.

Make It a Complete Holiday

A world cruise is rarely just the ship — it is the getting there, the night before, the flight home at the end and everything in between. As one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, Cruise1st can put the whole thing together in a single booking through our Cruise1st Packages. That means flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance arranged around your cruise rather than bolted on afterwards. Our cruise experts are on hand before you book to talk through the options — which cabin grade suits a voyage of 100-plus nights, which fare tier gives you the right inclusions, and how to make the most of the ports your ship visits.

For those departing from Southampton, you can reach the port by road or rail from most of the UK without any flight. For sailings starting in the US, Australia, Spain or Italy, we book the outbound flight and any pre-cruise hotel as part of the same package, and we do the same for the return leg on one-way itineraries. World cruises from Southampton have their own dedicated page if that is your preferred departure point.

Cruise1st holds ABTA and ATOL protection, and is rated 4.5/5 on Trustpilot from over 7,000 reviews — so you are booking with a specialist that other travellers have trusted with long-haul voyages exactly like this one.

Planning Around 2028? Also Worth a Look

If you are researching the full 2028 programme beyond world cruises, the broader 2028 cruises page covers everything on sale for the year. Princess Cruises fans can browse the complete Princess Cruises 2028 line-up, including Princess Japan and Southeast Asia 2027–2028 voyages that overlap with this season. For Cunard, the Cunard world cruise 2028 page focuses specifically on that line’s programme.

Southampton departures are popular — see world cruises 2028 from Southampton for sailings filtered to that port, or the all-inclusive no-fly Southampton 2028 cruises page if that combination appeals. MSC fans departing from Southampton can check MSC Cruises from Southampton 2028 as well. The all cruises hub is the broadest starting point if you want to open your search out further.

If you are weighing up 2028 against the year before, world cruises 2027 from Southampton still has sailings available, and the complete world cruises destination page covers the voyage type across all years. An Australia circumnavigation cruise is also worth considering if the Pacific sector of a world voyage is what appeals most.

*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.