I have never written about traveling around the world on a cruise ship. Although I admit honestly, I have repeatedly imagined myself as a tourist crossing several oceans and seas. I fantasized about which route I would like to take, which countries and cities to see.
I propose to visualize with me a real voyage around the world in 116 nights and 117 days, which will take place in early 2025.
By the way, you can take part of a 72-night cruise, just disembark a little earlier at the port of Sydney in Australia. This itinerary option is purchased as a separate cruise.
A round-the-world cruise is provided by the Italian company MSC Cruises. The cruise ship MSC Magnifica has been allocated for these purposes. Several years ago, a small group of four of us traveled around Northern Europe on it. I liked the ship. Not super new, but very comfortable and suitable for such voyages.
There is quite enough time left, those who have a great desire will have time to book (at the end of the article there is a button) and prepare for a trip around the world. Well, for those who do not have time to go now for some reason, I inform you that such cruises take place regularly. They are somewhat similar to each other and at the same time different. Our planet does not change. In the near future I will describe another trip around the world.
Round the world cruise route from Italy in detail
The ship starts on January 5, 2025 from the Italian city of Genoa. If you arrive a little early, and I insist on this, you will see the ancient city. Why in advance? The ship will not wait, even if your flight is delayed.
So, we start from the city of Genoa
On the second day of the cruise you will arrive in Marseille (France) and spend 10 hours there.
9 hours of free time you will have in Barcelona (Spain) on the third day.
Then a day at sea. Time to get to know the MSC Magnifica liner better.
You will spend the fifth day in Lisbon (Portugal), stay for 7 hours.
After another day at sea, you will disembark on the island of Madeira (Portugal), the city of Funchal.
After 10 days of cruise
Two days of travel by sea and on the tenth day we will find ourselves in Mindelo (Cape Verde). This is an island state off the coast of western Africa.
Next follows the crossing of the Atlantic — 4 days and we are in Salvador (Brazil). We’ve been at the port for 9 hours.
A day later, on the 17th day of the round-the-world cruise, we leave for Rio de Janeiro and have 31 hours at our disposal for sightseeing of the metropolis.
A two-day journey and we are in Buenos Aires (Argentina). We enjoy the ship’s 32-hour stay and explore the surrounding area.
We will spend the 23rd day of the cruise in Montevideo (Uruguay). Parking 9 hours.
A day at sea, we begin to round South America. We leave in the city of Ushuaia (Argentina). You have 34 hours to visit the city and tour Tierra del Fuego.
Another day at sea and we arrive at the port of Punta Arenas (Chile). You have 12 hours for sightseeing and excursions.
A two-day journey and you are in the port of Puerto Montt (Chile). We walk for 10 hours.
A day later, on the 36th day of the circumnavigation, we dock at the port of Valparaiso (Chile). We have 34 hours to explore the city and its surroundings.
We will get to Arica (Chile) after the usual 2 days of sailing. Parking 10 hours.
Arrival in the port of Callao (Peru) after a day of travel along the west coast of North America. We stand for a full 34 hours.
A four-day voyage and on the 48th day of our round-the-world cruise we find ourselves on Easter Island. Port of Hanga Rui (Chile).
50th day of the cruise
We will see Pinkerton Island in the next 2 days. Bounty Bay — will meet the ship’s passengers.
2 days at sea and on the horizon the island of Papeete (French Polynesia). We are given 34 hours to get acquainted with the local color of Oceania.
In a day we will see the Cook Islands. The city of Rarotonga, I think 10 hours of walking is enough.
And the next day we will call at the port of Aitutaki (Cook Islands). Parking 9 hours.
4 days of travel by sea and on the 63rd day of the cruise we arrive in New Zealand, the city of Auckland. We have 12 hours of free time for everything.
On each of the following days the ship will call at New Zealand ports such as Tauranga, Napier, Wellington and Milford Sound.
70 days on a trip around the world
On the 70th day of our trip around the world we arrive in Australia. Port of Hobart welcomes guests, and we have 12 hours to experience hospitality.
In a day we are in Sydney (Australia). Parking 34 hours. Those who bought a shortened version of the round-the-world cruise get off, the rest get acquainted with the capital.
In 2 days we will dock at the port of Marais (New Caledonia). Parking 10 hours.
The next morning, Lifou Island (New Caledonia). We’ve been walking for 11 hours.
And the next day Port Vila (Vanuatu). Excursions 10 hours.
Two days of sailing and we are in Papua New Guinea. We enter the port of Alotau. Parking 11 hours.
In another day we arrive in Australia again. This time the port of Cairns, exploring the city for no more than 10 hours.
We will see the city of Darwin after 2 days of travel. This is also Australia and we will have 10 hours of free time.
We sail for 2 days and land off the coast of Indonesia. The port of Lombok is waiting for us.
90 days of sailing
90th day we will be with you on the island of Bali, the city of Benoa (Indonesia). In the 32 hours allotted to passengers, I think you can not only visit the sights, but even surf, who knows how, of course.
Next stop in 2 days — Singapore. I think 12 hours is not enough for such a metropolis, however, we will see the main thing.
The next day, Port Klang (Malaysia) will welcome travelers.
Then a long journey of 3 days and here it is the city of Colombo on the island of Sri Lanka. I hope passengers will fit in 10 hours of leisure time.
We will arrive in Mumbai (India) after 2 days of travel. A large reserve of time of up to 36 hours will allow you to see the local color and culture.
And in two more days we will find ourselves in Oman, the port of Salalah. Parking 10 hours.
A four-day journey will allow us to end up in the city of Aqaba (Jordan). I think 10 hours is enough to go to the ancient city of Petra.
After which we will pass through the Suez Canal (Egypt) for 2 days.
Civitavecchia, a town near the capital of Italy — We will visit Rome in 2 days.
This round-the-world cruise will end on the 117th day of its voyage, in the same place where it began — in the Italian town of Genoa.
Well, tell me, travel lovers? How do you like the route? Oh, yes, I forgot to write about the price. This will be the main question.
A round-the-world trip on a liner price
The cost of this cruise is as follows:
- Short option from Genoa to Sydney from 19,038 euros
- Full route from 30,598 euros.
The service fee will also not be small for such a number of days spent on board. But alcohol is included (beverage package)
Well, what did you want?!
You will be fed and entertained for almost 4 months, and how many people will be involved in this. I’m already silent about fuel, water and other benefits.
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