The world’s longest cruises
If you’re looking for your next cruising adventure, there are a multitude of time frames you can pick from for your next holiday.
While many cruise-goers tend to opt for just a week or two at sea, there are other voyages that can see you spend months travelling the world.
Here are ten of the longest cruise journeys that are available for the most dedicated travellers.
Queen Anne - 107 days
In 2025, new Cunard ship Queen Anne will embark on her maiden World Voyage which includes her first visit to Australia and New Zealand.
The 107-day journey starts with a transatlantic crossing before sailing to destinations in the Americas, Australasia, Asia, the Arabian Gulf and finally the Mediterranean.
Crown Princess - 113 days
The Crown Princess is set to embark on an epic around the world cruise next year, and you can get on in Australia or New Zealand.
From there, the voyage will visit 49 destinations in 28 countries over 113 days, crossing the equator twice, and sailing 33,500 nautical miles.
MSC Magnifica - 119 days
MSC's World Cruise 2026 lasts 119 days, with options to book the entire round-the-world itinerary for the most dedicated travellers.
The trip starts in Italy, and takes in the Mediterranean before heading across the Atlantic to the Caribbean and South America, before it then sails to California before crossing the Pacific for Hawaii, New Zealand and Australia.
Seabourn Sojourn - 129 days
Seabourn's 2026 World Cruise sets sail on January 6th 2026 from LA, before taking in Hawaii, South Pacific islands, New Zealand, Australia and the Far East and Asia before heading Alaska and concluding in Vancouver, Canada.
That's a total of 63 ports in 14 countries with seven overnight stays.
Volendam - 133 days
Holland America’s lengthy journey, titled Pole to Pole, takes a round trip from Fort Lauderdale in Florida it visits spots as diverse as Costa Rica, Antarctica, Morocco, France and Canada.
Crystal Serenity - 135 days
Crystal's 2026 World Cruise is an epic 135-day journey travelling to 72 destinations throughout 27 countries.
Departing Los Angeles, Crystal Serenity will traverse the waters of the Pacific taking in the Marquesas Islands, Bora Bora, New Zealand and Sydney, as well as travelling to Hong Kong, Mumbai and Dubai.
Seven Seas Splendour - 140 days
Guests onboard the Regent Seven Seas Cruises will visit 40 countries over six continents, spending 140 nights onboard the luxurious ship.
The voyage visits locations such as Panama, Sri Lanka and Spain, visiting 71 ports around the world.
Silver Dawn - 149 days
Silversea Cruises' Silver Dawn will explore 80 destinations, covering 35 countries on five continents, including 11 overnight stays.
Viking Sky - 163 days
The cruise ship Viking Sky will sail for an impressive 163 days on its World Voyage II, taking in 34 countries, with 79 guided tours.
Ports of note include Rarotonga in the Cook Islands, Darwin Australia, Colombo Sri Lanka, Cape Town, South Africa and the Shetland Islands in Scotland.
Oceana Vista - 197 days
The 2026 World Odyssey voyage of Vista will circumnavigate the world, visiting over 100 ports across 43 countries.
The voyage visits over 80 UNESCO World Heritage sites across 101 destinations, with 11 overnight stays.
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