YOUR HOME ADDRESS ON EASY STREET
The environment is reminiscent of freshman orientation — the first day of school for an
effervescent group of new retirees, sabbatical travelers and those explorers bold enough to sign
up for such an intrepid itinerary. On the first day of a world cruise, there’s an excited energy
in the air that’s markedly distinct from a traditional cruise. New neighbors mingle in the
hallways, posting maps and photos on their doors as butlers deliver luggage to each stateroom.
Onboard hosts help familiarize guests with the ship and introduce them to staff and fellow
cruisers over an elegant Champagne reception.
Dining On Board
Being on a ship for four months is something something like moving into your dorm (albeit a
luxurious one), meeting the neighbors and checking out what the neighborhood has to offer.
Inside each stateroom, the amenities are also unique. Because many world cruises depart on
smaller, more intimate ships, travelers can expect an elevated experience from the average
cruise — from walk-in closets to larger balconies and upgraded bathroom amenities — that
mirror the comforts of home in a more upscale setting.
EXPAND YOUR MIND
It’s expected that the destinations on a world cruise are transformative — witnessing the
landscapes shift from one port to the next, visiting places unreachable on a typical weeklong
cruise, taking part in unique shore excursions lead by expert naturalist guides — but just as
inspiring as the time in port is the time in transit. Sea days not only provide time for much-
needed relaxation between active days rambling through colorful Indian bazaars or hiking
the purple peaks of Patagonia, but also they provide the opportunity to cultivate new hobbies
you might struggle to find time for back home. Whether it’s a crash course in photography or
oil painting, learning another language or finally getting around to the yoga class you’ve been
meaning to take, world cruises afford the time — as well as the professional instruction and
high-quality class materials — to become more deeply immersed in ongoing self-development
at a level that’s not achievable at home or on a traditional cruise.
LIVE THE GOOD LIFE
Imagine an evening at a five-star restaurant, savoring a sumptuous, Michelin-grade meal
before heading out to a Broadway-style performance and perhaps, if it’s an especially
ambitious night, cocktails and dancing to top it all off. Unless you’re living just off 42nd
street in Midtown Manhattan, chances are that this isn’t the typical evening in your own
neighborhood. On a world cruise, however, this could be your nightly routine. Alternatively,
you could just as well spend every night curled up on your balcony with a glass of wine,
watching the sun melt into the sea.
Part of what makes world cruises so captivating is the sense of freedom — not to mention
relinquishing cooking and cleaning duties for months on end — to do whatever you want,
whenever you want. Plus, many itineraries depart directly from the United States, meaning
you’ll get to skip long transatlantic flights and start relaxing (or partying) right away.
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If you’re torn between a traditional cruise and a world cruise, there’s an undoubted appeal in
the grand escape of the latter — in addition to the progress you’ll make with that scratch-
off world map. What’s more, sharing these experiences with a small group of like-minded
individuals is inherently bonding. Many world cruisers become lifelong friends who go on to
visit each other across the country and even co-plan future voyages. From the destination to
the onboard experience and everything along the way, a world cruise is miles from a typical
vacation, both figuratively and literally.
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